Hello, I’m Cath Hakanson

Global sex educator with zero fear or shame when it comes to talking about sex

I simplify sex education for parents so you can empower your kids with less cringe, more confidence

Nothing you ask about sex can shock me. Porn to penis size, menstruation to mutual masturbation, labia diversity to sticky liquids, if you can think it, I can respond with factual, honest, down to earth answers.

You see, the more up front and clear we can be with our kids – in an entirely age-appropriate way – the more empowered they are to make smart sexual decisions.

And the better prepared, comfortable and confident you are to answer all their curly questions.

As parents I believe we are the BEST ones to answer their questions because we are their safe space, their rock and their frame of reference for life.

Who better to teach your child about sex in a values-aligned way than you?
Despite being a sexual health nurse, sex ed for my own kids was damn hard

I’d squirm when my daughter asked me where babies came from, why her little brother’s penis sometimes poked out and why some families have two dads or two mums.

I struggled to answer my kids’ questions. I worried that I’d say too much and take away their childhood innocence. Or even worse, that I would inadvertently encourage them to be sexually active.

But deep down I knew that my kids needed my help to thrive in this sexualised world.

I poured myself into researching how to teach my kids about sex in a clear, simple, truthful way. I drew on everything I’d learnt from working as a Sex Therapist, a Women’s Health Nurse, a Sex Educator and researcher.

I stepped past my fear and began open, honest conversations with my kids about sex.

And the more I talked, the easier it became.

Today, my kids are teenagers and we still talk about “difficult” topics like sex, porn, puberty and relationships. My kids are growing up knowing that they can talk to me about anything. And they do!

All my resources are created from that angsty blend of confusion, fear and helplessness that you might feel right now. Everything I create in this space is exactly what I wanted when I was standing where you are.

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I’m a ND parent of neurodivergent kids and I’ve designed my resources to suit all kinds of kids and neurospicy-ness

I understand the need to break it all down, bit by bit so that you can teach your child in the way they learn best (whether they’re neurodivergent or not).

My beautifully neurodivergent brain is why I’m a successful sex educator. I have to fully process and absorb something to be able to teach it.

I’m good at simplifying complex topics in a way that everyone can digest. That’s why I’ve created hyper-specific resources covering it all from puberty to pleasure and beyond.

Every resource I create is suitable for all children – and their parent educators. Step by step, simple and factual.

I believe every parent can talk about sex with their kids

You don’t have to be a sexpert, reveal your own sexual experiences or even feel totally comfortable to have open and honest conversations about sex with your child.

But with the right tools and knowledge, you can have age-appropriate conversations that will empower your child to make smart decisions about love, sex and relationships.

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