About Kim Canady

Pleasure Activist | Sexuality Educator | HIV Advocate | Speaker | Healer

With over two decades of experience in human sexuality and public health, Kim Canady is a nationally recognized HIV advocate, sexuality educator, and pleasure activist whose voice, presence, and truth are reshaping how we talk about wellness, identity, and healing.

Born HIV positive and having lost both parents to AIDS-related complications by the age of nine, Kim’s journey has never been theoretical—it’s personal, political, and revolutionary. She transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a powerful force in the HIV movement and a beloved educator across generations.

A Legacy of Impact

Kim is the founder of Conversations with Kim, a platform and educational series that centers Black and Brown communities, especially women and youth, in authentic conversations about sex, pleasure, consent, stigma, and health equity. Her approach is rooted in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and radical honesty.

She has served as a trainer, researcher, keynote speaker, and consultant, working with national organizations, school systems, universities, and health institutions to bridge gaps in care, conversation, and culture. Whether in a boardroom, classroom, or community space, Kim facilitates with vulnerability, strategy, and joy.

National Platforms & Prestigious Collaborations

Kim has been featured on the World AIDS Day National Observance, the Aging & HIV Webinar with CHLP, and the Virtual Training Institute on HIV, Mental Health, and Employment, in partnership with North Carolina Central University and the National Working Positive Coalition.

Her advocacy and professional influence have also extended to:

• CDC Community Engagement Initiatives

• Collaborations with Positive Women’s Network-USA (PWN-USA)

• Advisory roles in national research studies centered on long-term survivors of HIV

• Panelist and speaker roles across academic, health justice, and sexuality education conferences

Writing & Media

A passionate storyteller and published writer, Kim contributes thought pieces and personal essays that explore:

• Sexual autonomy for people living with HIV

• Navigating trauma, joy, and healing through pleasure

• Equity in sexual health education

Her voice has been featured in HIV/AIDS advocacy campaigns, educational media projects, and digital platforms championing reproductive justice and Black health.

Education & Credentials

Kim holds certifications and extensive training in:

• Comprehensive Sexuality Education

• Peer Counseling

• Trauma-Informed Facilitation

• HIV/STI Prevention and Outreach

She is also a proud alumna of several leadership development programs and national fellowships centering Black women, LGBTQ+ leaders, and HIV advocates.

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Pleasure Activism Champion Award (community-nominated)

• Black Women in HIV Leadership Award

• National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Honoree (multiple years)

Why People Hire Kim

Kim’s clients and partners say she makes you feel seen, safe, and strong. She brings:

• Unmatched lived experience

• Clinical and community knowledge

• Cultural humility and charisma

• A soulful presence that transforms rooms

If you want someone who can speak truth, teach with care, disrupt systems, and spark transformation—you want Kim Canady.