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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!

Wednesday, February 10

Hussey Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan League


5:00 - 6:00 PM: Cutting Edge of Sexual Research: Perspectives from the University of Michigan
Dr. Yasamin Kusunoki and Dr. K. Rivet Amico
If you have an interest in sexual research at Michigan, this is the session for you! Participants will learn about two U-M researchers’ studies and updates, plus the methods used to conduct their sexuality research. Dr. Yasamin Kusunoki studies the sexual and reproductive health effects of intimate partner violence among young women in southeast Michigan, with a focus on unintended pregnancy. Dr. K. Rivet Amico will share her work on behaviors related to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Sticky Conversations
Presented by Sexperteam
Life is full of messes - communication doesn’t have to be one of them. Whether it is initiating conversations with potential partners on popular dating apps like tinder, talking about STI status, or conversations about relationships and sex, we’ve got you covered with some tips to make the words flow a little easier!

7:00 - 8:00 PM: Seeing Other People: Open Relationships, Polyamory, and More
Amy Jacobs, LMSW
Relationships are not one-size-fits-all. Some people desire to have one partner at a time, while others want to have relationships with multiple people at once. Come explore your options with Amy Jacobs, LMSW, a clinical social worker at UMHS, as she discusses consensual nonmonogamy. Learn about what consensual nonmonogamy is, what it’s like to be in a consensually nonmonogamous relationship, and how to navigate these experiences for yourself.

8:00 - 9:00 PM: Kink Outside the Box
Presented by Sexperteam
Thinking of getting acquainted with kink, bored with your current bedroom routine or just curious about BDSM? Join us to learn about ways to incorporate kink into your sexual life. Learn about safety, communication, and other tips. Participants will learn about BDSM concepts and how to safely and respectfully navigate new experiences.
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