On September 29, 2024, we hosted our first Something Positive for Positive People Safe Sex Expo in New York City. The intention of this expo was to implement an intervention program to address the gaps in STI prevention that … [Read more...] about Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
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What Can We All Learn From Queer Women’s Critiques Of Heterosexual Sex?
A few blog posts back, I talked about my work comparing queer and straight women’s experiences of unwanted sex. I found that a more diverse range of sexual encounters —with women, men, and non-binary partners—gave queer women … [Read more...] about What Can We All Learn From Queer Women’s Critiques Of Heterosexual Sex?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Navigating Virginity
Getting Past It Q: I’m in my early 20s and I’m still a virgin. I’ve started going out and meeting more women, but I have a problem making a move. I’ll talk to girls in the club or dance with them (at a distance…) but I find … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Navigating Virginity
Podcast: Navigating Consent For Sexual Empowerment
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses sexual empowerment and navigating consent. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Navigating Consent For Sexual Empowerment
Does Whisky Really Make You Frisky? Surprising Ways Alcohol May Impact Your Sex Life
Pop culture, literature, music, and even ancient texts have long associated alcohol consumption with engaging in sexual activity. Countless songs mention the arousing effects of alcohol on men and women, but how much of it is … [Read more...] about Does Whisky Really Make You Frisky? Surprising Ways Alcohol May Impact Your Sex Life
Consent Event Part 9: The Future Of Consent Justice
The ninth part of the Consent Event video series is THE FUTURE OF CONSENT JUSTICE. In this video, Kira Noir, Mindy Seu, hannah baer, and Samantha Urbani discuss call out culture and restorative justice. … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 9: The Future Of Consent Justice
Consent Event Part 8: Consent, Porn, And Pleasure
The eighth part of the Consent Event video series is CONSENT, PORN, AND PLEASURE. In this video, Pornhub ambassador Kira Noir talks about the consent dialogues you don’t see when you watch porn, and how people can learn about the … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 8: Consent, Porn, And Pleasure
Consent Event Part 7: The Need For Safe Space
The seventh part of the Consent Event video series is THE NEED FOR SAFE SPACE. In this video, activist Lexii Foxx emphasizes the need for safe space and safe communities (something that Pillow Talk tries to provide!). … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 7: The Need For Safe Space
Consent Event Part 6: Consent, Coercion, And The Internet
The sixth part of the Consent Event video series is CONSENT, COERCION, AND THE INTERNET. In this video, technologist Mindy Seu explains how social media applications use speed and allure to coerce consent from their “users”. … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 6: Consent, Coercion, And The Internet
Consent Event Part 5: Reflections On Me Too
The fifth part of the Consent Event video series is REFLECTIONS ON ME TOO. Kira Noir talks about the “Me Too”-like movement that took place in the adult film industry in 2020. She is joined by musician and mentor Samantha Urbani, … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 5: Reflections On Me Too
Consent Event Part 4: Consent Under Capitalism
The fourth part of the Consent Event video series is CONSENT UNDER CAPITALISM. “Can there be such a thing as true consent under capitalism?” asks adult performer Kira Noir. Authors and advocates Liara Roux and hannah baer join … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 4: Consent Under Capitalism
Consent Event Part 3: Practicing Consent On TV, Film, And Fashion Sets
The third part of the Consent Event video series is PRACTICING CONSENT ON TV, FILM, AND FASHION SETS. In this video, Chloë Sevigny, Ethan James Green and Teniece Divya Johnson discuss the intricacies of negotiating consent on … [Read more...] about Consent Event Part 3: Practicing Consent On TV, Film, And Fashion Sets