COLLOQUY: SEX EDUCATION & SEX HEALTH
Intimate Conversations and Learning Experience on Sexuality and Health
March 2023 // Austin, TexasABOUT THIS EVENT
This was an enlightening event that aimed to redefine and explore power dynamics beyond the conventional narratives of sex education. Co-hosted by Sustain Frame, Future Front Texas, and eleMINT Skin, this gathering in Austin, Texas created a space for intimate conversations and utilized a variety of interactive tools and resources to foster understanding and advocacy for sexual health and education.A beautiful FLORAL installation by FIELDLING FLORAL underscored the event's commitment to beauty and wellness. Co-hosted by future front texas, instrumental in showcasing local Austin talent, enhancing the community spirit. ON LOCATION AT ELEMINT SKIN FOUNDED BY SHAUNTAVIA WARD. SPECIAL MOMENTS
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The event featured an array of engaging and thoughtful experiences, including an edible art exhibition that embodied the emotions surrounding sex education, with locally sourced food and floral arrangements symbolizing aspects of sex and sexual health. Attendees indulged in private tarot reading sessions with Mak Jagger, who brought insights from her time at the Kinsey Institute, and participated in interactive portrait sessions with HANNAH KHOLER OF MINK MADE. WITH SPECIAL FACILITATIONS LEDS BY KATE MORTON OF FUNK IT WELLNESS AND JESUS GARCIA [Shaman Jesus] PRESENTED interactive living altar and a plant spirit meditation. A series of on-site contributors shared valuable resources and facilitated discussions, empowering guests to become active supporters of community health. The event also showcased local Austin talent with DJs and creatives, enhancing the atmosphere and fostering a vibrant community spirit.
