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Hi folks! I"m back after a rather long holiday hiatus. I chat a bit about some of the exciting policy decisions that have come out of our new President's policy decisions as well as throw in some random sexgeekiness that has struck my fancy recently.
Global Gag Rule: LIFTED!
UNFPA Funding: RESTORED!
I mention NARAL's Blog for Choice Day and the entry I made on that day which I was then happy to see start coming true the next day as mentioned above. :-)
Also, Condoms do help protect against HPV, Tonsils are not friendly to HIV and in Weird Sex News: Blow Up Doll Bandit.
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Intro and Outro music is "We Carry On" by Portishead
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hidden Agenda? Who me???
Nevada ogles the potential tax dollars of legal prostitution - Los Angeles Times
Nevermind that Farley relies on funding that is predicated on the idea that all women in sex work are poor helpless victims. She just wants to save them all from a life of sin and loose morals. She doesn't care about the money! *nod nod*
Perhaps she needs to talk to actual sex workers before saving them from making a living?
The article itself is fairly informative. I'm just annoyed that as usual they interviewed another would be savior of prostitutes everywhere (whether they want to be saved or not) but couldn't be arsed to speak to an actual sex worker to see what she thought.
"I think it's an appalling way for a state to make money," said Melissa Farley, executive director of the nonprofit Prostitution Research and Education group in San Francisco. "Once there's an awareness of what prostitution does to women, it makes no sense to allow it, to tax it, to decriminalize it or mainstream it."
Nevermind that Farley relies on funding that is predicated on the idea that all women in sex work are poor helpless victims. She just wants to save them all from a life of sin and loose morals. She doesn't care about the money! *nod nod*
Perhaps she needs to talk to actual sex workers before saving them from making a living?
The article itself is fairly informative. I'm just annoyed that as usual they interviewed another would be savior of prostitutes everywhere (whether they want to be saved or not) but couldn't be arsed to speak to an actual sex worker to see what she thought.
Oh Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!
Obama To Alter Abortion Policy -- Courant.com
My thanks to Mr Rubix for first bringing this to my attention. I can't tell you how happy this makes me. It is almost enough for me to forgive him for this: Obama Sides With Bush in Spy Case.
Note: I said "almost".
In one of his first acts as president, Barack Obama is planning to lift a rule that prevents federal money from going to international family planning groups that counsel women on abortion or perform the procedure.
Obama's repeal of the abortion aid policy is one of several executive actions that he will take soon after his inauguration today, according to several Obama transition aides. He is also considering lifting Bush administration restrictions on federally funded stem cell research.
My thanks to Mr Rubix for first bringing this to my attention. I can't tell you how happy this makes me. It is almost enough for me to forgive him for this: Obama Sides With Bush in Spy Case.
Note: I said "almost".
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Blog for Choice Day
I almost missed it! Thank god for Twitter...
This year's topic? What is your top pro-choice hope for President Obama and/or the new Congress?
Well let's see.
Yes, that's a long list and perhaps an ambitious one but I believe that if enough of us pay attention, make some noise and insist that our government listen to us, we can make some if not all if it come to pass.
Go here for more info about Blog For Choice Day.
This year's topic? What is your top pro-choice hope for President Obama and/or the new Congress?
Well let's see.
- I want medically accurate information about condoms put back on the CDC web site
- I want the US to stop throwing money away on abstinence only education that has been shown not to work and in fact that actually hurts the kids receiving it
- I want the global gag order lifted
- I want us to be able to provide money for HIV prevention to agencies even if they have not come down on the side of the moral majority regarding sex work
- I want access to medically accurate information about human sexuality, contraception and disease prevention to be available to kids and adolescents in a way that they can easily access it
- I want pregnancy to stop being seen as punitive damages paid for having sex
- I want there to be safe, medical abortions available for women who have to make that tough choice
Yes, that's a long list and perhaps an ambitious one but I believe that if enough of us pay attention, make some noise and insist that our government listen to us, we can make some if not all if it come to pass.
Go here for more info about Blog For Choice Day.
Monday, January 19, 2009
I Have a Dream
I find myself brought to tears listening to this speech on the day before we inaugurate our first African American President. I wonder what Dr. King would have to say on such a momentous occasion and I give thanks that I am here to witness it.
Some may ask why I, a Latina, feel so strongly about this speech and Dr. King. I know many non-African Americans who feel no sense of significance on this day and to them I say, you're a fool. Dr King spoke of the shared slavery every one of us suffered when even one member of our society was not free. For those who live in Texas, remember, there was a time when those of Mexican descent were being made to accept "separate but equal" accommodations. A time when our people were lynched for perceived crimes. There was a time when signs were put in the windows that said "No dogs or Mexicans allowed". Make no mistake, Dr King's legacy was as important for our equality as it was for the African American community and to forget history is to be foolish enough to repeat it.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Condoms Do Help Prevent HPV Infection
SIECUS
This is an important bit of info for everyone to know about. Hopefully it is also one more nail in the coffin of abstinence only education.
Technorati Tags: hpv, sex, abstinence only, science, fda
On December 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published final rules governing the labeling of male latex condoms set to go into effect January 9, 2009. The biggest change to come out of the new labeling is the FDA’s conclusion that correct and consistent condom use reduces both the risk of infection with HPV (the Human Papillomavirus) as well as rates of HPV-related disease including cervical cancer and genital warts.
This is an important bit of info for everyone to know about. Hopefully it is also one more nail in the coffin of abstinence only education.
Technorati Tags: hpv, sex, abstinence only, science, fda
Monday, January 12, 2009
This is Me Geeking out on Sex Related Info
And yes, it is very likely that I will manage to work this into a conversation with someone about prevention.
Aidsmap | Cellular infection study partially explains lower HIV infection rates through oral sex
Aidsmap | Cellular infection study partially explains lower HIV infection rates through oral sex
A study in which slices of human mucosal tissue were infected with HIV has partially explained why HIV is caught so much more easily through anal sex than through oral sex. The study, in which tissue samples from the tonsils and the rectum were infected with two different kinds of HIV, found that rectal CD4 cells express five times as much of the CCR5 receptor molecule on their surface as tonsil cells. This is the co-receptor for R5 or M-tropic virus, the variety of HIV that is usually transmitted. Rectal CD4 cells, once infected, also produced more of this virus than tonsil cells.
The study also found that in response to infection with the other kind of HIV, X4 or T-tropic virus, tonsil cells, but not rectal ones, secreted chemicals called chemokines that blocked further access to the CCR5 receptors.
However, while showing why CD4 cells in the tonsils are so much less susceptible to R5 infection than rectal ones, it does not show why these cells – most of which also carry the CXCR4 receptor – are so much less likely to be infected with X4 virus in vivo than in the laboratory. The researchers say that another so far undetected defence against X4 virus must exist.
The research team was led by scientists from the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, Maryland, and also included prominent microbicide researchers Ian McGowan from UCLA and Robin Shattock from St George’s Hospital, London.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Well imagine that...
Womanist Musings
When I started seeing the ads for this movie I couldn't help but notice the casting of characters and the fact that Eastwood was the sole voice of moral superiority in each clip they showed. I guess my initial misgivings where on the money.
Throughout the film Eastwoods character kept referring to the visible minorities as spics, chinks, gooks, and niggers, all while he demanded to be addressed with respect. It seems that only whiteness deserves to be acknowledged as human and not referenced by a racial epithet. I continuously marvelled how Eastwoods character was able to assume such a position of superiority based solely in race and have this premise accepted by every single person of colour that he interacted with.
When I started seeing the ads for this movie I couldn't help but notice the casting of characters and the fact that Eastwood was the sole voice of moral superiority in each clip they showed. I guess my initial misgivings where on the money.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Are you lonesome tonight.....
Police seek blow-up doll sex bandit - Yahoo! News
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian man broke into three adult shops, had sex with blow up dolls named "Jungle Jane" and then dumped his plastic conquests in a nearby alley, local media reported Wednesday.
"It's totally bizarre. It's a real concern that someone like that is out on the street," said one of the owners of the adult sex shops in Cairns in northern Queensland state.
"He has been taking the dolls out the back and blowing them up and using the dolls and leaving them in the alley," the owner, who gave the name of Vogue, told the Cairns Post newspaper.
Police told the Cairns Post that scientific officers had taken DNA samples, fingerprints and pictures of the crime scene.
(Reporting by Pauline Askin, Editing by Dean Yates)
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
A shout out to my LJ friends...
Who may be making it over this way for the first time. *waves* Nice to see you! Take off your coat, have a seat and stick around for a while. It's usually quite cozy.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #36 International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
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Today's podcast is a quickie.
It's a brief blurb about the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. I mention it's origins as a brain child of Dr. Annie Sprinkle that the Sex Workers Outreach Project ran with and turned into an international event.
I discuss my reasons for supporting this day, namely, the human right not to be hurt or killed while working just because someone does not approve of your line of work or thinks you aren't really human.
Please give it some thought and definitely give some thought to the many people who have been hurt or killed simply because they were (or were thought to be) sex workers.
Annie Sprinkle offers Ten Things You Can Do to Participate(from the SWOP Web site)
Absolutely EVERYONE is invited to participate. Here’s how.
1. Organize (or attend) a memorial in your town. Simply choose a place and time to gather. Invite people to bring their stories, writings, thoughts, related news items, poems, lists of victims, performances, and memories. Take turns sharing.
2. Hold (or attend) a candlelight vigil in a public place.
3. Do something at home alone, which has personal meaning, such as a ritual memorial bath, or light a candle.
4. Call a friend and discuss the topic.
5. Send a donation to a group that helps sex workers stay safer. For example, some teach self-defense or host web sites that caution workers about bad Johns.
6. Go to the Sex Worker Outreach Project’s, www.swop-usa.org, read it, and add something to the site. Do let others know about any planned Dec. 17 events by listing them on the SWOP web site.
7. Spread the word about the Day to End Violence Towards Sex Workers and the issues it raises; or blog, email, call, send a press release, or forward this text to others.
8. Go to Washington DC. This December 17, 2008 there will be a National March for Sex Worker Rights. People will converge from all over to take a stand for justice and safety. Info at www.swop-usa.org
9. Organize a panel discussion about violence towards sex workers. Procure a community space and invite speakers like sex workers, police, and families of victims.
10. Create your own way to participate.
Intro and Outro music is Melody Gardot-Wicked Ride
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Today's podcast is a quickie.
It's a brief blurb about the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. I mention it's origins as a brain child of Dr. Annie Sprinkle that the Sex Workers Outreach Project ran with and turned into an international event.
I discuss my reasons for supporting this day, namely, the human right not to be hurt or killed while working just because someone does not approve of your line of work or thinks you aren't really human.
Please give it some thought and definitely give some thought to the many people who have been hurt or killed simply because they were (or were thought to be) sex workers.
Annie Sprinkle offers Ten Things You Can Do to Participate(from the SWOP Web site)
Absolutely EVERYONE is invited to participate. Here’s how.
1. Organize (or attend) a memorial in your town. Simply choose a place and time to gather. Invite people to bring their stories, writings, thoughts, related news items, poems, lists of victims, performances, and memories. Take turns sharing.
2. Hold (or attend) a candlelight vigil in a public place.
3. Do something at home alone, which has personal meaning, such as a ritual memorial bath, or light a candle.
4. Call a friend and discuss the topic.
5. Send a donation to a group that helps sex workers stay safer. For example, some teach self-defense or host web sites that caution workers about bad Johns.
6. Go to the Sex Worker Outreach Project’s, www.swop-usa.org, read it, and add something to the site. Do let others know about any planned Dec. 17 events by listing them on the SWOP web site.
7. Spread the word about the Day to End Violence Towards Sex Workers and the issues it raises; or blog, email, call, send a press release, or forward this text to others.
8. Go to Washington DC. This December 17, 2008 there will be a National March for Sex Worker Rights. People will converge from all over to take a stand for justice and safety. Info at www.swop-usa.org
9. Organize a panel discussion about violence towards sex workers. Procure a community space and invite speakers like sex workers, police, and families of victims.
10. Create your own way to participate.
Intro and Outro music is Melody Gardot-Wicked Ride
Wanna talk to me outside of the podcast?
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
And I HALPED!
Leo mac.jpg
Originally uploaded by postmod_sexgeek
This is my cat, Leo attempting to help me scour the intarwebs for more fascinating sexgeek info.
Happy Human Rights Day from the Bush Administration
Final Regulations Changes to H-2A Guestworker Program Are Out
The long anticipated regulation changes to slash wages and reduce worker protections under the H-2A agricultural guestworker program are out. The changes, proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were revealed on the DOL website late Monday evening but have not yet been officially published in the Federal Register. The changes are horrible. At a time when the jobless rate is at a 15 year high, they reduce obligations for growers to effectively recruit U.S. workers before applying to bring in guestworkers for these jobs. They lower the wage rates for all farmworkers by changing the program's wage formula and, in an industry known for labor abuses, they eliminate or reduce government oversight.Isn't it lovely that the same year we elect our first African American President we also tell the people who harvest our food "Fuck you". * Found thanks to Nezua over at The Unapologetic Mexican. Technorati Tags: human rights, farmworkers, friends
Monday, December 08, 2008
Remember this day
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers - Home
December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This event was created to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe. Originally thought of by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and started by the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle Washington. International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers has empowered workers from over cities around the world to come together and organize against discrimination and remember victims of violence. During the week of December 17th, sex worker rights organizations will be staging actions and vigils to raise awareness about violence that is commonly committed against sex workers. The assault, battery, rape and murder of sex workers must end. Existing laws prevent sex workers from reporting violence. The stigma and discrimination that is perpetuated by the prohibitionist laws has made violence against us acceptable. Please join with sex workers around the world and stand against criminalization and violence committed against prostitutes.Technorati Tags: sex workers, violence, women, human rights
Sunday, December 07, 2008
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #345 Return of the Brain Dump!
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Today's show is even more randomness from yours truly. Today I discuss:
And here is the infamous fat belly video, Leeds United. I don't know about you but I think Amanda looks pretty goddamned hot just as she is!
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Today's show is even more randomness from yours truly. Today I discuss:
- International Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Day without a Gay
- Proposition 8 (personal disclosure)
- Sexism on Obama's staff? And sorry folks I got the blog wrong on this one in the podcast, it was actually Shakespeare Sister not Feministing, although they did give me the link to the actual post.
- Control of Women through threats of violation/violence (more personal disclosure)
- One more example of society and the media trying to control women: Amanda Palmer's Belly is Too Fat???
- The resulting Rebellyon takes off right here
And here is the infamous fat belly video, Leeds United. I don't know about you but I think Amanda looks pretty goddamned hot just as she is!
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #34: Brain Dump!
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Yes, I know it's been a while. For the sake of making sure you all don't forget about me, I am recording a nice, neurotic brain dump for your listening pleasure. Please don't hurt me! Well OK, you can hurt me but we have to negotiate the terms first. *wink*
The topics, in no particular order:
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Intro and Outro music is Disturbia by Rihanna
Yes, I know it's been a while. For the sake of making sure you all don't forget about me, I am recording a nice, neurotic brain dump for your listening pleasure. Please don't hurt me! Well OK, you can hurt me but we have to negotiate the terms first. *wink*
The topics, in no particular order:
- The Game, found thanks to Benchilada
- Knock out boobs in Uganda
- My Amazon Wishlist and their cool new Universal Wishlist Button
- YAY FOR PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA!!!!!!!!
- The Eye-Fi: a Wi-Fi SD Card for your camera!
- Porn Hub: Because you can never have too much free pr0n
- Find me on Flickr
- Discussions about Polyamory and other non-traditional relationship configurations
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Intro and Outro music is Disturbia by Rihanna
Sunday, October 05, 2008
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #33: What happens when you Google "sex and politics"?
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So in an attempt to have some red meat for my podcast *nudge nudge* I googled "sex and politics" and here is what I found:
I also rant about Sarah Palin, who has a very special place in hell waiting for her.
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So in an attempt to have some red meat for my podcast *nudge nudge* I googled "sex and politics" and here is what I found:
- Sexy Politics: Learn more about the issues and see nearly nakie people!
- Votergasm: Have sex for the cause!
I also rant about Sarah Palin, who has a very special place in hell waiting for her.
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex Show #32: 3rd in the 7in7 Challenge!
Today's is a shorty! Sorry for missing a day, I've been feeling like death warmed over all week and finally started feeling human today. Yay!
Today I read a sexy, political flash fic piece done by erotica author and fellow podcaster and friend Nobilis.
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Today I read a sexy, political flash fic piece done by erotica author and fellow podcaster and friend Nobilis.
Got comments? Suggestions? Complaints? Lemme hear them! postmodern.sexgeek@gmail.com
Direct Download of the MP3: CLICK HERE!
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #31: 2nd Show in the 7 in 7 Challenge
Episode 2 in the Sex and Politics themed 7 in 7 challenge via the Freak Network. Today I discuss:
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- More about the challenge
- Sex related reasons to vote including this Palin related issue about rape victims paying for their rape kits
- Corrections from yesterday's podcast regarding the case about sodomy in Texas and sextoys in Texas
- ZOMG! The Debate!
- VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!
- *nudge nudge wink wink* at Nobilis about his political erotic short
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex #30: 7 in 7 Baby!
Yes! It's another episode of the Postmodern Geek's Guide to Sex! Crazy Girl that I am, I'm participating in Pizzababe's 7 in 7 podcast week which means I will be trying to get 7 podcasts out each day for the next week. We shall see how well that works!
New disclaimer: If you're not 18, you might want to go visit Scarleteen.com since this podcast can be a bit...adult. ;)
I mention that I am currently working on getting Crista to co-host a few podcasts with me. *nudge nudge* We shall see how that goes.
I mention the insanity that is currently the US economy. Check here, here and here for more info.
I mention the current fight over a draft of an proposed HHS rule that clinics, hospitals etc may not refuse to hire someone who believes that contraception is abortion and that that person may refuse to provide services if it is against their beliefs.
I also mention Jose B's newest podcast on Babalu Bistro: Desi Arnaz vs. Elvis
And the rest is a bit of babble. It's a shorty but then, one can only record one's own voice for so long without going a bit crazy!
Intro and outro music is Filthy Gorgeous by Scissor Sisters. Enjoy!
Direct Download HERE!!!!
New disclaimer: If you're not 18, you might want to go visit Scarleteen.com since this podcast can be a bit...adult. ;)
I mention that I am currently working on getting Crista to co-host a few podcasts with me. *nudge nudge* We shall see how that goes.
I mention the insanity that is currently the US economy. Check here, here and here for more info.
I mention the current fight over a draft of an proposed HHS rule that clinics, hospitals etc may not refuse to hire someone who believes that contraception is abortion and that that person may refuse to provide services if it is against their beliefs.
I also mention Jose B's newest podcast on Babalu Bistro: Desi Arnaz vs. Elvis
And the rest is a bit of babble. It's a shorty but then, one can only record one's own voice for so long without going a bit crazy!
Intro and outro music is Filthy Gorgeous by Scissor Sisters. Enjoy!
Direct Download HERE!!!!
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