Sessions:
| Keynote Speaker Audacia Ray will talk about sex, social media, activism, identity, life, and all the rest of it. In the span of about 15 minutes. |
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Creating the sex commons: Sex blogging as a feminist project — Elizabeth Wood
Calling all sex bloggers! This discussion-oriented session will explore the ways that sex blogs, though not all written from feminist orientations, create and expand a “sex commons” — a pool of independent information about sexuality, sexual experience and sexual health — and thus constitute a feminist project undertaken in decentralized ways. Sex blogs help to destigmatize sex — an important goal in its own right — and also help to remedy several of the structural and individual problems identified by the New View Campaign as sources of women’s sexual difficulties. For example, sex blogs create a vocabulary of sexual desire, illustrate a range of sexual options, provide links to independent sources of information about sex and health and support the notion that women have a right to sexual pleasure for its own sake. In addition, because of the interaction within and between blogs, these can be sources of community building — in some cases even breaking down hierarchies like doctor/patient, teacher/student, expert/amateur — encouraging people with diverse sources of knowledge to share information and keep that information public. |
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Choose Your Own Adventure: How has the escorting business changed with the advent of the Internet? — Kristi Kane
Thanks to the Internet, certain hit-or-miss aspects of the escorting business are going by the wayside. For men, this includes: Looking up random escort agencies in the Yellow Pages, and not knowing what they’ll get; Calling an agency, asking for a petite redhead and getting a heavy brunette; Or having the right girl show up, but not performing the advertised service. For women: Working for an old-school agency and not knowing who they’ll be seeing or where they’ll be going; Having to wear a blonde wig to an appointment because the guy asked for a blonde; Placing ads in alternative weeklies and fielding tons of bizarre calls from undesirable clients; Having to give half of their hard-earned money back to the agency; And worst of all, walking the streets or dealing with pimps. For girls who don’t mind answering their own phones, doing their own client screening, and of course, doing their own advertising online, the Internet offers not only a more lucrative arena for putting their assets to work, but gives both providers and hobbyists a place to “choose their own adventures.” Note: One participant at this session will win a signed copy of The Internet Escort’s Handbook by Amanda Brooks. |
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Erotic Writing 101 — Rachel Kramer Bussel
Do you have fantasies waiting to be set free? Do you long to tell someone your deepest desires - or invent whole new erotic scenarios? Just how kinky can (and should) you get? Are you looking for a career in dirty words? Learn the tricks of the trade, including how to create tension, passion, and dirty talk, incorporate real-life elements into your smut as well as write from the POV of other genders/sexual orientations, along with erotic writing for big bucks. Workshop will cover basics of erotic writing, pseudonyms, sensual letter writing for lovers, writing for websites, magazines and anthologies, how and where to submit your work, as well as exercises to practice in class and at home. |
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Life after Manhunt — Joseph G and j. brotherlove
How have online hook-up sites (manhunt, gay.com and Craigslist) changed the way gay men search for recreational sex?
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HOWTO: Get the most out of sex/tech — Regina Lynn
The first thing any new technology gets used for is sex, but are you getting the most out of your phone, webcam or laptop? Sex-tech columnist Regina Lynn, author of Sexier Sex: Lessons from the Brave New Sexual Frontier, will show you how to use your everyday gadgets to enhance intimacy, pleasure and fun no matter what your relationship status. She’ll also talk about keeping yourself safe, how to find the best information, lingerie and sex toys online and much more. Bring your cell phone, your digital camera, your crackberry, your iPod, or whatever else you’ve got handy — or just show up with your imagination! |
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Sexual Subculture as Internet Phenomenon — Joseph G
Ever since the old Bulletin Board Systems of the 1980s and 90s, social media has been a way for sexual minorities to find each other and gain a sense of community.
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Sex Styles of the Internet Famous — Melissa Gira
On the Internet, we’re all famous to fifteen people. Inevitably, you’ll date at least one of them. So how does one gracefully navigate Relationships 2-point-whatever? Is post-coital Twittering acceptable? Should you block an ex from your Flickr? Do we need to call in a couples’ counselor to revise our Facebook relationship status together? After the breakup, who gets custody of the secret sex vlog? A seriously self-effacing facilitated discussion of social networking & managing your identity online when that comes close to and at odds with that of your lovers & partners. |
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Sexwork, heels, porn & online feminism — Ren
Feminist Expatriate Ren discusses how, as a sex worker, feminism on-line and off has shaped her view of both her job and feminism of all kinds, and how via the net, she’s found truly some strange bedfellows in the feminist blogsphere. Also, discussion about the troubles with being in the sex industry and in feminist spaces, what online activists can do to help and support sex workers and how feminism has effected her, online and off. Note: One participant at this session will win a signed copy of The Internet Escort’s Handbook by Amanda Brooks. |
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Yes, but do you swing? — Ren
As a vet of the swing scene, Ren wants to hear how you swing! A round table discussion, Q&A session for swingers, those who are interested in swinging, and those who just want to know what it’s all about! So grab a partner and come on out! (just joking, solo swing enthusiasts/curious bystanders are welcome!) |
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A Brief History of Sex — Twanna A. Hines
Have you read “Birds, Bees, and Venereal Disease: Toward an Intellectual History of Sex Education”? Probably not. It’s an interesting read, but you might have missed it because it appears in an academic journal. Academics have a reputation for being dry, boring, and hard to understand. Who wants that when you want to learn more about sex? This session gives you the quick and dirty version of the history of sex. Learn how sex has changed throughout the ages. Discover new findings from recently published academic journal articles. Find out what you need to know about US Census statistics and the Kinsey surveys. Dry, stuffy talk not allowed. Remember? It’s sex. It’s supposed to be fun. |
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Poly pervs like me! — minx
Want to give poly a try? Are you in love with two guys, two girls or a guy and a girl at the same time and are tired of feeling guilty about it and being forced to choose? Are you kinky and trying to figure out how to pursue your kink without losing your existing relationships, even if your current partner isn’t interested? Minx discusses the basics of polyamory, a lifestyle embracing multiple loving, long-term relationships and how to find kinky poly pervs just like YOU… without fucking up your existing relationship! |
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Sexing Up Social Change & Social Media — Melissa Gira and Stacey Swimme
The non-profit web, it’s so hot right now. But what of us sex activist outlaws — working queer politics, throwing feminist actions, laboring for sex worker rights, and promoting sexual health uprisings? Many of our community members are super web savvy, from gay teen YouTube celebs to third waving bloggers to podcasting porn stars, so doing outreach, advocacy, and organizing online makes complete sense (especially in frequently cash-strapped organizations). Then what does it take to do social change with social media strategically? How do you know when you’re doing effective work vs. just messing around on MySpace? And is there funding out there for online activism? Drawing on examples from international campaigns and peer-led trainings I’ve supported, I’ll run down free tools we can use now, brainstorm how we involve our communities in peer-based advocacy online, and facilitate discussion on how to launch a campaign. |
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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Sex Blogger (But Were Afraid To Ask) — Viviane
“What’s a blog? Should I have a blog?” This session covers researching your interests, commenting, protecting your privacy, various blogging platforms, setting up your first blog and your first post (editing, using categories or tags, uploading your images), and publicizing your blog using Technorati, blogrolls and feed syndication through FeedBurner. |
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Sex Work and Internet Privacy — Kristi Kane and Tara Sawyer
A discussion centered around email privacy (or lack thereof) and how better to protect yourself, your online identity, etc. More details to follow. Note: One participant at this session will win a signed copy of The Internet Escort’s Handbook by Amanda Brooks. |
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Truth In Advertising: But Wait, There’s More! — j. brotherlove
With the explosion of social media sites, people are more aware of marketing themselves than ever. How does that “personal brand” translate to sexual expression? When and where can we be honest about what turns us on/off? What happens when our professional identities collide with our online sex profiles? Likely Topics:
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How Love/Sex Happens Online — Regina Lynn
People have powerful experiences with online lovers, much to the confusion of those around them. It happens in forums, message boards, instant message, and 3-D virtual worlds, often when you least expect it. Find out how love happens, the arc of a typical online relationship, the lure of cybersex, and What It All Means in this quick look inside the hearts of geekdom. |
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Sacred Sexuality — Singing Deer
Sacred Sexuality is all about the experience of soul/body connection. In this workshop we will create and bring forth the energy that is the intersection of soul and body through experiential means. Experiencing sacred sexual energy is an uncommon occurrence but one that can be attained and its power felt. Everyone will leave the workshop also with ideas about how to continue to harness the power of sacred sexuality. |
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Exotic Dance Workshop — Aphrodite’s Toybox
Aphrodite’s Toy Box helps you shake what your momma gave you. Our Exotic Dance instructor will show you how to swerve it, curve it and drop it like it’s hot. What gathering of the region’s leading sex intellectuals would be complete without a little rump shaking interactive workshop. NOTE: This workshop is open to women only. |
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How Not to Be the Creepy Guy: Social and Sexual Etiquette at Conferences and Events — Steve Eley
Everyone has stories about the Creepy Guy. More rarely it’s the Creepy Girl. Every event — every community — has them, and they can ruin the good times of others with inappropriate conversation, clinging, even stalking. These aren’t evil people; most of them don’t know they’re being creepy. This session will be a moderated group discussion about the phenomenon. What causes the Creepy Guy? What’s the impact on conventions and communities? Is there a line between Clueless and Creepy? Are there positive ways to educate people who are making you uncomfortable? Should we even try? We’ll share experiences and thoughts, and together look for ways to make the world a little less Creepy. |
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Becoming a Sex Worker Without Leaving Your House: How the Internet Has Brought Phone Sex to the 21st Century — Ellie Lumpesse
Think that phone sex went out of style with hair metal? Well all things old are new again on the internet and this session will discuss the nuts and bolts of the phone sex world both professional and recreational. We’ll discuss:
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Schedule:
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Other events:
- Friday night, 4/11/08: Regina Lynn is hosting a reading and discussion about her new book, Sexier Sex: Lessons from the Brave New Sexual Frontier, at Charis Books and More. Details available here.
- Friday night, 4/11/08: Pole dancing party (women only, space limited). Contact Amber for more information.
- Saturday night, 4/12/08: Flesh and Fetish Ball (hosted by Swinging Atlanta) at 1763! Bring your Sex 2.0 nametag and get in at a discounted rate: $35 for single guys, $25 for couples, and single ladies free as usual.
Who Can Speak at Sex 2.0?
You can. Yes, you. Everyone can. Unlike a regular conference where speaking slots are allotted only to the highest bidder, unconferences are by you, for you. If you don’t see a session here that you want, create one and present it! Share what you know, and your fellow participants will do the same.
The Law of Two Feet
Simply put: your experience at Sex 2.0 is what you want it to be. At any time, if you’re not learning what you want to learn, if you’re not getting what you need, you have every right to depart the session you’re in and move to a different one, or none at all.
The Law of Null Space
You are very likely to learn the most in the spaces between sessions, at lunch, at breaks, etc. when you can just talk and hang out with people. Be ready! Have your notebook out, your business cards handy, and be ready to learn at the most unlikely times.
