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Sexual Liberation Campaign
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" The Opposite of Mind Blowing" by Caz Killjoy was so good that we decided to give it an honorable mention.
This story highlights the misinformation around orgasms and how it is perceived by many as the end all be all of sexual encounters. Caz writes about letting go of preconceived notions of what sex is and isn’t “supposed” to feel like, which is the key ingredient for real liberation.
Thank you Caz for the submission! You can find all the amazing things Caz is up to on their website, and read Caz's full story here. |
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Let us introduce you to Elliott Fukui (he/him). Over the past two decades, Elliott has been an organizer, facilitator and trainer working with survivors to build care/safety teams, mad maps, and organizing strategies for day-to-day sustainability and political organizing campaigns.
Elliott is also a member of the Fireweed Collective, a peer support network led by and for Mad and Disabled Queer, Trans, and GNC BIPOC. The Fireweed Collective offers fabulous support groups and amazing webinars that remind us why we fight to heal and why we heal to fight. Follow the Fireweed Collective on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Check out more of Elliott's work at madqueer.org.
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Connecting The Dots: Youth Edition
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There is more Connecting The Dots: Youth Edition!
In this episode, Ignacio is joined by Robin Marquis, our incredible Accessibility Support, to analyze "Special", a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy about a gay man with cerebral palsy pursuing connections. The discussion was so rich that we had to divide it into two episodes, so stay tuned for the second part next month.
In the first part, Ignacio and Robin discuss disability, codependency, fetishization of disabled bodies, dating, and so much more.
There are spoilers! Make sure to watch the series on Netflix before heading over to YouTube to watch the analysis.
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- Our very own Aredvi Azad was interviewed by USA Today for an article highlighting challenges of healing from sexual violence. Aredvi's contribution is outlined in this IG post, and you can also read the full article here (with subscription).
- Viola Davis is opening up about her childhood trauma in a Netflix special with Oprah called, Finding Me, that is coming out tomorrow, April 26.
- Conservatives are entertaining themselves with the most backwards campaign to label sex education for young people as "grooming." This Atlantic article hits the nail on the head by explaining why sex education is essential for CSA prevention, according to literally every expert on the issue.
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In addition to updating and revamping our programming this season, we have a new program called ChemSex: Consent and Safety Under The Influence. Don't know what ChemSex is? Read more to find out.
ChemSex is the intentional use of psychoactive substances during sex. These may include legal substances such as alcohol and marijuana to psychedelics and highly addictive drugs. During this workshop, we have discussions to demystify consent practices and focus on shame-free harm reduction approaches. We cover a range of topics such as potential short-term and long-term physical and mental health risks, how to create a safety checklist, and set good boundaries that prioritize you and your partner(s) well-being.
Interested in booking a program with us, email us at info@heal2end.org.
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Sexual Liberation Calendar
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- Take a peek at our social media Masturbation Month campaign from last year. In this campaign, we re-imagine masturbation, emphasize the importance of including gender in masturbation conversations, and debunk myths about masturbation.
- Also last year, for Mental Health Awareness Month, Ignacio filmed two different videos. One was a funny skit about Ignacio's personal experiences with talk therapy. The second was called SafeGuard My Crib where Ignacio takes you on a tour of their home and how they have made their space feel safe and supportive of their well-being.
- Mother's Day is upon us. Mothers - of all genders and experiences - leave lasting imprints on us. While their work is not even close to easy, we honor both survivor-mothers who brave the task of child-rearing, and survivors of maternal abuse who navigate complicated feelings about their mothers. Take a day for yourself if you can, you do hard work.
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