Hello, I’m Cath Hakanson
Qualified family sex educator. Straight up, down to earth and unshockable when it comes to talking about sex.
I make sex education easier for parents with clear words, simple steps and less panic
Nothing you ask about sex can shock me, and there’s no shame in not knowing where to start.
Porn to penis size, menstruation to mutual masturbation, labia diversity to sticky liquids – if you can think it, I can respond with factual, honest, down-to-earth answers.
Because the clearer and more upfront we can be with our kids, in an age-appropriate way, the safer and more informed they become.
And the more prepared you feel when they ask questions you weren’t expecting.
I believe parents are the best people to teach their children about sex, bodies, puberty, consent, porn and relationships – because you know your child, your family and your values.
My job is to bring the facts, structure and language so you can teach it in a way that fits your family.
Despite being a sexual health nurse, sex ed with my own kids still felt tricky
I squirmed when my daughter asked where babies came from, why her little brother’s penis sometimes poked out, and why some families have two dads or two mums.
I worried I’d say too much, take away their innocence, or somehow encourage them to become sexually active before they were ready.
But deep down, I knew my kids needed more than awkward silence. They needed clear, truthful, age-appropriate information from someone they trusted.
So I poured myself into learning how to talk with kids about sex in a clear, simple and shame-free way. I drew on everything I’d learnt as a sex therapist, women’s health nurse, sex educator and researcher.
I stepped past my fear and started having honest conversations with my kids.
And the more we talked, the easier it became.
Today, my kids are teenagers, and we still talk about tricky topics like sex, porn, puberty and relationships. They’re growing up knowing they can come to me with anything.
And they do!
Every resource I create comes from that place – knowing what it feels like to be confused, nervous and worried about getting it wrong.
Sex Ed Rescue is exactly what I wanted when I was standing where you are now.
As seen in…
Clinical Sexuality Educator | Registered Nurse | Family Sex Educator
Masters of Health Promotion
Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology
Post-Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health & Venereology
Cert IV Relationship Education
Cert IV in Assessment & Workplace Training
I’m an AuDHD parent of neurodivergent kids, and I know sex ed works best when it’s clear, explicit and practical
Not watered down. Not vague. Not hidden behind metaphors that don’t land.
I understand why some kids need information broken down step by step, and why that kind of teaching often works better for everyone.
My neurodivergent brain is one of the reasons I’m good at this work. I need to fully process and organise something before I can teach it clearly.
So I take complex topics – from puberty to pleasure and beyond – and turn them into factual, practical resources parents can actually use.
Every resource is clear, explicit, step by step and designed to help you teach in a way your child can understand.
I believe every parent can talk about sex with their kids, even when it feels awkward
You don’t have to be a sex expert, share your own sexual experiences or feel completely comfortable before you start.
With the right words, tools and knowledge, you can have honest, age-appropriate conversations that help your child feel informed, supported and able to come to you.
Podcast playlist
Listen to podcast conversations where I share practical advice, real stories and clear words for tricky sex ed topics