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Any good books for boys on puberty?

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SammyK · 28/03/2009 00:10

I have two step sons aged 11 and 12, the eldest is growing up, and DP has had talks with him about changes, and looking after his body etc. He is a kid with a hundred questions in every situation, so I thought we could find him a book he can flick through which might fill in any information blanks he has. This would also help as his mum and dad only do basic communication so we don't know what mum has said, and she doesn't know what DP has said. Also DP does ramble on a bit

I don't want him learning from his mates or Nuts magazine.

If anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate them.

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Mumwhensdinnerready · 28/03/2009 16:14

When my DS1 started to develop physically I really struggled to find books from a boys angle, most books on puberty concentrate on girls .
I have no brothers and DH was no help , he claimed to have forgotton it was so long ago.
This is a good one."Everything you ever wanted to ask about Willies and other boys bits" by Tricia Kreitman, Neil Simpson and Rosemary Jones. Covers a multitude of embarrassing details in a no nonsense way.
There are others, perhaps for slightly older boys, "Living with a Willy" is similar but written in a blokey style.

julienoshoes · 28/03/2009 18:36

IMO 'Let's Talk About Sex' is hard to beat for teens of either gender.

Both my son and daughters found it informative and fun.

I found it accurate and informative and was able to use it as a way to talk to my offspring about anything they wanted to know.

Synopsis
Open, thorough and reassuring, Let's Talk About Sex gives the facts - biological and psychological - about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and AIDS, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. The book's serious and educational matter is presented in a very readable form, with amusing, but always accurate, cartoon illustrations.

From the Publisher
Reviews!
"At last! A book that tells pre-teens and teenagers what they need to know about sex. LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX is informative and interesting; reassuring and responsible; warm and charming. I wish every child (and parent) could have a copy." - PENELOPE LEACH, CHILD AND FAMILY EXPERT "Illustrated throughout with witty, but always accurate cartoons, it provides thorough, frank up-to-date and reassuring information on all aspects of growing up, puberty, sex and sexual health. Facts and feelings are covered in equal measure." - SEX EDUCATION MATTERS "An excellent read." - SHOUT MAGAZINE "The best book I have read on this subject." - NANETTE NEWMAN, THE SUNDAY EXPRESS -

redpanda · 29/03/2009 10:31

Definitely agree with the "Let's Talk about Sex" recommendation from julienoshoes. I have used it with both dd and ds to help structure the whole disucssion. Lots of good practical information and it helps to have humour thrown in.

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