We know that talking to your teenager about sex education can be a bit daunting. But fear not, because we’re here to help you navigate this important conversation with ease. One of the best ways to support your teenager’s sexual development is by providing them with the right resources, and that’s why we’ve put together a list of the top sex education books for 16 year olds.
These books are designed to empower teenagers with accurate information about their changing bodies, consent, healthy relationships, and more. With relatable language and engaging illustrations, these books make learning about sex education informative and enjoyable for your teenager. So, let’s dive into our recommended reads and equip your teenager with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their sexual health. Let’s get started!
You can find more books in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
If you want to learn more about getting started with sex education for 16 year olds, then you should look at this age-specific sex education guide for sixteen year olds.
You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Sex education books for teens aged 16 years
Below you’ll find all the individual books for 16 year olds about sex education. Just click the book that interests you to learn more.
First Year Out: A Transition Story by Sabrina Symington
Welcome to St. Hell. My trans teen misadventure by Lewis Hancox
The best sex education books for 16 year olds
It’s Totally Normal. An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex and Gender by Monica Gupta Mehta and Asha Lily Mehta
Welcome to Sex by Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes
Sex Ed: An Inclusive Teenage Guide to Sex and Relationships
Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins
Every Body by Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg
Getting It. A guide to hot, healthy hookups and shamefree sex by Allison Moon
Boys Will Be Human by Justin Baldoni
Boundaries Conversation Deck: What Would You Do? (Card Deck) by Faith G. Harper PhD
How to Be Ace A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual by Rebecca Burgess
Sex Plus: Learning, Loving, and Enjoying Your Body by Laci Green
Respect. Everything a Guy Needs to Know About Sex, Love and Consent by Inti Chavez Perez
Guide to Getting it On by Paul Joannides
The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social Health for LGBTQ Youth by Jo Langford
The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls
Can We Talk About Consent? by Justin Hancock
Welcome to Consent by Yumi Stynes & Melissa Kang
Let’s Talk Sex and Emotional Safety Workbook by Greer Alexandra
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
The Penis Book by Aaron Spitz
Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Erika Moen
Bang!: Masturbation for People of All Genders and Abilities by Vic Liu
Heads Up by Teesha Morgan and Constance Lynn Hummel
The Joy of Sex by Alex Comfort
Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Kathryn Gonzales and Karen Rayne
A Celebration of Vulva Diversity by Hilde Atalanta
Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
Making Sense of “it” by Alison Macklin
BISH Activity Book by Justin Hancock
What if? Answers to questions about what it means to be gay and lesbian by Eric Marcus
The ABC’s of LGBT+ by Ashley Mardell
This Book is Gay by James (or Juno) Dawson
A Practical Guide to Sex by Meg-John Barker and Justin Hancock
Drawn to Sex: The Basics by Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan
Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers by Nancy Amanda Redd
The Girl Guide book by Marawa Ibrahim
Girling Up by Mayim Bialik
Boying Up by Mayim Bialik
I’ve Got My Period. So What? by Clara Henry
Hang-ups, Hook-ups, and Holding Out by Melissa Holmes and Trish Hutchison (Girlology)
Love, Sex and No Regrets by Elizabeth Clark
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Karen Rayne
Sexpectations: Sex Stuff Straight Up by Craig Murray and Leissa Pitts
Sexual Decisions book by L. Kris Gowen
Doing It! by Hannah Witton
Loveability: An Empowered Girl’s Guide to Dating and Relationships by Dannielle Miller and Nina Funnell
What Does Consent Really Mean? book by Pete Wallis and Thalia Wallis
Enjoy Sex: How, when and if you want to by Meg-John Barker & Justin Hancock
S.E.X. by Heather Corinna (Scarleteen)
Everything You Need To Know About Sexual Consent by Carla Mooney
For Foxes’ Sake: Everything a Fox Needs to Know About Sex by Row Murray
Sex & Lovers: A Practical Guide by Ann-Marlene Henning & Tina Bremer-Olszewski
Help Your Kids With Growing Up by DK
The V-Word book. True Stories about First-Time Sex by Amber J. Keyser
Spare Me ‘The Talk’! A Guy’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up by Jo Langford
Dating and Sex by Andrew P. Smiler
Dating Smarts: What Every Teen Needs to Know to Date, Relate or Wait! by Amy Lang
Sex And Other Stuff : The A to Z Of Everything You Need To Know by Annie Rose
Take It as a Compliment book by Maria Stoian
These are some of the many sex education books for 16 year olds that have been written. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that teens can read to find reliable and accurate information about love, sex and relationships.
Happy reading!
Resources to help with talking about puberty
My mission is to create resources that will help you to naturally talk to your kids about sex, all while respecting your personal values.
Which means that inside this website, you’ll find lots of resources to help you with talking to your child about puberty.
My Sex Ed 101 page includes all of the information on sex education. You’ll find lots of different blog posts to help you gain a better understandign of what sex education is all about.
You’ll find videos about sex education in my Sex Education Videos resource page that you can watch with your child or to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find an extensive range of children’s sex education books, for kids of all ages.
If you’re unsure about how to answer your child’s questions about sex, then I have the perfect book for you! The Sex Education Answer Book will give you age-specific answers to the most common questions kid’s ask parents about sex. Which means you don’t need to worry about finding a child-friendly explanation that your child understands.
If you need some help with explaining sexual intercourse to your child, then you may like my Masterclass on explaining sex for the very first time or my parent guide will also help you explain sex to your child in a way they will understand. It breaks sex down into simple steps that take the stress out of explaining!
Plus you will find plenty more sex education resources at the Sex Ed Shop.
And if you get stuck, feel free to get in touch! You can contact me here.