Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up

By Jacqui Bailey

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438008570
• ISBN13: 9781438008578
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11

Customer Reviews

great intro book for kids

makes learning about puberty fun & easy for kids. I read it to my 9 & 10 year olds and it was straight forward and honest with interpretations of other kids written in the book. Makes it not only easy to discuss but fun too !

Very good info for teens

This book is great! I bought it to use in therapy with teens, and it covers many important topics.

Sex Puberty etc. Guide for Growing Up

This book is comprehensive and includes even the "sticky" information you may not want to talk about, but should. I used this with my son the summer before he entered middle school. I wanted him to have the knowledge from me, before he learned incorrect info from someone else.