We share a list of materials (books and websites) which can help facilitate informed, non-judgmental, medically accurate discussions with young people. Stay tuned, we'll continue offering more resources to help have these conversations.
Books mentioned:
The Every Body Book 2020 Rachel Simon (see Episode 8) - ages 8+
It’s Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris 5th edition 2021 (see Episode 4) - ages 10+
You Know, Sex by Cory Silverberg 2022 (see Episode 21) - ages 10+
S.e.x. - the all-you-need-to-know guide to get through yours teens and twenties - Heather Corinna - 2016 - ages 12+
Our Bodies, Ourselves - The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective - 2011 (Touchstone Edition) - ages 15+
Drawn to Sex: Our Bodies and Health - Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan - 2020 - ages 18+
Websites mentioned (United States):
Advocates for Youth: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/abortion-out-loud/abortion-out-loud-abortion-storytelling/
Free the Pill.org: https://freethepill.org/
Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/overview-abortion-laws
NARAL National Abortion Rights Action League: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org
Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Sister Song: https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice
Websites mentioned (Canada):
Abortion Rights Coalition Canada: https://www.arcc-cdac.ca
Access BC (Free Universal BirthControl): https://www.accessbc.org
Action Canada: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/resources/factsheets-guidelines/2019-09-19-access-glance-abortion-services-canada
Dr Jen Gunter - The Vajenda https://vajenda.substack.com
Native Women’s association of Canada https://stbbi.nwac.ca
Scarleteen: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/pregnancy_and_parenting_sexual_health/how_to_access_a_safe_selfmanaged_medical_abortion
Teen Health Source: https://teenhealthsource.com
