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Sexuality and Development for Adolescents/Teens

BOOKS ABOUT SEXUALITY, CONSENT,  AND BODY DEVELOPMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS

S.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties By Heather Corinna Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780738218847
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Published: Da Capo Lifelong Books - July 12th, 2016

The go-to sex ed guide for teens and young adults, tackling everything you want to know about sex, from consent, safe sex, emotional health and more, from the founder of scarleteen.com.


Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (A Graphic Novel) By Erika Moen, Matthew Nolan Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781984893147
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Published: Random House Graphic - March 9th, 2021

Is what I'm feeling normal? Is what my body is doing normal? Am I normal? How do I know what are the right choices to make? How do I know how to behave? How do I fix it when I make a mistake?

Let's talk about it.


Growing up is complicated.


You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things By Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9781644210802
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Published: Triangle Square - April 12th, 2022

2023 ALA RAINBOW BOOK LIST
WINNER 2023 DOUG WRIGHT AWARD

A completely new approach to learning about puberty, sex, and gender for kids 10+. Here is the much-anticipated third book in the trilogy that started with the award-winning What Makes a Baby and Sex Is a Funny Word


Puberty Is Gross but Also Really Awesome By Gina Loveless, Lauri Johnston (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gina Loveless, Lauri Johnston (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781635653533
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Published: Rodale Kids - March 23rd, 2021

A first-of-its-kind inclusive puberty guide that celebrates the good and completely awful parts of puberty. Filled with jokes and countless facts to put this stage in perspective--this book is bound to be every kid's new best friend!


Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up By Heather Corinna, Luke Howard (With), Isabella Rotman Cover Image
$11.99
ISBN: 9781620106594
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Published: Limerence Press - September 3rd, 2019

From Heather Corinna, founder and director of Scarleteen.com, and Isabella Rotman, cartoonist and sex educator, comes a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings.

Join friends Malia, Rico, Max, Sam and Alexis as they talk about all the weird and exciting parts of growing up!


Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You By Kathryn Gonzales, Karen Rayne, Anne Passchier (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781433829833
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Published: Magination Press - August 27th, 2019

A groundbreaking all-inclusive, uncensored, must-have guide for teens who are living in this world, who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, gender fluid, or are questioning their gender identity or how they express themselves, and for their cis-allies and advocates.


You-ology: A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body By Trish Hutchison, MD, FAAP, Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781610025690
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Published: American Academy of Pediatrics - April 19th, 2022

From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty!


Vagina Love: An Owner's Manual By Lili Sohn Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781951491130
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Published: Street Noise Books - February 8th, 2022

"A refreshing conversation that disarms limiting gender beliefs and debunks patriarchal myths, allowing those of us with vaginas to look directly at our bodies with curiosity and love." --adrienne maree brown, author of the New York Times best seller Pleasure Activism



The Big Questions Book of Sex & Consent By Donna Freitas Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646140183
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Published: Levine Querido - September 15th, 2020

What this book is NOT:

The fear-based How-To on sex and consent, oversimplified and focused on technicalities, that represents so much of our sexual education today.

What this book IS:


What Does Consent Really Mean? By Wallis, Pete Wallis, Joseph Wilkins Cover Image
$23.95
ISBN: 9781848193307
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Published: Singing Dragon - November 21st, 2017

"Consent is not the absence of 'NO', it is an enthusiastic YES "

While seemingly straightforward, Tia and Bryony hadn't considered this subject too seriously until it comes up in conversation with their friends and they realise just how important it is.


Sex Plus: Learning, Loving, and Enjoying Your Body By Laci Green Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062560971
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Published: HarperCollins - September 25th, 2018

This groundbreaking book from sex educator and YouTube phenomenon Laci Green has everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sex, sexuality, pleasure, and your body. 


In Case You're Curious: Questions about Sex from Young People with Answers from the Experts By Planned Parenthood, Alison Macklin (Editor) Cover Image
$24.95
ISBN: 9781632280671
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Published: Viva Editions - September 10th, 2019

Did you ever walk out of class having even more questions than when you walked in? You may feel that way about history or math, but what about your sexual health class (if you even had one)? If you’re anything like most of the youth in America today, your head is probably spinning with a swirling, high-speed hurricane of questions.


Consent: The New Rules of Sex Education: Every Teen's Guide to Healthy Sexual Relationships By Jennifer Lang Cover Image
$14.99
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ISBN: 9781641522809
Published: Althea Press - December 11th, 2018

A contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens and young adults have about dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety.

There's a lot to talk about when it comes to sex education—anatomy, communication, safety, and more. In this groundbreaking book, Dr.


Doing It By Hannah Witton Cover Image
$16.99
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ISBN: 9781492665038
Published: Sourcebooks Fire - July 3rd, 2018

"Empowering, modern, and judgment-free."—Booklist

CONSENT. SEXTING. VIRGINITY. THE BIG O. Sex-positive vlogger Hannah Witton covers it all in this informative and accessible must-have sex education resource for teens


Respect: Everything a Guy Needs to Know About Sex, Love, and Consent By Inti Chavez Perez Cover Image
$16.00
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ISBN: 9780143134251
Published: Penguin Books - August 27th, 2019

"A straightforward, accessible guide to help young men navigate sex, relationships, consent, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health and more." —USA Today

An all-encompassing guide to help guys navigate sex, relationships, and consent in the post-#MeToo world.


On Blossoming: Frank and Practical Advice on Our Bodies, Sexual Health, Sensuality, Pleasure, Orgasm, and More By Gia Lynne Cover Image
$21.99
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ISBN: 9781510744912
Published: Skyhorse - May 7th, 2019

Let author Gia Lynne provides the tools for creating you with a sex positive life. Her advice on anatomy, puberty, orgasm, safe sex, and more is designed to create joy and pleasure—for men and women, young and old.

This is not your typical sex ed book.


Real Talk about Sex and Consent: What Every Teen Needs to Know (Instant Help Solutions) By Cheryl M. Bradshaw Cover Image
$17.95
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ISBN: 9781684034499
Published: Instant Help Publications - October 1st, 2020

"A truly vital and nuanced guide that is as empowering as it is educational."
--School Library Journal (starred review)