Quick answer: The Circle of Champions is Dr Sex Ed’s monthly giving community. A recurring gift, starting at $10 a month, gives us steady, predictable support so we can keep Dr Ed, our free AI health educator, and our classroom and parent programs free for the people who rely on them. You can join through Givebutter or Zeffy by choosing “monthly” at checkout, and change or cancel anytime.
Some of the most important health questions are asked late at night, in private, by people who feel too embarrassed to ask anyone they know. Dr Ed exists so those people get a clear, accurate, judgment-free answer, for free. Keeping that promise takes steady support. That’s what the Circle of Champions is for.
What is the Circle of Champions?
The Circle of Champions is our community of monthly donors. Champions give a set amount each month, whatever fits their budget, to keep our core work running:
- Dr Ed, our free AI health educator for ages 13+ (under 13 with a parent’s consent), available any time at drsexed.ai, with no password or sign-up.
- Classroom programs for grades 6–12, including Growing Up, Speaking Up and Know Your Body, Know Your Rights.
- Parent workshops like Talking with Kids.
- Educator training through our Educator & Counselor Training Institute.
- Free guides in our resources library.
Learn more on our programs page.
Why monthly gifts matter so much
Predictable support means better planning
One-time gifts are wonderful, and they tend to arrive in waves, especially at year’s end. Monthly gifts arrive steadily. That lets us commit to school partners months in advance, keep our educational content evidence-based and up to date, and plan for growth instead of reacting to it.
Monthly giving is a big part of how nonprofits work
You’d be in good company. According to M+R Benchmarks 2026, monthly giving accounted for 27% of online revenue for the nonprofits in their study (M+R Benchmarks). Many organizations rely on recurring donors as their foundation.
Small amounts add up
A monthly gift doesn’t need to be large to matter. When many people give a modest amount every month, it becomes a dependable base we can build on. We’d rather have a thousand Champions at $10 than wait for one big check.
Why Dr Ed needs to stay free
Health questions don’t keep office hours
People often turn to search engines with sensitive health questions and find ads, myths or content trying to sell them something. Dr Ed offers an alternative: a nonprofit, education-first tool with no ads and no sign-up. It points people to professional care and crisis lines when they need more than information.
AI can help, with the right guardrails
Research suggests AI tools can provide helpful, empathetic health information. In one widely cited study, licensed health professionals rated chatbot responses to patients’ public questions higher than physicians’ responses for quality and empathy in most comparisons, though the authors stressed that AI should support, not replace, clinicians (Ayers et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2023). That’s how we built Dr Ed: an educator, not a doctor, with clear limits and referrals.
Free removes the barrier
Cost, embarrassment and access keep many people from getting accurate information. Removing cost removes one of those barriers. Your monthly gift is what makes “free” possible.
The kinds of questions Champions help answer
Dr Ed is built for the questions people hesitate to ask out loud. Adults come to Dr Ed with questions like these:
- “How often should I get tested for STIs, and what does a test involve?”
- “Are these symptoms normal for perimenopause?”
- “My 10-year-old asked where babies come from. What do I say?”
- “How do I talk to my teenager about consent without making it awkward?”
- “What are my birth control options if I don’t want hormones?”
Each answer is written to be accurate, plain-language and free of judgment. When a question needs a clinician, Dr Ed says so and suggests where to turn. When someone is in crisis, Dr Ed shares crisis resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. That combination of clear education and clear limits is what your monthly gift sustains, one question at a time.
Become a Champion today
Choose “monthly” at checkout and pick any amount; $10 a month is a great place to start. You can change or cancel anytime, and every month you’ll be helping keep accurate health answers free for everyone.
Donate securely with Givebutter →
Prefer a different checkout? You can also give through Zeffy. Monthly gifts are welcome on either platform.
Dr Sex Ed (DR SEX ED AI UNIVERSITY INC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 33-4612296. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How to join in under two minutes
- Click the donate button above to open our secure Givebutter page (or use Zeffy if you prefer).
- Choose “Monthly.”
- Pick your amount. $10 a month is a great start; choose whatever feels right.
- Complete your gift. You’ll receive an email receipt for your records.
That’s it. You’re a Champion.
What Champions can expect
- Updates on what your support makes possible, through our newsletter, with stories and milestones from our programs.
- Full control. You can change your amount, update your card or cancel anytime through the giving platform or by contacting us.
- Receipts for your records. Dr Sex Ed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 33-4612296. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Our gratitude. Truly.
Other ways to be a Champion
Not ready for a monthly gift? There are many ways to help:
- Make a one-time gift on our donate page.
- Give in someone’s honor by dedicating your gift to someone special.
- Ask your employer about matching gifts.
- Share Dr Ed with an adult who has questions they’re afraid to ask.
- Share our research roundup, Why Sex Education Matters, with a parent, teacher or friend.
A note from our team
We started Dr Sex Ed with a simple belief: information is not harmful. Silence is. Every day, people come to us with questions they’ve carried for years, about their bodies, their health and their relationships. They deserve answers without judgment and without a price tag.
Monthly donors are the reason we can keep saying yes. Thank you for considering joining them. Read more about who we are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Circle of Champions?
It’s Dr Sex Ed’s monthly giving community. Champions make a recurring gift of any amount to keep our free health education programs and Dr Ed available to everyone.
How much do I have to give each month?
Any amount helps. Many Champions start at $10 a month, but you can choose whatever fits your budget.
Can I change or cancel my monthly donation?
Yes. You can change your amount, update payment details or cancel anytime through the giving platform or by contacting us.
Is my monthly donation tax-deductible?
Dr Sex Ed (DR SEX ED AI UNIVERSITY INC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 33-4612296. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult a tax advisor for your situation.
What is Dr Ed?
Dr Ed is a free AI health educator for ages 13+ (under 13 with a parent’s consent) that answers questions privately, at any time, with no sign-up. Dr Ed is an educator, not a doctor, and refers people to professional care when needed.
Can I give monthly through Zeffy instead of Givebutter?
Yes. Both platforms support recurring gifts. Givebutter is our default, and Zeffy is available as an alternative.
Sources
- M+R Benchmarks 2026: Fundraising. https://mrbenchmarks.com/fundraising/
- Ayers JW, et al. Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum. JAMA Intern Med. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1838