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Porn is Not Sex Ed!

Coming September 18, 2025 - Pre-order Now!

Let’s be real—porn is part of the conversation whether we’re ready or not. After 13 years as a sexual health educator, Jess Melendez knows teens have questions…lots of them. This book is here to help them figure things out—with a little help from you, the trusted adult in their life. With fun activities, self-reflective prompts, and "Ask Your Adult" questions (because yes, you’re getting involved), it gets teens thinking critically while encouraging open conversations with someone they trust (you!).

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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or the cool tia who gets it, this book helps guide the conversation—without making it weird. It gives teens the space to explore their thoughts while building trust with the adults they lean on.

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“Finally, a book that tackles the reality of porn for young people - honest, essential, and overdue.”

- Fox Fisher, Trans Author and Activist

“A broad, straightforward, and engaging primer on bodies, sex, and the media.”

- Kirkus Reviews

“I absolutely loved this. I am a child and adolescent therapist and I think this is a wonderful resource because this is a more frequent conversation I am having with my clients families. One of the things I love most about this book is how normalizing it is, there are interactive pages, games, journaling prompts, assessments, questionnaires, and it's so engaging.”

- SarahinWanderland, Child and Adolescent Therapist, Reader, Educator, and Activist.

“I think this book should be used as a teaching tool for all sex education classes. As a parent of older teens and young adults, I wish this book had been around when my children were younger. Not only does it provide information about porn, it also provides detailed anatomy, including the clitoris, and the proper language. It talks about sexual identity, consent, and masturbation in a way that does not shame the reader, and I love that. I will be buying this book for my kids (even though they are older) and for other young people in my life.”

- Melanie Solar, Librarian

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Minumum Age: 12

Minimum Grade Level: 7

Recommended Reading Level​

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Jess Melendez

Jess empowers educators and parents with the tools and confidence to guide youth through the complexities of sexual health and media literacy. By providing dynamic professional development and insightful parent coaching, she helps adults become trusted guides for the next generation.

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