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Free sexual health curriculum lesson plans developed by King County for use with ages 11-21

by Robie H. Harris. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the well-being of tweens and teens. Now, it has been updated with information on subjects such as safe and savvy Internet use, gender […]

by Michelle Hope. This book offers honest, straightforward, and understanding information in a practical Q&A format with answers to real-life sex ed questions from girls ages 10-13 such as: How can I feel better about myself? What is a period? Why are my boobs sore? What should I expect in a relationship? What is abstinence? How […]

by Terri Couwenhoven. Drawing on her unique background as both a sexual educator and mother of a child with Down syndrome, the author blends factual information and practical ideas for teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, puberty, and sexuality. This book gives parents the confidence to speak comfortably about these sometimes difficult subjects.

by Debra W. Haffner. This widely recommended parenting guide offers a wealth of practical techniques to help you identify and communicate your own values about sexuality to your children, infants to age twelve.

by Debra W. Haffner. This book guides parents through the adolescent years, when families are likely to confront such issues as peer pressure, dating and parties, alcohol and drugs, harassment, abstinence, and much more.

by Dr. Karen Rayne. This book offers ten concrete rules to strengthen your relationship with your teenager so that you can start to talk about sex. Because most people have sex and everyone needs to talk about sex. Teenagers have adults in their lives who can help them. Breaking the Hush Factor will teach those […]

by Sharon Lamb , Tangela Roberts , Aleksandra Plocha. This book takes a close look at how girls of color think, talk, and learn about sex and sexual ethics, how they navigate their developing sexuality through cultural stereotypes about sex and body image, and how they negotiate their sexual learning within a co-ed sex education classroom.

by Kim T. Cook. This book offers parents and other caring adults tips and tools to inspire honest conversation about adolescent sexual health. Information is presented in fast-paced five minute reads that fit into your busy schedule. Killing time waiting in the car for your kids to finish practice? Pick up Teen World Confidential, open […]

by Laurie Mintz. Mainstream media, movies, and porn have taught us that sex = penis + vagina, and everything else is just secondary. We’ve separated our most reliable route to orgasm–clitoral stimulation–from how we feel we should orgasm–penetration. As a result, we’ve created a pleasure gap between women and men. This book exposes the broader cultural […]

by Dr. TaMara Griffin. For many adults, sexuality is one of the most embarrassing and awkward topics of discussion especially when it comes to educating children. The fact of the matter is that children are curious about sexuality. Whether you talk with them about it or not, they will get the information from somewhere. Grounded […]

by Kate E. Reynolds. Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum. This will be the ideal guide to teaching about sexual issues for any parent, caregiver or health educator caring for […]