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ABOUT

My name is LJ (they/them), I am a trans non-binary sexologist and dance-maker based on unceded Wurundjeri Country in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Holding a Master's degree in Sexology, I conduct one-on-one sex education sessions, facilitate queer/ trans-inclusive sex education workshops and provide consultancy for sexuality education organisations about LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Over the last six years, I have taught sexuality education at schools, universities, and community centres across Australia and have worked with the trans community, creating and managing trans-inclusive sexuality education and gender-affirming workshops.

Alongside all of this, I am a dancer, holding a BPSA in Contemporary dance. This background in dance has impressed upon me the importance of listening to the body and what it can tell us, especially when it comes to sex, sexuality and gender.

You can learn more about my performance work here.

SEXOLOGY

I am a passionate sexologist who believes in a client-centred approach. I am an advocate for trans and gender-diverse rights, as well as for sexuality education that is intersectional, trauma-informed, and queer & trans inclusive.

I believe that everyone deserves pleasure in all aspects of their life. Sadly, though, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, thorough and positive sex education is not often taught in schools or to young people growing up. We learn and try along the way, using the limited knowledge we are given.

I am invested in ensuring there is a place to talk about pleasure, to take up space, to feel positive in (and about) our bodies, and to learn how to communicate what we do and do not want. We are deeply influenced by everything around us, which includes the constant negative messages about sex, intimacy and our bodies, especially for queer and LGBTQIA+ people. Therefore, we must have the tools to disrupt these messages and, in turn, be present and accepting of ourselves and our bodies.

We are all on different sexual journeys; we all have different experiences and want different experiences. I’m here to help you figure out what your sexual journey is, not what other people expect it to be.

QUALIFICATIONS

GradDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling - Ikon (currently studying)

Master's of Sexology (with distinction) - Curtin University 2025

Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) - Unitec Aotearoa New Zealand 2016

Member of the Australian Society of Sexologists

RECENT TRAININGS (2025 & 2026)

Queer Wheel of Consent 2-day intensive with Stella Topaz

Mini World Association of Sexual Health Conference with the Society of Australian Sexologists

Intimate Partner Violence & Coercive Control (lunch & learn)

Assist - Suicide prevention training with Switchboard

Managing Wellbeing and Recognising Vicarious Trauma’, Blue Knot Foundation

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I acknowledge the Owners of the land on which I reside and work, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, and I pay my respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. It always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

LJ Connolly-Hiatt

queer sexologist, educator& performer

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queer sexologist, educator
& performer