Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they) is the founder of Sex Positive Families, an online platform that provides education and resources to families wishing to raise sexually healthy children. Since its inception in 2017, Sex Positive Families has grown its online communities, now impacting over 300,000 engaged followers and counting. They also serve thousands of tweens and families across the globe each year with their virtual gender-inclusive interactive puberty workshop and online course called Growing Into You!™.
As a Black, Puerto Rican, and Mexican licensed social worker with over 15 years in the field of sexual health, Melissa is known for their approachability and sense of humor that makes even the most uncomfortable conversations feel achievable.
Melissa has taught comprehensive sexuality education in schools, authored curricula, trained youth-serving professionals, and worked within HIV/AIDS case management and prevention at both nonprofit and state government levels. Her life’s mission continues to be rooted in the belief that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives.
Alongside her professional experience, Melissa is most proud to be a parent raising three young people in a sex positive way. They are the constant inspiration for the work.
Melissa’s book, “Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids: A guide to raising sexually healthy, informed, empowered young people,” is a guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world. These talks will help caregivers create the kind of bond that keeps kids safer, empowered, and returning to you for support along their journey.
Melissa is a renowned sexuality educator, best-selling author, and leading national voice for sex positive education. Her work has been featured in CNN, Huffington Post, Parents Magazine, Buzzfeed, The New York Times, BlackLove, and more.
Company: Sex Positive Families, LLC
Website: www.SexPositiveFamilies.com