Sex Ed Book Review

Welcome back to the book review! This time, Landa and Barb review "Me and My Dysphoria Monster" by Laura Kate Dale and illustrated by Ang Hui Qing. This 2022 publication from Jessica Kingsley provides a relatable window into the experience of gender dysphoria, empowering youth and educating caregivers. Don't miss this essential episode! Find the book here: https://us.jkp.com/products/me-and-my-dysphoria-monster

It's been quite a while, friends. We missed you, and we have explanations! Here's some info on where we've been, what we've been reading, and what we have planned. Notes/Links: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-every-body-book-of-consent-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-guide-to-respecting-boundaries-bodies-and-beyond/9781839976834.html https://kathleenhema.com/ https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/growing-into-you-an-inclusive-shame-busting-get-real-guide-to-your-changing-body-and-mind/9781683694311.html https://www.emilynagoski.com/ https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684038077/the-act-workbook-for-perfectionism/ https://www.routledge.com/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-for-Behavior-Analysts-A-Practice-Guide-from-Theory-to-Treatment/Dixon-Hayes-Belisle/p/book/9781032168081

Today, Landa and Barb share three informative books all about menopause and perimenopause: Dr. Jen Gunter's "The Menopause Manifesto" (Random House, 2021), Kate Reynolds' guide for autistic individuals called "What is Menopause?", (Jessica Kingsley, 2022) and Heather Corinna's "What Fresh Hell is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You" (Hachette Books, 2021). Grab your favorite snacks, your best handheld fan, and relax with us as we talk about how to navigate these life changes! Research on Autistic Experiences of menopause: Brady et al (2024) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/13623613241244548 Groenman et al (2021) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211059721 Moseley et al (2020) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1362361319901184 Episodes we mentioned: Wait, What? - Episode 15 What is Sex? - Episode 39 Things Tom Likes/Things Ellie Likes - Episode 5

Greetings listeners! Landa and Barb are BACK again to introduce today's fascinating discussion about two new children's books on human anatomy. As sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller explain, their books "All About Penises" and "All About Vulvas and Vaginas" aim to give kids and caregivers accessible information and language to talk about bodies. Illustrated by Tyler Feder, the books celebrate diversity and inclusion. Best of all, they'll be released this Tuesday (April 30th) by Macmillan Publishers, just in time for curious minds everywhere. Tune in to learn more about these important resources and how they can help families everywhere. Show Notes: Episode 45: The “P” Word with Dr. David Hu Episode 27: Bodies are Cool Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education Learning About Bodies (Dorian's and Marshall's Website) Under Your Wing: Conversation tips and at-home reading recommendations

You're in for a real treat today as we chat with Dr. Jessica Cauchi, co-author of the new book "A Clinician's Guide to Sexuality in Autism". Jess is here to tell us all about this important resource and why teaching sexuality education is so vital, especially for those on the autism spectrum. With Barb's stuffy nose providing the perfect audio backdrop, you know we're in for an insightful and entertaining discussion. It's a real and honest conversation about sexuality and how to get started in empowering disabled people of all ages. Thanks for joining us Jess - we're excited to dive in! Jess's website: https://www.atlasinsights.ca/ Find the book: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/clinician-s-guide-to-sexuality-and-autism/cauchi/978-0-323-95743-4 OAR Sex Ed for Self-Advocates Web Resource: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/ Guide to Getting It On, 10th Edition: ttps://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X

This week on the Sex Ed Book Review podcast, Landa and Barb chat with Tracy Whitmore, author of "It's About You Too: A Calm, Compassionate Guide for Parents of LGBTQ+ People." Tracy shares her inspiration for writing the book after seeing the positive impact of parental support on LGBTQ+ youth. She walks us through the major themes and chapters, which focus on helping parents navigate their own journey of self-reflection and managing difficult emotions. Join us to hear more from our conversation with Tracy! Find the book here! ⁠https://indigojourney.co/book/⁠ Indigo Journey- Tracy's website: https://indigojourney.co/

In this episode, we explore the upcoming release "With Sprinkles on Top" by Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and master social worker. Stefani shares insights from her clinical practice where she noticed couples struggling with desire discrepancies, particularly when those differences center on fantasies. Her book offers an empowering guide to navigate these differences, focusing on support and celebration rather than "fixing." Designed for everyday couples, "With Sprinkles on Top" provides tools like worksheets to explore fantasies and understand desires. Join us for an enlightening conversation as we prepare for the book's release on October 10, 2023, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and understanding in the realm of sexuality and relationships. Show Notes: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists: www.aasect.org Sex and Psychology Podcast: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/podcasts/ Off the Cuffs Podcast: https://www.offthecuffs.org/ Loving BDSM Podcast: https://lovingbdsm.net/ Security Sexuality- Stefani's Podcast: https://www.securingsexuality.com/the-podcast#/

"The P Word: A Manual for Mammals" from Dr. David Hu (published by Science, Naturally! in 2023) is a delightful resource that encourages kids to see penises as normal and to be confident in discussing their bodies with others. It's a playful guide to understanding penises across the animal kingdom and helps children develop a healthy relationship with their own bodies from a young age. We also talk about how this book can entertain and inform readers of ALL ages, though. Join us for a humorous, educational, and eye-opening adventure into the world of penises! Additional Resources and Show Notes: How to Walk Up Water and Climb Up Walls by David Hu: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691169866/how-to-walk-on-water-and-climb-up-walls “The Other Golden Rule” Ted-Ed Talk: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/do-larger-animals-take-longer-to-pee-david-l-hu Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis by Emily Willingham: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621131/phallacy-by-emily-willingham/ Check out the book for additional resources and things to include in your exploration of penis education!

In today's episode, we're diving into "A Dirty Word: How a Sex Writer Reclaimed Her Sexuality" by Steph Auteri. This captivating memoir, published in 2018 by Cleis Press, delves into the cultural perception of female sexuality as a dirty word. Steph, a writer and editor, shares her journey of becoming a sex writer to overcome her own sexual dysfunction and discovering that she wasn't broken to begin with. Throughout the book, she tackles various themes like sexual health, body image, and the pathologization of female sexuality. Join us as we explore the importance of adult sex education and why this book is a valuable resource for readers of all backgrounds. Steph's website: https://www.stephauteri.com/ Guerilla Sex Ed: https://guerrillasexed.org/ Steph's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stephauteri/ Steph's Recommendations for Further Learning: Come as You Are https://www.emilynagoski.com/home  Pussypedia https://www.pussypedia.net/ Afrosexology https://afrosexology.com/ Lovehoney https://www.lovehoney.com/advice/ Pleasure Mechanics  https://www.pleasuremechanics.com/ Selema Noon https://www.saleemanoon.com/ Justine Ang Fonte https://www.justinefonte.com/ Nadine Thornhill https://www.nadinethornhill.com/ Al Vernacchio https://alvernacchio.com/

"Amber's Voice: Navigating Through a Difficult Conversation with a young child about Sexual Abuse" was written by Amber Latimore, with illustrations by Renee Hunt. Published independently in 2020, this book tackles the difficult topic of sexual abuse and how to navigate conversations about it with young children. The story follows Amber, a five-year-old girl, as she shares her experiences and emotions surrounding sexual abuse. The book also provides valuable resources, statistics, and warning signs related to sexual assault. With its discussion prompts and storybook format, "Amber's Voice" offers a valuable tool for parents and caregivers to start conversations about a sensitive subject. We'll talk about what we like and what we would add in this "from the vault" episode recorded in 2022! Show notes/links: Child advocacy centers (United States): https://www.nationalcac.org/find-a-cac/ Canadian Centre for Child Protection: https://protectchildren.ca/en/resources-research/understanding-child-sexual-abuse/

Today's Book: Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators by Marcia Baczynski (she/her) & Erica Scott (they/her). Published in 2022 by Jessica Kingley Publishers https://us.jkp.com/products/creating-consent-culture This book for educators outlines a series of fun and interactive exercises that teach young people a variety of consent skills. We're THRILLED to be joined by Erica Scott, one of the book's authors and hope that our conversation inspires you to have more conversations about consent! Erica's website: https://www.creatingconsentculture.com/ Marcia's website: https://askingforwhatyouwant.com/ Cuddle Party: https://cuddleparty.com/ I Have the Right To: https://ihavetherightto.org/

Today's book: Loving Touches: A Book for Children about Positive, Caring Kinds of Touching by Lory Freeman (Britain), Illustrated by Carol Deach. Published by Parenting Press in 1986. https://a.co/d/hyB7O2n We talk on the podcast about pleasure, and about the importance of teaching children about pleasure. This is the first book we're bringing (that we can think of) which starts to approach this topic with very small children in an age-appropriate and comfortable way. We recommend pairing this book with other materials related to abuse prevention (check out Episode 3, 11, 14, or 20 for ideas). Other Helpful Links: Lory Britain website: https://www.lorybritain.com/ FRIES model of consent: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent

Today's Book: Where do babies come from: Our First Talk about birth by Dr. Jillian Roberts - Illustrated by Cindy Revell. Published by Orca books in 2015 https://www.drjillianroberts.com/books/where-do-babies-come-from/ Having many different ways to talk about one topic is a theme of our show! Today, we're bringing you another way to answer the question, "Where do babies come from?"- it's up to you and those you care about to decide which books are going to be what you need! Listen as Barb asks Landa to describe how this book is different from others we've reviewed...and we hope her answers are helpful for you! Other episodes on this theme:  Episode 26 The Science of Babies with Deborah Roffman: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wS1JVgkIho53Y6IFmwFlF?si=bqqLlWs3S1GJzj3xWakFKg Episode 18 Mummy Laid an Egg: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lY5dM1lYf0AjXVBwfX3oO?si=3-VXadkmT8uDMfw9tNdGHw Episode 19 What Makes a Baby: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sewA9QSsrk32EKsqfu4SE?si=S3DjwZZ3RTeRzeZci7fatA

Today's Book: What is Sex? A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. By Kate E Reynolds, Illustrated by Jonathon Powell. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2022 you can get it from https://us.jkp.com/products/what-is-sex or other regional online book sellers. We're SO happy to be back! Landa brought today's book to us, and it's an exciting addition to a sex educator's bookshelf. Hopefully you find this as useful as we did!

Today's book is a fun, brief, accurate, and educational book exploring what everyone needs to know about vaginas and periods! Vaginas and Periods 101 - A Pop-Up Book is independently published through Sex Ed Talk LLC Publishers and is co-authored by Christian Hoeger (she/her) and Kristen Lilla (she/they), Illustrated by Sara M Lyons (she/her). You can find it at https://sexedtalk.com/popup Kristen Lilla is the only AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sexuality Educator in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. She won the 2020 AASECT sexuality educator of the year award. Kristen has also published the book Boxes and How We Fill Them: A Basic Guide to Sexual Awareness. Christian Hoeger is a mental health therapist and sex educator in Omaha Nebraska. She has Masters degrees in Education and Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. Christian works full-time in private practice and teaching sex ed. Additional Links: Sara Lyons - Illustrator Shop: https://saramlyons.myshopify.com/ Sara Lyons - Illustrator Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saramlyons/ Wondrous Vulva Puppet - https://vulvapuppet.com/ National Sex Ed Conference - https://sexedconference.com/ Alison and Ian Smyth - https://www.papersmyths.com/ Indiegogo - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vaginas-and-periods-101-a-pop-up-book#/ Vagina and Periods - https://www.instagram.com/vaginapopupbook/

Today's Book: The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2019 with photos taken by Martin Delaney. Visuals? Step-by-step guides? Medically accurate and non-judgmental, approachable language? It's all the things we love! We'll talk about what makes this Jessica Kingsley publication great...and give ideas for how you can use other resources to enhance what author Robyn Steward has provided for you! Today's Links: Author Website: http://autismfriendlyperiods.com/autism-and-periods%3F Authentically Emily Blog Post: https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/blog/lets-talk-about-autism-and-periods SexABA Conference: www.sexaba.com Changing the Flow: https://changingtheflow.ca/products/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-periods Landa's Resources! https://www.positiveconnections.ca/resources

It's our final show before we take a little break, and as our holiday gift to you, we go through as many library books as we can in an hour! In alphabetical order, today's books are: Daddy & Dada by Ryan Brockington & Isaac Webster, Illustrated by Lauren May. Published in 2021 by Little, Brown and Co. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daddy-dada-ryan-brockington/1137608922 Declaration of the Rights of Girls and Boys: A Flipbook by Élisabeth Brami, Illustrated by Estelle Billon-Spagnol. Published in English in 2017 by Little Island Books. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-declaration-of-the-rights-of-girls-and-boys-lisabeth-brami/1140781432?ean=9781915071200 Ho'onani”: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale, Illustrated by Mika Song. Published in 2019 by Tundra Books. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/572660/hoonani-hula-warrior-by-heather-gale-illustrated-by-mika-song/ I am Perfectly Designed by Jason “Rachel” Brown and Karamo Brown, Illustrated by Anoosha Syed. Published in 2019 by Henry Holt Company. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250232212/iamperfectlydesigned I'm Not a Girl by Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi, Illustrated by Dana Simpson. Published in 2020 by Roaring Brook Press https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374310684/imnotagirl It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn, Illustrated by Noah Grigni. Published in 2018 by Henry Holt and Company. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250302953/itfeelsgoodtobeyourself My First Book of Feminism (for boys) by Julie Merberg, Illustrated by Michele Brummer Everett. Published in 2018 by Downtown Bookworks, Inc. https://www.dtbwpub.com/my-first-book-of-feminism-(for-boys).html OTHER SHOW NOTES https://www.pantone.com/ A Place in the Middle - Ho'onani”: Hula Warrior: https://aplaceinthemiddle.org/ I'm Not a Girl: https://www.bustle.com/articles/180131-why-we-need-to-stop-calling-girls-tomboys Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sexedbookreview

It's the one where everyone cries! Today's two books succeed at more than just getting Barb and Landa misty-eyed; they are outstanding additions to your booklist for young kids learning about gender identity and gender transition. Landa brought “Jack! (Not Jackie!)” by Erica Silverman (she/her) and illustrated by Holly Hatam (she/her) - with a CANADIAN! Publisher - Bonnier publishing/Little Bee Books in partnership with GLAAD (2018), and Barb you brought “Sam is My Sister” by Ashley Rhodes-Courter (she/her), illustrated by MacKenzie Haley and published by Albert Whitman and Company (2021). AUTHOR AND BOOK INFO! Erica Silverman's website: https://www.ericasilverman.com/index.htm Holly Hatam's website: https://hollyhatam.com/ Order Jack! (Not Jackie!): https://www.munrobooks.com/item/PpOZFqdFRLzaTUB30S6Jqw Ashley Rhodes-Courter's website: http://rhodes-courter.com/ Order Sam is my Sister: https://www.albertwhitman.com/book/sam-is-my-sister/ OTHER SHOW NOTES! Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/ HRC - PTEC: https://www.hrc.org/resources/parents-for-transgender-equality-national-council Transcare BC: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/ TransPulse Canada: https://transpulsecanada.ca/ I am Jazz: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/i-am-jazz/9780803741072-item.html?ikwid=i+am+jazz Born Ready - the true story of a boy named penelope: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9780593123638-item.html?ref=item_page:richrel:rr_carousel:json1 Phoenix Gets Greater: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/phoenix-gets-greater/9781772602531-item.html TSER gender unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/

Barb brought two books which tell similar stories about following your own vision of who you are! They are: “Sadiq wants to Stitch”, written by Mamta Nainy, illustrated by Niloufer Wadia and published by Karadi Tales (2020) and “Julián Is a Mermaid” written and illustrated by Jessica Love and published by Candlewick Press (2019). Listen to Landa and Barb as they gush over the beautiful illustrations in both books…and mutually lament over how little they know about visual art. BOOK AND AUTHOR LINKS! Sadiq Wants to Stitch: https://www.karaditales.com/catalogue/picture-books/sadiq-wants-to-stitch/ Julián Is a Mermaid: https://jesslove.format.com/julian-is-a-mermaid ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES! https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/editorial-page/masculinity-in-the-context-of-kashmiri-society https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/03/02/how-indians-view-gender-roles-in-families-and-society/ https://www.coneyisland.com/mermaidparade https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100332/ https://www.transhub.org.au/101/gender-affirmation

This episode's theme is “breaking gender stereotypes” books for young readers: Landa Brought “How to be a Real Man”, written and illustrated by Scott Stuart and published by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing (2021) and Barb brought “Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone” by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Eda Kaban, published by Running Press Kids (2022). We're stoked to bring you two possible pillars for starting to talk about gender with littles, and these authors couldn't make it easier for us to have the conversation with children! Scott's Website: https://scottstuart.co/ Buy Scott's book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-a-real-man-scott-stuart/1139827676 Robb's Website: https://www.robbpearlman.com Buy Robb's book:: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dolls-and-trucks-are-for-everyone-robb-pearlman/1138556803 OTHER EPISODE LINKS! Gender Spectrum https://genderspectrum.org/articles/talking-to-young-children Amaze Jr. https://amaze.org/myamaze/amaze-jr-108/ Research on toy play: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/play/specific-toys-play https://www.scarymommy.com/spotted/gender-bias-in-toys-lego-change https://www.etsy.com/listing/1257729563/pro-choice-feminist-shirt-abortion-saves https://pronounsday.org/

Today's Book: Puberty is Gross but also Really Awesome by Gina Loveless, Illustrated by Lauri Johnston. Published by Rodale Kids in 2021. https://lovelesswriting.com/book/puberty-is-gross-but-also-really-awesome/ Sometimes ya just gotta call it like it is, right? Puberty IS gross. We also emphatically agree with today's book- it is also really awesome! Enjoy this fun adventure through some of our favorite cool facts about the ch-ch-ch-changes we experience as we grow up. (Also enjoy Landa and Barb podcast-crushing on Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes). For ultra rad critical analysis of food convos and diet culture: https://www.maintenancephase.com/

Today's Book: Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Gehnart (he/him), illustrated by Anne Passchier (they/them). Published in 2019 by Magination Press. https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B269 Rainbows! This is a quick introduction to Pride and to the Pride flag colors. Short and sweet, we'll tell you what we like and give you ideas of how it can fit into your toddler/preschool library. Show Notes and Resources: Pride Flags 101: https://www.them.us/story/pride-flags-101 Other books to check out: https://www.weareteachers.com/lgbtq-history-books-for-kids/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670290/the-rainbow-parade-by-emily-neilson/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706367/twas-the-night-before-pride-by-joanna-mcclintick-illustrated-by-juana-medina/ https://amaze.org/myamaze/pride-6730/ Flags! https://lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Flags https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/about/about-vexillology/ Sounds Fake but Okay Podcast: https://www.soundsfakepod.com/

TWO fabulous books for you by one spectacular author! Lil Miss Hot Mess is the author of "IF YOU'RE A DRAG QUEEN AND YOU KNOW IT" (published in 2022 by Running Press Kids) and "THE HIPS ON THE DRAG QUEEN GO SWISH, SWISH, SWISH" (published in 2020 by Running Press Kids). Both books include beautiful and fun illustrations by Olga de Dios. Find both books (and some incredible bonus resources) at https://www.lilmisshotmess.com/#books and https://olgadedios.es/obra/the-hips-on-the-drag-queen-go-swish-swish-swish/ Additional Resources/Show Notes: https://www.lilmisshotmess.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lilmisshotmess/ https://www.instagram.com/lilmisshotmess/ https://twitter.com/lilmisshotmess/ Legendary Children: The First Decade of Rupaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life By Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611526/legendary-children-by-tom-fitzgerald-and-lorenzo-marquez/ Drag pedagogy: The playful practice of queer imagination in early childhood: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03626784.2020.1864621

Double feature episode! Landa has been excited to talk about one book for a while, and Barb was excited to find a new book at the library! We share TWO examples of how to discuss they/them pronouns. Today's books: A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns: by Archie Bongiovanni (They/Them) and illustrated by Tristan Jimerson (He/Him). Published in 2018 by Limerence Press. Find it at https://onipress.com/collections/limerence-press How to They/Them, A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity: by Stuart Getty (They/Them) Illustrated by Brooke Thyng (She/Her). Published in 2020 by Sasquatch Books. Find it at https://sasquatchbooks.com/books/how-to-they-them/ For additional strategies or resources: THEM: https://www.youtube.com/c/watchthem Ash Hardell: Why THEY is here to stay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imK17HQ6dy8 Phoenix animations: They/them pronouns and how to use them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeA9PwWUdIA The pronoun book fro 0-3: https://bookshop.org/books/the-pronoun-book-9780358653158/9780358653158 What are your words 3-8: https://bookshop.org/books/what-are-your-words-a-book-about-pronouns/9780316542067

Today's Book: A 5 is Against the Law by Kari Dunn Buron, published 2007 by AAPC.inc (updated? For 2022) https://www.5pointscale.com/books.html One of our most often recommended guides for teachers, parents, and helping professionals trying to answer the question, "How do I teach boundaries?". We talk about how we use this book and how important it is to individualize education! Plus, Landa talks about her new inflatables and Barb waxes poetic about geese. Free download resources! https://www.5pointscale.com/downloadables.html New curriculum for dating skills! https://sites.bu.edu/rothmanlab/files/2019/12/Safer-Dating-ASD-FINAL.pdf Great videos for talking about harassment and/or assault: https://amaze.org/video/personal-safety-what-is-sexual-harassment/ Self-guided sex ed for self-advocates! https://researchautism.org/sex-ed-guide/

Today's book: Bodies are Cool- author and illustrator: Tyler Feder. Published by Dial Books for Younger Readers/Penguin Random House in 2021 Bodies ARE cool! Please come enjoy this wonderful, whimsical, body-inclusive book with us. Show notes: Find the book and illustrations: https://www.tylerfeder.com/ Vulva gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vulva.gallery/?hl=en Winnie Harlow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnieharlow/?hl=en

Let's talk about...Science! We hope you enjoy this conversation with award-winning sexuality educator Deborah Roffman about her new book, designed to make answering, "Where did I come from...How did I get out of there...How did I get in there in the first place?" easier for caregivers! Today's title: The Science of Babies: A little book for big questions about bodies, birth, and families. Authored by Deborah Roffman, Illustrated by Frank Cable. Published by Birdhouse Kids in 2022 (HOT off the presses!) Today's links: Deborah's website: https://sexandsensibility.net/ Additional resources to discuss abortion with children of all ages: https://unhushed.org/blog/2022/06/27/explaining-abortion-a-conversation-to-have-at-home/

We're THRILLED to be meeting with Carly Manes (she/her) today! A few months ago, we set out to answer the question, "Why isn't there a book that we can use to talk to young people about abortion?" Thank goodness, Carly and Mar (they/them) already had an answer for us. Learn about the path to publication, what a doula is, and what resources you can use to supplement learning. What's an Abortion, Anyway? by Carly Manes and Emulsify. Self-Published in 2021, available at https://www.whatsanabortionbook.com/ To see Mar's (@imulsifyart) illustrations:https://emulsify.art/ Land Acknowledgements: https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/ Advocates for Youth: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/ Baltimore Doula Project: https://www.baltimoredoulaproject.org/abortion-support We Testify: https://www.wetestify.org/mobile Amaze Parents: https://amaze.org/parents/

Today's book: Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins (she/her). Published in 2021 by Jessica Kingsley https://queerlyautistic.com/ Worner's back with another book to celebrate Pride Month! Tune in to hear about this inclusive resource, and why we're including it on our bookshelves. Other links: Land Acknowledgements https://landback.org/ https://native-land.ca/ Audio book version https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Queerly_Autistic_The_Ultimate_Guide_For_LGBTQIA_Te?id=AQAAAEDcR08HgM&hl US Trans Survey https://www.ustranssurvey.org Planet Porn (curriculum for youth) https://bishtraining.com/planet-porn/

Today's Book: Bang!: Masturbation for People of All Genders and Abilities by Vic Liu (she/her), includes writing and illustrations by Vic Liu, Nina Chausow, Alex Tait, Clare Edgeman, Leah Holmes, Sam Dusing, Patrick Wiedeman, Rebecca Bedell, Lafayette Matthews, Andrew Gurza, and Angus Andrews. Published 2021 by Microcosm Publishing https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/11520 We're SO excited to chat with our friend Worner Leland (they/them) on a book that answers our plea for an accessible guide to solo sex! Come join us and hear why this book is a top pick for all of us, and learn from one of our fabulous colleagues. Find Worner and check out their work at Sex Ed Continuing Ed! www.sexedcontinuinged.com/about Notes and Links: Landback Movement www.landback.org Original zine https://www.vic-liu.com/old-website/bang Additional resources www.scarleteen.com/tags/masturbation www.ohjoysextoy.com/masturbate/ Book - Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities – A Guide for Parents and Professionals- Mel Gadd https://autismawarenesscentre.com/shop/life-skills/sexuality-and-hygiene/masturbation-autism-and-learning-disabilities-a-guide-for-parents-and-professionals/ Book - Girl Sex 101 Allison Moon & KD Diamond https://www.porchlightbooks.com/product/girl-sex-101--allison-moon?variationCode=9780983830900&variationCode=9780983830900

We share a list of materials (books and websites) which can help facilitate informed, non-judgmental, medically accurate discussions with young people. Stay tuned, we'll continue offering more resources to help have these conversations. Books mentioned: The Every Body Book 2020 Rachel Simon (see Episode 8) - ages 8+ It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris 5th edition 2021 (see Episode 4) - ages 10+ You Know, Sex by Cory Silverberg 2022 (see Episode 21) - ages 10+ S.e.x. - the all-you-need-to-know guide to get through yours teens and twenties - Heather Corinna - 2016 - ages 12+ Our Bodies, Ourselves - The Boston Women's Health Book Collective - 2011 (Touchstone Edition) - ages 15+ Drawn to Sex: Our Bodies and Health - Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan - 2020 - ages 18+ Websites mentioned (United States): Advocates for Youth: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/abortion-out-loud/abortion-out-loud-abortion-storytelling/ Free the Pill.org: https://freethepill.org/ Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/overview-abortion-laws NARAL National Abortion Rights Action League: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Sister Song: https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice Websites mentioned (Canada): Abortion Rights Coalition Canada: https://www.arcc-cdac.ca Access BC (Free Universal BirthControl): https://www.accessbc.org Action Canada: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/resources/factsheets-guidelines/2019-09-19-access-glance-abortion-services-canada Dr Jen Gunter - The Vajenda https://vajenda.substack.com Native Women's association of Canada https://stbbi.nwac.ca Scarleteen: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/pregnancy_and_parenting_sexual_health/how_to_access_a_safe_selfmanaged_medical_abortion Teen Health Source: https://teenhealthsource.com

Today's book: You know, Sex by Cory Silverberg; Illustrator Fiona Smyth (Published by Seven Stories Press AND Triangle Square books in 2022 ) HOT!!! off the presses (new book smell and all). Landa and Barb have been planning and scheming (okay, maybe not "scheming", but definitely planning) for today's book review to be released. Come listen to us talk about today's delightful trove of sex ed goodness, brought to you by the peerless team of Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth. Also mentioned in today's episode: ABAI Annual Convention Boston (Barb's talk about Consent) www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=75998&by=ByArea#s439_0 Emily Nagoski - Come as you Are www.simonandschuster.com/books/Come-As-You-Are-Revised-and-Updated/Emily-Nagoski/9781982165314 The porn conversation www.thepornconversation.org Emily's Rothman - Pornography and Public Health www.oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780190075477.001.0001/oso-9780190075477 World Erotic Art Museum (Miami Beach, Florida) www.weammuseum.com/

To kick off Sexual Assault Awareness month, we're joined by Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau, author of “Your whole body: from your head to your toes and everything in between”. Lizzie is a children's book author, software developer and mother. Lizzie was inspired to write this book when looking for a book for her son that described all body parts - including genitals - in the same way. The book was published by Artic Flower publishing in 2021 and features wonderful illustrations by Misha Iver. Your Whole Body can be purchased from Arctic Flower Publishing and from online retailers. For more information about Sexual Assault Awareness Month: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam Fabulous FREE resources from the Mama Bear Effect for facilitating conversation with your children: https://themamabeareffect.org/free-downloads/ More great resources from Parenting Safe Children: https://parentingsafechildren.com/resources/ Education and Resources from Consent Parenting: https://www.consentparenting.com/store

Today's book: What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverburg (they/them), illustrated by Fiona Smyth (she/her). Published in 2012 by Triangle Square Books for Young Readers/7 Stories Press www.corysilverberg.com/what-makes-a-baby Remember when we started this podcast talking about how much we love the work of Cory Silverburg and Fiona Smyth? They're back with a child-friendly and fun explanation of, well, what makes a baby! Also mentioned in today's podcast: a fun TikTok video showing some more specific detail in a really concrete way!

Today's Book: Mummy Laid an Egg! by Babette Cole. Published in 1995 by Red Fox Publishing www.amazon.com/Mommy-Laid-Egg-Where-Babies/dp/0811813193 This is our FIRST "banned book", and it does the amazing double-duty of making us snort-laugh and smile in appreciation at the same time. We're talking about no-kidding kid-friendly S-E-X conversations in this episode, and exploring the topic through the use of some highly illustrative drawings.

Today's Episode: Boys, Girls, and Body Science- A First Book about Facts of Life Author: Meg Hickling, Illustrator: Kim La Fave Published 2002 by Harbour Publishing https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9781550172362 It's the book that will show you how sexuality educators will talk to your young children! With cardigans! Also mentioned in the episode: www.blackenterprise.com/illustrations-of-viral-black-fetus-will-be-published-in-a-book

Today's Book: ABC of Gender Identity by Devika Dalal (author and illustrator), adult guide by Dr. Michele Angello (Published by Jessica Kingsley 2021 https://us.jkp.com/products/abc-of-gender-identity ) Landa promised to find a book at the library and she came back with a FRESH new option! We love learning new things and this book is all about gender identity, wrapped in an adorable set of images and colors. Also hear us talk about Barb's love of food-shaped decor and our quest to find a cookbook to review. Also mentioned: LGBTQIA+ Wiki at https://lgbta.miraheze.org/wiki/LGBTA_Wiki

Today's Book: Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up by Heather Corinna, Illustration by Isabella Rotman, Colored by Luke Howard (published by Limerence Press 2019) https://onipress.com/collections/limerence-press/products/wait-what-a-comic-book-guide-to-relationships-bodies-and-growing-up Wait, WHAT? We haven't reviewed this one yet? Landa and Barb are starting off the year with a favorite! Join us as we review this great book from the minds behind one of our other favorite resources, www.scarleteen.com.

We're ready for a little bit of time to recharge our batteries and are looking forward to coming back strong for 2022! Today we share our plans for next season, sneak-peek the book we're starting with, and share our reading lists for the holiday season. Landa's List: What Do you Meme - Family https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/house-and-home/what-do-you-meme-family/810816030456-item.html?ikwid=what+do+you+meme+family&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=e98632d1f20dd2f192415fe5ae080e85 s.e.x. https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/s-e-x-second-edition/9780738218847-item.html?ikwid=sex+corinna&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=66aa7a3f7ec13ccbbaf61b1af3877f98 A.I.M. Accept Identify Move Curriculum https://www.acceptidentifymove.com Talk Sex Today https://www.amazon.ca/Talk-Sex-Today-Adults-Teach/dp/1770648135 Learning from pornography: results of a mixed methods systematic review (pay-wall) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681811.2020.1786362 Guide to Getting It on https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/guide-to-getting-it-on/9781885535047-item.html?s_campaign=goo-DSA_Books&gclid=CjwKCAiAksyNBhAPEiwAlDBeLPOgju6VNuB2XuDcWYCM2B3Z6EbYGXPthgBkdwM_ewOShQ5kGKFLExoC07IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Barb's List: Nonlinear Contingency Analysis: Going Beyond Cognition and Behavior in Clinical Practice https://www.routledge.com/Nonlinear-Contingency-Analysis-Going-Beyond-Cognition-and-Behavior-in-Clinical/Layng-Andronis-Codd-III-Abdel-Jalil/p/book/9780367689506 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/come-as-you-are-emily-nagoski-phd/1137251303;jsessionid=09410A5AC9848768287F3FBA7976BA9E.prodny_store02-atgap05?ean=9781982165314&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/ The Bridgerton Series https://juliaquinn.com/series/bridgertons/

Today's Books (in alphabetical order): My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen Sanders, Illustration by Anna Hancock (published by Educator2Empower 2016) www.e2epublishing.info/mbwisg Who's the Boss of This Body by Meghan Hurley Backofen, LCSW, Illustration by Finao Agency (self-published 2019) www.amazon.com/Whos-Boss-Meghan-Hurley-Backofen/dp/1093530804 Talking about sexual abuse is a BIG topic, especially when we're talking with small humans. Today's books give you a way to have these talks with young children in a way that is approachable, empowering, and rights-affirming. For resources in supporting young survivors of abuse: www.nationalcac.org/find-a-cac

It's the content WE wish we had as teenagers! Wonderfully illustrated, engaging content that teens are asking for. Check out this episode to see why we love it so much! Author(s) - Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan Illustrators - Erica Moen Publisher - RH Graphic Year Published - 2021 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605726/lets-talk-about-it-by-erika-moen-and-matthew-nolan Additional Show Links: www.sexsmartfilms.com/premium/film/1169/0/0/the-true-story-of-how-babies-are-made www.link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13178-017-0314-9

From the first sentence of the book (which is "Disabled people have sex"), we're smitten with this publication. With content and language to inform and empower disabled people, caregivers, and educators alike, what's not to love? We'll tell you more on this episode. Check it out here: https://onipress.com/collections/limerence-press Additional show links: Parents Magazine "Should We Be Talking to Kids About What It Means To Have Good Sex?" by Ellen Friedrichs https://www.parents.com/kids/health/should-we-be-talking-to-kids-about-what-it-means-to-have-good-sex/ The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Miriam Kaufman, Cory Silverberg, and Fran Odette https://www.corysilverberg.com/sex-and-disability Andrew Gurza and Disability After Dark Podcast http://www.andrewgurza.com/podcast Cripping Up Sex with Eva https://www.crippingupsexwitheva.com

Today's Book: CONSENT FOR KIDS: BOUNDARIES, RESPECT, and BEING IN CHARGE OF YOU! Author & Illustrator: Rachel Brian Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2020 https://www.rachelannbrian.com/consent-for-kids Have you seen those "tea as consent" videos? Probably. Did you know that Blue Seat Studio made a version for kids? (If not, it's at www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3nhM9UlJjc ). If you like the video, or you like the idea of talking about consent in a child-friendly, fun way, with stick figure illustrations, you'll love this book!

Today's Book: Guy Talk: The Ultimate Body Book for Boys. Author: The Editors of Cider Mill Press, Illustrator: Chris Vallo Publisher: Cider Mill Press, published 2021 www.simonandschuster.com/books/Guy-Talk/Editors-of-Cider-Mill-Press/9781646430840 Today's book is a little "light" on the sex ed stuff, and focuses more on the variety of ways some youth can prepare for growing up. We've got the details for you!

Today's Book: The Bare Naked Book by Kathy Stinson, Illustration by Melissa Cho, Reviewed by j wallace skelton www.jwallaceskelton.com Published 2021 by annick press www.annickpress.com Looking for a book to give as a gift for families with new children? Want to hear Landa gush over a favorite author? Check out this episode to hear about this fresh book celebrating body parts and body diversity.

Today's Book: The Every Body Book by Rachel E. Simon, Illustrator Noah Grigni https://us.jkp.com/products/the-every-body-book The Every Body Book is designed for everybody, and every body! Check out this episode to see what we mean.

Today's Book: The Birds, The Bees, and the Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/12245/the-birds-the-bees-and-the-berenstain-bears-by-stan-and-jan-berenstain-illustrated-by-the-authors Yes, THOSE Bears! The friendly bear family that you probably knew growing up. They're been featured in a variety of children's books since the 1960's, and they're here to talk about pregnancy and birth! Amaze.org discussion starters! https://amaze.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AmazeJr_some-discussion-starters_20180620_.pdf It's Not the Stork! http://robieharris.com/?page_id=221

Today's Book(s): Hand Made Love/Finger Tips/Just Say Know! Author: Dave Hingsburger www.diverse-city.com Dave Hingsburger was an educator, storyteller, and champion of human rights. His books and presentations shaped the way both of us think about sexuality, sexual rights, and how to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dave passed away on July 18th, 2021, and this is a small tribute to him and his work. Additional notes/links: Sex Ed CareCon- a conference for caregivers of people with disabiltities: www.sexedcarecon.com OMGYes- online education for how to access sexual pleasure, designed for people with a vulva: www.omgyes.com Open Future Learning- engaging content and learning opportunities for people with disabilities and those who provide support: www.openfuturelearning.org Oh Joy Sex Toy- a fun website with pleasure aid reviews: www.ohjoysextoy.com Brief overview of the Ring of Safety model (but purchase the book!): www.wecarealot.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Ring-of-Safety-article.pdf

Today's Book(s): Things Tom Likes/Things Ellie Likes by Kate Reynolds, illustrated by Jonathan Powell https://uk.jkp.com/products/things-tom-likes One of our frequent resources when supporting youth who are learning boundaries around masturbation; let's talk about why we use these books and how we use them! Additional notes: Shout-out to Sex Ed Rescue for a great read-through! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VSrpGOyutk

Today's Book: It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health http://robieharris.com/?page_id=186 A favorite for Landa; hear about how the book has been updated and why that's important to us!

Today's Book: Tell Me About Sex, Grandma by Anastasia Higginbotham http://anastasiahigginbotham.com/tell-me-about-sex-grandma/ Barb has been raving about this book since she stumbled upon it at an independent bookstore on a road trip. Tune in to hear about why it is so beloved and how it can be used to open up conversations about sex...and how the book itself is a model for how to have these conversations! Additional notes: https://amaze.org/jr/