If you’re interested in having me come to speak at your college or university, bookstore, sex shop, or other organization, please email me at dacia [at] wakingvixen [dot] com or give me a call at 718.554.1714.
The below programs are designed to run about 90 minutes, though they can be shorter depending on your circumstances. I require travel expenses to be covered, plus a speaking fee. Costs can be offset if we plan several different events in the same area.
I am also open to designing a talk to meet the needs of your group.
The Bi Apple Screening and Talk
The Bi Apple, my directorial debut, rapidly became a best-seller for Adam and Eve Pictures, and in June 2007 it won the Emma Award for “Hottest Bisexual Sex Scene” at the Feminist Porn Awards in Toronto. In this talk, I screen an abbreviated version of the film (25 minutes), and discuss issues of sexuality, sexual health, and representation from the perspective of a feminist working in the adult industry.
Please keep in mind that the film is hardcore and features male and female bisexuality.
For more information about The Bi Apple and to watch a two minute trailer click here.
Personal and Political Perspectives on Sex Work
Based on my experiences as a sex worker, activist, and editor of sex worker magazine $pread, I discuss some of the major legal, health and safety issues surrounding sex workers and the sex industry in the United States. Major topics covered are: the definition of “sex worker”, the origins of the phrase and the movement it represents; the differences between “sex trafficking/forced prostitution” and “voluntary sex work”; health, safety, and labor concerns in various parts of the industry (ie: prostitution, stripping, pornography); legal and economic barriers to organizing within the sex industry. Usually the most valuable part of the session is the discussion and question and answer period in which I respond to questions about my experiences in the industry.
Good, Evil, Female Sexuality, and the Internet
Based on research and ideas from my book, Naked on the Internet: Hookups, Downloads, and Cashing In on Internet Sexploration, this talk explores several big questions about women’s sexuality and the Internet. Topics covered can include: camming, online dating and hookups, sex blogging, independently-produced porn, sex work, sexual health, and cyberdildonics. Broad theoretical ideas explored include: the conflicts between non-commercial and commercial online sexuality; privacy, anonymity and sexual exploration; technophobia and technophilia.
The Internet and Young Women
Designed for staff that interact with college-aged women but may not be familiar with the Internet, this workshop develops a basic understanding of the websites young women use as well as some problems to keep an eye out for. Focus on issues that may be presented by social media like MySpace and Facebook. Personal blogs, online dating, and pornography will be also addressed.
The Sexy Internet for Technophobes
A primer of tools, tips and tricks for expanding your sexual exploration via the Internet, for people who want to know but don’t know where to start. Addresses different comfort levels with regards to exposure of personal information, as well as physical and emotional safety. Participants will gain an understanding of online lingo and get an insiders guide to some sites worth checking out.
Includes:
*What the hell does that mean? a run-down of internet-specific vocabulary
*What are you looking for? evaluating your needs and boundaries
*Happy lurking: checking out and searching for sex blogs, porn and other free stuff that doesn’t require becoming a member
*Behind the screen: having interactive fun online without meeting people by using chatrooms, instant messages and (maybe) cyberdildonics
*Dating and hooking up: the rapidly expanding world of online dating and social networking, how to keep up with it, and how to weed out the garbage (both in terms of sites and potential suitors)
*Profiling the sexy mind: creating an online profile that works for you
Safer Sex for Sluts
Designed for people involved in or interested in open relationships, sex parties and other alternative sexual practices. 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.
