I think my parents would have died of embarrassment if it had become public knowledge that, as a nine year old, I didn't know where babies came from. When other parents were rumored to be having "the talk" with their third graders, my parents had to muster an insane amount of courage to broach the subject with me and my little brother. They were clearly nervous and miserable as they dutifully read us some library books about fallopian tubes and cell division. I listened, wide-eyed and confused. In the end, I didn't really understand that couples might go through this complicated intercourse procedure for any other reason than to have a baby.
SEX ADVICE by Susie & Aretha Bright is such a breath of fresh air. Reading this book is like getting to eavesdrop on the coolest mother/daughter sex talks that you never had with your own mom. The topics are much wider ranging than fallopian tubes and cell division. In addition to answering questions on everything under the sun, they sidetrack into funny personal anecdotes like the time little Aretha absconded with a pretty, swirly dildo to use as an evil character in a complex Barbie plot. The book is at its best when Susie and Aretha aren't in total agreement. The witty banter and multiple perspectives are very enjoyable.
The Kindle book has the added advantage of having hyperlinks to articles, diagrams, book recommendations, and more. I recommend this book for all adults and also for teenagers. Without ever being preachy, the overriding messages in this book are about the importance of communication and being true to yourself. What parent wouldn't want that for their children? Unlike those awkward sex ed movies that made stilted statements like, "Sex is natural," SEX ADVICE actually feels natural. The ease and comfort that Susie and Aretha share when answering their readers questions, is contagious, and it sets a good example. Buy this book for your kid. Kids, buy this book for your parents. They might need it even more than you do.