Sex Education for Every Stage of Life
“The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love - whether we call it friendship or family or romance - is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other's light. Gentle work. Steadfast work.” - James Baldwin
Shira Cahn-Lipman, MEd
Founder and Lead Educator
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Shira Cahn-Lipman (she/her) brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in sexual and reproductive health, having taught comprehensive sex education in schools, authored curricula, trained youth-serving professionals, run parent and caregiver programs, and served as a leader in education strategy for a national organization.
Her work is grounded in the belief that engaging, life-affirming sex education should be available to everyone - no matter their location, background, or stage of life. Shira’s mission extends beyond teaching young people. She equips adults, including youth-serving professionals, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need not only to respond to the challenging sexuality questions of the young people in their lives, but also to support their own sexual health, safety, and joy.
Lauded for her facilitation style, Shira creates relatable, skills-based learning experiences designed to inspire action, foster meaningful connection, and build practical tools that can be applied in real life.
Workshops and Trainings
At Lifelong Sex Ed we offer interactive workshops, both in-person and online, designed to meet people wherever they are in life.
Workshops are ideal for:​
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Home Talks
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Professional 'Brown Bag' Lunches
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Library, YMCA/JCC, or Recreation Center Programs
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Community Programs hosted by schools, out-of-school-time programs, or religious institutions
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Adult activity groups or meet-ups
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Our most popular workshops include:
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The Puberty Partnership: Learning, Laughing, and Growing Together
For young people and the caring adult(s) in their life
A collaborative, engaging workshop where youth and adults explore puberty together, ask questions, and build confidence not only in their knowledge but in their relationship to one another.
The Askable Adults Series
How to Answer Tough Questions: Skills for Real Conversations
For parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals
Practical strategies for responding to young people’s questions about sex and sexuality with confidence, clarity, and care.
Adult Sex Ed Sessions – The Knowledge You Need to Respond Effectively
For parents, grandparents, aunties, guncles, and all caring adults
Gain the foundational sexual health knowledge and practical tools that make you a confident, informed resource for the young people in your life.
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(Peri)Menopause Unplugged: Honest Talk Without the Stigma
For anyone 35+ seeking information, connection, and clarity
A candid, fact-focused (laugher infused) workshop exploring the physical, emotional, and relational impacts of perimenopause and menopause.
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Lifelong Sex Ed trainings (and webinars) are designed for youth-serving professions to expand their sexual and reproductive health, and human sexuality, skills and knowledge
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Trainings are ideal for:
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Colleges
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Seminars
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Conferences
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Professional Development
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Our most popular trainings include:
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Sexuality Across the Lifespan: A Deep Dive into Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Answering Difficult Questions Without Blame, Shame, or Stigma
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Teaching with Intention: Best Practices in Lesson Plan Design
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Inside the Adolescent Brain: Sexuality, Development and Decision-Making
Testimonials
"Shira personifies knowledge as a sex ed facilitator, fantastic question answering, light and positivity. It's truly a joy to learn from her."
"I don't think I've ever left a training before where I laughed so hard while learning so much."
"I was a little nervous about how a sex ed lesson would go over with my book club, but I'm so glad I made it happen. Shira immediately put us all at ease and we learned so much. Thank you for what you do!"