Close to half of all abortions worldwide are unsafe. 97% of these unsafe abortions occur in developing countries, with South and Central Asia accounting for a significant portion of the same. In India, this amounts to thousands of preventable deaths every year, where unsafe abortions are the third leading cause of maternal deaths—exacerbated by a lack of know-how.

As a gynecologist, Dr Sweta Singh is aware firsthand of the extreme lack of sex education in India. Schools do not allow anyone to talk openly about sex, and parents often skip over ‘the talk’. Where, then, should our youth go to get good, accurate information about sex?

Peppered with conversations with patients and well-researched information, this LGBTQIA+ friendly guide covers topics like consent, gender identity, a breakdown of sex organs and how to properly care for yourself, safe contraceptive methods, STI prevention, safe abortion options, barriers people face in accessing the tools they need to be safe, myths and facts, terminology, and FAQs to a gynecologist and more.

This is an enlightening guide that will benefit everyone from young adults to older readers who may think they have figured everything out by now. It is also an essential read for parents who want to provide their children with accurate sex-positive information.

We Need to Talk About Sex is a non-judgmental, empathetic, and friendly resource, which doesn’t shy away from any topics. It is the perfect manual for anyone regardless of where they fall on the gender and sexuality spectrums and who just want to understand their bodies better.