Calendar of Events
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All events noted in Eastern Time
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Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar (SECS) | In-Person
SECS is designed for educators, youth-serving professionals, and individuals interested in sexuality education who are seeking a basic foundation of knowledge in sexuality and sexual health information that they can share with their populations. This 3-day PPLM training will be in-person in Boston, MA. (Cost: $450)
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Unsensational: The Reality of Reporting
In cases of sexual or interpersonal violence, educators often guide youth toward the criminal legal system as a primary response.If we are encouraging minors to report or are mandated to ourselves, we should understand what the process entails and take steps to prepare young people and help manage expectations.
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November Myths & Misconceptions Series
Nationally recognized Sexual Health Educator and therapist Emily Gillon leads this bite-size virtual session that packs a punch! Emily will clarify common myths and misunderstandings in sexual health education. Topics to be announced. (Cost: $20)
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Unmasking Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Learn about what Crisis Pregnancy Centers are and how they work to mislead individuals seeking reproductive care, often using purity culture and misinformation. Gain tools to educate students and clients on accessing medically accurate, unbiased services. (Cost: $150)
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‘We Contain Multitudes’: Consent & Adolescent Non-monogamy
This session will provide an overview of what non-monogamy is and is not, foundational questions of consent in a non-monogamous context, and a deeper dive into stigma, power, privilege, and the possibility of coerced consent.
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December Myths & Misconceptions Series
Nationally recognized Sexual Health Educator and therapist Emily Gillon leads this bite-size virtual session that packs a punch! Emily will clarify common myths and misunderstandings in sexual health education. Topics to be announced. (Cost: $20)
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Introductory Training Regarding Disability and Sexuality
RSVP for our FREE Introductory Training: Understanding Supports for Disability and Sexuality with Among Friends, LLC
We are delighted you can join us for our introductory Training Session regarding disability and sexuality. There is no charge for this training. -
Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar (SECS) | Virtual
SECS is designed for educators, youth-serving professionals, and individuals interested in sexuality education who are seeking a basic foundation of knowledge in sexuality and sexual health information that they can share with their populations. This 3-day PPLM training will be held virtually on Tuesdays from January 27 – March 10, 9:30am–12:30pm. (Cost: $450)
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The National Sex Ed Conference
Are you a sexuality educator, health educator, professor, school teacher, nurse, counselor, case manager, social worker, therapist, or someone who works in a related field? If so, this conference is for you!
Hosted by The Center for Sex Education, this conference is the perfect opportunity to share your knowledge and engage with professionals in the field. -
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.
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International Sex Education Day!
Sex Education Alliance
Talking to kids about sex and relationships can change their futures — and the world. Sex education, at home, in school, and even at the doctor’s office can improve self-esteem and self-image, reduce at-risk sexual behavior, reduce teenage pregnancy, and improve grades, test scores, and educational outcomes.
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Introductory Training Regarding Disability and Sexuality
RSVP for our FREE Introductory Training: Understanding Supports for Disability and Sexuality with Among Friends, LLC
We are delighted you can join us for our introductory Training Session regarding disability and sexuality. There is no charge for this training. -
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with uteruses, but many aren’t diagnosed until they’re in their 30s. We need to talk about it!
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Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program | Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS
Learn a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health, self-determination, and development of people you support. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental diversity. (Cost: $345)
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LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT Health Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
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Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness to Celebration Day
This annual event will recognize and celebrate the diverse sexualities and gender expressions that exist within our Indigenous communities.
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Periods and Wet Dreams: Teaching Puberty in Elementary School
This interactive full-day virtual training equips educators, school nurses, and youth-serving professionals with strategies to support pubescent youth through physical changes, emotional growth, and identity development. Using a social-emotional lens, participants will practice lessons on anatomy, menstruation, hygiene, empathy, and more. $195
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
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Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar (SECS) | In-Person
SECS is designed for educators, youth-serving professionals, and individuals interested in sexuality education who are seeking a basic foundation of knowledge in sexuality and sexual health information that they can share with their populations. This 3-day PPLM training will be in-person in Boston, MA. (Cost: $450)
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SAAM is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Looking at the history of the movement to end sexual violence: It’s impossible to prevent an issue no one knows about, and it’s difficult to make people aware of a problem without providing a solution. The two work in tandem.
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Maine Sexuality Education Conference
Maine’s Annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference began as an opportunity to provide sexuality education updates to school nurses and health teachers. Decades later, it has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual event for educators, school nurses, school counselors, and a variety of other youth-serving professionals. Every year we are excited to come together to share new and innovative programming, develop skills and knowledge, and provide resources for delivering positive, inclusive sexual health education.
-
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD)
This annual observance recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of young people
-
Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program | Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS
Learn a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health, self-determination, and development of people you support. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental diversity. (Cost: $345)
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What’s Abortion Got to Do with it? Connecting the Dots Between Sex Ed and Abortion
This virtual training was developed in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, both in anticipation of increased questions from young people about abortion and in recognition of the need to include abortion in conversations about sexuality. Young people deserve accurate information and open, honest spaces to explore it. This training will equip educators with the skills to support youth in learning about abortion and understanding its role in sexual and reproductive healthcare. $195
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Sex Ed For All Month
A month focused on providing young people with the sexual health information and access to resources they need and deserve in order to make healthy decisions for themselves.
-
Sex Week Boston
Sex Week Boston is a week-long series of events designed to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to embrace their sexuality in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, while also fostering sex-positive community. Apply to have your event included! More information, event host and sponsor applications, and the event lineup will be released soon. Join the email list for updates.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
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National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
This day is a chance to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
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Featured New England Sex Ed ConferenceNew England Sex Ed Conference
Are you in the process of updating your Health Ed curriculum to align with new frameworks and standards? Are you unsure of how to advocate for your work with your school committee? Do you need some fresh new lesson plans to energize your curriculum? Do you wish you had more colleagues to share materials and strategies with? If so, #NESEC is for you. Full day conference eligible for CEs and Mass. PDPs $225
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Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day
If you identify as panromantic or pansexual – enjoy the 24th of May. If you know someone who does, let them know you’re thinking of them. Validation and acceptance makes the human experience all that more wonderous. If you neither identify or know someone – but you’ve learned something new about the wonderful variety that human beings come in, share on social media, have a conversation, do some reading. The more connected we are, the happier we are.
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International Menstrual Hygiene Day
Today, millions of women and girls* around the world are stigmatised, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. In 2022, it’s no longer acceptable that a natural bodily function prevents women and girls from getting an education, earning an income and fully and equally participating in everyday life.
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Pride Month
Pride events are held around the world during June as a way of recognizing the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. June is when the Stonewall Riots took place in 1969.
-
National Sex Educator Appreciation Day
Sex educators are fun, passionate and highly qualified professionals, often with advanced degrees, who make the world a better, happier, safer place, and save lives. But it is a misunderstood profession. From abstinence only funding, to censorship, community backlash and harassment, an overarching cultural shame of sexuality that makes our students hard to reach, and a profound society-wide misconception about what sexuality educators even do and why it's important, sex educators are up against a lot when they go to work every day. On June 9, thank a sex educator for the important but often underpaid and unappreciated work they do.
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AASECT Annual Conference St Louis, MO
Get the latest information relating to sex counseling, therapy, education, and more! In-person and Virtual. In a time when fundamental human rights are not guaranteed, we face some of the most significant challenges of our time. AASECT joins in answering new calls to collective liberation — where underutilized and historically oppressed voices are centered, where advocacy is transformed into action, and where we can create a more just world for all of us.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today.
-
Anniversary of Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. Disability Pride initially started as a day of celebration in 1990—the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.
-
International Non-Binary People’s Day
International Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organizing around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. The day was first celebrated in 2012. The date was chosen for being precisely between International Men's Day and International Women's Day.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month
Awareness helps the public understand that symptoms like irregular periods and pelvic pain are not something to be ignored and getting it checked is necessary. While there is no cure for PCOS, there are treatments that can help ease the stress and complications of specific symptoms. The more people that are informed of PCOS the better chances for early diagnosis.
-
World Sexual Health Day
The World Association for Sexual Health has invited many audiences to celebrate World Sexual Health and join this initiative to promote sexual health, well-being and rights for all. This year’s theme is Consent
-
Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program | Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS
Learn a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health, self-determination, and development of people you support. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental diversity. (Cost: $345)
-
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs — conducted by groups ranging from breast cancer advocacy organizations to local community organizations to major retailers.
-
National Bullying Prevention Month
A month long event founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Download student activity kit here. Unity Day is October 19th
-
Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program | Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS
Learn a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health, self-determination, and development of people you support. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental diversity. (Cost: $345)
-
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States.
-
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.
-
International Sex Education Day!
Sex Education Alliance
Talking to kids about sex and relationships can change their futures — and the world. Sex education, at home, in school, and even at the doctor’s office can improve self-esteem and self-image, reduce at-risk sexual behavior, reduce teenage pregnancy, and improve grades, test scores, and educational outcomes.
-
The National Sex Ed Conference
Are you a sexuality educator, health educator, professor, school teacher, nurse, counselor, case manager, social worker, therapist, or someone who works in a related field? If so, this conference is for you!
Hosted by The Center for Sex Education, this conference is the perfect opportunity to share your knowledge and engage with professionals in the field. -
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
-
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with uteruses, but many aren’t diagnosed until they’re in their 30s. We need to talk about it!
-
LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT Health Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
-
Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness to Celebration Day
This annual event will recognize and celebrate the diverse sexualities and gender expressions that exist within our Indigenous communities.
-
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
-
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SAAM is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Looking at the history of the movement to end sexual violence: It’s impossible to prevent an issue no one knows about, and it’s difficult to make people aware of a problem without providing a solution. The two work in tandem.
-
STI Awareness Week
STI Awareness Week, observed the second full week in April, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STI Awareness Week focuses on how STIs impact our lives, reducing STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination and ensure people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing, and treatment.
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Maine Sexuality Education Conference
Maine’s Annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference began as an opportunity to provide sexuality education updates to school nurses and health teachers. Decades later, it has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual event for educators, school nurses, school counselors, and a variety of other youth-serving professionals. Every year we are excited to come together to share new and innovative programming, develop skills and knowledge, and provide resources for delivering positive, inclusive sexual health education.
-
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD)
This annual observance recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of young people
-
Sex Ed For All Month
A month focused on providing young people with the sexual health information and access to resources they need and deserve in order to make healthy decisions for themselves.
-
Sex Week Boston
Sex Week Boston is a week-long series of events designed to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to embrace their sexuality in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, while also fostering sex-positive community. Apply to have your event included! More information, event host and sponsor applications, and the event lineup will be released soon. Join the email list for updates.
-
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
-
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
This day is a chance to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
-
Featured New England Sex Ed ConferenceNew England Sex Ed Conference
Are you in the process of updating your Health Ed curriculum to align with new frameworks and standards? Are you unsure of how to advocate for your work with your school committee? Do you need some fresh new lesson plans to energize your curriculum? Do you wish you had more colleagues to share materials and strategies with? If so, #NESEC is for you. Full day conference eligible for CEs and Mass. PDPs $225
-
Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day
If you identify as panromantic or pansexual – enjoy the 24th of May. If you know someone who does, let them know you’re thinking of them. Validation and acceptance makes the human experience all that more wonderous. If you neither identify or know someone – but you’ve learned something new about the wonderful variety that human beings come in, share on social media, have a conversation, do some reading. The more connected we are, the happier we are.
-
International Menstrual Hygiene Day
Today, millions of women and girls* around the world are stigmatised, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. In 2022, it’s no longer acceptable that a natural bodily function prevents women and girls from getting an education, earning an income and fully and equally participating in everyday life.
-
Pride Month
Pride events are held around the world during June as a way of recognizing the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. June is when the Stonewall Riots took place in 1969.
-
National Sex Educator Appreciation Day
Sex educators are fun, passionate and highly qualified professionals, often with advanced degrees, who make the world a better, happier, safer place, and save lives. But it is a misunderstood profession. From abstinence only funding, to censorship, community backlash and harassment, an overarching cultural shame of sexuality that makes our students hard to reach, and a profound society-wide misconception about what sexuality educators even do and why it's important, sex educators are up against a lot when they go to work every day. On June 9, thank a sex educator for the important but often underpaid and unappreciated work they do.
-
AASECT Annual Conference St Louis, MO
Get the latest information relating to sex counseling, therapy, education, and more! In-person and Virtual. In a time when fundamental human rights are not guaranteed, we face some of the most significant challenges of our time. AASECT joins in answering new calls to collective liberation — where underutilized and historically oppressed voices are centered, where advocacy is transformed into action, and where we can create a more just world for all of us.
-
Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today.
-
Anniversary of Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.
-
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. Disability Pride initially started as a day of celebration in 1990—the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.
-
International Non-Binary People’s Day
International Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organizing around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. The day was first celebrated in 2012. The date was chosen for being precisely between International Men's Day and International Women's Day.
-
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month
Awareness helps the public understand that symptoms like irregular periods and pelvic pain are not something to be ignored and getting it checked is necessary. While there is no cure for PCOS, there are treatments that can help ease the stress and complications of specific symptoms. The more people that are informed of PCOS the better chances for early diagnosis.
-
World Sexual Health Day
The World Association for Sexual Health has invited many audiences to celebrate World Sexual Health and join this initiative to promote sexual health, well-being and rights for all. This year’s theme is Consent
-
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.
-
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs — conducted by groups ranging from breast cancer advocacy organizations to local community organizations to major retailers.
-
National Bullying Prevention Month
A month long event founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Download student activity kit here. Unity Day is October 19th
-
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States.
-
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.
-
International Sex Education Day!
Sex Education Alliance
Talking to kids about sex and relationships can change their futures — and the world. Sex education, at home, in school, and even at the doctor’s office can improve self-esteem and self-image, reduce at-risk sexual behavior, reduce teenage pregnancy, and improve grades, test scores, and educational outcomes.
-
The National Sex Ed Conference
Are you a sexuality educator, health educator, professor, school teacher, nurse, counselor, case manager, social worker, therapist, or someone who works in a related field? If so, this conference is for you!
Hosted by The Center for Sex Education, this conference is the perfect opportunity to share your knowledge and engage with professionals in the field. -
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
-
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with uteruses, but many aren’t diagnosed until they’re in their 30s. We need to talk about it!
-
LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT Health Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
-
Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness to Celebration Day
This annual event will recognize and celebrate the diverse sexualities and gender expressions that exist within our Indigenous communities.
-
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
-
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SAAM is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Looking at the history of the movement to end sexual violence: It’s impossible to prevent an issue no one knows about, and it’s difficult to make people aware of a problem without providing a solution. The two work in tandem.
-
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD)
This annual observance recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of young people
-
Maine Sexuality Education Conference
Maine’s Annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference began as an opportunity to provide sexuality education updates to school nurses and health teachers. Decades later, it has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual event for educators, school nurses, school counselors, and a variety of other youth-serving professionals. Every year we are excited to come together to share new and innovative programming, develop skills and knowledge, and provide resources for delivering positive, inclusive sexual health education.
-
Sex Ed For All Month
A month focused on providing young people with the sexual health information and access to resources they need and deserve in order to make healthy decisions for themselves.
-
Sex Week Boston
Sex Week Boston is a week-long series of events designed to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to embrace their sexuality in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, while also fostering sex-positive community. Apply to have your event included! More information, event host and sponsor applications, and the event lineup will be released soon. Join the email list for updates.
-
Featured New England Sex Ed ConferenceNew England Sex Ed Conference
Are you in the process of updating your Health Ed curriculum to align with new frameworks and standards? Are you unsure of how to advocate for your work with your school committee? Do you need some fresh new lesson plans to energize your curriculum? Do you wish you had more colleagues to share materials and strategies with? If so, #NESEC is for you. Full day conference eligible for CEs and Mass. PDPs $225
-
Pride Month
Pride events are held around the world during June as a way of recognizing the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. June is when the Stonewall Riots took place in 1969.
-
National Sex Educator Appreciation Day
Sex educators are fun, passionate and highly qualified professionals, often with advanced degrees, who make the world a better, happier, safer place, and save lives. But it is a misunderstood profession. From abstinence only funding, to censorship, community backlash and harassment, an overarching cultural shame of sexuality that makes our students hard to reach, and a profound society-wide misconception about what sexuality educators even do and why it's important, sex educators are up against a lot when they go to work every day. On June 9, thank a sex educator for the important but often underpaid and unappreciated work they do.
-
AASECT Annual Conference St Louis, MO
Get the latest information relating to sex counseling, therapy, education, and more! In-person and Virtual. In a time when fundamental human rights are not guaranteed, we face some of the most significant challenges of our time. AASECT joins in answering new calls to collective liberation — where underutilized and historically oppressed voices are centered, where advocacy is transformed into action, and where we can create a more just world for all of us.
-
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. Disability Pride initially started as a day of celebration in 1990—the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.
-
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.
-
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs — conducted by groups ranging from breast cancer advocacy organizations to local community organizations to major retailers.
-
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.
