Here’s my dream: Sex Geekdom branches all over the world so that wherever sex geeks might move or travel, they always have a community of like-minded folks with whom to connect, laugh, and celebrate. If that sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, read on! A friend of mine I know from my early peer education days recently asked me about starting a Sex Geekdom branch in New York City and asked if I could help her. I said, “Of course...

Several months ago, I was looking for a local sex positive community. I started doing periodic searches online didn’t find many options. To my surprise, something new popped up mid summer: Sex Geekdom LA. I was familiar with Kate McCombs and her Joys of Sex Geekdom site. I would often see the updates about the Sex Geekdom events in Melbourne but never expected one here in the states. Certainly not one in LA!  An evening of “burritos and ball...

When living far away from friends and family (as I do), you often feel the need to pack as much as possible into a trip back home. I recently got back to Australia from a six-week trip to the US, and as I’ve been unpacking and going through my digital photos, I’ve been reflecting on the experiences I had during my recent travels. My trip can be summed up as follows: twelve airplanes, six states, two weddings, and a great abundance...

Sex education can be a surprisingly lonely field. As most of my work is either online or in one-off workshops, finding colleagues with whom to ‘talk shop’ can be challenging. I’ve learned that finding a community of other sex geeks is important, not only to my professional development, but also to my mental health. While the occasional sexual health conference is nice, I notice that I’m happier and more productive when I...