Crisis intervention services and supportive resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families including a well-moderated social networking community called TrevorSpace for queer youth to connect with peers and get advice
by Rachel E. Simon. This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, […]
by Sara O’Leary. When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways but the same in the one way that matters most of all. This book takes a warm and whimsical look at many types of families.
Fun, animated, inclusive and sex positive short videos to help tweens and teens learn about gender identity, gender expression, and the gender spectrum
by Trinity and DeShanna Neal. A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender autistic daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo. This book is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.
In this episode of Sex Positive Families the Podcast, we dive into the gender spectrum exploring how parents and caring adults can support transgender and queer youth.
by Karen Rayne, PhD and Katherine Gonzales, MBA. This book is an all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. It answers all your questions, easy and hard, about gender and covers: mental health, physical health and reproduction, transitioning, relationships, sex, and life as a trans or nonbinary individual. It’s full […]
Free downloadable curriculum and activity guides for educators to lead comprehensive sex education programming for students ages 8 to teen. Lesson plans include the following topics: anatomy, puberty, gender identity, sexual orientation, consent, sexual health, porn literacy, interpersonal violence, and more.
by Heather Corinna. The go-to sex ed guide for teens and young adults, tackling everything you want to know about sex, from consent, safer sex, emotional health and more, from the founder of scarleteen.com. Inclusive of all genders and sexual identities, this book clearly spells it out–no shame, no judgement, just comprehensive and accurate info […]
National organization with events, community, and resources for folx who have one or more LGBTQ+ parent or caregiver.
by Leslea Newman. One of the only original board books about gay parents. Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there’s no limit to what a loving family can do together. Shares the loving bond […]