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macklin's review against another edition
I haven’t read a sex Ed book in ages and this one keeps coming in for schools and I thought I would see how sex Ed has changed since I had to read about it 15-20 years ago. I love how inclusive it is about gender, sexuality, and body types. It is also really quick at relaying information. It’s comic form really making it necessary that one of two lines give all the information. It’s really impressive.
marissagoodell92's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
littlespookysmut's review
3.0
I unfortunately have to get rid of this book from my high school library because of the graphic images (which I don't have an issue with but I know parents would). At first I really liked this book and thought it was super informative and some of the information is, but I do think that some of the advice isn't appropriate for high schoolers. This book would be better for college students I would say.
allibug26's review against another edition
3.0
As an adult who grew up in a conservative home and didn’t get a great sex education, I wanted to see a very inclusive perspective on these topics. However, I agree with many reviewers saying that it’s not actually the most age appropriate as far as information and recommendations, as it undermines the serious implications that can come from sexting and STDs. The lack of period talk is also a big miss. I do love the inclusivity of this book and that it doesn’t cast shame or judgment on young people for experiencing and wondering about sex.
raix's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I read this book because I heard it was one of the most banned/challenged books from last year.
I found it very informative and inclusive. It covers some topics that other sex-ed books for teens tend to keep away from, but that they nonetheless need to know, and has advice not only about sex ed but relationships in general. I appreciated that it showed a variety of different body types. The book was sex-positive while also being inclusive of asexuals or other people who aren't interested in sex.
I found it very informative and inclusive. It covers some topics that other sex-ed books for teens tend to keep away from, but that they nonetheless need to know, and has advice not only about sex ed but relationships in general. I appreciated that it showed a variety of different body types. The book was sex-positive while also being inclusive of asexuals or other people who aren't interested in sex.
girlbosslindsey's review
informative
fast-paced
4.5
Read this as part of a self-imposed challenge to read all of the most challenged books of 2023. I expected to feel very much not this book's target audience, but I feel like it has good information about relationships in general for people of all ages.
xsleepyshadows's review
3.0
I think this is good for teens/young adults that have a good foundation already to build upon. I can't really imagine a middle schooler reading this? This is probably mature teen to young adult area.
It will not go into explaining how sex is performed but more on the relationships, boundaries, and identity. It's a great read and I would recommend it for people who are interested in physical relationships.
I also like the representation and found it really inclusive.
I think some may not enjoy the light story type telling, but I think it is effective for others. It is a non-fiction but it is a different presentation that regular non-fic. It's pretty causal and sex positive, which is good but not everyone has had positive experience. It really doesn't cover trauma or those who have had negative outlook, so a heads up.
Even though maybe it doesn't cover everything well, it does touch on several subjects that I'm sure will inspire more research and self-searching for teens to follow up on!
I've read some problematic things about the author/husband relationship. Which they are, but I found it hard to find a timeline to those older posts (like 2009ish maybe?) So, i'm not sure if there are more recent events or if this was just a non-great take and since then they've learned more and improved....so if anyone knows, like let me know!
It will not go into explaining how sex is performed but more on the relationships, boundaries, and identity. It's a great read and I would recommend it for people who are interested in physical relationships.
I also like the representation and found it really inclusive.
I think some may not enjoy the light story type telling, but I think it is effective for others. It is a non-fiction but it is a different presentation that regular non-fic. It's pretty causal and sex positive, which is good but not everyone has had positive experience. It really doesn't cover trauma or those who have had negative outlook, so a heads up.
Even though maybe it doesn't cover everything well, it does touch on several subjects that I'm sure will inspire more research and self-searching for teens to follow up on!
I've read some problematic things about the author/husband relationship. Which they are, but I found it hard to find a timeline to those older posts (like 2009ish maybe?) So, i'm not sure if there are more recent events or if this was just a non-great take and since then they've learned more and improved....so if anyone knows, like let me know!
90sinmyheart's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, I wish this book had been available for me to read when I was 13... or 23, or 33, to be honest. Second, it's fantastically detailed and so ridiculously inclusive. Thirdly, I am not going to purchase this for my child because I think with the level of graphic (ahem) detail, it's better for older teens to start.
caseysilk's review
I read this book because it is being challenged in the public library where I work. While not a perfect book it is an excellent resource for today's teenagers. With so much bad information available with the click of a phone or tablet books like these are a lifeline for accurate sexual information. If I still had teenagers I would be buying them all this book.