Sex Education/Sexuality
-
Jennifer Matesa Sex in Recovery: A Meeting Between the Covers
Jennifer Matesa uncovers the challenges real people encounter when they start taking their clothes off-without drinking or using in order to do so. Providing readers a meeting between the covers, Matesa blends first-person accounts bravely shared by diverse members of the recovery community, insights from experts, and her own perspectives. The result is a book that creates a space for a vital, new dialogue about sexuality and intimacy.
$22.95
-
Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identies, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or “the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy.
$34.95
-
Jacqui Bailey Sex, Puberty & All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up
This friendly book talks to teens about sex. Separate chapters titled Boy Stuff and Girl Stuff describe body changes that occur during puberty, with frank and open discussions about male and female genitals, how they feel, and how they function. Chapters that follow discuss typical teen problems, as well as feelings that come with sexual development, and offer tips on making it through the teen years. Learn how to deal with crushes, controlling parents, pimples, kissing, dating, hormones, menstruation, sexual activity, condoms, contraception, pregnancy, STDs, sexual impulses, and more. New to this edition is information on social networks, protecting yourself online, maintaining a positive body image, mental health, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Includes line drawings on most pages. Ages 12 to 16
$22.50
-
Patrick Carnes, Joseph M. Moriarity Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred
The author begins by defining sexual anorexia and demonstrating how it and its parallel disorder, sexual addiction and compulsivity, often arise from a background of childhood sexual trauma, neglect, and other forms of abuse, Carnes explores the numerous dimensions of sexual health, examining key issues which must be addressed and resolved for recovery to proceed. Utilizing extensive research and elucidating case studies, Carnes develops concrete tasks and plans for restoring nurturing and sensuality, building fulfilling relationships, exploring intimacy, and creating healthy sexuality. Woven throughout the book are stories of recovery which illustrate sexual healing principles, model new behavior, and support motivation for change. Sexual Anorexia enables those suffering from this disorder to recognize that sex need not be a furtive enemy to be fought and defeated but, instead, a deeply sensual, passionate, fulfilling, and spiritual experience that all human beings are innately entitled to.
$24.95
-
Lynda Madaras, Area Madaras The "What's Happening To My Body?" Book for Boys, Revised Edition
Everything preteen and teen boys need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys provides sensitive straight talk on: The body's changing size and shape Diet and exercise The growth spurt The reproductive organs Body hair Voice changes Romantic and sexual feelings Puberty in the relationships It also includes information on acne treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, birth control, and steroid abuse. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all boys ages ten and up.
$21.99
-
Valorie Schaefer The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls
If you've wondering what's happening to your body, you're not alone! Millions of girls ages eight to ten have felt just as you do now. This guide answers your questions. from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. With tips and facts from experts, it's a great book to help you learn about your body's changes.
$18.95
-
Cara Natterson The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls
This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written for girls 10 and up, this book provides in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through. The Care and Keeping of You 1 for Younger Girls is also available through Odin Books.
$18.95
-
Rachel E. Simon The Every Body Book of Consent
We often think about consent in a sexual context, but it actually lies at the heart of our daily life - in interactions with family and friends, and in the respect and empathy we show ourselves and others! From the bestselling author of The Every Body Book, this lovingly illustrated guide introduces consent in all its many forms - in a way that is inclusive of orientation, neurodiversity, gender identity, faith and ethnicity. Delving into issues of body safety, verbal and nonverbal cues, boundaries, puberty and privacy, the correct terminology for body parts, developing a safe adult support system, and recognizing gut feelings - this will help children build confidence and shame-free knowledge. It will also offer ideas around consent nuances, like power dynamics, intellectual disabilities, pornography, sexism, and transphobia. With a glossary and further discussion questions - this is the perfect book for young people and their families to explore together.
$26.95
-
Tavi Hawn The Gender Identity Guide for Parents: Compassionate Advice to Help Your Child Be Their Most Authentic Self
Talking with your child about gender identity can seem overwhelming but with the right guidance, you can have healthy conversations and create an affirming environment for them as they grow. Whether your child is cisgender, gender expansive, transgender, or still unsure, this guide provides practical advice and strategies to help you embrace them for who they are and support them as they approach puberty.
$23.99
-
Leah Aguirre, Geraldine O'Sullivan The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent: Tools to Help Teens Stay Safe, Empowered, and Confident
Are you looking for clear and reliable information about relationships, sexuality, safety, and consent? You can find it in this guide. As a teen, you probably have questions about sex and relationships, like what to do if someone sends or asks you to send explicit pictured or text? How do you know if you are straight, bi, pan, or gay? What do you do if you are being pressured to do something you don't want to do? This book has answers to many of the complicated questions you may feel uncomfortable asking someone. Written by two experts in teen mental health, this guide offers tools to help build self-esteem, clarify your values, understand sexual identity and boundaries, decide what feels right for you, and know what to do when things go wrong. Navigating the world of sex, dating, and relationships, you need to feel empowered and confident to make important decisions for yourself that are grounded in self-respect and safety.
$29.95
-
Michelle York Hope The Girls' Guide to Sex Education: Over 100 Honest Answers to Urgent Questions about Puberty, Relationships, and Growing Up
Real talk about real life for girls ages 10 to 13. Award-winning youth sex education expert Michelle Hope offers down-to-earth, supportive sex education guidance as she addresses the most pressing questions that girls have about sex, puberty, and relationships directly and without judgment. Honest, straightforward, and understanding, The Girls' Guide to Sex Education includes: A "For Parents" foreword that teaches you how to approach sex education with your child using this book; a practical Q&A format; answers to real-life sex education questions from girls ages 10 to 13. The Girls' Guide to Sex Education will arm girls with a complete understanding of their body and empower them to make informed, healthy decisions.
$16.50
-
Rachel Pepper, Stephanie Brill The Transgender Child: Revised & Updated: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Children
Utilized around the world and translated into multiple languages, The Transgender Child has won accolades from medical and mental health professionals, teachers & parents. Authors have revised and updated their classic with expanded coverage of gender development, affirming parenting practices, mental health and wellness, medical decision making, legal advocacy, and how best to ensure school success from preschool through the high school. This is a compassionate and educational guide for anyone who cares about, or works with, a child who falls outside expected gender norms.
$33.95
-
Kate E. Reynolds, Jonathon Powell Things Ellie Likes: A book about sexuality and masturbation for girls and young women with autism and related conditions
This is a simple picture book designed to teach girls and young women with autism or other special needs about masturbation and when and where it is appropriate. It also helps to introduce the concepts of public and private and makes it easier to establish ground rules about appropriate behavior regarding sexuality and privacy.
$24.95
-
Kate E. Reynolds, Jonathon Powell Things Tom Likes: A book about sexuality and masturbation for boys and young men with autism and related conditions
Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching himself. This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or special needs.
$24.95
-
Jillian Roberts, Jane Heinrichs Under Our Clothes: Our First Talk About Our Bodies
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety, and body image through a conversation-based story. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empowering children to build their own confidence and speak up when something doesn't feel right. Ages 6-8.
$14.95
-
Toni Cavanagh Johnson Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors
What's Natural and Healthy This crisp booklet is the perfect resource for people who work with children and need to understand which sexual behaviors are healthy and natural, and which may indicate some distress or disturbance. Dr. Johnson defines natural and healthy childhood sexual behaviors and contrasts this with 20 characteristics of problematic behaviors. Charts aid in comprehension, making this a handy reference for anyone working with children.
$3.95
-
Dr. Jen Gunter Vagina Bible
OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health and the internets most popular go-to doc delivers the definitive book on vaginal health that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey.
$27.95
-
Lydia Bowers, Isabel Muñoz We Accept No
A story about accepting no for an answer and how to handle the feeling of rejection. Accepting no for an answer is a key foundation of consent. We Accept No builds children's social and emotional skills and helps teach them how to ask for permission, how to respect no, and how to handle rejection. The fourth book in the We Say What's Okay series, We Accept No follows Jamin, who is upset when his friend Zakiya doesn't want to share a great big extra-squeezy hug at the end of the day. With the help of his teacher, Ms. H, Jamin learns why accepting no for an answer is important, what to do with his sad and angry feelings, and what else he can do when someone doesn't want a hug. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Jamin's teacher uses to support him as he learns how to respect personal boundaries. The author, who hosts workshops and trainings on teaching boundaries and consent for families and early childhood educators around the country, offers additional activities in the back of the book. Digital content includes a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable audio files and sheet music. We Say What's Okay Series Centered on a class of preschoolers, the We Say What's Okay series helps teach young children the social and emotional skills they need to understand the complexities of consent. Each book covers a consent theme, such as how to recognize the physical sensations that emotions create, look for body language cues, ask for and listen to choices, and know that our bodies have value. With believable, everyday situations and diverse characters, children can see themselves and others reflected in each story and develop a vocabulary to communicate consent and feelings. Every book in the series is accompanied by a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable audio files and sheet music.
$24.95
-
Lydia Bowers, Isabel Muñoz We Ask Permission
A story that helps with teaching boundaries.Asking for permission is a key foundation of consent. We Ask Permission builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps with teaching boundaries by encouraging children to look for body language cues and by asking before hugging or touching others. 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 body language cues and respect the personal boundaries of others. The author, who hosts workshops and trainings on teaching boundaries and consent for families and early childhood educators around the country, offers additional activities in the back of the book.
$24.95
-
Allison K. Rodgers, Annika Le Large We Need To Talk About Vaginas: An IMPORTANT Book About Vulvas, Periods, Puberty, and Sex!
There are lots of reasons why we don't talk about vaginas. It can be embarrassing to discuss your vagina with your parents, we can feel confused about the changes that are happening to our bodies, and nobody else talks about vaginas so why should you?But KNOWLEDGE IS POWER people! The more we know about our vaginas and vulvas the better equipped we will be to deal with our bodies in the future. In this beautifully illustrated book Dr. Allison K. Rodgers simply explains everything from why we have periods to sex and consent in the age of social media. You learn the correct names for everything, realize pubic hair is TOTALLY NORMAL, and discover the magical self-cleaning properties of vaginas.
$19.99
-
Melissa Kang, Yumi Stynes, Jenny Latham Welcome to Consent: How to Say No, When to Say Yes, and How to Be the Boss of Your Body
This guide breaks down myriad situations involving consent and bodily autonomy, including navigating new or changing feelings, recognizing power imbalances, staying safe in online spaces, and keeping relationships mutually comfortable. Through relatable illustrations, clear explanations, and real-life examples, readers will learn how to actively listen and observe, set boundaries, and speak up for themselves and others.
$12.99
-
Katherine Locke, Anne Passchier What are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?" Some days Ari uses she/her. Other days Ari uses he/him. But on the day of the neighborhood's big summer bash, Ari doesn't know what words to use. On the way to the party, Ari and Lior meet lots of neighbors and learn the words each of them use to describe themselves, including pronouns like she/her, he/him, they/them, ey/em, and ze/zir. As Ari tries on different pronouns, they discover that it's okay to not know your words right away—sometimes you have to wait for your words to find you.
$22.99
-
Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth What Makes a Baby?
Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, this book is for every kind of family and every kind of kid. This children's picture book about conception, gestation, and birth reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Ideal for reading with children ages 3 to 8, most parents and families will find it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience.
$24.95
-
Peter Mayle, Arthur Robbins What's Happening To Me?: An Illustrated Children's Book On Puberty
This clever, informational book discusses the mental and physical changes taking place during puberty. It's funny and interesting and the illustrations are fabulous. It discusses everything from acne to erections in a matter-of-fact way that clears up confusion and embarrassment and adds lightness and levity to an often difficult-to-discuss topic.
$17.50
You have seen 96 out of 107 products