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People Are Sharing The Sex Books That Basically Changed Everything For Them

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When your high school sex ed class fails you, it makes sense to look for other sources — namely, books. 📚

That's why we asked the BuzzFeed Community about the sex ed books that were most impactful to them. Here are several of their top recommendations!

1. Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski

The cover of Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

2. The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book For (Younger) Girls by Valorie Schaefer and Josee Masse

The cover of "The Care And Keeping Of You" by Valorie Schaefer and Josee Masse

3. S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties by Heather Corinna

The cover of "Sex" by Heather Corinna

4. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

The cover of "The Kiss Quotient"

5. What's Going on Down There?: A Boy's Guide To Growing Up by Karen Gravelle

The cover of "What's Going On Down There" by Karen Gravelle

6. The Period Book: A Girl's Guide To Growing Up by Karen Gravelle

The cover of "The Period Book" by Karen Gravelle

7. The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex: A Medical Handbook For Men by Stephen E. Goldstone

The cover of The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex by Stephen E. Goldstone

8. Girls & Sex: Navigating The Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein

The cover of Girls & Sex by Peggy Orenstein

9. Shameless: A Case For Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex) by Nadia Bolz-Weber

The cover of Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber

10. Forever by Judy Blume

The cover of "Forever" by Judy Blume

11. Doing It!: Let's Talk About Sex by Hannah Witton

The cover of "Doing It" by Hannah Witton

12. I Am An Emotional Creature: The Secret Life Of Girls Around The World by Eve Ensler

The cover of "I Am An Emotional Creature" by Eve Ensler

13. Nerve's Guide to Sex Etiquette for Ladies and Gentlemen by Em & Lo

The cover of "Nerve's Guide to Sex Etiquette for Ladies and Gentlemen"

14. Diary of a Submissive: A Modern Tale Of Sexual Awakening by Sophie Morgan

The cover of "Diary of A Submissive" by Sophie Morgan

15. Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation: The Definitive Guide To The Evolutionary Biology Of Sex by Olivia Judson

The cover of "Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation"

16. The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth About Our Periods by Hannah Witton

The cover of "The Hormone Diaries" by Hannah Witton

17. Hooking Up: A Girl's All-Out Guide to Sex And Sexuality by Amber Madison

The cover of "Hooking Up: A Girl's All-Out Guide to Sex And Sexuality"

What's a sex ed book that you'd recommend? Share in the comments!