Queer Sex and Relationships
Information about healthy relationships, consent, sexual health, and more.
Recorded Sessions
Sex Ed Q&A: Round 2
You’ve always got more questions about sex, so we’ve brought in more experts – our partners from Kind Clinic and Jane’s Due Process join us to answer away!
Dealing with Rejection and Break Ups
We know asking someone out can be scary, especially if you're not sure how they might respond. Join us as members of the One Love Youth Advisory Board spill the secrets to dealing with rejection… of all kinds!
Dealing with Cheating and Boundary Violations in Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Relationships
Q+ EDU 2021’s special Lunch and Learn session features Sara Bachman-Williams of Southwest Love Fest! In this 45 min session we'll take a quick look at what boundaries are, how they work and ways to communicate boundaries. After that, we'll then open up to Q&A style about situations that involve cheating where participants can ask hypothetical or real world scenarios they'd like support with.
Navigating Power Differentials in Romantic Relationships
Shanae Adams returns to Q+ EDU to help us tackle Navigating Power Differentials in Romantic Relationships. Anyone who has or wants a partner who may be a different sex, gender, race, class, ability, religion or immigration status needs this talk!
Vet, Check, Split: The Conversations of Non-Monogamy
In ethical non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships there are 3 conversations had repeatedly. The Vet conversation before you engage in a new situation. The Check-in conversation that you have continuously in the relationship. Finally the Split conversation, the conversation had when the relationship comes to a close. This workshop will break down the 3 conversations, provide scripts and skills to engaging in them, and enlighten participants on how to have better communication with their partners.
Let’s Talk About Sex: Communication for Healthy Relationship(s)
Wondering what healthy communication about sex look like? Not sure how to approach a certain topic with your partner(s)? Come navigate healthy relationships with queer educators Tonja and Christina as they explore how to foster positive, healthy communication when it comes sex in your relationships - whether you are practicing ethical non-monogamy, monogamy, or something in between.
Sex Ed Q&A with Ryan and Jessica
How many types of contraceptives are there? What's a good way to ask someone out? And how do bees have sex? Join comprehensive sexuality educators Ryan and Jessica for a sex education question-and-answer session.
How to Access Reproductive Healthcare in Texas if You're Under 18
In this session, participants will hear about legal barriers that young people face when trying to prevent pregnancy in states with parental involvement laws for abortion and contraception. They will also learn about how Jane’s Due Process supports young people navigating these barriers and ensuring their full reproductive freedom. Facilitators will present a live-demonstration of Jane’s Due Process’s helpline and also provide information about judicial bypass for abortion, referral resources for teens that reside in contraceptive deserts, and how to safety plan with young people around sexual shame.
LGBTQIAP2+ Inclusive Sex Education: Presented by GLSEN and SIECUS
Pride Month wraps up with LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Ed Week of Action June 22-26. Although in-person pride events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, it’s important that we continue to take this time to celebrate and uplift the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. Join as GLSEN’s Education Manager, Becca Mui, will moderate a panel discussion with sexual health educators and LGBTQ+ students. We will share relevant research on LGBTQ+ sex ed, share resources and best practices for K-12 inclusion, and discuss school-based advocacy efforts. LGBTQ+ youth panelists will share their own experiences with sexual health education, their advocacy efforts, and what they want educators to know to better support them.
Accessing Sexual Healthcare
The stigma and shame that often surrounds sexuality and sexual activity can be a barrier that prevents many people from taking control of their sexual health In this presentation, Kind Clinic Outreach and Testing Manager Steven Tamayo discusses Kind Clinic services, safer sex practices, and where to access condoms, PrEP, PEP, testing, and more. Bring your questions, as this session will be followed by a live Q&A!