A New Contest by DSREI
There has been a proliferation of flags that represent various sex and gender subgroups and sub-subgroups in the LGBTQ+ “rainbow” (see https://www.seventeen.com/life/g32577915/lgbtq-pride-flags/ for just a few, or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols for even more). A new Progress Flag, trying to be more inclusive, has emerged. This flag added brown and black chevrons to …
Consent Counts!
July 15, 2021—The American Law Institute (ALI) has approved the revised Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault, which decriminalizes BDSM activities in connection with sexual penetration, oral sex or sexual contact. Dick Cunningham, NCSF’s Legal Counsel and member of the ALI, says, “The Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault (including …
Healthcare Perceptions and Experiences in Kink Communities
Be a part of important research on the experiences members of the BDSM community have had with healthcare professionals! Are you… · Over the age of 18? · Identify as part of the BDSM community · Interested in sharing insights and experiences you’ve had with BDSM specific healthcare needs, experiences with healthcare professionals, …
JULY IS BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ALSO KNOWN AS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Formally recognized in June 2008 (and currently designated as), Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the US. Bebe Moore Campbell was an American author, journalist, teacher, and mental health advocate who worked tirelessly to shed …