Posted by bednarma on Friday, October 27, 2017 in News.

 

Show Us How Your Burlesque: A Body Positive Burlesque Workshop

 Monday, November 6 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Branscomb Studio

Nashville’s premier burlesque school, Delinquent Debutantes, will be leading an hour and half

burlesque session that will teach you some classic moves and leave you feeling more confident and

powerful in your body. Come join us for an evening full of dancing, self love, and discovery!

 

Tested and Informed: Free HIV Testing with Project C.O.P.E

 Tuesday, November 7 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Sarratt 325/327

On Tuesday November 7th, Vandy Sex Ed will be joined by Meharry Medical College’s Project C.O.P.E

(Community Outreach Prevention and Education) for free oral rapid HIV testing! This is an excellent

opportunity to learn more about more about the incredible work that Project C.O.P.E. does, the facts

and myths surrounding HIV, and ways that you can protect yourself from this STI.

 

50 Shades of Misinformation:

The Truth About BDSM and How It Has Been Misrepresented in Popular Culture

 Tuesday, November 7 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Buttrick 101

While the unanticipated success of the 50 Shades of Grey series has thrust BDSM into the spotlight, it

has also contributed to the proliferation of harmful myths about this sexual practice. Join Vandy Sex Ed

on Tuesday night as we correct what the famous series gets wrong, debunk misconceptions and uplift

the BDSM  community as a forum for safe, consensual sexual expression.

Planned Parenthood’s 101st Anniversary Bash

 Wednesday, November 8 | 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Women’s Center

Loving Wins: A Panel on Interracial Dating in Modern America

Wednesday, November 8 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Black Cultural Center

50 years ago, Richard and Mildred Loving changed the nation by demonstrating that interracial love

and marriage is just as valid and valuable as relationships between individuals of the same race. Come

join VSE as we discuss interracial dating and relationships today and what it means to people 50 years

after the Loving’s put their love in the American spotlight.

Hitting the Spot: A Discussion on Masturbation and Self Pleasure

Thursday, November 9 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220

Join us for a discussion on how to “hit the spot” by understanding the anatomy of pleasure. Vandy Sex

Ed is joined by Rose Pink, self-pleasure expert and adult-toy retailer, for a discussion on masturbation,

its associated myths and stigmas, and the ins and outs of different bodies and what makes them feel

good!

Under the Covers and Behind the Scenes: Dismantling Myths About Sex Work and Pornography

Thursday, November 9 | 6:30-8:00 | WIlson 126

Join Vandy Sex Ed for a panel discussion on sex work and pornography! We’ll answer questions,

debunk myths, and address common perceptions of sex and sexuality within the porn industry.

Losing My Religion?: Navigating Sex and Spirituality

Friday, November 10 | 3:30-5:00 | Sarrat 216/220

Can sex and spirituality co-exist? Are they mutually exclusive? Does being spiritual mean abstaining

from sexuality? Questions concerning the seemingly antithetical relationship between sex and religion

perplex many people on a daily basis. However, embracing sexuality doesn’t have to mean losing your

religion. Join Vandy Sex Ed for a discussion on what it means to be both a sexual and a spiritual being!