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Porn Is Not Sex Ed! by Jessica Melendez

Porn Is Not Sex Ed!

A Young Person's Illustrated Guide to Debunking Sexuality Myths

Jessica Melendez

Jessica Kingsley Publishers · Print & ebook · September 18, 2025

Every wondered why it feels so awkward to talk about pornography?

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Who it’s for
A thoughtful guide to porn literacy, sexuality, and conversations that can feel awkward to start.
Themes
Porn literacy, Consent and safe sex, Sexual fantasy versus reality
Genres
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens), Growing Up, Growing Up (Adolescence)

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About this book

Every wondered why it feels so awkward to talk about pornography? Here to guide you through those tricky topics is sexual health expert Jess, who will uncover common porn misconceptions and support you to becoming a porn literacy expert!

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Designed for you to read on your own, while encouraging you to seek the support of a trusted adult to discuss the topics with, this guide explores how porn shapes our lives, covering everything from body image, anatomy, consent, safe sex and much more. Keeping you informed about what you might find in the media, this book helps you identify what porn is, understand the differences between sexual fantasy and reality and have healthy conversations about porn with others. With fun activities, conversation prompts and self-reflection exercises, you'll have all the tools you need to navigate porn safely, discuss topics important to your own health and sexuality and feel empowered!

Clearer Conversations

A thoughtful guide to porn literacy, sexuality, and conversations that can feel awkward to start.

Come here for

  • For sorting sexual fantasy from reality without treating media as sex ed.
  • For talking through consent, body image, anatomy, and safe sex.

Expect

  • A self-guided read with activities, prompts, and self-reflection exercises.
  • Trusted-adult conversations are encouraged, even when the subject feels awkward.

Where it sits

Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)72%
Growing Up (Adolescence)45%
Growing Up39%

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Publisher categories

  • Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)
  • Dating & Sex (Teens)
  • LGBTQ+ Issues
Authors
Jessica Melendez
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published
September 18, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Porn literacy · Consent and safe sex · Sexual fantasy versus reality
Reading lane
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)