Dana Fadel is an expert in awkward. She uses her expertise to talk about the questions so many people have but so seldom get the chance to ask in an open, honest, and unashamed space. From “Can I get pregnant from kissing?” to break-up protocols, Dana helps people have more fulfilling relationships—with themselves, and with others. She advocates that we need more investment in sexual and relationship health, for the benefit of our youth and our communities.

Dana Fadel is an activist, advocate, educator, and facilitator, who is committed to working for people in need of adequate information about their sexual health and well-being. She began her journey in sex education in college as a peer educator, and since then has been certified through Planned Parenthood. Frustrated at society’s lack of resources and access to information about sexual health, her commitment led her to create a variety of forums. She founded and co-facilitates Sex of Self, a women’s sexuality workshop group, and wrote a crowdsourcing sex advice column, “In Layman’s Terms,” for the Portland Phoenix. Since 2013, Dana has been volunteering with the Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine on the Crisis and Support Line. Currently, Dana teaches a sex ed class called “Not Yer Momma’s Sex Ed,” at Wayfinder Schools in New Gloucester, Maine, as well as educates young parents in the Passages program.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx