Sex educator Sue Johanson, host of ‘Talk Sex,’ dead at 93
nypost.com“Sex With Sue” — told The Post that Johanson died Wednesday in Toronto of natural causes.Rideout shared news of her death Thursday on social media. “Sue Johanson passed away at 93 years old.
Sue paved the way for how we talk about sex and sexuality today, unafraid of shattering taboos,” the “Sex With Sue” film account tweeted.“Canada lost a national treasure today but Sue’s legacy will continue to make positive change for decades to come.
We love you Sue.”Born in Toronto on March 13, 1930, Johanson became a registered nurse before marrying an electrician, Ejnor Johanson, in 1953.
The couple had three kids: Carol, Eric and Jane.In 1970, Johanson opened a first-of-its-kind birth control clinic in a Toronto high school and worked there as a coordinator for 18 years.She later became a counselor and sex educator.In the ’80s, Johanson used her sex educator status to launch a successful radio show called “Sunday Night Sex Show.”The program transitioned into a TV talk show in 1985, airing on a community channel before going national on the Women’s Television Network from 1996 to 2005.
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