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Sex, Puberty & Growing Up - Books for Young Adults -

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Books are listed in order of year of publication - newest titles are at the top. There are 21 books in this booklist

  • Cover image of book It
    It's Totally Normal! An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender - by Monica Gupta Mehta and Asha Lily Mehta

    £12.99   paperback   (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781839973550 | ISBN 10: 1839973552

    Does fingering count as losing my virginity? How do I know if I am ready for sex? Does penis size actually matter??   Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basi ... more

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  • Cover image of book I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life by Cody Daigle-Orians
    I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life - by Cody Daigle-Orians

    £12.99   paperback   (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781839972621 | ISBN 10: 1839972629

    How do I know if I'm actually sexual? How do I come out as asexual? What kinds of relationship can I have as an ace person?  If you are looking for answers to these questions, Cody is here to help. Within these pages lie all the advice you ne ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Girl
    The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent - by Leah Aguirre and Geraldine O'Sullivan

    £14.99   paperback   (2022) - ISBN 13: 9781684039739 | ISBN 10: 1684039738

    Are you looking for clear and reliable information about relationships, sexuality, safety, and consent? You can find it in this essential guide—just for teen girls.  As a teen girl, you probably have a ton of questions about sex and relatio ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Girls
    The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great: Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships, Life Online - by Sophie Elkan with Laura Chaisty and Dr Maddy Podichetty

    £8.99   paperback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781472973580 | ISBN 10: 1472973585

    Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? This book is for you!  Puberty isn't just about what's going on in your body, but also your brain, your emotions and the world around you.  Knowledge is power! All the i ... more

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  • Cover image of book Healthy for Life: Sex and Relationships by Anna Claybourne
    Healthy for Life: Sex and Relationships - by Anna Claybourne

    £8.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781445149820 | ISBN 10: 1445149826

    This book is a fantastic introduction to the tricky subject of sex for children aged 9+. In a straightforward way, it explores what sex is and what it’s for, examines sexuality and identity, what healthy relationships are like and tackles modern-da ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth About Our Periods by Hannah Witton
    The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth About Our Periods - by Hannah Witton

    £9.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781526361462 | ISBN 10: 1526361469

    An honest, funny and feminist take on living with your period (and hormones!), by the award-winning sex education and body positivity vlogger, and author of Doing It!, Hannah Witton.  When it comes to periods, we’re often expected to cope w ... more

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  • Cover image of book Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls by Sonya Renee Taylor
    Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls - by Sonya Renee Taylor

    £11.99   paperback   (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781641521666 | ISBN 10: 164152166x

    Puberty comes with a lot of changes. Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes, Too!) will help girls understand (and love) their bodies now and as they continue to grow.  For many girls, puberty can be an uncertain time. Celebrate Your Body (And Its ... more

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  • Cover image of book This Is Not a Sex Book by Chusita Fashion Fever
    This Is Not a Sex Book - by Chusita Fashion Fever

    £14.99   paperback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781786693037 | ISBN 10: 1786693038

    YouTube sensation Chusita Fashion Fever explores every aspect of sexuality for teenagers, covering everything from how to tell if he or she likes you, to sexual orientation, kissing, your first time and the difference between on-screen sex and what t ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Girl Guide by Marawa Ibrahim, illustrated by Sinem Erkas
    The Girl Guide - by Marawa Ibrahim, illustrated by Sinem Erkas

    £8.99   paperback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781847809483 | ISBN 10: 1847809480

    Eight times world-record breaking hula-hoop star Marawa Ibrahim was told that she was too chubby during her teenage years to succeed as a performer. Today she is one of the most solicited circus performers worldwide, having worked with fashion power- ... more

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  • Cover image of book Doing It! Let
    Doing It! Let's Talk About Sex - by Hannah Witton

    £7.99   paperback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781526360038 | ISBN 10: 1526360039

    Let's talk about sex...   Sexting. Virginity. Consent. The Big O ... Let's face it, doing it can be tricksy. I don't know anyone (including myself) who has sex all figured out. So I've written a book full of honest, hilarious (and sometimes aw ... more

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  • Cover image of book Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy by Andrew P. Smiler, PhD
    Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy - by Andrew P. Smiler, PhD

    £18.50   paperback   (2016) - ISBN 13: 9781433820458 | ISBN 10: 1433820455

    There's a good chance you've had the "sex talk" with your parents. Or not. Or learned about human reproduction in health class. Or maybe you've heard a lot about dating, sex, and relationships from friends, movies, and the internet.  So you a ... more

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  • Cover image of book Being a Girl by Hayley Long, illustrated by Gemma Correll
    Being a Girl - by Hayley Long, illustrated by Gemma Correll

    £6.99   paperback   (2015) - ISBN 13: 9781471403903 | ISBN 10: 1471403904

    A funny, frank and fearless guide to being a girl.   Being a girl is not all sugar and spice. How can you possibly survive school and even think about talking to your crush when you have spots in places you didn't even know you had, your boobs are ... more

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  • Cover image of book Forever by Judy Blume
    Forever - by Judy Blume

    £6.99   paperback   (2014) - ISBN 13: 9781447281047 | ISBN 10: 1447281047

    Judy Blume's classic novel, now available with a brand-new cover look to celebrate the 40th anniversary  Do you remember the first time?  Still the bravest, freshest, fruitiest and most honest account of first love, first sex and first he ... more

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  • Cover image of book Being a Boy by James Dawson
    Being a Boy - by James Dawson

    £7.99   paperback   (2013) - ISBN 13: 9781783420001 | ISBN 10: 1783420006

    Everything you wanted to know about puberty, but were too afraid to Google.  Queen of Teen nominee, acclaimed YA author and former PSHCE teacher James Dawson expertly guides boys through puberty – from surviving the social scene to learning ... more

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  • Cover image of book Losing It by Keith Gray (editor)
    Losing It - by Keith Gray (editor)

    £5.99   paperback   (2010) - ISBN 13: 9781849390996 | ISBN 10: 1849390991

    Will you, won’t you?   Should you, shouldn’t you?  Have you...?  A gift?  Or a burden?  Losing It is an original and thought-provoking collection of stories from some of today’s leading writers for young pe ... more

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  • Cover image of book Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex  & Relationships for People with Asperger
    Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex & Relationships for People with Asperger's - by Sarah Attwood, illustrated by Jonathon Powell

    £12.99   paperback   (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781843103745 | ISBN 10: 1843103745

    Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships. Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger's syndrome it can ... more

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  • Cover image of book Kiss by Jacqueline Wilson
    Kiss - by Jacqueline Wilson

    £6.99   paperback   (2008) - ISBN 13: 9780552554411 | ISBN 10: 0552554413

    Sylvie and Carl have been friends since they were tiny children. They've always played together, eaten with each other's families, called each other boyfriend and girlfriend and deep down, Sylvie has always believed that they'd end up married to each ... more

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  • Cover image of book The "What
    The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys - by Lynda and Area Madaras

    £9.99   paperback   (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047656 | ISBN 10: 1557047650

    Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; r ... more

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  • Cover image of book The "What
    The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls - by Lynda and Area Madaras

    £9.99   paperback   (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047649 | ISBN 10: 1557047642

    Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; body hair; diet and exercise; romanti ... more

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  • Cover image of book All the Way: Sex for the First Time by Kim Martyn
    All the Way: Sex for the First Time - by Kim Martyn

    £13.50   paperback   (2004) - ISBN 13: 9781894549264 | ISBN 10: 1894549260

    In All the Way, author Kim Martyn answers everyone's questions about sex - teens and parents alike. From the first chapter, 'Ready or Not,' to the last, 'Still Wondering...,' Martyn tackles the tough issues, including how to be safe and what to expec ... more

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  • Cover image of book Unmasking Sexual Con Games: A Teen
    Unmasking Sexual Con Games: A Teen's Guide to Avoiding Emotional Grooming and Dating Violence - by Kathleen M McGee & Laura H Buddenburg

    £5.99   paperback   (2003) - ISBN 13: 9781889322551 | ISBN 10: 1889322555

    Written and designed especially for teens this companion to the Unmasking Sexual Con Games: Leader's Guide educates and informs teenagers about the dangers of sexual con games. The book shows how teens can protect themselves from being intimidated or ... more

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