Sex educator · Lisbon
Turning taboos into conversations and prejudice into connection.
About me
I started out studying psychology. Then I heard about menstrual education on a podcast, fell for it completely, and never looked back.
Today I educate young people about sexuality through trips, trainings, an online community, a podcast and even a clothing collection. What drives me is making it easier to talk about the things we were taught to keep quiet. Next, I want to bring this work to more schools, youth organisations and international projects.
Featured projects
Travel · 2022–present
I organise, curate and accompany small-group trips that explore a city through sexuality, feminism and its queer community. Every museum, talk and experience is chosen around the trip's theme.
Join the travel community on WhatsApp to get early access to new trips.
Events · Celebrations
I organise feminist hen parties and birthday parties. They celebrate the person of the day and their friends with activities on pleasure, bodies and relationships, in place of the usual clichés.
Want to book one? Send me a message on Instagram.
Education · Schools & universities
I run sex education sessions for students in schools and universities, adapted to each age group and to what the class needs.
Are you a teacher? Send me a message on Instagram to book a session for your class.
Online · One-to-one
Private online sessions to answer your questions about menstrual and sexual health, at your own pace and without judgement. Topics we can cover:
Send me a message on Instagram to book your session.
Product design
A sex education clothing collection that starts conversations wherever it's worn.
I announce new drops on Instagram when orders open.
Online community · 3 years
For three years I ran Young Cycles, an online community with weekly sessions and a new monthly topic on sexuality, feminism and the queer community, often with invited guests.
All sessions were recorded and are still available to watch with a monthly subscription of €9.95.
Erasmus+ training course
I planned and facilitated a 5-day training course on sex education for 21 participants from 8 countries, and produced a toolkit so they could take the methods home.
Podcast · Portuguese
My own podcast, where I reflect on sex education and the other things I care about, like international projects.
In numbers
Trips to Amsterdam · Barcelona · London · Porto · Prague
Experience
Training, facilitating and organising international Erasmus+ projects.
São Bruno School Cluster, Caxias. Extracurricular classes for grades 1–4 on social topics such as sustainability, politics and sexuality.
My own brand. Workshops, events, feminist and queer trips and feminist hen parties; sessions in schools and universities; digital content; a hoodie, t-shirt and tote bag collection.
International
In 13 countries, on sex education, outdoor education, entrepreneurship, digital skills, media literacy, peace building, AI and dance.
Facilitated by Iris Egypt.
Organising events and trips for international students.
Faculty of Psychology, University of Padova, Italy.
EF Education First language programme abroad.
Skills
Education & training
Testimonials
Foi uma experiência única! Até agora, acredito que a Mariana seja a única na Europa a organizar este tipo de viagens (…) Recomendo para quem quer explorar a sua sexualidade ou, pelo menos, conhecer uma cidade e a sua cultura numa perspectiva mais erótica.
Foi uma viagem muito especial para mim, cheia de novas aprendizagens, reflexões e experiências (…) foram momentos incríveis que recomendo vivamente, todos cuidadosamente escolhidos de acordo com a temática da viagem!
Recomendo vivamente a todas as mulheres empoderadas. Irei novamente, assim que houver possibilidade e disponibilidade. Obrigada Mariana, foi Top!
Estar nestas sessões foi muito melhor do que pensava, tudo o que é falado é imensamente importante, sinto até que devia ser lecionado em escolas por exemplo! Acho que todas as pessoas deviam passar por algumas sessões contigo e aprenderiam muito! (…) Com a nossa convidada e com as nossas conversas aprendi mais do que em todos os posts que tentei ler haha adorei mesmo a experiência e muito obrigada de coração!
Media, publications & talks
Beyond work
23 countries so far, getting to know each place through its people, culture and stories. The next one is always in the plans.
Dying for Sex · Sex Education · Heartbreak High · Desenfrenadas · The Bold Type · Friends · Modern Love
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo · Carrie Soto Is Back · Blue Sisters · Cérebro e Género · O Atlas da V
Terapia de Casal · Palácio da Ajuda · Voz de Cama · Somos Todos Malucos · Os Peixes Têm Memória · Lei da Paridade
Contact
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