Sex ed books for adults
Being a parent in today’s world is not easy even though we have more information than ever before. There are just so many resources, (and more constantly coming out) to help educate and support us.
It’s the same when it comes to books about sexual health topics. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, where do you begin? I think that parenting books are a great place to start. Why? Because they get you thinking about what you believe and educate you about what’s going on in the world. They also help you to know what to say and how to say it. We all need that at times, even I do when talking with my adult kids (and I talk about these things every day.)
Talking about tough topics is not easy, because we are dealing with so much unchartered territory (mainly the internet) and also our present culture contributes so many unhealthy attitudes about sex in general.
So here are 15 sex ed books for adults to help you as a parent or carer!
For topics around sex education
‘The Sex Education Answer Book’ by Cath Hakanson – provides scripts for parents to find answers to their kids’ questions about sex. It answers over 200 questions about different topics. Click here to read my book review.
‘Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids‘ by Melissa Pintor Carnagey -guides parents by having over 150 conversation starters, activities and exercises to open up conversations in your family. Click here to read my book review.
‘Teen World Confidential’ by Kim T Cook -helps parents, carers and educators become trusted adults that their kids would approach when they have questions about sexual health topics. Click here to read my book review.
‘Talk to Me First’ by Deborah Roffman -helps parents be their child’s go-to person when they want to talk about any sexual health topic, therefore protecting them. Click here to read my book review.
‘Shameless Parenting’ by Dr Tina Schermer Sellers -readers can find ways to break the toxic patterns of their past and raise confident, shame-free kids. Click here to read my book review.
‘No Shame: Real Talk with Your Kids About‘ -By Dr Lea Lis lays down foundations for your children so that they can make mature emotional and sexual decisions in the future. Click here to read my book review.
‘SEX TALKS WITH TWEENS: What to Say & How to Say It’ by Amy Lang -provides a scripted guide to help and support you about nearly every topic you can think of. Click here to read my book review.
For topics around body safety and consent
‘Parents’ Guide to Child Protection’– By Holly-Ann Martin – this comprehensive resource gives you tools to educate the children in your care about sexual abuse. Click here to read my book review.
‘Body Safety Education’ by Jayneen Sanders -provides information so that we can create a safer world for our kids by protecting them from sexual abuse. Click here to read my book review.
‘Off limits: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe’ by Feather Berkower demonstrates that child sexual abuse is a real danger for all children but shows parents that a lot that we can practice to help prevent this from happening. Click here to read my book review.
‘Parents: My Body Belongs to Me’ A Parent’s Guide’ by Elizabeth Shroeder – about how to teach the whole family practically about consent and boundaries. Click here to read my book review.
For topics around puberty and growing up
‘Sex Education for Boys: A Parent’s Guide’ -by Scott Todnem -a practical guide about raising boys around the topics of puberty, sex and relationships. Click here to read my book review.
‘Ten-ager’ by Madonna King – a book packed with up to date research about how to understand your child as she transitions into adulthood. Click here to read my book review.
‘Common Questions Kids Ask About Puberty’ by Lori Reichel -answers the common questions that children ask about puberty and more. Click here to read my book review.
For topics around cyber safety
‘The Modern Parent: Raising a Great Kid in the Digital World’ -by Martine Oglethorpe -a guide to raise children to thrive in a digital world. Click here to read my book review.
Did you know you can buy these sex education books for parents from my website?
Talking with our kids is more important than ever and books can enable us to be more confident and proactive in conversations with our children no matter what age or stage they are at.
We want to be parents who our kids go-to for the answers and not the internet. We want to be parents who love, support, nurture, and educate while empowering them with our values and beliefs.
So, check out the sex education book section with many amazing books (and have a look at all of the other categories as well) that I have reviewed on my website!
To make it easy for you, I’ve added links to retailers where you can buy the book at the bottom of each book review page.
Also, don’t forget to check out my online course “What’s the big deal about puberty” and “A kid’s guide to bodies and babies”, which you can do together with your child.
