The best sex education books for 12 year olds

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There are a lot of sex education books for 12 year olds  in this booklist. Books that will help parents with talking to their child about the birds and bees or the facts of life.

Twelve year olds are on the cusp of adolescence. Puberty has started and they are quickly growing up. Which means that some 12 year olds may be a little curious about sex, as they try to work out what it all means.

Books can help to make starting a tricky conversation easier. In this list of sex education books for 12 year olds, you’ll find books on a wide range of topics. Books that are very general and talk about everything. As well as books that are more specific and that focus on just the one topic, like gender, sex, or consent.

If you’re looking for a book for a different age child, then have a look at my lists of age-specific sex education books for kids. If you find this list overwhelming, have a look at my favourite sex education for kids, as these are the books I am always recommending to parents.

You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page. And if you’re a little unsure about what to talk about, then have a look at my age-specific guide to sex education.

Let’s get started!

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.

Sex education books for 12 year olds

Below you’ll find all of the individual books for 12 year olds. All of the books for this age are currently showing. All of the topics are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not).

To find books on different topics, click on the topic, and the appropriate books will appear. If no books appear for your chosen topic, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.

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    The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up by Terri Couwenhoven

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    The Boys’ Guide to Growing Up by Phil Wilkinson

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These are some of the many sex education books for twelve year olds. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting sex education.

Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!

Happy reading!
❤️ Cath

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.