School Board Leader Opens Sex Shop‑Run Class for Kids

A woman who runs a sex shop also sits on her local school board. She plans to hold a lesson for children aged nine to twelve. The event will talk about puberty, gender, and ways people can become parents. The shop’s name is WinkWink Boutique. It calls itself a “woman‑owned, inclusive” store that sells sex toys and books about love. The shop is near Seattle in Bellingham, Washington. The school board position was earned in 2017 and renewed in 2021. The owner has a daughter who goes to the same public schools. The class will last about four and a half hours. It is meant to give kids facts, not shame them. The organizer says the goal is to help young people feel safe discussing bodies and relationships.The program will cover many topics. Students will learn about different gender identities, how puberty works, what periods are, and various ways people can have children. The class also includes lessons about defining sex and sexuality. Parents are invited to join the session. They can see how their children learn about these subjects. The event is marketed as honest, supportive, and inclusive. The organizer has also hosted a youth open‑mic night. That event welcomed queer teens of all ages to share poetry or music for a short time. The situation raises questions. Some people wonder if it is appropriate for an elected education official to promote a program that comes from a sex shop. Others think the classes could help young people understand their bodies better.