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/