Teachers, school counselors, and others teach sex education. They may or may not use commercially produced sex education materials. This study examined the commercially produced materials used by sex educators. This study also examined sex educator characteristics. Specifically, the problem addressed is: (a) what are the characteristics of sex educators in Iowa? and (b) what type of sex education is offered in Iowa public schools? and (c) what is the perceived usefulness of commercial sex education materials as reported by sex educators in Iowa?