by Beyond Safewords | Mar 20, 2019 | education, intersectionality, oppression, prevention, sex, sex education, Sexuality, Trauma, Uncategorized
Once again, I find myself blowing the dust off of my poor neglected blog. To be completely honest, I wish I were coming back to this space under happier circumstances. Serious allegations have come out about Franklin Veaux, co-author of More Than Two. Among the women...
by Beyond Safewords | Sep 18, 2015 | Challenging narratives, Common Myths, education, harm reduction, Healing, prevention, Restorative Justice
I initially posted this along with my CatalystCon Live tweets. However, on further reflection, I decided it warranted its own post. In addition to my talk, there was also a panel at CatalystCon on addressing abuse in alternative relationships. Cunning Minx of...
by Beyond Safewords | Aug 20, 2015 | Abuse, Challenging narratives, Common Myths, education, harm reduction, Healing, prevention, Trauma, Uncategorized
So, in my Breaking Silence talk, I ask the audience what they think is one of the worst things you can say to someone experiencing abuse. The answer is “You have to leave!” Because in stripping a survivor of the ability to make their own choices,...
by Beyond Safewords | Aug 17, 2015 | Challenging narratives, Classes, education, event, harm reduction, Healing, prevention, Sexuality, storify, Uncategorized
I am decompressing from an amazing and inspiring weekend at the Woodhull Sexual Summit. I am filled with gratitude to have been among the amazing speakers and professionals who are doing important work in the field of sexuality. I am still processing the event, and...
by Beyond Safewords | Jun 1, 2015 | harm reduction, Healing, kink event, Mental health, prevention, Sex Therapy, Sexuality, Uncategorized
One of the many presenters I had the privilege of meeting at CARAS was Dominic Davies of Pink Therapy. Pink therapy is a practice in the UK that specializes in gender and sexual diversity. They provide culturally competent care to clients of all genders and sexual...
by Beyond Safewords | Apr 13, 2015 | Challenging narratives, Common Myths, education, harm reduction, Healing, Mental health, NCSF, prevention, Sexuality, Uncategorized
For kink identified people, finding judgment free healthcare can be tricky. It is one of the reason’s why the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom has compiled a directory of kink aware professionals. For those who are sexual masochists, submissives, and the...
