Sex Talks
This highly approachable book is empathetic, accessible and filled with real life scenarios. Its non-judgemental tone encourages readers to be open about approaching common fears and taboos surrounding sex. The relatable tone helps to explore and articulate sexual desires and boundaries, as well as understanding a partner’s needs.
Talk Soon. Talk Often
It’s not often a resource, so inclusive and informative comes about, but Talk soon. Talk often. truly has it all. A comprehensive guide on sexual and reproductive health for parents, carers, teachers, youth workers or anyone working with children and young people. This book (available to download free online) covers age and stage sexual and reproductive health information from birth through to early adulthood. Addressing topics such as: discussing sex and pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, sex and social media, pornography, contraception, consent and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs). The resource provides practical ways to engage young people in sexual and reproductive health conversations, as well as providing links to additional resources and supports. A must for any “teen toolkit”.
Yarning Quiet Ways
Yarning Quiet Ways is a culturally safe adaptation of Talk soon. Talk often. It delivers the voice of Aboriginal Mum’s, Dad’s and carers when it comes to discussing sexual and reproductive health topics with children and young people. The resource addresses topics such as: being the boss of your body, changes to the body, saying “no”, safer sex, teenage pregnancy, protecting yourself online and healthy relationships. Offering practical tips and advice on how to yarn with young people about sexual and reproductive health in a culturally sensitive way, it is a fantastic community resource.
Vagina: A Re-Education
An absolute essential read! Informative, insightful, accessible and incredibly honest and personal.
Creative First Aid
A visually appealing book, filled with colour and illustrations that approaches trauma and mental health with creativity at its heart, with the empowering message that our innate creativity is a reliable tool, which can support wellness and connectivity. Contains fifty Relief, Recharge and Restoration ‘prescriptions’ to work with.
No Shame
Dr Lea Lis perfectly captures the answers to many questions we are commonly asked at Caddyshack. Questions such as “what age should I talk to my young person about sex?” “what do I do if my young person is watching porn?” “How do I explain sexuality and gender diversity to my young person?” This great book gives real life insights to these questions and more and helps the reader navigate the “sex talk” in a caring, compassionate and curious way.
A Curious History of Sex
A rip roaring, well researched, illustrated romp through (some) sexual history. Plenty to learn via Kate’s feminist voice and to ultimately discover, that there really is nothing new under the sun when it comes to sex.