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Free self-paced online courses, by Planned Parenthood, created for students. Topics include healthy relationships, puberty, gender identity, sexual orientation, consent, sex, STIs, pregnancy prevention, communication skills, media literacy, and more. Also available in Spanish.
by Christian Hoeger and Kristen Lilla. A fun, engaging, inclusive book to learn more about…penises! The book uses a pop-up to explain anatomy, colorful graphics to normalize anatomy aesthetics, and discusses basic hygiene.
by Ruth Redford. A graphic novel guide that embraces all aspects of the monthly cycle, acknowledging that there’s no cookie cutter way to manage the physical and emotional mayhem. Filled with bite-sized tips, tricks, and “inside” medical information, this humorous, character-driven guide is the best friend you never knew you needed. And with its fully gender-, […]
by Melissa Pintor Carnagey. A gender-inclusive guide that helps 10-14 year olds navigate the many changes that happen during puberty. Complete with medically accurate, shame-free facts, and interactive elements such as journal prompts, conversation starters to discuss with trusted adults, and activities to take into their real world. This book, by the founder of Sex […]
An interactive sex education website designed for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
by Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller. A book that embraces body diversity, uses accurate terms, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers includes more information on being an askable parent and how to talk to young children about sensitive topics.
by Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller. A book that embraces body diversity, uses accurate terms, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers includes more information on being an askable parent and how to talk to young children about sensitive topics.
by Rachel Greener. This book offers 7-10 year olds an honest, accessible, inclusive illustrated guide to puberty. From getting taller and discovering hair growing in new places to developing breasts, experiencing periods, or having wet dreams, this book provides the perfect stepping stone for every caregiver to have an open conversation about what it really […]
by Rachel E. Simon, LCSW. This book helps 8-12 year olds understand consent in all its many forms including body safety, verbal and nonverbal cues, boundaries, puberty and privacy, identifying trusted adults, and recognizing gut feelings. It also explores consent nuances, like power dynamics, intellectual disabilities, pornography, sexism, and transphobia. A helpful glossary and discussion […]
by Beezus B. Murphy. This short graphic novel chronicles a teen’s evolving understanding of menstruation, reproduction, and abortion as her ideas change, as her body changes, and as she learns more about the intricacies of her family history and her mom’s own reproductive experiences. She grows from a confused, out-of-place kid into a self-assured, empathetic, […]
by Tara Costello. This illustrated book covers every aspect of the menstrual cycle–from the biology and science behind why you bleed every month, to the latest findings on hormonal fluctuations. It takes a deep dive into the different types of menstrual products available, including their pros and cons, and covers various period conditions such as […]
by Sonya Renee Taylor. This book gives honest, empowering and age-relevant answers to real questions from young readers about health, sex, gender, race and justice. Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor’s writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange and wonderful, and most importantly, that they are amazing and have […]
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