Book Review
A short overview of this book
I’m a Boy: Sexual Maturity by Shelley Metten is a book for older teens about conception, contraception, and reproductive health.
This is a series of 5 books, of which this is the fifth book. This book is targeting older teens and addresses the changes that happen during puberty (to the genitals and reproductive organs including sperm production), female anatomy, conception, contraception and sexually transmitted infections.
The explanation of sexual intercourse is a little different to the usual descriptions. It provides a physiological explanation and talks about sexual desire and arousal. It also explains what actually happens to make the penis erect.
The first book, I’m a Boy: Special Me is for 5-7 year olds, the second book, I’m a Boy: My Changing Body is for 8-10 year olds, the third book, I’m a Boy: Hormones is for 11-13 year olds, and the fourth book, Iām a Boy, How Are Girls Different is for kids aged 13 and older.
Both intact (with a foreskin) and circumcised penises are shown in this book.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 14+ years.
Buy this book
ā Buy a copy of I’m a Boy: Sexual Maturity by Shelley Metten from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue with Cath Hak. On this YouTube channel, I review books that tackle important topics like puberty and sexual maturity. Today, I want to talk about a book called I’m a Boy Sexual Maturity by Shelley Metten. It’s part of a series of books that cover both male and female bodies during puberty.
Now, let’s dive into the last book in the series. Since it’s an ebook, I’ll do a screen share so you can see it better. These books have been getting a lot of positive feedback from parents, so let’s see what it’s all about.
I’m a Boy Sexual Maturity is all about providing kids with gradual and age-appropriate information about their bodies. It starts off with the changes that happen during puberty, focusing on the reproductive organs. Then it moves on to discussing the female anatomy and even touches on the topic of conception.
Now, when it comes to explaining sexual intercourse, this book takes a more medical approach. It provides a simple, factual explanation rather than delving into emotions and feelings. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and really help to visualize the changes that can happen.
The book also covers contraception and the importance of preventing pregnancy. It even addresses the potential risks and infections that can occur as a result of sexual intercourse. The illustrations throughout the book are fantastic and really bring the information to life.
One thing to note is that this book was published a little while ago, so it may not reflect the most up-to-date understanding of gender identity. Nowadays, there’s a focus on inclusivity and recognizing that gender is not solely determined by biological sex. It would be great to see the author update this in future editions.
Overall, I think these books are great for kids who prefer a more straightforward and factual approach to puberty. The illustrations are amazing, and the information is solid. While they may be different from other books out there, there’s definitely a need for this type of resource.
I hope this review was helpful to you. If you have any questions or need further recommendations, feel free to reach out. Take care and bye for now!
