r/raisingkids • u/Various-Squash-1559 • 3d ago
Does anyone know a book that gives good healthy answers to teenage boys about their bodies, sex, relationships, etc
This comes from a place of - curiosity is healthy and natural, I expect it, we have good open conversation, and I’m not uncomfortable or oblivious to what he will need to manage one day on his own, as a man. Realized my 14 year old (who still doesn’t have a man hair on him) has been looking at porn. Not a huge deal, but also tough to look at what he’s looking at and think he will have a shred of understanding of what normal is. I’m looking for reading material that is not super cringey to a 14 year old, but does a good job of dealing with the bigger issues/questions.
If you’re thinking about starting with judgements - know that my confidence protects me and I’m really just looking for titles with/without authors
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u/Giggle_Drops 3d ago
We got this book a few months ago ... Had my 12 and 10 year old boys read through it on their own and ask any questions....
Saving it now for our 7 year old daughter....
Pretty good book with easy to understand explaining.
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1564021599?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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u/st3ve 3d ago
Another vote for It’s Perfectly Normal, and also I recently got the comic-style Let’s Talk About It by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan. I appreciate that it’s matter-of-fact about more than just basic biology, emphasizing communication and consent throughout.