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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 Debby Herbenick, PhD, Susan C. Stone, Esq., and Kristina W. Supler, Esq. Supported by research and filled with practical tools, conversation guides, and sex positive advice, this book covers every sexual health topic relevant to raising young people in this highly digital world. It’s inclusively written, with insights from real young people as well as from […]

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 Nyssa Everhart – this card game will help take the awkward out of sexual health talks. It’s designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that covers everything from anatomy and reproductive health to boundaries and healthy relationships. The cards are inclusive, sex positive, and incorporate activities, quizzes, scenarios, and challenges to stimulate open, honest, […]

by Dr. Allison K. Rodgers. The more we know about vaginas and vulvas, the better equipped we will be to deal with our bodies in the future. In this book, Dr. Allison K. Rodgers simply explains everything from why we have periods, to sex and consent in the age of social media. You’ll learn the […]

by Rachel HS Ginocchio. This book goes beyond the basics of sexual reproduction to examine the diversity of medical and societal methods people use, including in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and more. Through scientific research, diagrams, and interviews with families, it provides a thoughtful and thorough examination of the possibilities available.

A free online course developed by Advocates for Youth and SisterReach, along with other key experts and thought-leaders in the field, to address issues of racial justice in sex education. Modules include the following topics: Race and Racism, White Privilege and Sex Ed, Racism and Youth Sexual Health Outcomes, Racial Justice in Sex Ed, and […]

This free online course by Khan Academy includes videos and quizzes covering every body system from the circulatory to muscular to reproductive and more.

by Cory Silverberg. In a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, this book grounds sex ed in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty—hormones, reproduction, and development—but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being. Topics include body autonomy, disclosure, stigma, harassment, pornography, trauma, masturbation, consent, boundaries […]

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.

via Shout Your Abortion. “Maybe a Baby” is a children’s book/zine by Shout Your Abortion’s Artist-in-Residence Shawna Murphy, a childcare worker, activist, supermom, fashionista, and mutual aid all-star. In this video, Shawna reads her book and offers a great resource to support early, ongoing talks about abortion and reproduction.

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.