Sex Education

Helping your child navigate current affairs, bad news, and graphic content – Sex Education Australia

Recently, we’ve spoken about how young people are at risk of being exposed to pornography as soon as they have ...

Okay, well: 3 tricky questions young people often ask, and how to answer them – Sex Education Australia

Our young people need to know they can always come to us to ask questions—especially ‘tricky’ ones—no matter how awkward ...

Young people’s LGBT+ experience is diverse: including their approach towards ‘coming out’ – Sex Education Australia

When Hulu announced the ‘first studio-produced, LGBT-centric holiday romantic comedy’ Happiest Season, starring the proudly bisexual Kristen Stewart, the loudest reaction seemed to ...

Young people’s LGBT+ experience is diverse: including their approach towards ‘coming out’ – SEA

When Hulu announced the ‘first studio-produced, LGBT-centric holiday romantic comedy’ Happiest Season, starring the proudly bisexual Kristen Stewart, the loudest ...

Centering Black Bodies, Black History and Black Wellness within Sex Ed – Responsible Sex Education Institute (RSEI)

Written by Sam, RSEI Educator | Published May 8th, 2023 Please note: This blog is meant to be supplemental to ...

From ‘smut’ to ‘shipping’ to Harry Styles: here’s your guide to teen fanfic – SEA

So what is fanfic? Fanfic is, in short, fiction written by fans. A lot of fanfic is read and written ...

Consent in Pop Culture — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

•Gossip Girl - Dan & SerenaThis was a fun and refreshing scene to rediscover. It could even be considered ahead ...

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Responsible Sex Education Institute (RSEI)

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness day is observed each year on March 20th, the first day of Spring. The day is ...

Enthusiastic Consent…why is it so hard to find in contemporary media? — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Consent, or permission/agreement for something to happen, is one of our favorite topics to cover in More Than Sex-Ed programs ...

 Beginning A Unique Journey Toward Parenthood — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

I’m a Black female physician in a same sex relationship, and I often find myself checking off many diversity boxes ...

Talking to your child about porn: age-appropriate conversation starters – SEA

Australian children increasingly have access to—or are exposed to—pornography from a very young age. However, according to the eSafety Commissioner, ...

Flash back to our start at The Country School — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Holly was the first school administrator who opened the door and gave me a chance to pitch the idea for ...

Guest Blogger Sebastian Maldonado, B.S., Public Health–Internship Highlights — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

My name is Sebastian Maldonado and I am a departing intern at More Than Sex-Ed (MTSE). Thus far, I have ...

Networks of Support in Post-Roe America – Responsible Sex Education Institute (RSEI)

When Roe v Wade was overturned in June of this year, people across the country felt a wave of fear, ...

Social media use over the holidays: talking to your teen or child – SEA

With the school year over and the long summer break ahead, kids and teens will likely be spending more time ...

Kids and Crushes: Some Guidelines for Navigating Big Feelings in Little Ones — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

We debuted a brand new workshop this month for a school whose elementary teachers wanted to get on the same ...

Private parts: two clear reasons why we should teach correct terminology – SEA

Learning about the reproductive system is an essential part of a child’s ‘body science’ education, and the experience should be ...

Supporting Students. No. Matter. What. — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Parents are probably familiar with some of the behaviors that may be trauma responses—the truth is, all of us have ...

Book Review: Eliot Schrefer’s Queer Ducks (And Other Animals) — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Eliot Schrefer’s Queer Ducks (And Other Animals) is a well written, fun and eye opening book that looks to explore ...

Why Pleasure Needs to be a Part of Sex Ed – Responsible Sex Education Institute (RSEI)

Written by Victoria, RSEI Educator | Published November 7th, 2022 There has been a lot of conversation in the media ...

Mood swings: tips for supporting your young person – SEA

Remember puberty? It’s an exciting but challenging time for young people as they navigate intense, often rapidly changing emotions. We often ...

“How do we support our LGBTQIA+ students?” — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Say Hello to Chris Angel Murphy We have been back to school and working with educators for a month now, and ...

Sex Education is Relevant Year-Round–by Beth Rendeiro, Director of Outreach & Engagement — more than sex-ed is a Los Angeles based project of Community Partners®

Many schools and educators understand the need for and benefits of comprehensive sex education for their students.  In some states, ...

Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth – Responsible Sex Education Institute (RSEI)

Written by Yesi, RSEI Educator | Published August 15th, 2022 During the last decade, there have been historical moments that ...