Supporter love:
"Having witnessed first hand the discrepancies in language, acceptance and understanding of these issues through conversations with students around the UK, it's essential that we do more. This is a very important initiative. " – Adam Cunis, Crowdfunder supporter
"It is so vital for young people to have the knowledge and support they may not receive at home." – Tracey Ruck, Crowdfunder supporter
MEET OUR TEAM
Sex Ed Matters is led by a strong team of experts in sex education, campaigning, education and business.
Meet our team below.
Director and Co-Founder
Laura Coryton MBE
She/Her
Laura Coryton is an award-winning campaigner who led the international petition to end tampon tax which gained 300,000 signatures, led to the Tampon Tax Fund giving £100 to female-focused charities and successfully ended the tax in 2021. Laura co-founded and runs Sex Ed Matters, is a published author with Harper Collins and is an Oxford University graduate.
Creative Director
Julia Coryton
She/Her
Julia Coryton has 10 years of experience creating animations and graphic designs for global brands and volunteers with knitting charities providing support for vulnerable people worldwide. She was part of the founding team of Sex Ed Matters and received Number 10 Downing Street's 'Points of Light' award for her work. She leads our creative vision and ensures our work is accessible for all.
Workshop Facilitator
Georgia Bondy
She/Her
Georgia is undertaking a PhD in disabled people’s experiences of sex and alternative sex practices. This
research grew out of her personal activism and advocacy surrounding sexuality, sex positivity
and freedom of sexual expression.
Financial mentor
Farhaan Saleel
He/Him
Farhaan is an ETF Project Manager at Citigroup and holds a degree in computer science from Columbia University. He began supporting Sex Ed Matters when he joined the Yunus and Youth Fellowship for social entrepreneurs in May 2023 and focuses on helping us develop our financial sustainability, grant applications and expansion into new markets.
Workshop Facilitator
Emily Hertzell
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Emily studied Anthropology at university and sex ed was a topic that deeply motivated her research, support and campaigns. Through her career in Higher Education, she's facilitated workshops and trainings for students and colleagues including at Royal Holloway University of London.
Workshop Facilitator
Cheyenne Morgan
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Cheyenne is a registered nurse and founder of the impactful social media presence 'Lets Talk Gynae', dedicated to tackling stigmas and misunderstandings about gynae health, amplifying voices and advocating for women and girls suffering with reproductive health problems.
Workshop Facilitator
Foxy
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Foxy is a facilitator from East London. She works across London delivering workshops about healthy relationships and domestic abuse prevention. She specialises in LGBTQ+ topics and consent. Foxy is also a fully trained Intimacy Coordinator, working across stage and screen on intimate storytelling.
