Understanding Sexess

Positive Sexual Experiences

Sexess is dedicated to promoting positive, informed, and empowering sexual experiences. Its mission is to prevent harmful encounters and reduce sex-related crimes, suicides, unintended pregnancies, and lifelong trauma through comprehensive education and support.

Understanding the Impact of Sex

Sex affects mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as societal structures like religion and politics.
Positive experiences can boost well-being through hormones like endorphins and oxytocin, while negative ones can cause lasting harm.

Innovative, Interdisciplinary Approach

Sexess offers training and coaching across diverse topics, using an intersectional and practical framework.
The goal is to transform understanding, promote healthy relationships, and address societal challenges through education.

Comprehensive Sex Education

Inspired by pioneers like Dr. Ruth, but with a modern and inclusive lens.
Focuses on public engagement, relevant content, and open conversations to bridge gaps in knowledge and support.

Vision for a Safer Society

By fostering deeper understanding and empowerment, Sexess aims to build a society where sexual experiences are safe, informed, and enriching for all.

Nature & Demeanor of Sexess: Sass and Substance

Theme: Be Like Betty and Ruth! Sexess draws inspiration from icons like Betty White, who fought against sexism and cruelty with humor and boldness, and Dr. Ruth, who revolutionized sex education by speaking openly and unapologetically. Like them, Sexess uses humor, honesty, and empowerment to tackle serious issues in a way that’s fun, relatable, and effective.

Core Messages of Sexess

Recovery

No shame, no guilt: Victims are not defined by their trauma.
Empowerment and self-image: Reconnect with your body and rediscover your confident, sexy self.
Hope and healing: You can have an awesome life—don’t quit!

Prevention

Education and communication: Teach consent, anatomy, and awareness.
Calling out bad behavior: Empower individuals to recognize and challenge abuse.
Support for survivors: Sexess provides financial assistance and recovery support in Spokane County.

Why Sexess Matters

Unconventional but impactful: Humor and boldness help break down stigma and make education memorable.
Healing through understanding: Shame and guilt can deeply affect self-worth and relationships. Sexess helps individuals reclaim their value and sexuality.
Education saves lives: Accurate knowledge of consent, anatomy, and healthy relationships can prevent abuse and promote well-being.

Driven by Personal Experience

The founders of Sexess have survived childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and harassment. These experiences fuel their mission to provide the support they once needed—and to ensure others don’t face trauma alone.