Gulu - The Essential Guide To Puberty For Boys (English)

I loved their book for girls, Menstrupedia Comic, so when they released this book for boys, I immediately bought it for my nephew who is 11 years old. He found it very easy to understand and relatable. This is the most fun and innovative guide about puberty I have ever come across. I wish I had something like this when I was growing up too!Pros:It's a comic book with an interesting storyline. A great idea for getting young boys interested in the topic! My nephew was instantly hooked and read it in one go.Covers most of the important topics that a boy must know about. The book covers physical and emotional changes, nutrition, hygiene, reproductive health and even addiction. I especially liked the fact that it talks about consent, bullying and even menstruation which as a guy I feel is a must for boys to know for them to develop a healthy attitude towards girls.Easy to understand and age appropriate. The book is written in a child friendly way. Even complex topics like menstruation, reproductive health etc have been explained in a child friendly and age appropriate manner.Paper and print quality is good. It's a fully colored book with nice glossy paper. This was a gift for my nephew so for me it mattered more.Cons:It mentions that boys can masturbate to release sexual tension. Given that most boys masturbate and it's normal I don't technically see it as a problem, but this can be an issue with some parents who for whatever reason would want to avoid the topic.A very short one page introduction to how babies are born. Maybe it was intentionally left out to keep it age appropriate. However, I feel the authors could have dedicated some more space to this important topic that adolescent boys are generally curious about.Does not cover internet usage. In the current digital age where boys have easy access to internet and adult websites, it could have been a relevant topic to address.Overall I am very happy with the purchase and would highly recommend this book to any boy who is about to enter puberty.

I found it very useful to tell your child about puberty. Just not this, it also teaches some values a boy should have.But I must say just not providing some source without talking to your child yourself, can't often lead the things in the right way. So, help your child if he asks questions.

Very simple presentation and must know for growing boys

I don't think there is any other book that addresses the challenges faced by adolescent boys in the way that Gulu does. Plus the fact that it is a comic makes it all the more appealing.Reasons why I would recommend this to all parents and teachers dealing with pre-pubescent and adolescent boys:1. It is very descriptive. Gulu doesn't just brush through topics related to hygiene, masturbation, attraction to girls, etc. It actually has a conversation with the reader and delves into the practical aspects.2. Quite a few sensitive topics are addressed here, that we might find difficult to talk to our kids about. It is often tough for us to penetrate the emotional barrier with our boys, due to social conditioning. Gulu makes the whole process easier.3. The book has touched upon girls' puberty and topics like menstruation as well, which in my opinion, is extremely important for boys to know since many of them grow up without any knowledge about these things.4. My favorite thing about this book is that it doesn't reinforce any gender norms. "Boys don't cry" is something a lot of us have heard growing up. Gulu deconstructs such ideas and doesn't hesitate to talk about feelings at all.4. Lastly, it combines entertainment and information in a very impressive manner; boys will be hooked to the story while also learning some important things along the way.All in all, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase!

I loved this comic book. I bought this book for my 13-year old nephew, who is growing into a teenager. I realised that I had also gone through this phase and didn't know about a lot of things about puberty. The creators have done an exceptional job of presenting complex topics in a way that is not only entertaining but also educational. It strikes the perfect balance between being informative and approachable, making it an ideal tool for boys to understand puberty.The content of this guide covers a wide range of crucial subjects, including physical changes, emotional ups and downs, hygiene, self-care, relationships, and more.Overall, It's a very helpful book for teaching boys about puberty.

An awesome way to introduce kids to these concepts.