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 ..read more

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 import ..read more

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 ..read more

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: h ..read more

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 enlightenin ..read more

"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 Note ..read more

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 wh ..read more

"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" off ..read more

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://asking ..read more

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 ..read more