Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships (Adult & YA)

Non-fiction books for teens and adults about gender, sexuality, and healthy relationships

Updated June 4, 2026
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Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships (Adult & YA)

Non-fiction books for teens and adults about gender, sexuality, and healthy relationships

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Step bi step : the ultimate guide for bisexual, pansexual and queer young people
Clarke, Laura
Paper Book
Am I really bisexual if I haven't kissed someone of the same gender? How do I handle people sexualising my identity? What does it mean if I like one gender more than others? With advice from bi+ activists and influencers including Megan Jayne Crabbe, Sofie Hagen, Pearl Mackie,...
Sounds fake but okay : an asexual and aromantic perspective on love, relationshi
Costello, Sarah
Paper Book
Somehow, over time, we forgot that the rituals behind dating and sex were constructs made up by human beings and eventually, they became hard and fast rules that society imposed on us all.' True Love. Third Wheels. Dick pics. 'Dying alone'. Who decided this was normal? Sarah and...
Queerly autistic : the ultimate guide for LGBTQIA+ teens on the spectrum /
Ekins, Erin
Paper Book
LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE The perfect companion to Queerly Autistic, The Queerly Autistic Workbook, is out now! 'An essential guide' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES 'This book is perfect' WENN LAWSON ...
What's the T?
Dawson, Juno
Paper Book
Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this frank and funny guide for 14+ teens, from the author of This Book is Gay. In What's the T?, Stonewall ambassador, bestselling trans author and former PSHE teacher Juno...
Queer : the ultimate LGBTQ guide for teens
Belge, Kathy
Paper Book
Teen life is hard enough, but for teens who are LGBTQ, it can be even harder. When do you decide to come out? Will your friends accept you? And how do you meet people to date? Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBTQ teens come out to friends and family, navigate...
Let's talk about it the teen's guide to sex, relationships, and being a human
Moen, Erika
Paper Book
Is what I'm feeling normal? Is what my body is doing normal? Am I normal? How do I know what are the right choices to make? How do I know how to behave? How do I fix it when I make a mistake? Let's talk about it. Growing up is complicated. How do you...
A quick & easy guide to queer & trans identities [graphic novel] /
G, Mady
Paper Book
A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and Jules Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world! Covering...
How to understand your gender : a practical guide for exploring who you are /
Iantaffi, Alex
Paper Book
'Excellent' KATE BORNSTEIN 'The compassionate, accessible manual the world has been waiting for' LAURIE PENNY Have you ever questioned your own gender identity? Do you know somebody who is transgender or who identifies as non-binary? Do you ever feel confused when...
Trans sex : a guide for adults
Sparks, Kelvin
Paper Book
Does a post-vaginoplasty vagina have a G-spot? Why do some trans people find they enjoy anal sex more after testosterone? And can people with post-surgical vaginas experience vaginismus? Written by renowned sex blogger and educator Kelvin Sparks, Trans Sex is the...
Who's afraid of gender?
Butler, Judith
Paper Book
Judith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on gender that have become central to right-wing movements today. Global networks have formed 'anti-gender ideology movements' dedicated to circulating a fantasy...
Polywise : a deeper dive into navigating open relationships
Fern, Jessica
Paper Book
As polyamory continues to make its way into the mainstream, more and more people are exploring consensual non-monogamy in the hope of experiencing more love, connection, sex, freedom, and support.  While for many, the move expands personal horizons, for...
Polysecure : attachment, trauma and consensual nonmonogamy
Fern, Jessica
Paper Book
A practical translation of the principles of attachment theory to nonmonogamous relationships. Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy...
Homebody an ode to an abode
Parish, Theo
Paper Book
'An uplifting, hopeful, empowering memoir that celebrates self-discovery and self-love' - Alice Oseman, author of the bestselling Heartstopper series An unmissable graphic novel perfect for fans of the global hit Heartstopper and Juno Dawson's What's the T?<...
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