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Sex Toys 101

Monday 03 October 2022

5pm - 6pm

Online via Zoom

Sex Toys 101

Open to Uni of Herts students and staff with a valid ticket. Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. View the full Terms & Conditions here

LET'S TALK SEX TOYS WITH DR CAROLINE WEST

 

Sex toys can be a fantastic addition to many peoples intimate lives, but how do we know which ones to get or how to use them??

 

  

 

Join this webinar with Dr Caroline West to talk all things dildos, vibrators and butt plugs. Sex toys can be a fantastic addition to many peoples intimate lives, but how do we know which ones to get or how to use them? What happens if you have a disability and want to use toys? This workshop gives a rundown of how to pick the right toy for you (and for a partner.) The concepts of body safe toys and lube will also be explained, as some of the ingredients in your favourite toys can give you some nasty infections. Which, let's face it, is not the result you want when using toys!? 

All workshops are sex positive, inclusive of all genders and sexuality, and you will not be require to share any personal information. Participants can also win sexual wellness products and eco-friendly menstruation items.  

Please note, this session will NOT be recorded.

 

About Dr Caroline West

Caroline is the host of the Glow West podcast, which explores sex, sexuality, and the body. Caroline is also currently a sex and relationship expert for Independent.ie, the Elaine Show on Virgin Media One, and Bumble Ireland.

Caroline completed her PhD in 2020; this research focused on the experiences of women working in the American pornography industry, situated in the context of feminist discourses on pornography. This research explored themes of stigma, violence, and interactions with fans. Caroline also holds an MA in Sexuality Studies, and is interested in the relationship between power, sex, and knowledge.

She has presented her research nationally and internationally, and is a frequent media commentator on sexuality and feminist related topics. She is passionate about creating spaces for calm, informed conversations about sex, and works to reduce shame and stigma around sex in Ireland. In 2018 Caroline was listed as one of Silicone Republics’ ‘Top high flying scientists making the world a better place in 2019’, and in 2020 Irish Country Woman magazine included her in their ‘Wonder Women: Meet the Women shaping 2020’ feature.  Caroline lives in Dublin with her partner and dreams of owning far too many sausage dogs one day.

 

Joining Instructions

To join, you will need to complete the Microsoft Form to sign up. Following sign up, you will be given the Zoom link to join the session. You can complete the form here

 

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This event is part of SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week. SHAG week is all about the principles and practicalities of good, safe and consensual sex, in addition to how to check and test for STIs, and where you can get help if you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. Click here to discovery additional events scheduled this SHAG Week.

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