Sex Ed for Tweens & Teens

These are replies from members about sex ed programming available for their kids : 

Ekem Merchant-Bleiberg did a PTA-paid Heath/Sex Ed multi-week residency for 7th and 8th graders at my kids’ small public middle school. She was amazing. Did workshops for parents as well, and was flexible and able to design a thoughtful program that the PTA could afford. I’m not sure how much availability she has, but she is such a great educator.

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I recommend Rachel Lotus. My son’s class had a series of zoom class with her during Covid and I had the opportunity to listen in.   Very age appropriate and engaging.  

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About — The Talk NYC | Sex Education thetalknyc.com

Rachel Lotus is best in class. My daughter has been in classes with her since 7th grade, and my son took a class with her in 4th grade. 

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Seconding Rachel Lotus! She was absolutely FABULOUS! Not only did she do an incredible job with the kids; she also gave an awesome workshop for the parents. The conversations inspired by her visits were terrific and my daughter (and all of the kids) just absolutely loved her. So positive, so direct, so comfortable and pragmatic...she was truly an inspiration. The kids loved her with good reason.

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Ellen Friedrichs! https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/team/ellen-friedrichs/

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Logan Levkoff: https://www.loganlevkoff.com/about

Justine Ang Fonte: https://www.justinefonte.com/

Both are excellent. It might be difficult to schedule either one for time in the remainder of the current school year--they both book up really early (like the summer before) but worth asking.

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Kate Greenberg 

kate.littmangreenberg@gmail.com

She has done puberty workshops for 5th graders and MS in our school (NEST+m). She is engaging and professional.

As part of the service (I suspect it was organized by PTA) an hour long presentation was given to parents/guardians prior to workshops.

It was offered for each grade and included a generous Q&A segment along with PDF presentation f materials that would be part of student workshops.

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Check out Lindsay Fram at sexually smart.

http://www.lindsayfram.com

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Free programming available : 

Sex Ed To-Go for Students | Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc.

10 Best Sex Ed Resources for Families - Sex Positive Families

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Rock n Roll Retreat NYC

Rock n Roll Retreat NYC!, a weeklong music and social justice program for girls, trans, and nonbinary youth ages 10-16 in New York City. I have been helping to organize Rock n Roll Retreat NYC!’s first ever camp session this summer and I’m super excited about their programming, and the fact that they're founded and led by NYC young people who are themselves alums of similar camps here and elsewhere.

Rock n Roll Retreat NYC! is a small music mentorship and social justice summer program aimed at empowering girls and trans youth living in New York City. Our programming is a week-long intensive where youth take workshops, learn instruments, form bands, and write original songs, culminating in a showcase where campers perform for their communities. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the camp and showcase this summer will be online, although future camps will be in-person. Campers will be provided all materials needed for camp, including instruments, workshop materials, and even snacks, because everyone who wants to rock out should have the chance! The camp itself is in a “pay what you can” model, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 

Their camper application is available here, and you can also find it in Spanish here. If you would like to learn more about their programming, please visit their website at rocknrollretreatnyc.com or check out their instagram @rocknrollretreatnyc !