HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Having “The Talk” can feel terrifying, but it doesn’t have to be. Educational organization Everyone Deserves Sex Ed (EDSE) is offering programing that includes accurate and unbiased information for parents, caregivers and teens.
Founded by certified sex and relationships educator Anne Hodder-Shipp, EDSE wants parents, caregivers and guardians to feel as prepared as possible to answer the kinds of questions young people are going to ask – if they haven’t already.
“Only 24 states and the District of Columbia mandate sex education in schools, and only 13 of those 24 require that the curricula be medically accurate,” Hodder-Shipp explained.
“That means a majority of kids have been left to their own devices to navigate the complicated and confusing corners of their sexuality — with lots of trial and, sadly, lots of error. My goal with EDSE is to make the process feel more supported and whole lot less scary,” she added.
EDSE offers parents, caregivers and guardians private coaching to prepare them for having conversations they might feel uncomfortable or ill-equipped to have. This includes discussing sexual orientation, gender identity and anatomy, as well as how to think critically about social media and pornography.
“At EDSE, we believe that confidence in and understanding of human sexuality is the foundation for having these kinds of conversations with young people,” Hodder-Shipp said. “They are eager for this information, even if they might not admit it, and they need to see the adults around them feeling comfortable discussing it. EDSE works with parents, caregivers, and guardians in need of one-on-one support to help build a stronger, more confident understanding of sexuality so they can be there for the kids and teens in their lives.”
EDSE programs also are available in a group setting, allowing parents and community members to gather for a “parent night” that helps navigate “The Talk” in a way that makes it accessible, digestible, and fun.
The Organization works with all age groups, from preschool to high school, and programming is age-appropriate with content adjusted according to the age group educators are working with.
Though EDSE is headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, Hodder-Shipp and her team are available via video chat platforms and can travel if needed. EDSE also can connect potential clients with trained sex educators and practitioners across the country.
To learn more about EDSE, please visit everyonedeservessexed.com or email Hodder-Shipp directly at anne@everyonedeservessexed.com.
