
Sex Education Resources
- Transgender History by Susan Stryker teaches concepts, civil rights and covers transness in American history from the 19th century to today.
- Let’s Talk About It – The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships and Being a Human by Erika Moen + Matthew Nolan
- The Deviant’s War – The Homosexual vs the United States of America gives a storytelling take on legislation and anti-gay practices in the last century, by Eric Cervini.
- The Sex Lives of African Women – Self Discovery, Freedom, and Healing is a collection of stories from African-descended women around the world, included trans and sex working women, edited by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah.
- Sex Worker Syllabus – a massive list of books, categorized by topic and focus compiled by Heather Berg, PJ Patella Ray, and Angela Jones.
- Break Through The Breakup by Erin Davidson, RCC, MA is a guide to mending loss and healing grief, and building healthy practices for a new you.
- The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes by Stella Harris offers practical advice and etiquette for first timers and all folks, as well as personal stories from the author.
- Bang! – Vic Liu’s book on masturbation is disability-centered and inclusive for all genders.
- Thriving in Sex Work – Former sworker Lola Davina’s uplifting guide of practices and tips to maximize your income, and to manage your safety and self-care is invaluable.
- Sex Work Matters – A resource guide for any researcher or sex worker or civilian who wants more study-driven data and info on sex work.
- Girl Sex 101 – For cis and trans women and the people who love them and love to give them pleasure.
- Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication In Sex, Kink, and Relationships – Written by sex coach Stella Harris, uses simple language to help with complex and common issues.
- Fucking Trans Women – A great big zine written by Mira Bellweather, by-and-for trans women, to teach you about bodily functions and concepts that trans people and their partners might encounter.
- Sex Is A Funny Word: A Book About Bodies, Relationships And YOU – A widely recommended children’s sex-ed book.
- Cleis Press – A longtime sex-positive publisher of erotica, especially for the LGBTQ reader.
- SM 101 – Jay Wiseman – The best book for BDSM beginners AND “experts.”
- The Ethical Slut – Janet Hardy – This is a necessary book if you have non-monogamy questions.
- Opening Up – Tristan Taormino – If you’re wanting a primer for non-monogamy.
- Modern Sexuality – Dr. Aaron Michael – Easy reading and radical information.
- Perv – Jesse Bering – Elle loves this book.
- The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability – Silverberg, Odette & Kaufmann – Referred to Elle by Joli Hamilton.com
- The Five Love Languages – Gary Chapman – Orchid swears this will improve your partner-communication.
- Brave Spaces LLC – Counseling and teletherapy for LGBTQIA+ people of all ages.
- SWAN Vancouver – works to support rights, health & safety of im/migrant women engaged in indoor sex work through front-line service & systemic advocacy.
- Among-Friends.Org is a Portland based social-sexual support services organization, specializing in working with people whoh experience intellectual and/or developmental diversity, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and trauma.
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Dr Bianca Laureano – How Do We Hold Each Other Accountable When We Mess Up?
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Amaze.org – A new website for parents and teens seeking sexuality information.
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SPFPP.org -A herpes resource website for folks looking to learn more information in shame-free environments.
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Sex Positive Families – A major hub for parenting resources.
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Portland Bad Date Line – A compiled report of violence upon sex workers (via Facebook), updated monthly.
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SIECUS.ORG – The Sexuality Information Education Council of the United States is a great master resource.
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Scarleteen.com – A website that is built for teens and adolescents, but great for curious bodies and brains of all ages.
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MaleSurvivor.org – A resource for male survivors of sexual violence.
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JoliHamilton.com – This lady has even more resources for in-depth Jungian-based psychology practices that can strengthen your relationships with self and others, and just great sex education resources.
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OMGYes.com – Compiled studies and stories of women’s nuances sexuality and sexual responses, this site is a handy tool for women or couples looking to expand their knowledge around her intimate workings.
- SubRosaPDX – Venue owned by dominatrixes, available for event rental, and which offers regular classes and workshops by registration.
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Vida Integrative Clinic – Salem Oregon – A holistic and medical clinic that keeps sexual health in mind of your whole-body health.
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Dr. Evelin Dacker – Our sex-positive doc with an upcoming TedX talk, learn about her discussion model for discussing your status, turn-ons, and more.
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Q Center – An LGBTQI-focused event and education center.
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SARC Oregon – Sexual Assault Resource Coalition offers counseling, case management, hotline support, and other services.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy – Portland comic Erika Moen offers sex education books and comics on a variety of topics.
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The Dougy Center for Grief has a lot of valuable resources for those who are currently grieving, and for those wanting to support adults or children after a death.
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Chicory Counseling – Therapy for individuals and couples by queer, biracial provider Halle Thomas in Portland, sex-worker friendly too.
- Attunement Psychotherapy – Therapy for groups, individuals, and couples by trauma-informed Margaret King, sex worker friendly too.