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Hey, I'm Jess (she/her)!

I help parents, teachers, and youth professionals have real, honest conversations with kids about sex—without spiraling. My specialty? Porn literacy. Because if we’re not teaching kids about sex, the internet definitely is.

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So You Know I'm Legit

10+ Years in Sex Ed

National Conference Keynote Speaker

5,000+ Youth Taught

Author of Porn is Not Sex Ed
(coming Sept 2025)

Why I Do This Work

I didn’t grow up with great sex ed (anyone else have baby robots?). Most of us didn’t . So I became the educator I wish I’d had—someone who could talk about sex, porn, and relationships without freaking out.

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Today, I help adults teach youth the stuff they actually want and need to know—through inclusive, shame-free conversations that build trust and critical thinking.

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I’m known for being sassy, evidence-based, and completely unbothered by “awkward” questions. My workshops are interactive, real, and leave educators feeling seen.

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Me IRL

I live in San Diego with my wife, two kids, and three fur babies. When I'm off the clock, you can find me chasing my toddlers, binge-watching trashy reality shows, and practicing mindfulness.

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Jess Melendez

Jess empowers educators and parents with the tools and confidence to guide youth through the complexities of sexual health and media literacy. By providing dynamic professional development and insightful parent coaching, she helps adults become trusted guides for the next generation.

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