Here is how to ensure teenagers get pregnant and STIs: – shame and scare them – refuse to educate them Sooo… how about we not do that? Our society is obsessed with sex, but for the most part, mainstream culture either avoids frank discussion about sex, or it sensationalizes it in an unhealthy, negative way. […]
Tag Archives: sexuality
Why We Need Sex Ed – Fabulous Graphic
There’s a lot of talk about shutting down various reproductive rights in our country. This is based on fear and control coming from the patriarchy plaguing our society. (Patriarchy is the fear of the feminine and mature masculine.) These religious-based opinions are downright dangerous. Combating this ignorance are people like Jen and her team, who […]
(A)sexuality: The Making of a Movement
Oct 23-29 is Asexual Awareness Week! That’s right now! To celebrate, SEX+STL refrained from all sexual activity this week. Just kidding. Actually, we hosted a screening last week of the new documentary working the nationwide film festival circuit: Asexuality: The Making of a Movement. I like to joke that I’m the opposite of asexual. Does […]
Meet Melanie, An Asexual
In honor of Asexuality Awareness Week Oct 23-39, we ask Melanie, a woman who identifies as asexual, a few questions. SEX+STL will be hosting a screening of the documentary Asexuality: The Making of a Movement Tuesday, October 18, 7pm. We’ll let you know how it goes! Kendra: What is asexuality? Melanie: Asexuality is a sexual […]
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 […]
Christian Sex, by The Shaman
This is a guest post by theologian and philosopher The Shaman, who would like you to know that Christianity and sex-positivity DO mix! Recently my wife attended the Susie Bright seminar at Shameless Grounds. While she was there she noticed many people who seemed to think being sex positive and Christianity didn’t mix. We beg […]
Sex Positive Parenting May 16!
Last month, we were honored to have Susie Bright debut our sex-positive parenting group. Our next one will be Monday, May 16, 7pm at Shameless Grounds, hosted by Charlotte Times and myself. This will be a kid-free discussion group in the library. “In America today, it is nearly impossible to publish a book that says […]