There’s a new photography project in town that is very sex-positive, care to participate? MY photoshoot is tomorrow, and I can’t wait for my truth to be captured in a bold and brave way that I’ve never done before! Here I interview the artist behind the project, Michelle Wagner. Kendra Holliday: Who are you? Michelle […]
Author Archives: Kendra Holliday
SlutWalk St. Louis Wiped Me Out!
I wasn’t expecting to sob. I mean, I knew SlutWalk St. Louis would be an emotional and empowering day, but I had no idea how it would play out for me and the 600 others who attended. The march kicked off at noon, and traveled down Manchester Road. The Riverfront Times captured it beautifully, take […]
SlutWalk St. Louis: Surviving Rape with Purpose and Conviction
by Lunamax Ed Note: This is a guest post from Lunamax, one of the 600 who attended SlutWalk St. Louis on July 16. Do you have a story to share? Email to sexpositive.stl @ gmail .com I initially chose to attend the St Louis SlutWalk to support a mission and ultimately support rape and “slut shaming” […]
Literary Nudes July 17
Literary Nudes is having a special extra nude edition on Sunday, July 17, 7pm, at Shameless Grounds. Proceeds go to Sex Positive St. Louis, so come on out and join the intellectually enlightened nude community! Burlesque performer Sugar Cyanide gives us the lowdown. Kendra Holliday: What is Literary Nudes? Sugar Cyanide: Literary Nudes is a […]
SlutWalk St. Louis July 16
The SlutWalk movement started this April in Toronto, when a cop said: “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” In response, more than 3000 people took to the streets to demonstrate that being assaulted isn’t about what you wear. Thousands more have followed suit around the world. A tiny negative […]
Interview with Henryk Ptasiewicz, Featured Artist
Get to know one of the featured artists from the SEX+STL June 29 Black and White event. Here is a SEX+STL interview with one of the most talented – and most humble – artists in St. Louis, Henryk Ptasiewicz. Kendra Holliday: You have such a unique accent! Can you give us a little background of […]
Evolved bendable You Too
There I was, innocently interviewing my friend Holli from Spanky’s on my The Beautiful Kind show, when, at the end of the segment, she asked if I wanted the crazy pink sex toy she had showcased earlier. You know, the one that looked like Pink Panther’s dick doing yoga. Yes, she hooked me up with […]
Wear Black & White This Wednesday
Sex Positive St. Louis is proud to present: A shot of the toys donated by Spanky’s for the silent auction: Can’t wait to see what everyone is wearing! It will be my first time reading my erotic writing out loud. There will also be readings from Johnny Murdoc, David Wraith, and Elva Maxine Beach. See […]
Lessons from a Simulated Love Affair
This is a guest post from Robin, SEX+STL volunteer and mother of two. Please join us Monday, June 27 for our next Sex Positive Parenting group at Shameless Grounds, 7pm! My favorite Sim is a bit of a cad. Devon is high in charisma, but low in commitment. He has had 10 girlfriends, each of […]
What is a Munch?
This is a guest post by Naamaire. You may have seen announcements on the Sex Positive St Louis events calendar or BDSM-themed sites that “The South City Whip Club” or some such organization is having a munch at a particular place at a particular time. Maybe you live in the South City area and […]
Cornerstones of Community: How to Build Relationships from the Ground Up
This is a guest post by Lenore Spitznagel, a Leader from Diana’s Grove Mystery School. Relationships are tough! Engaging with a partner, an acquaintance or even a stranger can leaves us vulnerable to misunderstandings, hurt feelings and even rejection. Add sex to the equation and there is even more to lose. Diana’s […]
It Gets Beautiful: One Rabbi’s Perspective on Being Jewish and LGBTQ
Ed Note: This post was originally published on Huffington Post and is reprinted with permission from the author, Rabbi Andrea Myers. If you like this post, please check out her book, The Choosing: A Rabbi’s Journey from Silent Nights to High Holy Days’ (Rutgers University Press, April 2011). Living on Long Island as a sheltered […]