Navigating murky and sometimes conflicting information found online about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be a challenge. Revising our assumptions and behaviors based on new information can sometimes be even more challenging.
Join us for an in-depth discussion designed to educate you about the risks presented by a range of common STIs and how to communicate about those risks to protect your health and that of your partners.
We're asking for a $10 contribution to help us cover the costs of this event -- but this conversation is important, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Purchase tickets at the following link: http://bonobotribe.ticketleap.com/event/makingsafersexy
Schedule:
11 doors open
11:30-11:40 Welcome
11:40 - 12:55 Presentation 1: The ABCs of STI Risk with Jennifer Devine
A presentation exploring the concepts of risk and risk tolerance, the risks associated with range of STIs as the most up-to-date epidemiological and medical evidence suggests, and how to mitigate these risks.
1:00 - 1:30 Question and Answer Session
with a panel of sex educators and medical professionals will be on hand to answer your burning questions about STI risk.
1:30-2 Break
2-3 Panel 3: The New Reality of HIV
with Rich Pratt, Gracie, Hannah Hoffman, Rhodri Dierst Davis
The medical science of preventing, treating, and living with HIV has changed drastically since the 1990s. This panel will explore the new medical and social realities of HIV in the age of PrEP, PEP in conversation with an HIV-positive person, PrEP users, and an epidemiologist.
3-4 Presentation 4: Safer Sex Practices, Disclosure, & Risk Tolerance w/ TBD
This presentation will touch on: strategies for mitigating infection risk, including testing, barriers, safer sex conversations, etc. Disclosing an STI diagnosis
Dealing with shame and/or rejection due to your STI or testing status
4:00 - 4:15 Q & A
4:15 - 4:30 Closing Remarks