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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 […]

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-, […]

An interactive sex education website designed for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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 Justine Ang Fonte. This is a six-episode Audible Original series giving actionable tips, scripts, and healing context to help you become an askable adult to kids ages birth to 18. You’ll learn how to keep talks open and shame-free across topics including consent, boundaries, puberty, sexual identity, relationships, physical attraction, self-care, and sex. Also […]

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 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 […]

by Bianca I. Laureano and Cory Silverberg. A guided curriculum resource for parents, educators, and librarians working with young people to support learning about bodies, gender, healthy relationships, consent, and sex. Available in eBook, digital copy only.

A short TED-Ed video that explains what hormones are, how they work, and what role they play throughout our lives, including during puberty.

by Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. A current, reliable, research-backed handbook to help adults understand the ins and outs of modern puberty for all young people. Alongside facts about physical and emotional changes to expect, this book includes insights on social media, porn literacy, gender identity, and many aspects of today’s tween and […]

Anatomically correct, inclusively created social stories that help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) gain life skills and confidence around topics like washing their genitals, putting on a condom, using a tampon or menstrual pad, and more. Printed on a 10-point polyester paper that is durable enough to withstand moisture and continual usage. Created by Lutheran […]

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.