Identity (Age 13+)

Sexual Orientation

What is Sexual Orientation? - A helpful explanation by The Proud Trust, with a glossary of common terms and answers to young people’s questions.

List of LGBTQIA+ Terms - A longer list of terms and orientations by Stonewall.

5 Asexuality Myths Debunked - Part of the MTV Decoded series which debunks common myths and stereotypes.

Gender Identity

What is Gender? - A helpful explanation by The Proud Trust, with a glossary of common terms and answers to young people’s questions.

The Origin of Gender - A useful short video explaining the history of gender and how it differs from biological sex.

Range of Gender Identities - A short animation about non-binary identities.

Gender Stereotypes

Pink or Blue - A compelling poem on gender stereotypes by Hollie McNish with visuals from dypka.

Masculinity - A podcast from VENT Weekly made by a young person.

Support + Guidance

Mermaids - A place for support and guidance for gender-diverse young people and their families.

The Proud Trust - Find your local LGBTQ+ Youth Group using this search tool.

Beyond the Gender Binary  - A book challenging the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full colour.

How to Understand Your Gender - A practical guide from Meg-John Barker.