Sex Education 101
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the birds & bees talk
Sex Education 101
Do you want to find a better way to talk to your child about love, sex and relationships?
Sex education is a very broad topic. It is a lot more than explaining sex (or the facts of life or the birds and bees) to kids.
It is about giving our kids the skills to make healthy and informed choices about love, sex and relationships. Which means that there are many different conversations to have with your children, regardless of their age.
So here you’ll find lots of information that will help you to naturally talk to your child about sex, all while respecting your family values.
This page is divided into sections to help you learn what sex education is all about, the different things you may want to talk about, like bodies and body parts, sexual intercourse and other important sex education topics! You’ll also find information about the different ways to talk to your children, as well as lots of sex education books for children on a wide range of different sex-ed topics, and sex education videos for both children and parents. You’ll also find age-specific sex education guides that will point you to all the information that is relevant for your child now!
I believe that you can talk to your child about sex with LESS cringe and MORE confidence, and empower them to make smart sexual decisions.
And I’m here to show you how!
Age by age guides to sex education
Looking for sex-ed information that is relevant for your child now? These age-specific guides have collated all the relevant tips, tools and tactics from inside this website and sorted them into lists for children aged from newborn to 16 years of age!
Starting Sex Education with Newborns and Babies | Expert Guide
Starting Sex Education with 1 Year Olds – A Gentle Guide
Starting Sex Education with 2 Year Olds | A Guide for Parents
Age-Specific Sex Education for 3 Year Olds | Expert Advice & Tips
A Fun and Age-Appropriate Guide to Sex Education for 4 Year Olds
A Guide to Starting Sex Education with 5 Year Olds
Starting Sex Education with 6 Year Olds – A Guide for Parents
Age-Appropriate Sex Education Guide for 7 Year Olds
Sex Education for 8 Year Olds: A Guide to Starting the Conversation
A Parent’s Guide to Sex Education for 9 Year Olds
Starting Family Sex Education: A Guide for 10 Year Olds
Guide to Sex Education for 11 Year Olds | Helpful Tips & Resources
Sex Education for 12 Year Olds – A Guide for Parents
Sex Education for 13 Year Olds: A Guide to Starting Family Conversations
Guide to Sex Education for 14 Year Olds | Expert Tips & Resources
Guide to Sex Education for 15 Year Olds | Expert Advice & Resources
Sex Education for 16 Year Olds: A Guide to Starting Conversations
Sex Education for 17 Year Olds: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Teenage Sexual Health
A Comprehensive Guide to Sex Education for 18 Year Olds
Learn what sex education is all about
The blogposts in this section provide you with the foundations of sex ed.
Back to Basics| A FREE 30 minute webinar to explain sex education
What is sex education?
Christian Sex Education for Children: A Respectful Approach
When to start sex education
Understanding FASD and Sexuality: Sex Education Resources for Parents
An age-by-age guide to sex education books for kids
Understanding ADHD and Sexuality: Sex Education Resources for Parents
Quiz – Is your child ready to learn about sex?
How to talk to kids about sex (the strategies)
Child Sexual Development (How kids develop sexually)
13 really good reasons to talk to your child about sex
Understanding and Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children
Supporting Sexuality and Autism: Resources for Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children & Teens
The importance of sex education in Islam by Firoza Osman
Sexuality and Disability: Resources for Supporting Your Child’s Sexual Education
Practical Solutions for Common Sex-Ed Parenting Problems | Child Sexual Development
16 reasons why parents don’t start sex education
Is your child ready for the birds and bees?
How to talk to kids about sexual values and beliefs
The most common sex ed mistakes made by parents
Age-specific guide to sex education
Top 10 sex education books that kids will actually enjoy
Bodies & body parts
Talking about our bodies with children is an important part of sex education. It is often one of the first conversations that we have, especially when they discover that some parts of the body can be a little different!
You’ll also find some children’s books that talk about bodies, private parts, body safety and masturbation.
FREE Anatomically correct printable paper dolls
Teach Your Kids the Correct Names of Their Private Parts | Naming Private Parts
Parents guide to managing kids with their hands in pants
What to Do When Children “Play Doctor” and Look at Genitals
Helping Parents Navigate Child Masturbation | From Babies to Teens
Talking to Children About Erections | Helpful Tips & Advice
Penis and foreskin care: from babies to teens
How to Clean Your Vagina & Vulva: A Guide for Parents
What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler is Humping | Expert Advice
Sexual intercourse
One of the toughest sex education conversations for parents is… explaining sexual intercourse. Especially if it’s because the kids have caught you ‘doing it’! 😳 So you’ll find some blogposts to get you started with explaining!
You’ll also find some children’s books that explain where babies come from (without mentioning sex) and how babies are made.
Other sex education topics to talk about
As a family, there are lots of other things to talk about with your child. You may want to talk about consent, body safety or even gender. You’ll find information about puberty and pornography in another part of this website.
You’ll also find children’s sex education books to help you talk about all of these topics (and more).
Talking to Kids About Gender and Gender Diversity | Parenting and Gender Guide
Teach Kids Body Safety: A Guide for Preventing Sexual Abuse
Teaching Consent to Kids: A Parent’s Guide for All Ages
How to Talk About Porn with Kids & Teens: A Parent’s Guide
Teach Your Kids Internet Safety: Tips for Keeping Them Safe Online
Sex education strategies
There are lots of different ways to ‘do’ sex education! You may want to read a book, grab a teachable moment or start answering their questions!
Sex Education Teaching Resources: Tools for Educating Children and Adults
5 Bonding Activities Parents Can do with Their Tween
How to answer tough parenting questions (about sex)
Tips to make reading sex ed books to kids super easy
How to talk to kids about sex when they’re NOT interested
How to talk to kids about sexual values and beliefs
How to talk to kids about sex (the strategies)
How to find teachable moments for sex education
Outlander sex education (what sex education can look like)
Solutions for commonly asked questions
Tips, tools and tactics for some of the most common parenting questions about bodies, sexual behaviours, child sexual development.. and sex education.
How to Explain Periods to a Child (regardless of their gender or age)
What to Do When Your Child Walks in on You (Having Sex) | Parent Tips
Teach Your Kids the Correct Names of Their Private Parts | Naming Private Parts
What to Do When Children “Play Doctor” and Look at Genitals
Explaining Where Babies Come From to Kids – A Parent’s Guide
Helping Parents Navigate Child Masturbation | From Babies to Teens
Talking to Children About Erections | Helpful Tips & Advice
Penis and foreskin care: from babies to teens
Talking to Kids About Gender and Gender Diversity | Parenting and Gender Guide
The importance of sex education in Islam by Firoza Osman
When to stop bathing kids together? Or with a parent? Expert Advice & Tips
Exploring Abstinence Only Sex Education: A Balanced Approach
Teach Kids Body Safety: A Guide for Preventing Sexual Abuse
Setting Boundaries with Grandparents: Respecting Kids’ Consent
How to Respond When Your Child Asks To See Real-Life Genitals
Teaching Consent to Kids: A Parent’s Guide for All Ages
How to Clean Your Vagina & Vulva: A Guide for Parents
Explaining How Babies Are Made to Kids (& Sex)
What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler is Humping | Expert Advice
Is it Okay to Kiss Your Child on the Lips? | Expert Advice for Parents
Understanding Medical Consent for Kids: How to Handle Resistance
What to Do When Kids Make Sexual Moaning Noises? | Expert Advice
Talking with Kids about Modesty and Clothing Choices in a Shame-Free Way
Managing Sexualised Clothing Choices and Protecting Children | Expert Tips
How to Talk About Porn with Kids & Teens: A Parent’s Guide
Is It Okay to Have Sex in the Same Room as Your Sleeping Child? | Expert Advice
Understanding and Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children
Should You Buy a Sex Toy for Your Teen? – Expert Advice
Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse: Tips for Parents
Understanding Penis Size in Children: Common Concerns Addressed
Is it Okay for Siblings to Share a Room? Tips to Keep Them Safe
Safely Navigating Sleepovers for Children: Tips for Parents
Helping Parents Explain Sexual Abuse to a Child – A Gentle Approach
Sexuality and Disability: Resources for Supporting Your Child’s Sexual Education
Supporting Sexuality and Autism: Resources for Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children & Teens
Understanding ADHD and Sexuality: Sex Education Resources for Parents
Understanding FASD and Sexuality: Sex Education Resources for Parents
Nudity in Families: A Guide for Parents | Expert Advice & Tips
How to Talk About Catfishing Online: A Guide for Parents
Teach Your Kids Internet Safety: Tips for Keeping Them Safe Online
Talking to Kids and Teens About Grooming: Keeping Them Safe On & Offline
Christian Sex Education for Children: A Respectful Approach
Sex education books
Books are an invaluable resource for sex education as they provide kids with accurate and age-appropriate information about a wide range of different topics that help kids to make the right decisions about love, sex, relationships and growing up.
If you’re in a hurry, and want to know which books I recommend the most, you can read this article about the 10 best sex education books.
Otherwise, just click on the orange button below and it will take you to my huge list of over 600 sex education books for children. And you can relax, they have been sorted into ages and topics for you so that you can find the right book pronto!
Sex education books for babies and toddlers
The best sex education books for 3 year olds
The best sex education books for 4 year olds
The best sex education books for 5 year olds
The best sex education books for 6 year olds
The best sex education books for 7 year olds
The best sex education books for 8 year olds
The best sex education books for 9 year olds
The best sex education books for 10 year olds
The best sex education books for 11 year olds
The best sex education books for 12 year olds
The best sex education books for 13 year olds
The best sex education books for 14 year olds
The best sex education books for 15 year olds
The best sex education books for 16 year olds
The best sex education books for 17 year olds
The best sex education books for 18 year olds
Sex education videos
Some parents like to use videos for sex education. So I am slowly collecting videos that are worth watching. You’ll find some fantastic videos that you can watch with your child. Or you can watch them to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find a much bigger list of videos on my Sex Education Videos page.