by Dee Whitnell is the latest in shame-free, inclusive, sex-positive resources for teens and adults (at any age!). With chapters on anatomy, gender, sexuality, sexual expression, hormones, relationships, consent, sex, contraception, and so much more, adding this book to your sex ed library will help a new generation feel prepared and affirmed.
by Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW. A comprehensive guide that walks parents and caregivers through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities to begin implementing at every age and stage on topics such as: bodies, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, consent, relationships, menstruation, pleasure, online porn, gender, sex, and more.
by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper. A practical guide to talking to tween and teen boys about topics such as mental health and masculinity, sex and consent, money and power, violence and guns, and more. Packed with helpful advice, conversation starters, tips and scripts, this book is designed to help families have these crucial, sometimes […]
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 the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. This video series highlights the importance of providing information to people with developmental disabilities and supporting them in their sexual self-advocacy.
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 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 Devorah Heitner, PhD. This book shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Through relatable stories from young people, caring adults, and professionals, Heitner offers research-backed advice that shows us that by focusing on character, not the threat of getting caught or exposed, we […]
by Sarah Casper. A thoughtfully-crafted resource for educators and trusted adults to guide 8-13 year olds through playful activities, discussion exercises, and lessons that go beyond just defining consent and into the powerful work of practicing consent. Lessons explore how to notice desires, ask for permission, recognize limits, advocate for boundaries, handle rejection with grace, […]
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.