Honestly, Nef
Reclaiming confidence, clarity, and connection...
one conversation (and probably a few awkward laughs) at a time.
Get to Know Me
Hi, I’m Nefeli, but you can call me Nef (most people do, especially when asking me extremely personal questions at brunch). I'm a Sexual Health Educator based in Dubai, and I help people move from confusion, shame, or dissatisfaction to a place of confidence, clarity, and connection. My work focuses on intimacy, body image, relationships, and all the things that matter most, but rarely make it into everyday conversations.
Why I started this journey
I grew up on the island of Crete, in a place where everyone knows everyone (and their business). Small-town life gave me a real understanding of how shame and fear of judgment can shape the way people think and (don’t) talk about intimacy. It also showed me how hard it can be to ask questions when you’re worried about what people might say. That’s why I care so much about creating a safe, open space. I get it. I’ve lived it. And I want you to feel like you can finally exhale and just be real here.
Surprisingly for my culture, I grew up in a sex-positive household. Yes, the kind where my mom casually discussed consent and IUDs over dinner. Being able to ask questions without it turning into a big deal gave me a kind of comfort and confidence in my body that’s stayed with me ever since. And honestly? I think that kind of ease shouldn’t be the exception. I want to offer that same feeling in this community we’re creating here.
Back in Greece, and here in the Middle East too, sex ed came from hushed whispers, awkward friends, and TV dramas (lately, also, the scary Internet) that were… not exactly medically accurate. Over time, I became that friend. You know the feeling if you have a big sister you’re close with. The one people called crying or curious, saying “Please don’t tell anyone, but…” I’ve answered questions about pregnancy, pleasure, and more contraception myths than I can count.
Eventually, it hit me: I shouldn’t just talk about this, I should actually study it! So I did. I got certified in Teaching Relationships & Sex Education from Acet UK, and now I’m deep into a full-time Master’s in Sexual Health at the University of Minnesota.
Before all this, I got a Bachelors in Ancient Greek and Literature, which gave me a deep love for storytelling, and the human condition, especially the messy parts we don’t always name. And for the past 4 years, I’ve worked in the healthcare sector in Dubai, where I’ve seen first-hand just how much people need support when it comes to their bodies and their questions.
Because the truth is, these questions matter. Yes, even the “weird” ones. And I believe everyone deserves access to information that’s clear, inclusive, and free from judgement.
What it's like to work with me
I won’t lecture you. I won’t diagnose you. And I definitely won’t make you feel weird for not knowing something. I’m here to help you get curious about what really matters to you.
I’ll listen. I’ll ask questions. I’ll probably make you laugh at least once. (I can bet on that!)
Sometimes we’ll talk about bodies. Sometimes about boundaries. Sometimes about shame.
Sometimes we’ll just figure out what you’ve never felt safe enough to ask.
Whether you’re navigating intimacy for the first time, unlearning old beliefs, or just wondering if your fantasy is normal (spoiler: it probably is), you’re welcome here.
My Mission
To build a space where sexual health isn’t taboo or terrifying.
Where curiosity is cool.
Where confidence is possible.
And where people, especially women, finally feel at home in their bodies.
Because sexual health isn’t just about intimacy, it’s about confidence, relationships, emotional well-being... all of it.
If you’ve ever felt like these topics were off-limits, this is the space for you. Let’s chat.
Honestly,
Nef
Ask me anything!
Got a question about intimacy, relationships, body stuff or that thing that you've been quietly Googling? Ask away (Eye contact not required). P.S: Just maybe skip the “Which crypto should I invest in?” or “Explain the end of Inception" ones.