Young people recognize a gap between sex education as taught in the classroom and the reality of their sexual experiences. The current project assessed young people’s sexual questions by analyzing 1,335 open-ended responses that were anonymously submitted during in-person sex education sessions. These results should be used to inform the development of needs-driven sex education programming.

Puberty: a time of great (and sometimes daunting) change for both young people and the adults in their lives. This interactive, full-day training will provide educators, school nurses, youth-serving professionals, and other caring adults with skills and strategies for teaching pubescent youth about their changing bodies, emotional growth, and navigating the path to adulthood in a way that is inclusive of students of all genders and sexual identities. Through a social emotional learning lens, participants will have an opportunity to engage in lessons and activities that will build their own skills to teach anatomy, menstruation, hygiene, cultivating empathy, and more.

Discover practical strategies for guiding teens through peer pressure challenges and leveraging positive influences. This session equips educators and youth-serving adults with tools to foster resilience, informed decision-making, and a supportive peer network. Join us for a concise, impactful exploration of navigating peer dynamics realistically and promoting positive teen empowerment. Free!!

A 3-Day LIVE on Zoom, ONLINE *certificate training for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. $945 – $1,195.

Join shOUT for a conversation among young adults as we explore the needs youth have compared to the education and access they get to sexual and reproductive health education, care, and resources. ZOOM

This course is for you if you would like to teach consent skills in a fun and interactive way. You are already teaching consent, but you would like to learn a fun and interactive way to teach it to teens and tweens. You are already teaching young people, but you would like to teach them essential consent skills in an age-appropriate and trauma-sensitive way. You would like to make a difference in the world and still thrive. After taking this 8-week course, you will be certified and confident to teach the Consent Culture Intro Workshop. $1350

The presentation provides guidance for secondary school teachers and counselors and professionals working with adolescents in out-of-school settings, such as group homes, agencies, and faith communities. It describes how to develop a course or program series on romantic relationships and how to approach each class as a unique experience, tailoring content and methodology to the students. $30

Using the lens of media literacy education, this interactive, one-day training will provide educators, youth workers, and professionals with an opportunity to explore how pornography can play a role in young people's sexual development and sexuality, their awareness of gender and gender stereotypes, consent, sexual behavior, bodies and body image, healthy and unhealthy relationships, and sexual identity. Participants will learn strategies to teach critical thinking skills about media literacy, how to discuss SEM with young people, and leave with activities to utilize in the classroom. Zoom. $195

The Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition is hosting a Menstrual Equity Consciousness Raising to discuss taking action to end period poverty. There will be a period packing party with products donated from Aunt Flow, followed by a panel discussion.

When people with disabilities don’t have access to sexuality education, they often turn to the internet to learn about sexuality. There may be some accurate and useful online resources and websites for learning, but we know that many may use explicit materials to gain knowledge and skills regarding sexuality. We can’t ignore and tell people they can’t use explicit materials to learn, but we can teach more about the purpose of these explicit materials and ways to view these materials with a critical eye. In this workshop, we will review the important points to make about these materials, tools for teaching, and tips for sharing resources that promote sexually healthy education. $30

What is power and how does it affect consent, attraction, and dating? This lecture integrates lived experiences, pop culture, and social science to explore how young people can navigate power differentials and empower one another. $30-$35.
Oronde Cruger & Mackenzie Bartlett.

This year’s conference theme will explore ways of organizing, connecting, and cultivating practices that center impacted communities, foster collective resistance, and practice community care. How can we exercise creativity and art as tools for resistance? What can we learn from one another in our different movements in the pursuit of our collective liberation? We will explore these questions and more with panel discussions led by advocates, activists, artists, and healers from communities most impacted by reproductive injustice. $370-$1000.
REGISTER BY APRIL 5th.

What's next for the reproductive justice movement in the Greater Boston area? Hear from grassroots organizers, policymakers, and more! $10-$75.

Three 90-minute sessions for educators who are looking to enhance their sex educator skills. Training covers the following topics: Creating a safe learning environment, Answering sensitive questions, Boundaries & self-disclosure, Sexual orientation and gender identity, Experiential Learning Cycle, Connecting home: Communicating with caregivers
Trainer: Lauren Barineau, MPH $150

I am excited to bring you this series of three classes, especially for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent kids ages nine to twelve. $99
What Neurodivergent Kids Need to Know - Tuesday, March 26th (past classes are recorded)
Puberty Prep for PARENTS of Neurodivergent Kids! Tuesday, April 16th
How to Keep Neurodivergent Kids Safer Online -Tuesday, May 7th

This workshop focuses friendship and romantic relationships and can be applied to family and sexual relationships as well. Participants work together to define intimacy and examine behaviors they find important in friendships and romantic relationships. They identify healthy and unhealthy relationship characteristics and learn how to nurture healthy relationship behaviors and address unhealthy ones. ZOOM

Maine’s annual conference 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.
Rockport, Maine. $80.

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

This lecture introduces best practices for designing an objective-driven, skills-based workshop for families to enhance their ability to talk with kids about sexuality. We go beyond the powerpoints that are often the focus of parent presentations and instead emphasize a set of skills that increases parents’ comfort and confidence. $30-$35.
Lauren Barineau, MPH, CHES®

Exciting news! The National Sex Ed Conference, the largest conference in the United States exclusively for sexuality educators is now accepting proposals for its 2024 conference.
If your proposal is accepted, you’ll receive a $100 discount off the main registration fee (Early Bird Registration $460 and Regular Registration is $560). Final decisions will be communicated by July 31, 2024.

This lecture emphasizes using inclusive language to create safe and supportive learning environments. It covers gender-neutral terminology and diverse sexual orientations, offering insights for enhancing sexuality education approaches. Educators can foster an inclusive learning experience by validating all students’ identities and experiences. $30-$35
Mikayla Crawford

Power Up Education offers a variety of highly effective and customized sexual health tutorials and workshops designed to provide a FUN and RELAXED atmosphere where people can increase their knowledge, motivation and skills to achieve optimal sexual health.
From $43.90

Get a one year subscription to the curriculum and 20 hours (3 days) of detailed and interactive IN PERSON TRAINING on how to teach UN|HUSHED: The Elementary School Curriculum. Your trainers this year are curricula co-authors Karen Rayne, PhD, CSE and Jessica Smarr, MPH. $695.
Location
Austin, TX (Oak Hill area) this year!

Get a one year subscription to the curriculum and 20 hours (3 days) of detailed and interactive IN PERSON training on how to teach UN|HUSHED: The High School Curriculum. Your trainers this year are curricula co-authors Karen Rayne, PhD, CSE and Jessica Smarr, MPH. $695
Location: Austin, TX this year!

Join Dr Tanya Bass for the CERTIFi Spotlight Preview for an overview of the Certificate Program in Social Justice and Sexuality Education course that starts on July 9.
Go to www.sexedlectures.org/certificate-program/ to learn more

This lecture will explore how slang, sexuality, and safety intersect in the lives of post-secondary university students from diverse sexual, gender, and racialized identities. Critical feminist theories are employed to interpret how these young people assign meaning to and resist aspects of campus culture, namely bro culture and institutional betrayal. $30-$35.
Treena Orchard

Get a one year subscription to the curriculum and 20 hours (3 days) of detailed and interactive IN PERSON TRAINING on how to teach UN|HUSHED: The High School Curriculum. Your trainers this year are curricula author Karen Rayne, PhD, CSE and Upper School Educator Kate B. Jones, LCSW. $695
Location
Austin, TX (Oak Hill area) this year!

How does the Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ attend to young people’s critique of school-based sexuality education? This lecture will explore what and how educative content is offered to young people about sex, sexuality and gender in the first 3 seasons. It is argued the series successfully addresses many critiques young people make of conventional school-based sexuality education. $30-$35.
Louisa Allen.

A 3-Day LIVE on Zoom, ONLINE *certificate training for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. The goal of this training is to train an employee to become your agency’s or school's staff/parent trainer and sexuality educator. This person will become more confident and comfortable leading sexuality education classes for people with I/DD as well as train staff and parents either one-on-one or in groups, so they can promote the sexual health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will leave with new knowledge and skills, and curriculum with handouts and teaching tools so you can begin as soon as you return to work following the training. $1,195.

“Celebrating Cycles” offers educators and practitioners helpful information to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation. We will explore historical and cultural insights across diverse backgrounds and help participants explore their approach to addressing these understandings to suit their audience, emphasizing the natural aspects of menstruation and embracing cultural diversity. $30.
Casey T. Tobin, PhD &
Keely Rees, PhD
Speakers

The Certificate Program in Social Justice and Sexuality Education offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between social justice and human sexuality. This interdisciplinary program provides a nuanced understanding of diverse perspectives, theories, and practices related to sexuality within the context of social justice frameworks. Instructor - Tanya Bass, PhD, MS, MEd, CHES®, CSE $1495

Sex Ed To-Go is an invaluable and FREE online sex education resource provided by Planned Parenthood Pacific Southwest. Discover the driving force behind this product, the challenges and valuable insights it offers, and how it can benefit you. $30.
Chrissy Cmorik
Rebecca Karpinski
Speakers

Join us in co-creating a culture of love, compassion, and joy. Transform your conversations and make a meaningful impact. Sign up today and start your journey towards better communication and understanding! This course consists of 4 lectures and 4 Learning Labs. By signing up for the full course, you will have access to both. $5-$20

STIs remain a pervasive global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals each year. This presentation serves as a call to action, urging participants to be advocates in reshaping language, challenging beliefs, and fostering supportive environments. Join us in breaking barriers, redefining language, and shattering stereotypes on the way to a stigma-free future. $30

Get ready to heal, grow, and thrive after heartbreak at Break Up Summit 2024 - the ultimate event for moving on and finding your best self!
Free!

By now you’ve probably heard about Project 2025, the far-right’s detailed plan to turn the country into an authoritarian theocracy should Trump manage to regain power.
But have you heard that eliminating sex ed is essential to their plan? And do you know how to fight back?
Free!

Harvard Book Store welcomes Patricia J. Williams, Professor Emerita at Columbia Law School, for a discussion of her new essay collection The Miracle of the Black Leg: Notes on Race, Human Bodies, and the Spirit of the Law. She will be joined in conversation by Caroline Light, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Harvard University. Free!

Trainings will be 60-90 minutes each, with time being split between the “work” and the “self,” wherein educators are given space to reflect on how this sessions content impacts them/their work/perspectives/experiences. I offer that until each of us does an intentional lean into unlearning internalized values and (sometimes) subconscious biases, we can’t provide sex education that is whole. $33.33-$44.44

National Wellness Month is celebrated every August to encourage people to prioritize their well-being and take care of their minds and bodies.

Relationships come in many varieties: family, partner, coworker, classmate, teammate, faith community, roommate, etc. And any of these relationships can be more or less healthy. Join us to consider how to nurture healthy relationships and address unhealthy behaviors.

Faculty: Linnea Hjelm & Ayden Prehara
Both sexuality education and primary sexual violence prevention should incorporate discussions of power and consent as tools for healthy and empowered sexual lives. Sexual violence resource centers are uniquely positioned to address the limitations of schools and families and provide affirming and inclusive spaces for youth to build critical skills. $30

With Star's support you’ll learn:

The new language used when talking about gender and sexual orientation

How to talk with them if they come out or you suspect they are queer

How to be 100% supportive and the best ways to show up for kids

What to do with friends and family members who don't understand what's going on with a child. $39

Mass NOW and We Make Noise present the We Make Noise Mini Festival! A week before the WMN Festival, come see a stellar lineup of performers on Saturday, August 17th at Boylston and Tremont St.
RSVP!

Faculty: Oronde Cruger & Mackenzie Bartlett

What is power and how does it affect consent, attraction, and dating? This lecture integrates lived experiences, pop culture, and social science to explore how young people can navigate power differentials and empower one another. $30

The We Make Noise Festival celebrates women and gender-expansive artists in Boston through a one-day free summer event. With the goal of increasing representation and fostering community engagement, the festival features live music performances by local musicians and DJs, a visual art gallery showcasing the work of diverse artists, digital interactions exploring feminism and activism, and a platform for local vendors through Boston Women’s Market. By empowering artists and engaging the community, WMN Festival aims to create an inclusive space for celebration, empowerment, and artistic expression.
RSVP!

In this 90 minute session you'll get an in-depth analysis of the reproductive justice framework coined by Black Women/Femmes, including Kimberly Crenshaw's "intersectionality," along with a brief comparison of Reproductive Health, & Rights movements. With a firm understanding of what RJ is and why it is necessary, we'll move through the Reproductive Justice timeline itself, holding space to process the feelings that may arise, and discuss how to integrate this into your sex education curriculum. $33.33-$44.44.

The month recognizes that sexuality is a natural part of life and involves more than just sexual behavior. It also embraces the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of sexual health, and encourages open dialogue about sexual health concerns.

This course explores sexuality, identities, sexual arousal, response, pleasure, and relationships for individuals with neurodiversities and intellectual disabilities. It examines attitudes and beliefs about sexuality and people with disabilities and focuses on the benefits of sexuality education and the increased need for accessible knowledge in these populations. $1495

Faculty: Deborah M. Roffman, MS, CSE, CFLE

Unlike menstrual periods, no one has ever actually seen a menstrual cycle. Because so many of our students are predominantly concrete thinkers and learners, teaching this vital concept in ways that “stick” can be challenging. Using several learning modalities at once in fun and engaging lessons is the key to success. $30

A 3-Day LIVE on Zoom, ONLINE *certificate training for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. $945 – $1,195.

Join us for an engaging and informative conference dedicated to advancing sex education. This event brings together educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and students to explore the best practices in sex education. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this conference offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your work and understanding. More information to come!
Free!

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) want to be in relationships but often struggle with just how to meet people. Lots of folks today are meeting people online, often through dating apps. How do we successfully support someone dating online? And what are some specific things to know about dating apps? Join us for this two-part online workshop and leave feeling more confident that you can handle this topic. $60

Men are good. Men’s sexuality is good. So, why do we have challenges with consent? A developmental model for liberating men’s sexuality with consent will be presented which identifies 4 causes of men’s problem with consent and 4 proposed solutions to these causes.
$35

In this 90 minute session you'll get an in-depth analysis of the reproductive justice framework coined by Black Women/Femmes, including Kimberly Crenshaw's "intersectionality," along with a brief comparison of Reproductive Health, & Rights movements. With a firm understanding of what RJ is and why it is necessary, we'll move through the Reproductive Justice timeline itself, holding space to process the feelings that may arise, and discuss how to integrate this into your sex education curriculum. $33.33-$44.44.

Gain Skills and Tools to Address Healthy Sexuality for LGBTQ People with I/DD. $225

This one-hour, online workshop will explore the basics of setting up your sex education classroom, from establishing community agreements to unpacking content warnings. Together, we will explore how to create a strong container for achieving your sexuality education objectives for the school year ahead. This workshop is open to educators of all experience levels and settings. Dr. Rachael Gibson - $20

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are particularly at risk for human trafficking due to reasons such as their desire for relationships, history of abuse, and lack of prevention education (Hetherington, 2022). This session will focus on the prevalence of human trafficking within the I/DD population and stress the need to address the various barriers that contribute to their vulnerability. The session will also explore your role in teaching and discussing ways to prevent human trafficking. $30

A 3-Day LIVE on Zoom, ONLINE *certificate training for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. $945 – $1,195.

In this session Steph will review common occurances of dating violence through true crime documentaries/podcasts/stories, and highlight how sexuality education can empower people to pick-up signs of violence, control, manipulation, narcissism, and their inevitable escalation. Countless survivors have uttered, "I didn't know _ was a red flag, I didn't know I could advocate for different/better," "I thought this was normal." $22-33

In this session, Steph will review the deficit based model that most sex education frameworks utilize, knowingly and unknowingly. We are now at a place where we firmly, contextually understand that impact must be centered over intent. Throughout the session we'll explore varying strategies, policies, and tactile activites to integrate in lessons, that will demonstrate to your learners, that you, dear educator, believe they are inherently worthy and capable. $22.22-$33.33.

A 3-Day LIVE on Zoom, ONLINE *certificate training for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities. $945 – $1,195.