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Sex in the Middle
Community organizers and sexual health educators, Diane Burkholder and Lucky Garcia, saw a need for holistic, sex positive spaces that center the experiences of communities of color and LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit folx in the Midwest.
Inspired by and in partnership with the Atlanta-based Sex Down South Conference and the Sexual Liberation, Art, & Education (SLAE) nonprofit organization aimed at educating audiences about sexual liberation through the arts and community forums, The Sex in the Middle conference will provide a sexually liberating space that educates, agitates and encourages the sexual and romantic freedom in the Midwest.
The 2018 half-day conference and evening live entertainment will:
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Uplift the knowledge and experiences of people residing in the Midwest
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Facilitate and curate discussions, workshops and educational programming that expand beyond heteronormative societal standards.
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Provide a space for all persons, especially women of color, trans* and gender non-conforming folks, sex workers, queer people, and differently-abled individuals, to learn, connect and share sexual health knowledge with fellow Midwesterners.
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Counter the area’s abstinence-based, anti-choice education & programming.
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Decrease the shame and stigma stemming from rigid religious beliefs and practices.
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Build a communal space that fosters self-love and agency through healing, nourishment and personal connections.
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Capture data through community survey and testimonials to inform 2019 programming
Topics to be discussed:
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BDSM/Kink/Costume Play
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Polyamory/Non-monogamy
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Sex in the Middle/Geographical implications on Sexuality
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Race & Sexuality
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Communication & Healthy Relationships
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Trans*, Gender Non-Conforming & Genderqueer Sexualities
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Lesbian/Gay/Same Gender Loving/Bisexual/Queer Sexualities
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Sexual Liberation/Sexual Justice
In addition, SITM will be adopting SDS's Guiding Principles, so please make sure you look these over.
This mini-con will be happening on September 29th at the
Diastole Scholars' Center at 2501 Holmes St. Kansas City, MO 64108.

