Sex Ed Book Review

In this episode of  Sex Ed Book Review , Landa brings Drawn to Sex: The Basics  and  Drawn to Sex: Our Bodies and Health ( from Erica Moen and Matthew Nolan - the creators of  Oh Joy Sex Toy ). Barb and Landa dig into why we LOVE these authors and their work for grown-up sex ed that is fun and educational! Bonus: Landa and Barb also share deets on their favorite OJST articles. (spoilers...Landa&#3...

In this episode of  Sex Ed Book Review , Barb brings  Making Nice with Naughty: An Intimacy Guide for the Rule-Following, Organized, Perfectionistic, Practical, and Color-Within-the-Line Types  by Dr. Tom Murray . Barb also shares some radical self-disclosure about her own therapy journey, over-control, and perfectionism, and how this book helped her rethink intimacy, vulnerability, and connection...

Barb and Landa kick off a kinky mini-series by diving into Kinky History by Dr. Esme Louise James ...part research, part beach read, and fully nerdy. They unpack chastity belts that probably never existed the way you think, penis graffiti in ancient Pompeii, and Mozart’s surprising enthusiasm for butt stuff. If you’re a sex educator, clinician, or kink‑curious nerd who wants receipts that people h...

Today we're reviewing Unf#ck Your Kink by Dr. Faith G. Harper and 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do by Kate Sloan . We chat about what “kink” even is, where it comes from (maybe), why “normal” sex is a moving target, and why so many neurodivergent folks find a comfy home in kink and BDSM. If you want a playful menu of ideas from dirty talk and sensory play to gags, zapping, and...more, or you w...

Welcome to the Sex Ed Book Review Podcast! In this installment, Landa dives into the CLASSIC book " Sex for One " by Betty Dodson. Landa and Barb explore the author's journey as a pioneering sexual health educator, discuss the book’s frank approach to solo sex and self-pleasure, and reflect on its impact, strengths, and legacy. Whether you’re a longtime fan of sex ed resources or just curious abou...

In this episode, Barb and Landa dive into "Pleasure Activism" by adrienne maree brown—a powerful collection of essays exploring the politics of feeling good. Join us as we unpack how pleasure, sex, and sexuality intersect with community, disability justice, and personal empowerment. We get PASSIONATE about this book today, and we are pleased to share it with y'all! Find Pleasure Acti...

Hi everyone, we're back and looking forward to learning with you! Wondering how to help teens make sense of what they are watching online? Today we're talking with Jess Melendez, author of "Porn Is Not Sex Ed." Discover how her new book is making conversations about pornography literacy more inclusive, approachable, and fun! Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just passionate a...

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-dys...

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-i...

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 Yo...

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. Illustra...

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...

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 navigat...

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, fo...

" 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...

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...

" 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 expe...

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 S...

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 approac...

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?&qu...

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 add...

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...

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...

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...

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...