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Each month, SWANK hosts a free education series specifically geared towards supporting those in the sex industry. Every month, we will cover a new topic to support the growth of those in the industry.
Workshops are only open to current and former workers.
Off the Clock: A Workshop on Dating as a Current or Former Sex Worker
May 8, 2012, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Too often, sex workers and people engaged in the sex trade make a living providing companionship, straddling the line between professional and personal can present a set of unique challenges. Sexuality educator and sex and relationship coach Amy Jo Goddardand a current SWANK member will provide a workshop on strategies to address the pitfalls of dating as a current or former sex worker. The workshop will cover issues such as disclosure, jealousy and boundaries, as well as provide tips and real-life strategies for how to navigate dating and relationships.
Too often, sex workers and people engaged in the sex trade make a living providing companionship, straddling the line between professional and personal can present a set of unique challenges. Sexuality educator and sex and relationship coach Amy Jo Goddardand a current SWANK member will provide a workshop on strategies to address the pitfalls of dating as a current or former sex worker. The workshop will cover issues such as disclosure, jealousy and boundaries, as well as provide tips and real-life strategies for how to navigate dating and relationships.
Amy Jo Goddard is a sexuality educator, writer, filmmaker, performing artist and activist. She travels to colleges, universities, communities and conferences teaching workshops and speaking about sexuality and maintains a private sex & relationship coaching practice. She currently facilitates her women’s sexuality program in New York City to assist women in growing their sexual lives. She is co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men and is a contributing author of All About Sex: A Family Resource Guide on Sex and Sexuality. Her article about queer performance artists and activism was published in 2007 in the Social Justice Journal and she has been published in numerous other publications including LOFT and Bust Magazine. Amy Jo was host of CherryBomb.com’s web stream program “Fresh Advice,” developing, researching, writing and performing over 60 episodes on women’s sexuality
To RSVP for out workshops, please click here. All classes are currently capped at the first 30 people. All attendees are screened prior to attending a SWANK meeting or workshop. Upon screening, you will receive a confirmation with the location of the meeting and workshops.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
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