# Nikol Hasler > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nikol_Hasler > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nikol_Hasler.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikol_Hasler > Source revision: 1344381129 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Nikol Hasler** (born 15 March 1979) is an American internet content creator, producer, writer, and filmmaker known best for her work on *[Midwest Teen Sex Show](/source/Midwest_Teen_Sex_Show)*, and her frank, direct, dark humor. ## Biography Nikol Hasler is a [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin) native who spent years in the foster care system.[1] Hasler gained attention in 2008 as the host of the video podcast *Midwest Teen Sex Show*, an informative comedy show known for frank discussions about teenage sexuality. The show's success prompted her to move to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) in June 2009 with her three children. During that summer, she produced and wrote a television pilot for [Comedy Central](/source/Comedy_Central) based on the web series, and worked on a book about sex for teens. Comedy Central did not pick up the show as a series, but her book, *Sex: A Book For Teens* was released in June, 2010. Hasler remained in Los Angeles after the pilot was shot, stating on [Crushable](/source/Crushable) that "Even the d-bags out here who are stereotypical LA don’t bother me because they give me something to laugh at. The sunshine. The food. The hot people. Yeah. This place is cool."[2] [3] ## Works On May 14, 2009, it was officially announced that Nikol's show *The Midwest Teen Sex Show*, a video podcast about teen sexuality, would be turned into a series for Comedy Central.[4] However, in September 2009 Hasler announced that Comedy Central had not picked up the show for series. Beyond the *Midwest Teen Sex Show*, Hasler has contributed to projects for a number of publishing outlets, and in various media. *Real American Family*, a show on PiC.tv, addresses issues important to many families—being a single parent, choosing healthy diet, preparing for the school year, etc. -- with Nikol's typical frankness and sense of humor. She and her team also created an online safety video for teens called *Don't Be An Idiot Online*; it was released by *E-Spin*.[5] In February 2010, she started an ongoing sex column for the newly launched Crushable called "Sex, Honestly". She wrote an advice column for *[Milwaukee Magazine](/source/Milwaukee_Magazine)* called "Love, Sex, Etc.". In May 2010, copies of Hasler's book, *Sex: A Book For Teens*, was published by Zest Publications in San Francisco. The book features back cover endorsements from former surgeon general Dr. [Jocelyn Elders](/source/Jocelyn_Elders) and feminist author [Betty Dodson](/source/Betty_Dodson). In 2016 an updated version was released. In 2018 Zest was acquired by Learner Publishing.[6] The book is often included in school library book bans.[7] In July 2009, Hasler accepted a position of a producer for the non-profit One Economy Corporation (of which PiC.tv is a subsidiary), immediately beginning production on a series about teen pregnancy, then revamping *Real American Family* with an entirely new cast and crew.[8] In March 2013, Hasler began working for PBS in Los Angeles.[9] ## References 1. Fredrix, Emily (2008-01-23). ["Teen Sex Advice Podcast Gains Popularity"](https://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/01/23/teen_sex_advice_podcast_gains_popularity/). *Boston Globe*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081102045028/https://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/01/23/teen_sex_advice_podcast_gains_popularity/) 2 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine. 1. ["Out of Sight Out of Mind"](https://www.milwaukeemag.com/OutofSight_OutofMind/). 11 February 2011. 1. ["Crushable Questionnaire: Nikol Hasler"](http://crushable.com/other-stuff/crushable-questionnaire-nikol-hasler//). *Crushable*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110727132133/http://crushable.com/other-stuff/crushable-questionnaire-nikol-hasler//) 27 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. 1. Margaret Lyons (14 May 2009). ["Comedy Central takes 'Sex Show' to TV: It isn't near as filthy as it sounds"](http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/comedy-central.html) 1. ["Don't be an Idiot Online"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSs7ZmUxle0&t=30s&ab_channel=eSPINdotCom). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. 4 December 2008. 1. ["Lerner Acquires Zest Books"](https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/78675-lerner-acquires-zest-books.html) 1. ["Updated List: Every Known Florida School District Book Ban, July 2021–June 2024"](https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/more-than-350-books-banned-in-florida-schools-since-last-july-16817328) 1. ["Free Help Videos: Single Mothers, Teen Pregnancy, Saving Money, Childhood Obesity & More | pic.tv"](http://pic.tv/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120608132619/http://pic.tv/) 8 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine. 1. ["Nikol Hasler"](https://www.pbssocal.org/people/nikol-hasler) ## Press - [About's sexuality page](https://web.archive.org/web/20071024194745/http://sexuality.about.com/od/eroticentertainment/a/sex_interviews.htm) - [Ypulse](http://www.ypulse.com/ypulse-interview-nikol-hasler-guy-clark-the-midwest-teen-sex-show/) - [Search Engine World interview with Hasler, August 2008](http://www.searchengineworld.com/video_interviews/3458338.htm) - [ABC News Interview with Hasler, January 2008](https://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4179441) - [Interview about MTSS](http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/mtss.html) - [NewTeeVee interview with Hasler](http://blip.tv/file/814799) - [Interview about Real American Family](http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/singleparentvid.html) - [Interview with Violet Blue](https://web.archive.org/web/20080129070534/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2008/01/24/violetblue.DTL) - [Hasler on CBS Early Show](http://midwestteensexshow.com/2008/03/12/stds-teens-and-nikol-on-cbs-the-early-show/) - [Hasler interview with Gawker](http://gawker.com/348152/quick-put-the-kids-on-the-internet-where-theyre-safe) ## External links - [Midwest Teen Sex Show](http://www.midwestteensexshow.com) - [Nikol Hasler Twitter Page](https://twitter.com/nikolhasler) - [Press regarding the speaking engagements with Hasler at NYC Public Libraries](http://lgbt.nypl.org/?p=145) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Nikol Hasler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikol_Hasler) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikol_Hasler?action=history)). 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