How can I communicate about what I want and don't want?
What can I do to improve my sexual health and wellness?
How do identies, the media, and policies shape our sexuality?
Find the answers to these and other questions at Sexpertise 2016!

Sexpertise is a three-day conference from February 9th to 11th, 2016. It engages students, faculty, and community practitioners in discussion and learning about sexuality and relationships. Through a diverse group of sessions, we'll explore topics of interest to the U-M student community including pleasure, culture, wellness, relationships, and more! All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, and you are invited to attend one, a few, or all sessions!

Tuesday, February 9

Hussey Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan League

6:30 - 7:30 PM: Navigating and Negotiating Pleasure
Erin Martinez, LMSW
Come kick off the start of the conference with this exciting session led by sex therapist Erin Martinez, LMSW. Learn about sensory exploration, pleasure points, the “mysterious” G spot, masturbation, and how to communicate with partners in order to have more pleasurable sex.

7:30 - 8:30 PM: HIV & Me
Dr. Rob Stephenson
Whether you are HIV positive, an advocate for HIV issues, or you just want to know more, this session is perfect for you! Dr. Rob Stephenson, Vice Chair for Research in Health Behavior and Biological Sciences in the School of Nursing, will give practical advice on how to navigate conversations about HIV status as well as learning about different resources and ways to get involved on campus.

8:30 - 9:30 PM: S3: Safer Sex Supplies
Beth Karmeisool, MPH
Join Beth Karmeisool, MPH, owner of S3 Safe Sex Store to learn about fun ways to explore your sexual health whether in a partnership or flying solo. You can touch and feel all the latest adult products in this interactive workshop. Come with questions!