11 Shameless Books On Sex And Gender For Christian Teens

For some of you, the title of this book is enough to spark your curiosity. Honestly, even those who are comfortable talking to their parents about *anything* have a few questions that are just a little too awkward to ask out loud. And Google is not the place to get the answers. Neither are your friends.

In today’s world, everyone thinks they know all about sex and what it’s supposed to be. Some consider it a necessary part of a satisfied life, others expect it to be easy once you find “the one.” But what does God say about it? This compact book—89 pages, including a study guide—give you a surprising biblical perspective on this muddled topic and fresh truths you probably won’t expect.

Just as guys struggle with the barrage of sexual images shoved at them (some, unfortunately, caused by us), ladies struggle with the relational side of sex—something horribly skewed by Hollywood. How many times have you found yourself watching a rom-com, rooting for the couple on screen to fall into bed together while also silently cringing because you know it’s wrong?

Learn the seven secrets to sexual purity that can reduce the risk of having your heart broken by sexual sin. Each chapter begins with a narrative of Dannah Gresh’s young love life, taken from her own teenage journals, where she shares her struggles, successes, moments of pain, and the eventual triumph of living in sexual integrity. The updated edition also includes letters of encouragement to young women with unique struggles, like abortion, abuse, or porn addiction.

Discover God’s good design for sex and purity. As the culture around us seeks to normalize things such as pornography, erotica, and casual sex, you may be feeling immense pressure to conform. This books helps young woman understand how their longings for intimacy point to a deeper need, why God’s original design for love, sex, and purity is good, and how to deal with secret sexual struggles.

The title says it all. Porn is everywhere, it’s addicting, and it sticks to you like Gorilla glue. Anyone who has struggled with porn knows how massively difficult it is to break free of the habit. There’s nothing wrong with you if you share this struggle. 

But that doesn’t mean you should accept it as part of you. Consider Sexual Detox as you would someone throwing you a life preserver in the middle of the ocean.

In a culture that constantly bombards us with sexual images, some guys wonder, is purity worth it? Are there any benefits to abstinence? Why fight these temptations when everyone around you says they’re not so bad?

Who Moved the Goalpost answers those questions using something most guys can relate to—sports—and will help you develop a game plan for healthy, pure, and godly relationships.

The original Every Man’s Battle was a mega-bestseller, giving credence to the fact that sexual temptation is a serious issue for men. But of course, you already know that. What you might be wondering is, in a world where you’re constantly surrounded by sex—movies, video games, music, the internet—can any young man escape the lure of sexual temptation?

Jesus wants his people to be known for their love. But sadly, love is often the last thing homosexuals find in the church. This compact little book shows you the true significance of Jesus’ words, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It also teaches you what the Bible actually says on the topic of homosexuality—and empowers you to show the love of Christ in a culture where being gay is the new norm. 

Who are you? How much are you worth? And who gets to decide? As a Christian, it might be hard to relate to the outward expression of the transgender community, but you can probably relate to placing your identity in things other than Jesus. This small book helps you understand the current state of the gender identity movement, take an honest look at God’s design and purpose for gender, and ultimately lead others to the grace and truth only found in Jesus. 

When sexual purity starts to feel legalistic and unachievable, it may be that you don’t understand it’s part in holiness. Or maybe you just don’t care much about holiness.

This book is for those who are ready to take holiness seriously and be more like Jesus. Sex and sexuality are just a part of the bigger picture, and one of many subjects covered in this book. But it’s worth a read if you want to understand why purity matters in light of holiness. This is a book about God’s power to help us grow in personal holiness and to enjoy the process of transformation.