Please tell us what it means to you to be a Kink and Polyamory Aware Professional. Help us provide resources to educate professionals, as well as resources to better serve you by taking our KAP survey: https://uncc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40LKy5tDG221nFA If you’re a professional providing services (e.g. psychologist, massage therapist, realtor, spiritual advisor), …
In 2020 Mastercard declared it wouldn’t allow its cards to be used on adult entertainment site, Pornhub (Visa swiftly followed). Then, in 2021, Mastercard imposed more limitations on sex workers, asking adult content to be reviewed by hosting sites prior to publishing, and enforcing that sellers present “documented age and identity verification for …
Anna D. Hirsch is the winner of the 2023 Metamour Day graphics contest! Anna’s Metamour Day gallery is dedicated in loving memory to one of her best metamours AND best friends ~ Jen Angel (1975 – 2023). Buy one of 28 Metamour Day pillows in Anna’s shop and $10 will be donated to OPEN to help …
By Tess Zachary Introduction I think most people would agree that Harassment and Discrimination are inappropriate in any setting, but many people struggle with exactly what that means except for the most extreme and egregious examples. Harassment and Discrimination are not just nebulous concepts that can be handled in casual …
By Tess Zachary This series will address some basic information about DEIB and help you to see where your organization, event, or club can implement DEIB Strategies. We have broken this content into three (3) parts: Part 1: Why should your organization embrace DEIB? Part 2: What is DEIB? Part …
By Tess Zachary DEIB stands for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, but strictly speaking, it should probably read DEI = B. That’s because DEI is the formula (and steps taken) to create the desired result of Belonging. You may ask where the “B” came from. Thought leaders in the DEI …
By Tess Zachary So, knowing all we know about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and the organizational benefits…where do we start? Begin with a DEIB Statement First, decide who you want to be. Start working on a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement that sends a strong message about what your …
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) NCSF is the advocacy organization for the kink and consensual non-monogamy communities. Founded in 1997, NCSF is a coalition of nearly 160 groups, businesses and private practices that serve kink and CNM practitioners. The NCSF Foundation is a charitable organization that funds research and …
