HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Industry vet Anne Hodder-Shipp has rolled out Everyone Deserves Sex Ed (EDSE), a new educational group offering a 25-hour sex educator certification to those seeking to boost their professional development.
EDSE certification gives adult industry members a foundational understanding of human sexuality, including anatomy, gender and safer sex, in order to transform the design, development and sales process into a sex-positive experience.
“Adult industry professionals talk about sex almost every day, whether it’s with a buyer, a customer service caller, or a shopper trying to pick out a new product, and saying the right (or wrong) thing can make or break the sale,” Hodder-Shipp said.
“Information is empowerment, and I want industry professionals to feel comfortable and confident doing their jobs while providing the best customer service possible. The EDSE certification not only helps reduce misinformation and personal bias from the sales process, but also gives adult companies a way to differentiate themselves in this competitive industry.”
Hodder-Shipp said that EDSE’s mission is "to make accurate, unbiased and LBGTQIA+ inclusive sexuality information available to as many communities as possible."
Ideal for adult industry professionals involved in customer relations, sales and product design, the EDSE certification prepares clients to have informed, inclusive and confident conversations about sex, Hodder-Shipp said.
Over the course of two weekends, EDSE attendees will learn key information about human sexuality, intimate health, consent and communication skills and be trained to respond to sex-related questions in a concise and nonjudgmental manner, Hodder-Shipp said.
“EDSE offers corporate rates to companies who want to certify a few employees or even their entire staff,” Hodder-Shipp said. “The certification process is hosted in the comfort and privacy of companies’ own offices, and EDSE can customize the curriculum according to clients’ specific needs.”
Hodder-Shipp and her team can travel to companies interested in certifying five or more staff members.
For more information about EDSE and its sex educator certification, check out EDSE's website or email Hodder-Shipp directly at anne@everyonedeservessexed.com.
Hodder-Shipp will be at the ANME Founders Show Jan. 13-14 and will be available to discuss EDSE and other professional development opportunities in person.
Check out a feature on Hodder-Shipp and her new business in XBIZ Premiere's digital edition here (page 108).
