Category: Amplify Voices
Transgender Awareness Month Resources
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility about transgender people and address issues members of the community face. The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness …
Guest Blog: Young Adults & BDSM
By Dr. Lee Kinsey Trends in young adult sexuality are poorly tracked. Because many in the United States are squeamish about studying sexuality there is not much we know about what emerging adults do and do not do with their sexuality. However, some researchers who study sexuality have noted a …
Diana Ryan: Let’s Define Kink and Abuse
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Diana Ryan defines kink and abuse for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. Diana is the owner/operator of 360 Coaching and Counseling, LLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the state of Texas. She …
NCADV Statement on 2021 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) released a statement this week acknowledging Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), which is recognized during the month of October. NCADV’s theme for 2021’s DVAM is #WeAreResilient, a reminder of survivor’s resiliency as well as the collective resiliency of the domestic violence movement. “We …
NOTICE: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Hearing
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is time for the Senate to introduce and pass a strong VAWA reauthorization that meets the needs of survivors! WHAT’S HAPPENING Tomorrow, October 5, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on VAWA! Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will be testifying …
Amplify Voices: Women of Drummer
Women of Drummer are fierce, sexy, playful, leather, sexual outlaws. They come together to share ideas, collaborate, and celebrate who they are. Holding 6 regional and one interNational event each year to provide opportunities to connect with one another. “We celebrate our love for our leather brothers, but this is …