Puberty

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AMAZE relationships and sexuality education videos

Videos
Upper primary
Lower secondary
International
bodies
body image
consent
contraception
emotional literacy
gender diversity
intimate relationships
mental health
online
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

2 - 3 minute videos by AMAZE covering a variety of topics including puberty, mental health, sexual health, sexual identity, gender identity, etc. These videos are created in America so some of the terminology used may be different to that in Australia.

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AMAZE relationships and sexuality education videos - translations

Videos
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
International
bodies
body image
consent
contraception
emotional literacy
gender diversity
intimate relationships
mental health
online
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

2 - 3 minute videos by AMAZE covering a variety of topics including puberty, mental health, sexual health, sexual identity, gender identity, etc. Translated into different languages. (These videos are created in America so some of the terminology used may be different to that in Australia(.

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Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
International
families
guidelines
intimate relationships
parenting
protective behaviours
puberty
research and reports
sex education
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

A research report from 2016 investigating what prompts parents to start the conversation about sexuality with their children. Many parents feel that their children are too young to talk about sexuality, and often don't know how to start the conversation. This article addresses barriers that parents experience in regards to talking about sexuality with their children.

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Everything you never wanted your kids to know about sex (but were afraid they’d ask): the secrets to surviving your child’s sexual development from birth to the teens

Books
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Parent
International
adolescence
intimate relationships
parenting
puberty

Written by doctors, a guide to coping with a child’s sexual maturation.

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Forever Now - Michael Buble

Music
Videos
Upper primary
International
adolescence
bodies
puberty

A music video about children growing up (bedroom scene changing as child gets older and moves out)

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Hair in funny places

Books
Lower primary
Upper primary
International
bodies
emotional literacy
puberty

A 32 page picture book. Light-hearted book outlining the changes during puberty.

Cath Hak's review of book (4min 02sec) .

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It's not the stork!: a book about girls, boys, babies, bodies, families and friends

Books
Lower primary
International
bodies
puberty
reproduction

A 64 page book with illustrations that tackles questions young children have about how they were born and their bodies.

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Let's talk about sex

Books
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
contraception
families
gender diversity
intersex variations
intimate relationships
LGBTI
online
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
STIs and BBVs

Non-fiction


Biological and psychological information about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and STIs, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. New edition includes expanded information on internet, texting safety, contraception and LGBT.

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Let's talk about the birds and the bees

Books
Lower primary
Upper primary
Teacher
Parent
International
bodies
consent
families
intimate relationships
parenting
protective behaviours
puberty
reproduction
sex education

Non-fiction


Cartoon illustrated book for parents to read to children about differences between male and female reproductive systems, private body parts, sexual intercourse, love, puberty, what touching is ok/not ok, families. Simple facts as a starting point for conversations. 

Book review by Cath Hak 6min (external link)


Age: Parents and teachers of 4 to 11 year olds.

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Let's talk about where babies come from

Books
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
consent
families
intimate relationships
LGBTI
protective behaviours
puberty
reproduction
sex education
sexual diversity
STIs and BBVs

Non-fiction


Comics and cartoons outlining:  similarities and differences between girls and boys, growing up, reproductive organs, how babies are made, what sex is, what is love, same sex attraction, conception, pregnancy, different types of birth, genetics (e.g. hair colour), different kinds of families, keeping safe (consensual touch), HIV (but not other STI/BBVs). A book that parents/teachers can read to younger children, or older children can read themselves. 

Book review by Cath Hak 4min 36sec.


Age: 7 to 11 years.

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Making sense of sex: a forthright guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's Syndrome

Books
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
disabilities
intimate relationships
puberty
reproduction
sex education
sexual health

A paperback book for teenagers and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome who have questions about puberty, sex and relationships.

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Menstrupedia Comic: the friendly guide to periods for girls

Books
Websites
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Teacher
Parent
International
bodies
puberty

Menstrupedia Comic is an online resource, but there are also book versions available. The website and the book contain answers to questions about periods and provides useful information on menstruation, changing bodies and growing up.

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Period in first period

Videos
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
International
puberty
reproduction

4min 37sec video from Amaze. Light hearted cartoon that offers a choose your own adventure style storyline to choose period products. Includes clear instructions and cartoon diagrams on how to use each product - tampons, pads and menstrual cups. Does not include period knickers.

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Portrait of Lotte 0-18 years

Videos
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
International
adolescence
bodies
puberty

A video showing a girl (face only) growing from a baby to a teenager in 5min 28sec.

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Portrait of Vince 0-18 years

Videos
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
International
adolescence
bodies
puberty

A video showing a boy (face only) growing from a baby to a teenager in 3min 46sec.

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Principles of gender-inclusive puberty and health education (2016)

Guidelines
Teacher
International
gender diversity
puberty
sex education

Providing perspectives and language to account for every student's unique journey through puberty to adulthood.

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Sexuality and severe autism: a practical guide for parents caregivers and health educators

Books
Teacher
Parent
International
protective behaviours
puberty
reproduction

A 208 page paper back book on sexual health and sexuality. This book contains information on males and females, including public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse, physical changes and menstruation.

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Sexuality: your sons and daughters with intellectual disabilities

Books
Parent
International
adolescence
puberty
sexual health

A 232 page paperback book containing information to help parents interact with their children as they develop healthy sexuality and a sense of self.

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So what is a vulva anyway?

Free books/brochures
Books
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
body image
gender
puberty
reproduction

This UK resource is aimed at educating young people about the vulva (the outside part of the female reproductive system that is often misnamed ‘vagina’). The booklet uses illustrations to normalise the wide range of ‘normal’ when it comes to the appearance of the vulva. It also details the changes which happen during puberty that are often not described.

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Someday

Books
Videos
Lower primary
Upper primary
International
bodies
puberty

Fiction - 42 pages (one sentence per page)


A story about growing from a baby to elderly person and experiencing different things

YouTube version 2min 29sec (external link)

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