12 Sex Educators You Should Follow on Instagram for Smart, Shame-Free Info
12 Sex Educators You Should Follow on Instagram for Smart, Shame-Free Info
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Unless you had a perfectly comprehensive sex education (which, chances are, if you grew up in the U.S., you didn’t), you probably have many questions around your sex life and sexuality that you may feel uncomfortable to bring up to even your closest friends. And social media might be where you turn for those answers. How do you know you’re going to reliable sex educator source who has sex-positivity in mind? That’s where we come in with some recommendations.
If you’re looking to push the boundaries of your own knowledge, you might consider following some truly amazing Instagram sex educators. Not only is it easy to click follow (versus checking out The Joy of Sex for the umpteenth time at your local library…) but incorporating more sex educators and their volumes of wisdom into your Instagram feed could make for an unexpectedly thrilling scroll and reward them for doing this worthwhile and important work on the day-to-day.
You might stumble upon a post that touts the benefits of a trusty new sex toy, read an in-depth explanation of an aspect of sexuality you never thought about or even get some tips on a new position to work into your sex rotation. Plus, you get all of this sexual magic from the minds and mouths of experts who bring to the table a sensitivity, intelligence and earnestness to help you reconnect with your sexual self that is wholly refreshing.
So, who should you follow? Keep clicking to check out my recommendations.
A version of this story was published March 2018.
Shan Boodram (@shanboodram)
If you’re looking for an all-around sex and relationship guru, you definitely need to follow Shan Boodram. She’s a sexologist, author, and mother who focuses on the art of intimacy. Oh, and she hosts the wildly popular podcast Lovers and Friends.
Casey Tanner (@queersextherapy)
Casey Tanner, also known as @queersextherapy on Instagram, focuses their work on the queer community and all the questions that come up around LGBTQ+ sex and relationships, but their posts are absolutely relatable to all people. They’re a licensed therapist and founder of The Expansive Group, a therapy practice centering around sexuality and gender. Casey also answers reader’s sex-related questions on their podcast Safeword.
Juliet Allen (@juliet_allen)
Australian native Juliet Allen hosts her own podcast, Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen, and uses her Instagram as an extension of the podcast. On Instagram, she opens up about her own journey of sexual enlightenment, ways to safely experiment and enjoy sex and how to open up in every way to sexual pleasure.
Ericka Hart (@ihartericka)
Ericka Hart has gained widespread attention and acclaim — and thus her name might ring a bell for you — thanks to her outspoken discussion about her fight against breast cancer at a young age.
When she is not speaking her own truth, she is living her best life as a queer sex-positive sex educator and writer who loves a good topless selfie. You might be inspired to get a little more daring in your own selfie adventures after scrolling through her Instagram (but that’s a good, empowering thing!).
Domina Franco (@domina_franco)
Domina Franco keeps it frank and exciting when it comes to discussing all things sexual and sex-related — and it feels oh-so refreshing. Follow her on Instagram and treat yourself to the very exciting insights of a professional sex educator.
Clitorosity (@clitorosity)
Clitorosity, the "community-driven effort to spark conversations and celebrate the full structure of the clitoris" is run by the talented Laura Kingsley. Clitorosity's Instagram is as colorful as it is informative, so you should follow it ASAP.
Jaiya (@missjaiya)
Jaiya is a sexologist, author and filmmaker who created the Erotic Blueprint to help individuals and couples identify their sexual selves and better connect with each other sexually. Her Instagram is great for those just beginning their journey into better understanding their sexuality.
Luna Dietrich (@luna__dietrich)
Luna Dietrich is a sexual empowerment coach and pleasure teacher who loves the power of a good, vagina-centric empowerment post. Check out her Instagram for more irreverent and enlightened sexual goodness.
Rachel Rae Halder (@rachel.rae.halder)
Rachel Rae Halder is a self-identifying sexual empowerment coach who populates her Instagram with a more spiritual, open-minded approach to sex. It’s not just about sex for Halder — although that is key — but it’s also about creating your best self through sex too. Check her out on Instagram here.
Ashae Sundara (@ashaesundara)
If you crave a more holistic approach to your sexual engagement and understanding of sex, Ashae Sundara, in all her natural glory, is the sex educator you need to follow on Instagram.
Tristan Taormino (@tristantaormino)
Taormino, a personal favorite, is the host of the Sex Out Loud podcast, but she also keeps it super-real and super-personal (in a fun way!) on her Instagram.
Emily Morse (@sexwithemily)
Emily Morse, a doctor of human sexuality, keeps it real both on her Instagram and on her podcast, Sex with Emily.
Unless you had a perfectly comprehensive sex education (which, chances are, if you grew up in the U.S., you didn’t), you probably have many questions around your sex life and sexuality that you may feel uncomfortable to bring up to even your closest friends. And social media might be where you turn for those answers. […]