What we offer

Explore inclusive, expert-vetted resources to support the sexual health of parents, teens, caregivers, and educators, and connect with our team for professional training and speaking services available in-person, on-site nationwide, and virtually.

Stay informed with the First Monday Memo! Our free monthly newsletter with cutting-edge resources, tips, and updates for anyone supporting the sexual health of young people.

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NEARLY THIRTY YEARS OF EMPOWERING TEENS THROUGH BETTER SEX EDUCATION.

At EyesOpenIowa, we're dedicated to empowering individuals and communities with comprehensive sexual health education. we lead the way in providing high-quality, medically accurate information and services.

Our mission to empower communities by providing comprehensive sexual health education and services, helping individuals make informed decisions about sex and relationships.

Our vision is a world where all adults are equipped to provide accurate and inclusive sexual health education, and where youth are empowered to take control of their own sexual health with confidence and knowledge.

WHAT’S COMING UP:

UPCOMING PARENT/CAREGIVER & TEEN CONNECTION PROGRAMS

What is LiFT?

LiFT is a fun, interactive experience where teens and their trusted adults build stronger connections, boost confidence, and earn how to navigate important conversations (including relationships, values, and sexual health)through games, guided conversations, and hands-on activities, families leave with practical tools they can actually use. All in judgment-free space that is safe and welcoming for all.

Is your family eligible?

For this program, a “family” has at least one teen (ages 13–19) and at least one parent/caregiver or trusted adult in attendance. Participants are welcome to have more than one teen and/or more than one adult sign up, but each family must include at least one of each.

Stronger conversations. Less awkwardness. Earn $100 or more per family. Join our Linking Families and Teens (LiFT) experience: a retreat-style program designed for teens and their trusted adults to connect, communicate better, and feel more confident talking about real-life topics.

UPCOMING PARENTING EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sex Ed Starts at Home | FREE | Virtual | 30 Minutes | 12:00–12:30 PM CT

Designed to give caregivers real language, tools, and confidence. Click on the date you’re interested in to register for that session.

April 16 — Resource Rundown: Some of Our Favorite Tools for Parents

We’ve tried them all so you don’t have to! Explore trusted books, websites, tools, and resources that make conversations about sex and relationships easier and more approachable at home.

May 21 — Fostering a Space for Conversations Around Sexual Health

Not sure how to even start the conversation? Learn how to create a family environment where questions about bodies, relationships, and sex are always welcome.

June 18 — Summertime Sadness: Mental Health Tips for Children and Teens

Long summer days can bring mental health challenges to the surface. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, anxiety, and depression in youth, and how to support their emotional wellbeing.

UPCOMING EDUCATOR TRAININGS

Free monthly Lunch-N-Learns, plus our signature core trainings!

Growing Sideways is a card game designed to make family conversations about life and growing up less awkward and more meaningful. Developed with years of feedback from real families, Growing Sideways builds lasting trust and real connections through fun and engaging play.