Yumi Stynes Instagram – MANY of the discussions around consent, the putrid effects of porn on real-world sex, and keeping us all safe in moments of intimacy – come back to teaching about sex and consent – AND STARTING THAT TEACHING YOUNG. This book is coming out in 2 weeks. And I like to think of it as a bit like the book L-platers read before hitting the road. It is a book for young ones who aren’t necessarily practising any partnered sexual activities but who are curious enough to google – and whose parents would prefer this early (and influential!) info come from legitimate and researched sources who understand exactly who their audience is — rather than the unbounded limitlessness of the internet. YES, it’s frank, and YES, it talks about stuff that parents might find embarrassing. Research shows that kids don’t necessarily want to talk about sex with their parents. It’s common. But parents? I hope this is a reassuring resource that you can slap down on your kid’s desk feeling confident that this info is setting them up for safer, happier lives. Pre-order via the link in my bio. And before you ask “what age, exactly?” It depends where your kid is at in maturity. Roughly 10-15 years old but I’d be happy with a mature and smart 8-yo having a flick through.