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Milly’s trusted expertise as a sex educator and author has been featured across print and digital media including The Guardian, BBC and Channel 4.
Milly has provided comment on current events and culture as well as topics like consent, first time sex, Gen Z relationships, queer dating and neurodiversity.
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Featured press
Stylist - “Penetrative sex is the only kind that counts” - and 9 other myths about sex that experts wish they’d unlearnt sooner
“As a teenager I had friends who seemed to think lube was something to be ashamed about using, as if you’d done something wrong if you used it,” says sex educator and author Milly Evans.
“Lube wasn’t as readily available as condoms in our town, nor did you ever see it on a bedside table in sex scenes or porn, so its absence was normalised.”
The Guardian - Don’t feel pressured, learn to ‘simmer’ and keep experimenting: how to have great sex at every stage of life
“It’s not helpful to think of sex as having one big ‘first time’. You’ll probably have lots of first times,” says Milly Evans, author of Honest: Everything They Don’t Tell You About Sex, Relationships and Bodies Instead, she advises breaking it down into all the individual firsts you might have – “your first time having oral sex, penetrative sex, using hands or using toys”. Even if you experience all of these with one person, there will be a whole new set of firsts to explore with a different partner.
Netflix - Sex Education Season 4
Milly’s book HONEST: Everything They Don’t Tell You About Sex, Relationships and Bodies was featured on the final season of Netflix’s Sex Education. You can spot it in Episode 7 as one of the books O uses to learn about sex and relationships!
Cosmopolitan - How to navigate your first queer date
“Queer dating can sometimes be more intense and there often aren’t as many unspoken ‘rules’ as there are for non-queer dating," says Milly Evans, a queer sex educator and author of HONEST: Everything They Don’t Tell You About Sex, Relationships and Bodies. “Many of us can feel quite overwhelmed when we first start dating as queer people because we might have a sense of excitement and giddiness about finally exploring the kinds of relationships we want to have, or we might have a lot of anxiety and feel a lot of pressure for our relationships to go right.”
GAY TIMES - TikTok has become a digital home for LGBTQ+ users
On TikTok, queer people are free to be as creative, funny, honest and innovative as they choose. Queer creators are the ones inventing trends, setting the cultural agenda and offering up inspiration to over one billion people all around the world. Whether you’re a LGBTQIA+ creator uploading videos and crafting content, or a lurker lying in bed laughing as you scroll through your For You Page sending TikToks to friends, it’s a place where anyone can explore who they are and express their identity.
Broccoli Productions (Sony Music) - Let’s Talk About Sex (Education)
Debates about what should or shouldn’t be taught in RSE can so often be driven by misinformation, fear-mongering, and political agendas — but at what cost?
Let’s Talk About Sex (Education) is a one-off documentary examining some of the (many) reasons why a comprehensive and inclusive sex education curriculum matters. It features the voices of sex educators, journalists, students and others, all of whom wish they'd learned, wish they'd been taught, more.
Buzzfeed - This Sex Educator Went Viral On TikTok For Being Candid About The "Rules Of Female Pleasure," And It's Time To Get Your Notebooks Out
Milly uses her TikTok account as a place to break the stigma around sexual health by educating, informing, and simply talking about the topic in a digestible, friendly way.
"I didn’t plan for those videos to go viral, but I wasn’t all that surprised that it happened. I think it’s unfortunate that people are having to turn to the internet for education that they should be getting in their community, not least because I feel that we learn best through discussions tailored to our unique circumstances," Milly told BuzzFeed.
Literary Hub - Is Gillian Anderson’s New Anthology of Women’s Sexual Fantasies Too Restrictive?
‘Evans says she wants to see more curiosity about fantasy—and that in her experience, covering the subject in a book rather than on social media means a better quality conversation.
“When people are feeling worried or upset about their own fantasies—whether that’s because they don’t know if having fantasies is normal, or because their fantasies are of a more “extreme” nature—it can be difficult for them to speak to someone without feeling like they’re going to be shut down or mocked,” the author says.’
Urban Outfitters - Body and Mind Panel
"Knowing what I know now, what do I wish I'd been taught in school?"
Hosted by Dee Whitnell, a non-binary, accredited RSHE educator, Ft. guest panellists: Nicole Gleeson, a sex-positive content creator; Milly Evans, an accredited sex educator and author of 'Honest: Everything They Don't Tell You About Sex, Relationships and Bodies'; and Max Hovey, writer, creator, activist and author of 'How Are You Feeling' Journal.
Brook - Ruby Rare Talks neurodiversity with Milly Evans
Brook ambassador Ruby Rare is joined by sex educator, activist and author Milly Evans to discuss neurodiversity and the way it impacts sex and relationships. Milly discusses their experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism and what they think can be done to improve sex education as well as accessibility in clinical services.
Student Beans - Generation Sex Zed: Gen Z Say They Don’t Feel Represented
“‘It’s important that we get our sex education from lots of people, places and experiences and TikTok is just one of the tools young people can use to get their information. But it’s crucial to seek out reliable educators on social media because there is so much misinformation and bad advice out there, particularly when it comes to sexual health and healthy relationships.’”
GDST Raise Her Up Podcast - Let’s Talk About Sex (S2, Ep 11)
Our fantastic guest this fortnight is TikToker and sex educator Milly Evans. With over 400k followers on tiktok, Milly is the go-to for young people wanting to find honest and reliable information about all areas of sex and relationships. As the daughter of parents who own a sex toy shop, Milly grew up with sex being openly discussed, and started campaigning for compulsory sex education for all, in her teens, while still at school.
Sex Education Forum - Meet the winners of the RSE Awards 2022
“Young sex educator, and author, 22-year old Milly Evans opened the Awards with a passionate reminder about just how much it means to young people to experience high quality and inclusive RSE, in which they can recognise themselves, feel the relevance of lessons to their lived experiences and be unafraid to ask questions.”
TikTok UK Newsroom - Meet the 2022 UK LGBTQIA+ Trailblazers
Milly is a sex educator and author on TikTok who's set on shedding a light on sexual health topics. From her videos on safe sex to educating the community on what healthy dynamics in a relationship look like, it's clear to see why they're a well loved educator in our community!
The Waterstones Round Up: June's Best Children's Books
“Witty, candid and inclusive, this essential guide to sex and sexuality from young adult journalist Milly Evans is like a comforting chat with a wise big sister and features lots of invaluable information that they don't teach at school.”
Metro - Condoms on cucumbers and Section 28: How LGBTQ+ education still needs to improve in schools
“‘I want inclusive, comprehensive sex education to be valued and treated like an essential part of our education, not just one which equips us for life but as one which helps us to understand and protect our human rights.
‘That would make a huge difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ students, and benefit all of us.”
TikTok UK Newsroom - TikTok Creator Spotlight @itsmillyevans
“I want to offer as many people as possible the inclusive sex education I wish was provided at more schools around the world. I also want to highlight all of the amazing resources online and in our communities so that people know that there’s a wealth of trustworthy information out there if they just know where to look.”
DIVA Magazine - Relationship Room Livestream
Holistic Relationship Coach Ali Hendry chats to author, sex educator and journalist Milly Evans about honest sex education and her new book.
Bustle - 10 LGBTQ+Advocates To Follow On TikTok
“Queer sex educator and author Milly Evans posts tons of helpful videos about sexual health and safety, many of which are catered to LGBTQ+ viewers. From encouraging lesbians to use protection during sex to advocating for enforcement of a conversion therapy ban in the UK (where they’re based), Evans is a great resource to follow.”
Dazed - Six young creatives pushing culture forward through TikTok
In the final instalment of our Icons in the Making series, we profile six rising TikTokers that are moving the culture dial, from raising disability awareness with drag to putting 2022 spins on iconic tracks.
“Milly Evans is a 22-year-old sex educator and author. Their TikTok is both informative and engaging, with videos that dispel myths about reproductive health and provide the answers that school never did. And that’s not all: they’ve been involved in sex education advocacy since their teens, and even contributed to the national campaign to make sex education compulsory in England.”
Hull Daily Mail - Everything Teens want to know about sex but are afraid to ask
“Milly, 22, says school sex education is ‘incredibly valuable’, but points out that large chunks of information can sometimes be skipped. ‘So young people might be in a lesson about condoms or contraception but still not know the correct words for their genitals or how to ask for consent. The disjointedness can be a real issue and leaves a lot of young people still waiting for the basics.’”
Dazed X TikTok Icons in the Making
Over the next four weeks, Dazed and TikTok join forces to bring you the brightest of those creators - the voices and faces instrumental in shaping youth culture online today.
“Milly Evans is a 22-year-old sex educator and author. Their TikTok is both informative and engaging, with videos that dispel myths about reproductive health and provide the answers that school never did.”
My Morning After (ellaOne) - “My Sex Ed Story”
“My parents were my main source of sex ed because their jobs in the sex toy industry meant that we could have very open and honest conversations. But that, in many ways, didn't make up for the lack of LGBTQ information at my school.”
The Guardian - Sex education: “We can’t let teachers perpetuate a homophobia or transphobic narrative”
‘“Pretty much everything to do with LGBT stuff was just swept under the carpet,” Evans says. She adds there is “too much room for interpretation” around the two paragraphs dedicated to LGBT issues. “We can’t continue to allow teachers, education and religious officials to perpetuate a homophobic or transphobic narrative in sex education,” she says.’
Channel 4 - This is NOt Porn
Across 4 short episodes, This Is Not Porn answers the questions you couldn't ask in sex education and won’t learn from watching porn. Sex vloggers, podcasters, and strippers answer questions on a series of topics.
For Channel 4’s online platforms and Facebook.
HuffPost - Is Love Island A Substitute For Sex Education – And Should We Be Worried About That?
‘So, why are children watching it? Milly Evans, 19-year-old founder of I Support Sex Education, a website raising the profile of sex ed around the world, says young people are increasingly looking to popular culture – films, TV, the internet – for information about love and sex and that we should not be surprised.
“For them, Love Island offers viewers an ‘authentic’ look into relationships, friendships and drama. It’s addictive. It’s also the kind of entertainment many families will sit down to watch in the evening. It’s easy to get immersed in it.”’
Virgin - Meet the women campaigning for change
‘A growing number of women in the UK are fighting for a better world. From period poverty demonstrations outside Downing Street to protests in favour of abortion rights, women are rallying together, building communities and driving change.
I caught up with some of the female campaigners you need to know about. Tackling everything from climate change, racial inequality, mental health and poor sex education in unique and innovative ways, they truly are a revolutionary force, driving change in a world that desperately needs it.’
Resisters - 50 Young Women Making Herstory Right Now by Lauren Sharkey
‘'We're not the future. We're doing it right now.'
Young girls and women are uniting across the world to create change, have their voices heard and stand up for what they believe in.
In this bold and brilliantly inspiring book, Lauren Sharkey profiles the powerful stories and achievements of 52 young campaigners, who are working to improve the lives of people across the globe. Some are active in feminist issues like period poverty or political problems such as police brutality and LGBT+ rights; while others are working in science, conservation and diversity. Yet whether it be Twitter campaigns or life-saving apps, their great ideas are all changing the world as we know it.’
BBC Radio 5Live #SexTakeover: Did you get any sex education from your parents?
‘How comfortable are you talking with your parents, kids, or any family member for that matter about sex? Samantha and Milly Evans are here with Phil Williams tonight to answer all of your questions on sex ed #sextakeover’
Kent Live - The winners of the Tunbridge Wells Love Where We Live Awards 2018 have been revealed
‘Milly Evans, 18, a campaigner for better and more inclusive sex education, picked up the Young Volunteer of the Year award.
Reflecting on her work, she said: “For me it’s kind of a hobby, activism. It’s an exhausting hobby that takes all of your time and effort and energy but to be recognised for it as something more serious and something that’s actually having an impact is just amazing and entirely unexpected.’
CYP Now - Relationships and Sex Education - ‘What I wish I had learned about sex’
“Giving parents and carers the tools to continue conversations in the home is key to providing a holistic approach to sex education. I'm definitely one of the lucky ones. My parents have always reaffirmed my bodily autonomy and ability to say "no", making me able to make the right decisions for myself and support those around me. But, at the moment, for many young people RSE isn't happening at school or at home, leaving them to turn to the internet for answers.”
Queer Culture - Milly's Back Talking Relationships (and sex) Education
While Jacob's moving their life to Manchester, September is 'Back To School Month' on Gay Culture! Each week, a new guest joins them to talk... about anything that comes up!! Today, Milly's BACK! Talking Relationships (and sex) Education, a topic we all love to hear Jacob reacting to and learning about! You'll like this weeks!
The Eve Appeal - Four Things You Should Have Learnt About Cancer in Sex Education
‘Milly Evans is a campaigner for better relationships and sex education and the founder of ISupportSexEducation.com - as part of Gynae Cancer Awareness Month she told #TeamEve four things children should have learnt about cancer in sex education. ‘
The Eve Appeal - The need for sexual education on the curriculum
‘Milly Evans is an 18 year old campaigner for better relationships and sex education and the founder of ISupportSexEducation.com. She is a member of the Family Planning Association Youth Council and a former Stonewall Young Campaigner. Here she talks to us about her own personal experiences of sex education and why the current consultation around the curriculum is very much needed.’
The Nopebook - Sex Education Needs a Revolution, Not Updates to Outdated Guidelines
‘Milly Evans, founder of I Support Sex Education, a campaign for better sex education and access to sexual and reproductive health rights commented: ‘Without explicitly telling schools what they are to teach in relation to LGBTQ+ issues and how they should teach it, I don’t believe we are vastly better off than the previous guidance. There is also a suggestion that religion should influence the way that relationships and sex education is taught in faith schools, which puts “contentious” issues such as sexuality, gender, casual sex and abortion at risk.’’
ShoutOut UK - Women in politics hackathon: Be heard, be yourself!
One of the issues raised was the need for more education in schools around sex and LGBTQ+ topics. Milly Evans; founder of Our Progress Project, I Support Sex Ed and a campaigner for Stonewall shared her story. From protesting against poor sex education to running two projects working towards societal change, hers was a poignant message for young people, myself included, who refuse to accept the vast imperfections in our education system.
QUEER CULTURE - EPISODE 7: JACOB SEX ED-WARD
Today Jacob explains their own gender identity and sexuality, Milly Evans (Campaigner & legend) is on the phone to teach Jacob some things about Sex and answer some of your questions. Rita Ora got Cardi B on 'Girls' and Jacob isn't happy and in The Gay News™ China got banned from showing Eurovision after censoring pride flags and Ireland's performance, so Jacob's in a good mood with the EBU!
Kent Live - A look back on International Women's Day at the last 100 years and what Tunbridge Wells women are still fighting for
‘The ‘Suffragettes’ of Tunbridge Wells today – or the young women activists – have turned their minds to campaigning on different issues to a century ago.
They have channelled the Suffragette spirit to push for further progress.
Milly Evans, who is 18, fights for better sex education and is also a campaigner for LGBT equality charity Stonewall.’
iNews - When your mum and dad sell sex toys 'the talk' is simpler, but too many fear the cringe factor
‘Aged eight, I was sat in the bathroom, flicking through an old Glamour magazine when I noticed an advert in the back for a company which had the same name as the one my parents owned.
Being only a little girl, I was extremely confused by the picture in the ad – was it an oversized jelly bean?
As it turned out, the thing in the ad was a vibrator. My parents sell sex toys.’
Olivervlogss YouTube Channel = What did you learn in Sex Ed? | SEX EDUCATION IS CHANGING
“It is about time the Sexual and Relationship education lessons change because the world is constantly changing but the lessons are continuing to stay the same, I hope to see a more inclusive Sex Education for the future! Don't forget to voice your opinion because it is incredibly important, what would you like the future of Sex Education to look like? Big thanks to Milly, Ella, Louis, Bex, Jacob and of course everyone at Stonewall for getting involved!”
PROJECT PLEASURE - S1 EPISODE 4: SEXUALITY
In this episode Project Pleasure explores sexuality by hearing from a number of people who all identify differently in terms of their race, gender, and sexuality. They open up in Switching Positions to explain their relationships with their own bodies and sexuality, as well as with the world around them. We also chat to Milly Evans, a youth campaigner with Stonewall, about why it’s so vital that the new sex and relationships education curriculum is inclusive of LGBT relationships.
IPPF Youth Against Abortion Stigma - Abortion messaging workshop in London
Despite one in three women in the UK having had an abortion, we still have a long way to go in how we talk about it, particularly in the media. By avoiding the word entirely or using pictures of pregnant women weeks from giving birth in articles, the media creates subtle biases and stereotypes which are damaging to those who choose to terminate a pregnancy. As organisations and individuals we have to make sure that those around us and the general public are getting the information they need to make informed decisions about their bodies.
NetDoctor - How to talk to your daughter about porn, sexting and what a healthy relationship looks like
Samantha Evans' daughter, Milly, 17, is a sexual health activist and on the FPA Youth Committee. She believes it is crucial for parents to have a sex-positive attitude and to be supportive rather than prohibitive:
"It's important to feel that your parents will answer questions openly and not shamefully, as it's a positive thing when girls are choosing to be a sexual beings and beginning to explore themselves. If parents shut down conversations about porn, kids are still going to go looking for it anyway. We need to hear that porn is different in so many ways from sex in real life."