Those of you who have been reading the Sex Educator Spotlight series know that I always ask my interviewees about their sex ed superheroes. Back in the spring, Al Vernacchio gushed about the glories of Justine Ang Fonte. About a month or so later, Fonte ended up in the news when she was the target of a smear campaign from those angry about her lessons on pornography literacy … [Read more...] about Sex Educator Spotlight: Justine Ang Fonte
Sex Educator Spotlight: Lori Reichel
Here I am, continuing to pester my fellow Sex Education Alliance (SEA) members. My latest interview is with Lori Reichel, Ph.D., also known as The Puberty Prof. I'd seen Lori's name and mentions of her podcast floating around. When I explored her site a bit more, I saw that she had created a ton of tools for parents and their kids. Aside from her podcast, she's published a … [Read more...] about Sex Educator Spotlight: Lori Reichel
Sex Educator Spotlight: Julia Feldman
Joining the Sex Education Alliance has suddenly put me on a first-name basis with many of the sex educators I had previously only known through their websites or their Instagram feeds. Which is why I felt comfortable reaching out to this month's spotlight: Julia Feldman of Giving the Talk. I discovered Julia through her Instagram feed, which is a delightful mix of vibrant … [Read more...] about Sex Educator Spotlight: Julia Feldman
Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | May 2021
It's been a terrifying time for reproductive rights. Over the past few months, politicians across the country have proposed, debated and, in some cases, passed bills restricting access to abortion. And several states, such as Texas and South Carolina, have managed to pass near-total bans. And now, with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on Mississippi’s 15-week … [Read more...] about Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | May 2021
How to Normalize Talking to Your Kids About Pleasure
In January 1993, Joycelyn Elders was appointed the first Black surgeon general of the United States. A mere 15 months after her confirmation, she was forced to resign. While Elders was known for being outspoken about topics like sex education, the breaking point came when she spoke at a United Nations conference on AIDS. When asked about promoting masturbation as an … [Read more...] about How to Normalize Talking to Your Kids About Pleasure
Disabled Youth Aren’t Receiving the Sex Ed They Deserve
As I write this, I’m more than halfway through our latest Feminist Book Club book — Alice Wong’s Disability Visibility — and deep into the heart of Sex Ed for All Month. Previously known as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, the month of May has since been earmarked as a time to raise awareness around how we provide (or don’t provide) young people with adequate sexuality … [Read more...] about Disabled Youth Aren’t Receiving the Sex Ed They Deserve
Sex Educator Spotlight: Melissa Pintor Carnagey
When I first started surfing the web for resources to include on Guerrilla Sex Ed, Sex Positive Families was one of the most visible ones out there. And several months later, when I became a founding member of the Sex Education Alliance (SEA), I had the opportunity to meet the brilliant educator behind it. Since then, Melissa (she/they) has helped me out as an expert source on … [Read more...] about Sex Educator Spotlight: Melissa Pintor Carnagey
Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | April 2021
I feel like such a bummer whenever I write in this space. Last month, it was the news around the abduction and killing of Sarah Everard, and the mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, that had me enraged. This month, I watched with jaw dropped as the number of anti-trans bills built from a trickle to an overwhelming cascade. And then, last week, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of … [Read more...] about Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | April 2021
Sex Educator Spotlight: Kara Haug
For so long, I've been firmly in The Publishing World but, this year, I became more intentional about expanding my network in the world of sex ed. To that end, I joined the Sex Education Alliance (SEA) and also began attending online networking events and webinars offered by the Sex Ed Lecture Series, SIECUS, Everyone Deserves Sex Ed (EDSE), and other groups. I met Kara Haug, … [Read more...] about Sex Educator Spotlight: Kara Haug
Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | March 2021
I don't know what to write in this space right now. On March 3, Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered in South London, an act that was eventually attributed to a police officer. On March 16, eight people were killed in Atlanta, Georgia, in what was a clearly a racially- and sexually-motivated mass shooting. I could expand on the stories here, but you already know them. … [Read more...] about Full Disclosure: Sex Ed in the News | March 2021