Socio-cultural and familial factors

Title of Event: Polyvagal Theory & KINK

 

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This course is designed for both professional mental health workers AND individuals looking to establish safety and connection in their KINKY sex practices. We'll examine how incorporating the modern science of Interpersonal Neurobiology with KINK dynamics can allow for increased co-regulation and self-regulation skills so we can fully enjoy the ANXIETY and STRESS we intentionally invite into SEX.

Title of Event: Rethinking The Mood: Mismatched Libido in Modern Relationships

 

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Not in the mood? You're not alone. From the Vatican to Vegas, from Disney to PornHub, we’ve been tricked into believing love and sex are like a hand in a glove, though few of us experience them that way. Learners are guided step-by-step through a useful framework to discover their authentic longings and learn what desire needs to thrive.

 

Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/2025

 

Title of Event: Multicultural Perspectives on Sex Education

 

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Title of Event: A Conversation on the Sex Ed Culture Wars: A Never Ending Story?

 

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Title of Event: Sex Ed & Rock n' Roll

 

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Join us for a fun Sex Ed lectures from Sex Educator, Sex Therapist and Rock Guitarist & Singer Cat Dukes as she shares a fun music-filled experience.  Through LIVE performance we will explore popular music, dive into and discuss lyrics, and creatively change them to reflect medically accurate shame-free sex ed.  Join us!

 

Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/2025

 

Title of Event: Building Capacity for Sexual Consent

 

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Discussions of consent are a vital part of sexuality education. An emphasis must be placed on building a person’s capacity to give informed consent. This online workshop will examine several models for determining sexual consent. Participants will apply consent criteria to several case studies and discuss strategies for improving a person's consent abilities.

 

Title of Event: Wheel of Context for Sexuality Education 

 

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In our roles as sexuality educators we often face opposing forces within the community. Wheel of context offers a framework for sexuality education offered by activists, advocates or practitwonnaires on the ground. It has been informed by a global perspective and anyone can customize it to their own setting. 

 

Title of Event: The Sex Lives of College Students: Three Decades of Attitudes and Behaviors

 

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This presentation will highlight the results of a human sexuality survey administered over the past 30 years to thousands of University of Maine college students. Responses by nearly 7,000 college students between the ages of 18-22 will be presented, including attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends over time.

 

Title of Event: Sex Ed Lessons from COVID-19

 

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Despite a multitude of challenges presented by the pandemic, sexuality educators have found innovative ways to reach youth and adults with information and skills needed to make healthy decisions about their sexual health, link them to services, and advocate on their behalf. This presentation summarizes tips and recommendations gathered from a survey of 51 sexuality educators.