Sex Ed In January!

Talking to Young People about STIs Education May 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Virtual/Remote Learn the best ways to communicate about sexually transmitted diseases and infections to reduce risk and stigma in your community. This is a professional development opportunity and will include interactive discussions and activities. Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion upon request. For more information about additional professional development opportunities, please email education@ppse.org.

Anatomy of Pleasure Education May 21, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Virtual/Remote Did you fail sex ed, or did sex ed fail you? You might know the basics of reproductive anatomy, but you’ve likely never learned about the anatomy of pleasure. Come spend an evening talking about body parts, orgasms, and the role of hormones and leave with a better understanding of how bodies function, strategies for communicating with a partner, and more.This workshop is for adults 18+. For more information, please email education@ppse.org.

Parent's Guide to "The Talk" Education May 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Virtual/Remote Tips for “the talk” for parents and other caregivers. Whether your child is a toddler, teen or anywhere in between, find out what typical age-appropriate behaviors are, how and when to start discussions about sexuality, and how to keep communication open.

A Parent’s Guide to Coming Out: “Mom, I think I’m…” Education June 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET Virtual/Remote For queer youth and their parents/families, ‘Coming out’ can be a rewarding and daunting experience and often marks a family transition. As caregivers, we can advocate for our youth by building trust and practicing communication as ‘askable adults’. In this workshop, we will talk about gender, sexuality, how to navigate queer inclusion in parent-child communication, and explore resources for parents/caregivers of queer youth.

Creating Inclusive Spaces Education June 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Virtual/Remote LGBTQIA+ youth face an increasingly hostile political climate that often trickles into spaces that should be safe. With the mounting body of evidence showing a decline in youth mental health, it’s important for youth-serving professionals to learn how to create inclusive, safe environments. In this workshop, we will talk about gender, and sexuality, and identify evidence-informed strategies to include LGBTQIA+ youth communities in our work. This is a professional development opportunity and will include interactive discussions and activities. Upon request, participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion. Content note: This workshop contains discussions of difficult topics, including but not limited to self harm an suicidal ideation. We encourage participants to take care when attending this workshop. For more information about additional professional development opportunities, please email education@ppse.org.