Candlewick Welcome to Sex!
Candlewick Welcome to Sex!

Welcome to Sex!

By Yumi Stynes

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Publication Date: October 27, 2026

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Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up

An age-appropriate introductory guide to sex and sexuality for teens of all genders from the authors of Welcome to Your Period! and Welcome to Consent.


There’s no denying it: sex can be pretty tricky, and talking about the subject often feels weird and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Welcome to Sex is packed with honest advice on everything readers need to know about the subject, including how to figure out when you’re ready and reasons not to have sex. It covers topics like exploring pleasure on your own, becoming sexually intimate with others, contraception, staying safe, and how to communicate about sex (including talking to your parents about it!). Here is an inclusive, intersectional, multicultural, and reassuring resource covering a wide range of gender, sexuality, and disability issues—a book all about keeping sex fun, real, and shame-free. Augmenting the text are case studies, first-person accounts, and questions from real teens, all aimed at mainstreaming conversations about adolescent sexuality and helping young readers navigate their sexual debuts with confidence.

About the Author

Dr. Melissa Kang was the longest-serving expert behind the popular Australian advice column “Dolly Doctor” and is the coauthor of Welcome to Your Period! and Welcome to Consent. She is a practicing medical doctor for marginalized young people, specializing in adolescent sexuality and health, and has academic roles at two universities. She is a fifth-generation Malaysian-Chinese-Anglo-Australian and lives in Australia.

Yumi Stynes is a TV and radio presenter and the coauthor of Welcome to Your Period! and Welcome to Consent. She’s currently the host of Ladies, We Need to Talk, an award-winning podcast that explores tricky topics and taboos about women’s health. She is a second-generation Japanese-Australian and lives in Australia.

Jenny Latham is an illustrator who has a passion for illustrating real people and spreading body positivity. She loves empowering people with her work and hopes it makes them smile. She lives in the UK.

Author Residence: Australia;Australia

Illustrator Residence:Australia

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 304

Publisher: Candlewick

Publication Date: October 27, 2026

ISBN: 9781536246858

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