SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change

We don’t gatekeep the information you need to understand, care for, and take charge of your sexual and reproductive wellbeing 🙅 We’re glad to be back on here and ready to take on censorship and stigma, misinfo and disinfo. Say hello if you missed us 😘

Thirty years ago, intersex advocates refused to stay silent. October 26th marks #IntersexAwarenessDay and their fight for bodily autonomy. Nearly 2% of people are born with bodies that don't fit stereotypes of male or female bodies. We aren't disordered—and we deserve control over our bodies.

STI testing isn't about distrust, it's about protecting your health and your partners. 💙 When talking STI testing, try: “I care about you and want to discuss STI testing before having sex. Then we can relax & protect each other.” Get more convo starters: https://bit.ly/46gyshi

Consent isn’t complicated. If they don’t say yes, don’t. If they can’t say yes, don’t. And if you see someone being harmed, don’t just watch. Step in or get help. Here’s how to start teaching this to your kids now, so they carry it to college.

What did sex ed never teach you? We’re answering it with our new series, This Week in Sex, coming later this month.

I was raped at a frat party. It’s a shockingly common experience and preventative interventions in college are way too late.

Our new report on sex ed curriculum examined 50 school districts across New York State. We gave each district an A-F grade - and nearly half of the school districts received an F, based on their coverage of essential topics, the accuracy of the info taught to students, and how biased it was.

We're live on Instagram right now with @siecus.bsky.social, @sexedprincesss.bsky.social & Dr. Jenn Pollitt talking about all things sex ed, censorship, and more. Join us by heading to our Instagram page and clicking on our logo, @woodhullfreedom.

Happy International Safe Abortion Day 🩵 Today is all about supporting each other, sharing knowledge and resources, lifting up our communities, and making sure everyone gets the care they need and deserve. #StrengthenHealthSystemsNow #AbortionIsHealthcare #PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #Healthcare

September 26th is #WorldContraceptionDay 🥳 There are 12 states in the US that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control. Here’s how you can advocate for your state to join that list ➡️ bit.ly/state-otc-toolkit #FreeThePill

Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access. This #WorldPharmacistDay + #WorldContraceptionDay, we asked pharmacists from the #FreeThePill coalition for their take on generic OTC daily birth control pills: https://ow.ly/t13u50ZReyU

As the largest contingent of the LGBTQ+ umbrella, bisexuals have led the charge in the reported growth of the queer and trans population in the United States.

Mark your calendars 💫 Join Executive Director Callie Simon and Jill Lissner @sexedprincesss.bsky.social on Instagram LIVE Tuesday 9/29 for a conversation with @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social on sex ed, censorship, and funding cuts 🎤 The event will be moderated by Dr. Jenn Pollitt.

NEW: The Contraceptive Access Maps are live, built in partnership with @powertodecide.bsky.social. 21.4 million women in the US live in a contraceptive access gap—where the need for low- or no-cost contraception is greater than the availability of services. More: powertodecide.org/contraceptiv...

High School Sex Ed Is No Longer the Norm. That’s a Problem When Students Go to College. Research shows many college students arrive without the sex education they need to understand consent, build healthy relationships and prevent sexual violence. msmagazine.com/2026/08/21/h...

NEW: Our analysis found that from 2020 to 2025, the rate of deaths involving ectopic pregnancies nearly doubled compared with the previous six-year period. The uptick was steeper in states with abortion bans.

Sending love to all the educators, care workers, and those who step up to fill the cracks left by policy and inequity. Your work makes autonomy a reality 💖 #LaborDay

On the lineup at Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival: A-list stars and musical legends including Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks and Mistki. Lesser known, but on the same stage, stood a woman who was denied emergency health care under Texas' abortion ban. https://bit.ly/4yd7Fyo

When one Phoenix-area teen told a classmate she wouldn't date him because she's a lesbian, he threatened to break into her home and assault her to “fix” her — invoking the violent, false idea that queer women can be “corrected” for men.

Here’s what Rewires legal analysts are reading, watching, and listening to this summer—feminist films, podcasts, and books that explain what’s actually happening with your rights in 2026 and one very cool concert.

Lambda Legal mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, a glittering & iconic entertainer, philanthropist, & LGBTQ+ ally. With compassion & grace, Parton lent her voice & resources to show her love for the LGBTQ+ community & everyone living with HIV. Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. We will always love you. 🩷

We urge funders to see sex education as the upstream investment that pays off now—in the well-being of our youth—while also safeguarding the future of our democracy.