The sex education answer book

Non-fiction

Age appropriate answers to all of the tough questions children ask parents about sex. Set out in ages 3 - 14.

Age: Parents and teachers of 3 to 14 year olds

Special girls' business

Topics: menstruation, puberty

Non-fiction

A step by step guide on how to manage periods, including use and disposal of pads. A puberty resource written for girls with special needs, including intellectual disability, physical disability, communication disorder and Autism.

Age: 8+

Special boys' business

Topics: puberty. Autism, special needs.

Non-fiction

A puberty resource written for boys with special needs, including intellectual disability, physical disability, communication disorder and Autism.

Age: 8+

So what is a vulva anyway?

This UK resource is aimed at educating young people about the vulva (the outside part of the female reproductive system that is often misnamed ‘vagina’). The booklet uses illustrations to normalise the wide range of ‘normal’ when it comes to the appearance of the vulva. It also details the changes which happen during puberty that are often not described.

Secret girls' business

Topics: puberty, menstruation.

Non-fiction

Uses simple text and colour illustrations to explain how to manage periods. It includes notes for parents, teachers and carers.

Age: 8+

Secret boys' business (2nd Ed.)

Topics: puberty

Non-fiction

A puberty resource for boys, families, schools and community groups to explain the physical and emotional changes of puberty.

Age: 9 to 13 years.

Reachout.com

Information, support and resources to help young people improve their understanding of mental health issues, develop resilience, and increase their coping skills and help-seeking behaviour.

Puberty booklet

A WA Department of Health booklet addressing the changes that happen during puberty and how to look after yourself during this time. Recently updated in 2021 to combine the 'Girls and puberty' and 'Boys and puberty'. Aimed at ages 10-13 years.

More secret girls' business

Topics: puberty, menstruation.

Non-fiction

Uses simple text and colour illustrations to explain how to manage periods. It includes notes for parents, teachers and carers.

Age: 8+

For goodness sex: Changing the way we talk to teens about sexuality, values, and health

Sex education for parents and teens promoting healthy sexuality, values and body image in young people