LibGuides: Graphic Medicine: Gender & Sex & Consent

LGBTQ+

LGBTG+

"Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. Both are acceptable, as are other versions of this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accurately reflect the diversity of the community. Rather, LGBTQ community or LGBTQ+ community are recommended." - GLAAD.org/reference

Sex & Consent

Sexual Health

"Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being." -- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Graphic Novels about LGBTQ+

The Bride Was a Boy by Chii
Call Number: HQ77.8.C45 A3 2018
ISBN: 9781626928886
Publication Date: 2018-05-08
"A diary comic with an upbeat, adorable flair that tells the charming tale of Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition- as well as falling in love with a man who's head over heels for her. Now, Chii is about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!" (provided by author)
Coming Out, Again by Sabrina Symington
Call Number: PN6733.S96 C66 2021
ISBN: 9781787752405
Publication Date: 2021-03-18
"From Lily coming out as a lesbian after coming out as a trans woman, to Leanne embracing their genderqueer identity in later life, to Ty navigating their queerness with their autistic identity, these stories illustrate how life lived at the intersection of gender, sexuality, race and class is often a journey with many chapters. Full of love and pride - as well as tips and advice - these witty, tender and inspiring narratives prove there is no wrong way to be who you are, so long as you are being true to yourself" (worldcat)
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Call Number: PN6727.B3757 Z46 2006 (and e-book)
ISBN: 9780547347004
Publication Date: 2007-06-05
"Through narrative that is alternately heartbreaking and fiercely funny, we are drawn into a daughter's complex yearning for her father. And yet, apart from assigned stints dusting caskets at the family-owned 'fun home,' as Alison and her brothers call it, the relationship achieves its most intimate expression through the shared code of books. When Alison comes out as homosexual herself in late adolescence, the denouement is swift, graphic, and redemptive."--From publisher description.
Gender Queer: a Memoir by Maia Kobabe
Call Number: HQ77.8.K628 A3 2019
ISBN: 9781549304002
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
"In 'Gender Queer,' Maia Kobabe has crafted an intensely cathartic autobiography about eir path to identifying as nonbinary and asexual, and coming out to eir family and society. By addressing questions about gender identity- what it means and how to think about it- the story also doubles as a much needed, useful, and touching guide." (provided by publisher)
How to Be Ace by Rebecca Burgess
Call Number: HQ73.85.G7 B87 2020
ISBN: 9781787752153
Publication Date: 2020-10-21
"Brave, witty and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as she navigates her asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex. From school to work to relationships, this book offers an unparalleled insight into asexuality."--Provided by publisher
Meat and Bone by Kat Verhoeven
Call Number: PN6733.V47 M43 2019
ISBN: 9781772620337
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
"The story, which takes place in Toronto and originally appeared as a popular webcomic, focuses on the lives of three roommates and their interpersonal struggles. While one roommate is slowly wrestling with severe body image issues, another is trying to figure out how to navigate her new polyamorous relationships--without hurting any of her partners. Meanwhile, the third roommate practically moves into the gym, where's she's quietly working through her own problems and those of her friends."-- Provided by publisher
No Straight Lines by Justin Hall (Artist)
Call Number: PN6720 .N6 2012
ISBN: 9781606995068
Publication Date: 2012-08-06
4 decades of queer comics
Wandering Son by Shimura Takako (Artist); Matt Thorn (Translator)
Call Number: PN6790.J33 S55 2011
ISBN: 9781606994160
Publication Date: 2011-07-05
"The fifth grade. The threshold to puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Shuichi Nitori and his new friend Yoshino Takatsuki have happy homes, loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. But they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy" -- from publisher's web site.

Graphic Novels about Sex

A Quick and Easy Guide to Consent by Luke Howard (Illustrator); Isabella Rotman
Call Number: RA788 .R76 2020
ISBN: 9781620107942
Publication Date: 2020-10-27
"A quick, easy and important educational illustrated guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact. Includes tips on what affirmative consent looks like, advocating for what you want, and setting boundaries that honor your comfort and safety." (worldcat)
What Does Consent Really Mean? by Pete & Thalia Wallis; Pete Wallis; Joseph Wilkins; Thalia Wallis
Call Number: HQ27 .W35 2018 CULAB
ISBN: 9781848193307
Publication Date: 2017-11-21
"Following the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teenage girls find themselves discussing the term consent, what it actually means for them in their current relationships, and how they act and make decisions with peer influence. Joined by their male friends who offer another perspective, this rich graphic novel uncovers the need for more informed conversations with young people around consent and healthy relationships."--Amazon.com
The Secret Loves of Geek Girls: Expanded Edition by Mariko Tamaki; Marguerite Bennett; Margaret Atwood; Hope Nicholson (Editor); Marjorie M. Liu
Call Number: HQ801 .S44195 2016
ISBN: 9781506700991
Publication Date: 2016-10-18
"The Secret Loves of Geek Girls is a non-fiction anthology mixing prose, comics, and illustrated stories on the lives and loves of an amazing cast of female creators. Featuring work by Margaret Atwood (The Heart Goes Last), Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer), Trina Robbins (Wonder Woman), Marguerite Bennett (Marvel's A-Force), Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), and over fifty more creators. It's a compilation of tales told from both sides of the tables: from the fans who love video games, comics, and sci-fi to those that work behind the scenes: creators and industry insiders"-- Provided by publisher.
Girl Stories by Lauren R. Weinstein
Call Number: PN6727.W416 G57 2006
ISBN: 9780805078633
Publication Date: 2006-04-18
"A collection of comics about the ins and outs of being a girl on the verge of adolescence." (IUCAT)
A Quick and Easy Guide to Sex and Disability by A. Andrews
ISBN: 9781620107065
Publication Date: 2020-01-01
"All different kinds of bods want to connect with other bods, but lots of them get left out of the conversation when it comes to S-E-X. As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just want to know more, consider this your handy starter kit to understanding disability sexuality, and your path to achieving accessible (and fulfilling) sex"--Page 4 of cover

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