Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Puberty and Sex Ed Guide for Teens

The straight-talking puberty and sex education guide that teens respect―and parents trust.

From crushes to consent, Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff helps preteens and teens navigate growing up with clarity, confidence, and no awkward lectures.

Written in a relatable, humorous tone, this updated edition covers everything from body changes and emotional swings to relationships, identity, and staying safe―without scare tactics or shame. Packed with honest answers and inclusive advice, it's widely used by parents, educators, and teens looking for facts they can actually use.

• Covers puberty changes for boys and girls in separate, clear sections  
• Tackles emotions, crushes, relationships, and first experiences  
• Discusses consent, contraception, STIs, and setting boundaries  
• Includes affirming guidance on gender identity and sexual orientation  
• Addresses body image, social media safety, and mental health  
• Designed for solo reading or classroom discussion

Illustrated with friendly, approachable cartoons and written in language teens connect with, this is the book they'll return to again and again when they need real answers without the embarrassment.

Perfect for ages 12–16 and readers of It's Perfectly Normal, Celebrate Your Body and Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up.

"A witty guide that gets straight to what most teens are thinking about, including ways to say no."
—Real Simple, realsimple.com
"I believe this is the most complete book for parents to use with their children that I have ever encountered. It is filled with basic facts that are presented in a nonthreatening way, like a conversation. Growing up from a child to an adult can be confusing and maybe frightening at times. The physical, emotional, and even mental changes the child/adult is going through need some type of explanation. I believe this particular book does a very good job in providing some guidance for parents with the discussions that need to happen to assist their child into a healthy puberty change."
—Dad of Divas', http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com