Let’s talk about sex
Start the conversation with half-day sex education workshops for kids and parents.
Empowering Kids & Parents
Let’s Bee Real offers engaging half-day workshops around the topics of puberty, body safety, consent, and sex without shame or fear. Created around inclusive and progressive sexual education curriculums, the workshops are designed to help youth better understand how their bodies work and empower parents to be their child’s best resource. Each session is facilitated by Natasha and Kelly, separately or together.
All of our workshops meet kids and parents where they are, offering age-appropriate curriculums that provide accurate, science-based information positively and compassionately. Choose from parent-child or kid-only grade-level workshops, then reach out to friends with kids around the same age to create your own group.
We can’t wait to get to know you.
Choose Your Workshop
Find the workshop that best suits you or your child below. We offer 3-hour Parent-Child Puberty workshops for kids in 4th-6th grade for $80 a pair & 4-hour grade level Sex Education workshops for tweens & teens in 5th-12th grade are $100 per attendee. Take a look at these and some new workshop options below. Once you choose your workshop, it’s time to gather your group.
Gather Your Group
We believe that kids and teens feel more comfortable with people they connect with, so reach out to people who will help create that community for your child and someone willing to host the workshop. Take a look at the group & host details below. Once you gather your group, it’s time to select your date.
Schedule Your Date
Please choose the best date for your group and use the Schedule Your Workshop form to help us schedule your class. Puberty & Parent-Child workshops are typically held on Sundays from 3 to 6, and Sex Education grade level workshops on Saturdays from 9 to 1 and 2 to 6. Parent-Only workshops are on Fridays from 6-9. Please take a look at the schedules for all of our workshops below. Please let us know in your form if the available days and times don’t work for your group.
Workshops
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This workshop is designed as a bonding opportunity between mother and daughter and their peers to access a tribe of females they can feel comfortable contacting if they need support. Navigating puberty can be awkward, but knowing you are not alone can make the journey a little easier. This workshop is designed to help the girls feel more comfortable slowly and walk away, knowing what to expect and how to navigate what lies ahead.
Topics Covered: Female Anatomy, Changes in Puberty, Puberty Prep, Menstruation, Products, Experiences & Tips
Time: 3 hours
Group: 4-7 Pairs
Facilitator: Natasha
Cost: $80 a pair
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This mixed-sex class is great for all gender identities, single parents & same-sex parents. We will learn about puberty changes for people with male and female anatomy. The idea is to understand what happens to our bodies and gain empathy for others. This workshop is designed to help the kids slowly feel more comfortable and, by the end, walk away knowing what to expect and how to navigate what lies ahead.
Topics: Female and Male Anatomy, Changes in Puberty, Puberty Prep, Path of the Egg, Path of the Sperm, Product Familiarity & Tips
Time: 3 hours
Group: 4-7 Pairs
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $80 a pair
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This workshop is designed to help the boys slowly feel more comfortable and, by the end, walk away knowing what to expect and how to navigate what lies ahead. Ideally, this workshop is a great bonding opportunity for father and son and for your son to take comfort in knowing that you are his best resource.
Topics: Male Anatomy, Changes in Puberty, Puberty Prep, Path of the Sperm & Tips
Time: 3 hours
Group: 4-7 Pairs
Facilitator: Kelly
Cost: $80 a pair
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This workshop is only for kids and is ideal if you have discussed puberty with your child but may be unsure about how to start conversations about reproduction, consent, and gender.
Topics Covered: Anatomy, Puberty, Feelings, Attractions, Reproduction, Staying Healthy, Consent, Peer Pressure & Healthy Relationships
Time: 4 Hours
Group: 5-10 Kids mixed or single-sex
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $100 per attendee
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This workshop is only for teens and is ideal if you have discussed puberty and sexuality with your teen but are unsure how to talk about sex, masturbation, contraception, STIs & pornography.
Topics Covered: Anatomy, Physiology, Body Image, Healthy Relationships, Sexuality, Pornography, Consent, Masturbation, Intercourse vs. Outercourse, Sexual Transmitted Infections & Contraception
Time: 4 Hours
Group: 5-10 Teens mixed or single-sex
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $100 per attendee
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This workshop is only for older teens who are or are soon to be exploring physical relationships.
Topics Covered: Anatomy & Consent Review, Healthy Relationships, Pleasure, Intimacy, Coreplay, Aftercare, Birth Control Options, Myths & Facts about STIs, Unplanned Pregnancy & Options, Sexual Assault & Sexual Abuse
Time: 4 Hours
Group: 5-10 Teens mixed or single-sex
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $100 per attendee
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This workshop is designed as the first step into becoming an “askable” parent. Parents and children in Kindergarten & 1st grade come together to learn and talk about our bodies through activities and stories.
Topics Covered: Body Identification, Body Safety & Body Functions
Time: 3 hours
Group: 4-7 Pairs
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $80 a pair
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Come with your co-parent or come by yourself to learn how to take the next step in becoming an askable parent. Solidify your family values, learn to navigate challenging topics, and feel more comfortable discussing sex education & gender with your child.
Time: 3 Hours
Group: 5-8 pairs (or 7-16 people total)
Facilitator: Natasha or Kelly
Cost: $60 per individual or $100 a pair
Groups & Hosts
Reach out to friends to create your group. You will need 4-7 pairs for the parent-child workshops and 5-10 kids or teens for the grade-level sex education workshops. We recommend that both the Puberty & Sex Education workshops don’t have more than a two-year spread (i.e., 5 & 6th, 6th & 7th, all 6th, not 5th-7th). Each participant will select their workshop & the grade of their child on their Schedule Your Workshop form.
Next, ask someone to be the host. Typically, the organizer hosts, but if someone else is willing, it’s an easy gig. The host will need a quiet room, allowing everyone in the workshop to sit (kids on floor pillows work) and walk around in small groups. Some hosts provide snacks for the break, while others ask attendees to bring their own.
If you don’t have a group but are ready to choose a workshop, that's no problem. Complete the Looking for a Group form. We will contact you when we create a group that fits your request or if a formed group is able to welcome more people.
Schedule
Now that you’ve chosen your workshop and gathered your group, you can pick a date! Complete the Schedule Your Workshop Form, and we will contact you within two days to confirm your workshop date. Once we have your date, you’ll send the RSVP form to your group, and we'll take it from there.
Being Askable
6:30-9:30
Grade-Level Sex Education
9:00-1:00 or 2:00-6:00
Parent-Child Workshops
3:00-6:00
Meet the Team
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Natasha Ulack | Founder & Facilitator
I am a mother to three children. My husband and I moved to Austin in 2005, and because of the incredible community of people who became a part of our lives, we never left.
For most of my life, I have enjoyed working with children as a teacher abroad and in the States, a preschool director, a director of children and family programs, and the youth director at the University United Methodist Church (UUMC).
Like many people in my generation and before, I received little sex education at school or home. This lack of knowledge left me relying on friends and experiences to learn about my body, intimacy, pleasure, and safety. I wanted more for my children.
Thanks to UUMC, in 2013, I enjoyed participating in the inclusive and progressive Unitarian-based sexual education curriculum training, Our Whole Lives (O.W.L.). In the summer of 2019, I also trained as a facilitator for the Unhushed sexual education program. Thanks to these curriculums and experience as a teacher, I have created a variety of 3-hour to 4-hour workshops to bring age-appropriate, accurate information to young people.
I am not a social worker or a medical professional. I am a parent and an educator. I’m doing this because I’m passionate about helping youth to understand better how his/her/their body works and appreciate their beauty and complexity. Equally important to me is helping parents feel empowered to be their child's best resource.
I look forward to working with you and your children.
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Kelly Edwards | Facilitator
I am a parent to two kids. I moved to Austin in 2001 for a graduate program at the University of Texas and, like many others, decided to stay and make Austin my home.
I have been working and supporting children and families since 2008. I have worked as a Camp Director at El Ranchito, as a bilingual teacher at Odom Elementary, and as an Elementary Spanish teacher at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School. I have also supported children and families by leading Sunday School, teaching sex ed, and facilitating a parenting group at the University United Methodist Church. I have also taught parenting classes using the Circle of Security curriculum at the YWCA and the Travis County Correctional Center. In 2015, I changed my career and returned to school for a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. Currently, I work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
As a child I did not receive quality sex education at school or at home. At church, sex was a taboo topic that was only talked about in terms of sin. As a result, I felt a lot of confusion and shame around sexuality and my curiosity about sex as an adolescent. When I was approached by my church to teach sex ed and be trained in the OWL (Our Whole Lives: Lifetime Sexuality Education), I jumped at the opportunity. The curriculum, especially the way it normalizes sexuality and has an inclusive approach, exceeded my expectations. I even use elements of the training in working with adults as a therapist! I strongly believe that providing children with quality, science-based sex education sets them up for making good decisions about their bodies and their relationships throughout their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the second sibling in the same workshop will have a 25% discount.
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We suggest using the workshop for either younger or older grades, depending on your child's previous exposure to sex education and talks you have already had at home. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more clarification; we will gladly help you decide.
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Yes. We lead complete O.W.L and UnHushed workshops at the University United Methodist Church. We alternate K/1 and 4/5 annually on Sundays from January until Spring Break. We alternate Middle and High School classes annually with a three-day boot camp workshop on the first summer weekend. Please complete the Looking for a Group form if you want your child to participate. Availability is based on space.
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The space requirements are minimal. If participants have a place to sit or children can sit on a pillow on the floor in front of a parent, that is all we need. Other options include hosting workshops outside or using the available space at the University United Methodist Church with advanced notice.
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Yes, we teach at private schools in the Austin area. Please get in touch with us for more information.
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Yes, we create groups when we have the minimum number of interested participants looking for the same workshop. If there is space, people without groups are sometimes given the option to join an established group. Please complete the Looking for a Group form if these options work for you.
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Yes! The information given is relevant before or after an adolescent starts their period. Often, parents learn something new as well.
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It is up to you. We prefer mixed-sex groups because they offer valuable opportunities for empathy and understanding; however, you should also evaluate your child's comfort level when planning for the group. The same material is taught regardless of the class's composition.
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We do not want costs to be a barrier for anyone to attend our workshops. Please contact us if the class cost prevents you or your child from attending.
Workshop Reviews
“Thank you, Natasha for facilitating this workshop. It is helpful to have these handouts and resources..”
— 7th Grade Parent
“This workshop is valuable to me, my daughter, and my husband. Thank you so much for the work that you shared with us. We put together our daughter's period kit before bed last night. It felt empowering to us both.”
— Mother/Daughter Workshop Parent
“Thank you Natasha for such an open session! The discussion continued at my house last night. Lots of questions and obviously, it gave me an opportunity to discuss subjects we don't typically bring up on a daily basis!
— 9th Grade Parent
“Thank you SO much, Natasha — for the wonderful workshop and the scavenger hunt. LOVE it!
— Mother/Daughter Workshop Parent
“My daughter really enjoyed the workshop and is so happy she participated in it.”
— 6th Grade Parent
“My son said it was actually really interesting”
— 5th Grade Parent
We love feedback. Please tell us what you or your child thought about their workshop.
“Thanks SO much for this. Such an important education.”
— 5th Grade Parent