Emily L. Depasse, MSW, MEd is a digital creator, sex educator, and writer who is passionate about the intersection of accessibility, ethics, and sexual health. Emily’s Instagram platform, SexELDucation, serves as an invaluable resource for those navigating a positive STI diagnosis and clinicians and educators seeking more comprehensive approaches to confronting herpes and STI stigma in their practices.

Emily received her MSW and MEd in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, and holds a B.A. in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Salisbury University with minors in English and psychology. She has written for publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Lily, and Bitch.