Sex Positive
Episode 7: L is for Labels
Professor Sex, Mar 01 2020
Rob and Angel discuss gender and sexual identity labels used by US high school students. Links to Listen: YouTubeSpotifyPodbeaniHeartRadioGooglePlayiTunesStitcher Links and Resources from the episode: White, A. E., Moeller, J., Ivcevic, Z., & Brackett, M. A. (2018). Gender identity and sexual identity labels used by U.S. high school students: A co-occurrence network analysis. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 5(2), 243–252. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000266 Graphs from the article Van Anders, S. M. (2015). Beyond sexual orientation: Integrating gender/sex and diverse sexualities via sexual configurations theory. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 44(5), 1177-1213. Plöderl, M., Sellmeier, M., Fartacek, C. et al. Explaining the Suicide Risk of Sexual Minority Individuals by Contrasting the Minority Stress Model with Suicide Models. Arch Sex Behav 43, 1559–1570 (2014). Try Not to Be a Dick: A brief lit-review on the lasting impact of comi
Rob and Angel discuss gender and sexual identity labels used by US high school students. Links to Listen: YouTubeSpotifyPodbeaniHeartRadioGooglePlayiTunesStitcher Links and Resources from the episode: White, A. E., Moeller, J., Ivcevic, Z., & Brackett, M. A. (2018). Gender identity and sexual identity labels used by U.S. high school students: A co-occurrence network analysis. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 5(2), 243–252. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000266 Graphs from the article Van Anders, S. M. (2015). Beyond sexual orientation: Integrating gender/sex and diverse sexualities via sexual configurations theory. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 44(5), 1177-1213. Plöderl, M., Sellmeier, M., Fartacek, C. et al. Explaining the Suicide Risk of Sexual Minority Individuals by Contrasting the Minority Stress Model with Suicide Models. Arch Sex Behav 43, 1559–1570 (2014). Try Not to Be a Dick: A brief lit-review on the lasting impact of comi
Top 5 Easy, Sex-Positive Halloween Costume Ideas
Raksha Saraf, Oct 29 2019
Tired of the same old sexy nurse, sexy cat, and sexy XYZ costumes? Leave the old tradition of man-pleasing porn behind, and turn to a new kind of sexy - the sex-positive sexy. Here are a few quick and easy costume ideas inspired by some of the strongest female characters to appear in the last few years! 5. BoJack Horseman's "Diane" Source: Pinterest An easy character to like, Diane Nguyen has grown to be an extremely relatable character, not only because of her kind of judgmental attitude, but also how well all of her flaws line up with the approaches she was forced to take in the past because of ignorant parents and four unsupportive brothers. Additionally, her outfit on the show is REALLY easy to recreate, all you need is a regular white tank top, blue jeans, a green jacket and some glasses. If you really want to go the extra mile you can add in the blue wig, but it's really not necessary since the show's been quite a success, and you're likely to fit right in. What's more?
Tired of the same old sexy nurse, sexy cat, and sexy XYZ costumes? Leave the old tradition of man-pleasing porn behind, and turn to a new kind of sexy - the sex-positive sexy. Here are a few quick and easy costume ideas inspired by some of the strongest female characters to appear in the last few years! 5. BoJack Horseman's "Diane" Source: Pinterest An easy character to like, Diane Nguyen has grown to be an extremely relatable character, not only because of her kind of judgmental attitude, but also how well all of her flaws line up with the approaches she was forced to take in the past because of ignorant parents and four unsupportive brothers. Additionally, her outfit on the show is REALLY easy to recreate, all you need is a regular white tank top, blue jeans, a green jacket and some glasses. If you really want to go the extra mile you can add in the blue wig, but it's really not necessary since the show's been quite a success, and you're likely to fit right in. What's more?
Top 7 Sex-Positive Movies and Series on Netflix
Raksha Saraf, Oct 11 2019
With the weekend approaching, we figured it might be useful for you to know what you can binge watch with joy. These are the Top 10 TV Shows and Movies on Netflix that really give you a glimpse into a sex-positive lifestyle. 7. Black Mirror While this is not the main point of Black Mirror, it happens to depict a very raw perspective on sex: it shows us how we treat sex today and how we're likely to treat it in the future. 6. Lust Stories This film follows four Indian women in their journeys to liberate themselves sexually from different kinds of sexually repressive forces: society, their families, their partners and their own silence. It truly presents a different perspective on Indian society, never before seen in cinema. 5. Wanderlust This TV Show is unique in its depiction of the challenges of long term monogamy and consequent polyamory. It's a must-watch if you're considering polyamory, or if you want to understand it better!4. Sense 8 This is one show you
With the weekend approaching, we figured it might be useful for you to know what you can binge watch with joy. These are the Top 10 TV Shows and Movies on Netflix that really give you a glimpse into a sex-positive lifestyle. 7. Black Mirror While this is not the main point of Black Mirror, it happens to depict a very raw perspective on sex: it shows us how we treat sex today and how we're likely to treat it in the future. 6. Lust Stories This film follows four Indian women in their journeys to liberate themselves sexually from different kinds of sexually repressive forces: society, their families, their partners and their own silence. It truly presents a different perspective on Indian society, never before seen in cinema. 5. Wanderlust This TV Show is unique in its depiction of the challenges of long term monogamy and consequent polyamory. It's a must-watch if you're considering polyamory, or if you want to understand it better!4. Sense 8 This is one show you
Sex isn't dirty, it can be Sacred and Divine!
Gaia Morrissette, Oct 07 2019
We often have been taught that sex and pleasure are dirty or sinful or distraction from enlightenment and we should deny and suppress our awful human nature… I call bullshit.
We often have been taught that sex and pleasure are dirty or sinful or distraction from enlightenment and we should deny and suppress our awful human nature… I call bullshit.
Why Don't I Like to be Naked During Sex?
Joanna Anagnostou, Sep 12 2019
Every one of us has felt uncomfortable being naked during sex. But did you know that being naked is not necessary to have a pleasurable experience during sex?
Every one of us has felt uncomfortable being naked during sex. But did you know that being naked is not necessary to have a pleasurable experience during sex?
Having "The Talk" With Your Children
Joanna Anagnostou, Aug 28 2019
Discussing sex is a natural follow up from explaining puberty. Here are some tips to making talking about sex easier and less awkward with kids.
Discussing sex is a natural follow up from explaining puberty. Here are some tips to making talking about sex easier and less awkward with kids.
Kamasutra
Anonymous, Jul 07 2019
Kamasutra is the literature that is famous in the entire world about sex. It was progressive even back then with its same-sex advocacy and feminine approach.
Kamasutra is the literature that is famous in the entire world about sex. It was progressive even back then with its same-sex advocacy and feminine approach.
Sex Positivity and What it really means
Anonymous, Jul 02 2019
Sex positive means having an environment where one could talk about sex positively without the fear of being judged. Sex positivity is "an attitude towards human sexuality that regards all consensual sexual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable, encouraging sexual pleasure and experimentation.” It is the feeling of liberation and freedom to talk about sex in a positive manner which should be appreciated by society. The terms and concept of sex-positive (or, alternately sex-affirmative and sex-negative are generally attributed to Wilhelm Reich). His hypothesis was that some societies view the sexual expression as essentially good and healthy, while others have a generally negative view of sexuality and seek to repress and control libido. Other terms used to describe this concept include pro-sex or pro-sexuality. The sex-positive movement does not, in general, make moral or ethical distinctions between heterosexual or homosexual sex, or masturbation, regarding these ch
Sex positive means having an environment where one could talk about sex positively without the fear of being judged. Sex positivity is "an attitude towards human sexuality that regards all consensual sexual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable, encouraging sexual pleasure and experimentation.” It is the feeling of liberation and freedom to talk about sex in a positive manner which should be appreciated by society. The terms and concept of sex-positive (or, alternately sex-affirmative and sex-negative are generally attributed to Wilhelm Reich). His hypothesis was that some societies view the sexual expression as essentially good and healthy, while others have a generally negative view of sexuality and seek to repress and control libido. Other terms used to describe this concept include pro-sex or pro-sexuality. The sex-positive movement does not, in general, make moral or ethical distinctions between heterosexual or homosexual sex, or masturbation, regarding these ch