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by Lydia Bowers and Isabel Muñoz. The third book in the We Say What’s Okay series, We Ask Permission follows Jovan as he learns to ask permission and become a body language detective. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Jovan’s teachers use to support children as they learn to look for […]
Article by Nadia Ladak of Marlow sharing everything you need to know to understand why and what to do if you experience pain or discomfort while using tampons.
by Heather Corinna. This book is a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings. Inclusive of different kinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, the main characters talk about important topics like: Bodies, including puberty, body parts and body image; Sexual and gender identity; […]
by Carly Manes and Emulsify. This is a medically accurate, non-judgmental, gender inclusive resource for young people ages 8+ about abortion care. In this book, you’ll learn what an abortion is, some of the reasons people have abortions, and a few of the ways people might feel about their abortions.
by My Little Yoni. This is a 10 book set of doctor-approved, sex ed books covering a variety of topics including anatomy, consent, menstruation, masturbation, healthy relationships, LGBTQ+, gender, reproduction and more. Books in the set are designed for different age groups: 3-5+, 5-8+, 8-10+, so they’re great for progressing the talks over stages.
LA Times article by Laura Newberry, featuring insights and strategies by Melissa Pintor Carnagey of Sex Positive Families, to help parents talk honestly with kids about sex, consent, puberty, and porn.
Free printable posters by Educate2Empower Publishing to help children learn about body safety, feelings, and consent. Available in multiple languages.
by Scott Todnem. This easy-to-follow guide offers parents and caring adults sex positive, inclusive, honest guidance for teaching tween and teen cisgender boys about puberty, relationships, porn, sexual health, and more.
by Kelly Price and Jayce Price. This is a story of unconditional love under extraordinary circumstances. A parent meets a transgender teen boy, anticipating becoming an adult friend and mentor to him, and ends up becoming his mother. This book approaches serious topics – mental health issues, gender related healthcare, college concerns, dating, siblings – […]
A fun (and entertaining) sex ed video created by Salient TV providing honest facts about sex, identity, relationships, consent, and safer sex for queer and trans teens and young adults.
by Educate to Empower Publishing. A series of 12 picture books for children written to assist parents, caregivers and educators in having open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial, and at times, ‘tough’ topics related to consent, feelings, safe/unsafe touch, gender, and more.
Fun, animated, inclusive and sex positive short videos to help tweens and teens learn about menstruation
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