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Workshops
March 03, 2005
I’ve spoken at a wide variety of venues, ranging from academic institutions like New York University, Rutgers University, the City College of New York and the New School to bookstores, theaters and people’s living rooms. I am an academic as well as a practitioner in various aspects of the sex industry, so I’m capable of presenting a wide range of workshops and talks. I also welcome invitations to speak on panels, moderate round tables and the like. Drop me an email if you’re interested in having me speak and we can tailor fit a session to your group’s needs.
This is my most frequently-given talk. I can present this lecture in the space of a class session or can go on for longer. I give a little structure to the talk and discuss some of the major legal, health and safety issues surrounding sex workers and the sex industry, but usually the most valuable part of the time is the discussion and question and answer period in which I respond to questions about my experiences in the industry.
American Pornography 1915-1973
This is an illustrated talk that gives an overview of the history of moving image porn starting with stag films, moving through beaver films and nudie cuties and into the beginnings of hardcore as we know it today. Aesthetic, legal and cultural aspects of the industry are discussed. Audio/visual capabilities are essential.
The way I conceptualize safer sex is pretty expansive – to be able to practice safer sex, I believe that one has to gather the latest scientific information, process it, do an inventory of his or her personal feelings about and desire for various sex acts, and make decisions about safer sex practices based on all of this. Safer sex is about both physical and emotional well-being.
This workshop encourages participants to think about their own definition of safer sex and begins the work of self-evaluating an individual safer sex plan. The workshop includes demonstrations of various safer sex materials as well as discussion of the latest scientific facts of safer sex and examination of personal standpoints.
Safer Sex for Sluts
This workshop grew out of my desire to do a safer sex workshop in which people can discuss the safer sex dimensions of open relationships, sex parties and other alternative sexual practices without fear of censure. We will discuss issues around being a part of an “at risk” group and will think through ways to maintain sexual health in ourselves and our partners in non-traditional sexual relationships.
Special attention will be paid to the probability that slutty folks will have partners who have sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We will discuss ways for people living with STIs to broach the subject with partners or potential partners and discuss strategies for safer sex with infected partners. This workshop is not meant to condone irresponsible behavior but rather to foster a community in which the health realities of non-monogamy are dealt with in respectful and pro-active ways.
Co-moderated with Melissa Gira in the Sex Work Matters conference at the New School, March 2006 with Robyn Few (Sex Workers Outreach Project), Carol Leigh (BAYSWAN), Jessice Melusine (boa), Elizabeth Nanas (Wayne State University) and Catherine MacGregor.
$pread Contributors Panel
Co-moderated with Eliyanna Kaiser at Bluestockings Books, January 2006 with Tracy Quan, Jo Weldon, Shane Luitjens, JB McGeever, and Sarah Patterson
Posted by Dacia at March 3, 2005 07:00 PM
