Sexy Spring III
SEXY SPRING III Workshops and Schedule
Paper Workshop Schedule
Sexy Spring III Workshop Schedule (pdf)
Thursday- June 8, 2006
Schmooze and Peruse (Volunteer Round Up)
4:00pm - 6:00pm, Belfry Gallery (3753 Bloomington Ave)
Peruse the wonderful art in the Sexy Spring Art show, snack on food (bring a dish
if you can!), and meet other volunteers
Vibes Watcher Training
6:00pm - 8:00pm, Belfry Gallery (3753 Bloomington Ave)
Peruse the wonderful art in the Sexy Spring Art show, snack on food (bring a dish
if you can!), and discuss the art with the artists themselves (many are expected to
attend), and enjoy some after-hours mingling with your fellow Sexy Springers at
this fun event.
Session Times
| 9:30-10:00 am | Welcome, snacks, etc. |
| 10:00-11:30 am | Workshop Session 1 |
| 11:30-1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 pm | Workshop Session 2 |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00-4:30 pm | Workshop Session 3 |
| 4:30-5:00 pm | Break (Friday and Sunday only) |
| 5:00-6:30 pm | Workshop Session 4 (Friday and Sunday only) |
Friday - June 9, 2006
Friday Night - June 9, 2006
Sexy Spring Art Show Viewing and Potluck
8:00pm, Belfry Gallery (3753 Bloomington Ave)
Peruse the wonderful art in the Sexy Spring Art show, snack on food (bring a dish
if you can!), and discuss the art with the artists themselves (many are expected to
attend), and enjoy some after-hours mingling with your fellow Sexy Springers at
this fun event.
Saturday - June 10, 2006
Saturday Night - June 10, 2006
Wild Wild Midwest Cabaret and Dance Party
Doors open at 7:30, Cabaret at 8:00, Dance Party to follow at 10:00
Patrick’s Cabaret (3010 Minnehaha Ave S.)
The ‘Wild, Wild West Cabaret’ features burlesque, drag, musicians, performance,
and spoken-word performance focused on sex- and body-positivity, gender and
relationships. The Cabaret will be ASL interpreted. A dance party will follow the
Cabaret. This will be a fun opportunity to meet the Cabaret performers, use the
moves learned in the ‘Booty Dancing’ workshop, and generally have a good time in
a safe environment. Patrick’s Cabaret is wheelchair accessible.
Sunday - June 11, 2006
Workshop Details
Aphrodesiacs
Presented by a prominent local chef
Sunday, Session 3, Room 240
Chef S thinks food is sexy. Do you? Come experience the sensual
power of your palate. Bring an appetite and a sense of curiosity as we explore
the many different ways food can be used as an aphrodisiac.
Being an Assertive Submissive
Presented by: Jen Sadique
Sunday, Session 3, Room 220
I’d like to have a discussion about assertiveness and
empowerment for bottoms and submissives. Subtopics: determining what
you want, communicating those desires, really examining and defining your
limits, resources available, and how to avoid creepy tops and dominants. We
could also discuss the differences between bottoming and submission and
whether they are relevant.
Booty Dance
Presented by: Garrett
Friday, Session 2, Room 245
This workshop will teach some basic techniques and etiquette for
gettin’ nasty on the dance floor. There will be some warm ups, open time to
teach and share moves, discussion on consent and then some lightly facilitated
practice time. All efforts will be made to make the class fun and comfortable
for beginning dancers and shy people. Active consent will be a priority.
Cervical visualization and self-exam
Presented by: Rachel Tell
Saturday, Session 2, Room 215
My life changed when I viewed my cervix for the first time. I
hope to facilitate that opportunity for people. I plan on giving a short
presentation on human female internal reproductive anatomy and the basics of
a cervical self-exam then going through the procedure for cervical self-viewing
with possible demonstration on myself (depending on the comfort level and
needs of the participants). I plan on bringing along cervical self-exam
handouts, nitrile gloves, non-glycerin lubricant, hand lights, mirrors, and a
number of new plastic specula in varied sizes (hopefully enough for all
participants). Everyone who attends should have the opportunity to try the
cervical visualization during the workshop if they so choose (and time
permits). Participants will be sent away with a handout and a speculum for
further exploration, examination, and empowerment in the future.
Resisting Rape Culture via Anti-Oppression Work
Presented by: Emily Lindell
Friday, Session 2, Room 205
Emily Lindell will lead a guided discussion focusing on sexual
assault education and rape culture resistance.
Challenging Rape Culture
See Resisting Rape Culture via Anti-Oppression Work
Children’s Activities
Presented by: SS Staff
All sessions, All Days, Room 255
Activities for children will be available in room 255 during educational events.
Activities will be available for kids of any age and will be held in the same building
as the educational events. Pre-registration is requested. Activities may include arts and crafts, reading, and play.
Communicate Gender
Presented by: The GenderBlur Collective
Sunday, Session 2, Room 240
Description: Participants will explore issues of communication around gender,
body and sexuality in relationships. possible topics to be discussed are
language, assumptions, body image and perceptions of self and others.
Cuddle Party
Presented by: Tracy Ross
Satuday, Sessions 2 and 3, Room 240
CANCELLED - A structured, safe workshop on boundaries, communication,
intimacy and affection. A drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating
:people in a relaxing environment. A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good. This playful, fun workshop has
been a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space
to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event
to meet new friends, roommates, business partners and significant others. NOTE: this is a 3.5 hour workshop
Dirty Talk for Clean People
Presented by: Gregg Lind and Charlie Copper
Friday, Session 4, Room 245
Conscientious, caring, liberal people, concerned with equality and
mutual understanding in relationships can be surprised at how much they
enjoy “nasty,” “dirty,” and even non-”politically correct” word play. We will
discuss how to start exploring dirty talk with your partner/s, and how to have
fun with it, and how to best avoid offending anyone who you’re trying to turn
on.
Consensual Sensuality: The Joy of Massage
Presented by: Diane Long
Saturday, Session 1, Room 210
A hands-on experiential workshop to learn and practice a variety of massage
techniques to relieve pain and stress, promote relaxation and provide a safe
context to explore the pleasure of touch.
Creating a Feminist Business Model
Presented by: Jennifer Pritchett and Jessica Giordani, proprietors of The Smitten Kitten
Sunday, Session 4, Room 240
Join the owners of The Smitten Kitten in a discussion about what
it means to operate a feminist business! We’ll cover topics such as: History of The Smitten Kitten * Making your passion your career * Utilizing the skills you
already have * Importance of role models * Politics as practice. Come with
questions! We’re excited for this to be an especially interactive discussion!
Fuck the Pain Away
Presented by: Garrett
Friday, Session 3, Room 245
This facilitated, yet open, discussion will encourage participants to
examine the many ways that sex, sexual/sensual exploration, kinky play, kinky
relationships and supportive, sex/body-positive community can lead to
healing, liberation, empowerment, heightened awareness, recovery, and other
dramatic changes. Digressions and details will be welcomed. The session will
only be loosely structured so that it can follow the ideas and focus of the
group that attends. Demonstrations, storytelling, and other explicit forms of
personal expression will be welcomed. Confidentiality and ongoing consent
will be priorities.
Guerilla
Presented by: Anyone!
All Sessions and Days, in Guerilla Workshop Rooms
If you would like to hold a workshop please sign up at the room and also see a Sexy Spring staffer in room 250 so that we can publicize it and provide a safer space
staffer.
Harm Reduction
Presented by: An expert in STI (sexually transmitted infections) prevention
Saturday, Session 2, Room 210
An experienced STI prevention trainer will guide attendees in a
discussion about what behaviors and practices put us at more or less risk for
transmission of STIs. Learn what you can do to decrease the risk of both
getting and transmitting STIs.
The Joy of Kissing
Presented by: Lisa and Eric
Sunday, Session 1, Room 215
Kissing Workshop for couples/partners. Two people sign up
together to learn about and practice kissing. Tracy Ross will discuss the
different types of kisses, principles of yin and yang and guide you through several exercises designed to improve your enjoyment of kissing. Learn what
it’s like to be told what a great kisser you are!
Kids in Community: Pregnancy & Parenting
Presented by: Rebecca Trotzky-Sirr and Beth Stenglein
Sunday, Session 2, Room 210
Forum for pregnant, planning, seasoned parents, childcare
providers, partners of parents, and our allies. How can we identify and create
resources for parenting in our communities? This workshop will address both
the emotional and physical needs of families. Focus on family &
reproductive justice. Inclusive of queer, young, poor, artist, activist, single, and
people of color.
Kinky Play For Novices
Presented by: Mistress Shannon
Saturday, Session 1, Room 215
Learn how to confidently and safely take those first steps into this
wonderful world of new sensations and experiences. Mistress Shannon is a
lifestyle Dominatrix with decades of kink experience. She will finish with a
short demonstration and ample question and answer period. Bring an open
mind and your imagination. You won’t be disappointed.
Massage: Sensual / Sexual Experience
Presented by: Susan Miranda
Friday, Session 1, Room 245
Susan Miranda invites all interested in this topic to attend this workshop whether your experience is as a client of massage, bodywork or therapeutic or healing touch or a professional practitioner of a form of massage, bodywork or touch. Join this conversation to discuss the fine lines of sensuality and sexuality when utilizing or receiving massage or touch in a therapeutic way.
Planned Non-Parenthood–Considering a Life without Motherhood
Presented by: Professor Carolyn Whitson
Friday, Session 3, Room 205
In this session, Prof. Carolyn Whitson of Metropolitan State
University will give a talk regarding choosing a life without parenting and then
open the floor for lively discussion. Issues to consider: social hostility toward
non-mothers, living in a world of creeping non-choice, challenging stereotypes,
intersections of race, sexuality and class issues in discussions of nonmotherhood,
discussing one’s decision not to parent with a partner, developing
a female self in the face of sexism.
Premature Ejaculation
Presented by: Zac
Friday, Session 1, Room 205
An exploration of the issues, both physical and emotional
surrounding premature ejaculation.
Radical Monogamy and Other Enigmatic Ideas
Presented by: Jenn Welna
Saturday, Session 3, Room 215
rad.i.cal, adj.:
1. departing markedly from the usual or customary
2. favoring or effecting fundamental or revolutionary changes in current
practices, conditions, or institutions
Polyamorous, queer, master/slave, open, married, kinky, vanilla, closed,
triad, pervy, straight, monogamous… how do we create and define healthy,
radical relationships? in this workshop we’ll explore the ways in which what
we label our relationships effects how we relate in them. we’ll discuss
different strategies to dissolve binary gender roles within relationships
and share how different relationships challenge the traditional allocation
of power in our culture.
The Reluctant Dominant
Presented by: Gregg Lind and Tara
Sunday, Session 2, Room 215
Even if they agree with power exchange in theory, many people
find taking the dominant role difficult. Even if asked, they fear that what they
are doing is abusive, question their own motives and the motives of their
partners. A legacy of feminism and changing gender relations has been to
emphasize “relationships between equals”, and renegotiating this compact in a
play space can liberating, courageous, and empowering for all involved. I hope
to explore this topic, and help people liberate the dominants within
themselves, and help people explore these feelings without guilt. Submissives
may also benefit by hearing the ambivalence many dominants feel.
Quiet Room
Presented by: SS Staff
All Sessions and Days, Room 330.
A place to go to decompress - there will be
comfortable places to sit or nap and to take a break from fluorescent lighting. A
Sexy Spring staffer will be present in this room during all educational events and
will ensure that the room is stocked with tissues, snacks and drinks, and relaxing
reading material. Please keep this room quiet.
Revolution in Reproductive Health
Presented by: Rebecca Trotzky-Sirr and Anne Johnson
Saturday, Session 1, Room 240
What should we do if Roe v. Wade falls? Can we do our own
abortions? Should we? Is birth control a part of consent? How can we access
the services we need? Is there such a thing as a free vasectomy? Does natural
family planning really work? How to teach your friends to become condom
experts in 5 min. How do I know if I have an STD? Where can I go? What
diseases & infections are prevalent in our community?
Roots of Body-Negative Discourse: celibacy and transglobal community, 50 - 500 AD
Presented by: Jeffrey Eichholz
Sunday, Session 1, Room 210
Jeffrey will give a brief lecture about gender and sexuality in early
Christianity and Judaism followed by a discussion.
Self-Care for Relationships
Presented by: Suzanne Fischer
Friday, Session 4, Room 205
Participants will discuss and develop strategies around self-care in
the context of intimate relationships, including communication and setting
boundaries.
Self Defense Skillshare for Self Defined Women
Presented by: Sin
Friday, Sessions 1 and 2, Room 225
This workshop will be focused on practicing exercises and
sharing strategies surrounding self defense. It is open to women of all abilities,
body types and levels of experience. Wear clothing you can move in. * Please
note that this workshop is closed after it begins and that only those who
participated in the first session will be able to attend the second session.
Sex & Physical Disability
Presented by: Tiffiny Carlson and Michael Wilkes
Sunday, Session 3, Room 210
This workshop will be two-parts: One part informative, other part an open discussion in the Q&A layout. Our workshop will specifically focus on physical disabilities and sex, as the term “disability” covers such a broad range of impairments a smaller direction was needed. A relatively large portion of the workshop will focus on sensation loss, positioning advice, confidence in the bedroom, as well as cover basic “mechanical” issues.
Smart is Sexy: How to be an Informed Sex Toy User/Consumer
Presented by: Jennifer Pritchett and Jessica Giordani, proprietors of The Smitten Kitten
Saturday, Session 3, Room 210
True or False: If you use a condom on a “jelly” sex toy it’s safe.
True or False: All lubricants are created equal.
True or False: Chemicals are in lots of products so I shouldn’t worry about my sex toys.
In this workshop you’ll find out the story behind these statements and more. Learn about sex toy materials and get the information you need to make smart decisions about
what you choose to play with and how you choose to invest your money.
Sexy Staff Office
Presented by: SS Staff
All Sessions and Days, Room 260
Sexy Staffers can meet and find information about safer space,
volunteer schedules, and other items of interest.
Sexual Negotiation for Survivors: Assertiveness and Self-Esteem, Getting What You Want and Need Out of Intimate Relationships
Presented by: Diane Long
Sunday, Session 1, Room 240
In this workshop we will explore ways to:
- Create safe space for ourselves and others
- Recognize and communicate feelings, wants and needs
- Identify personal triggers and stressors
- Practice physical and emotional boundary-setting
- Respond to the “inner critic”
- Transform and release emotions held in the body
- Set clear intentions to invite the things we want into our lives
- Share strategies and resources with each other
Topping Tutorial
Presented by: Mistress Mara
Sunday, Session 4, Room 215
This workshop is geared towards folks looking to access their top
energy. It will focus on a playful and explorative approach towards S/M with
techniques that can be put to immediate use.
Transpositivism: Healing Our Community
Presented by: Hazel T.
Friday, Session 2 and 3 and Saturday, Session 3, Room 225
This workshop seeks to engage a wide variety of trans-identified
people and other people personally impacted by trans issues in a dialogue
about ideas regarding transness. We will share the ideas that hurt us and have
power over us with two goals in mind: 1) to help each other in our journeys
toward self-acceptance and wholeness; and 2) to come up with alternative
ideas that are inclusive of and support the whole trans community, and thereby
heal the rifts between different factions within the community and
start to form a larger, more inclusive and supportive community for all persons
affected by trans issues. You may participate in this discussion if you feel that
trans issues impact you directly, whether or not you identify as trans, and
regardless of your gender determination. Allies who do not feel that trans
issues impact them directly may observe, but are asked to refrain from
speaking. The workshop will take place over 2 two hour sessions;
participation in the second is limited to those who attended the first, though
newcomers are invited to observe.
You Want to Bite Me Where?
Presented by: DarkLight
Sunday, Session 4, Room 210
Come discuss the finer points of the art of erotic biting. From nibbling to really sinking your teeth, we’ll chat about ways to create erotic effect and to minimize/maximize marks, and pain. Feel free to bring along your teeth and someone to practice on, but neither are required to participate in the talk.
Sexy Spring Homebase and Welcome Room
Presented by: SS Staff
All Sessions and Days, Room 250
Come here to hang out between
workshops, get snacks and lunch, find safer sex information and supplies and
schedule information.
