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Our Whole Lives (OWL)

Lifespan Sexuality Education

Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives

Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions

about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.

OWL Philosophy

​Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality

OWL provides not only facts but also helps participants clarify their values, build skills and understand the spiritual, emotional, social, and political aspects of sexuality as well. 


Honest, accurate information dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. 

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What will my child do in OWL?

Our Whole Lives Offers:

  • Accurate information presented in developmentally appropriate ways
  • Effective and emotional learning
  • Guiding values and principles
  • Activities that help participants clarify values and improve decision-making skills
  • A safe and supportive peer group
  • Acceptance of diversity
  • A social justice approach to inclusive sexuality education

Interactive workshops and activities engage participants across the lifespan: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, and adults.

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Our Whole Lives Values

While Our Whole Lives is secular, it is not without values.

The program gives clear messages about key sexuality issues:

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self worth
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sexual health
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responsibility
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justice and inclusivity

Our Whole Lives recognizes and respects the diversity of participants

with respect to biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and disability status in addition to cultural and racial background. The activities and language used throughout the program have been carefully chosen to be as inclusive as possible of our human diversity.

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