Momentum 2011
Have you heard yet?
I’d like to let you know a little about Momentum Conference 2011 — a conference discussing sexuality, feminism, new media and much more. Created by Tied Up Events and the community at large, and sponsored by Fascinations, it’s taking place in Washington, DC, April 1-3 2011 and should be absolutely amazing!
Interested? Read below and check out MomentumCon.com for more information, to apply to present, and much more! I’ve already submitted my application, and I know others have too; it’s going to be an AMAZING conference!
-Essin’ Em
The phenomenal growth of online communication has given rise to an amazing amount of sharing, learning and experimenting with different expressions of sexuality, relationships and feminism. MOMENTUM provides a safe place to listen, discuss and learn about the ways the web has impacted our sexuality without the fear of reprisal or shaming. It is a space for acceptance and appreciation of diversity, including for those in the LGBTQ, sex-work, BDSM and non-monogamous communities.
During MOMENTUM we will discuss ways to bridge the baffling dichotomies our culture creates around sexuality. While on one hand we have unprecedented sexual freedom, on the other we continue to police sexuality with a frightening vigor. Abortion laws, restrictions on gay marriage, abstinence programs, medicalization of sex, fear of pornography and prosecutions for teenage sexting are examples of one side of the spectrum. The discomfort that strives to make us keep our sexuality hidden conflicts with the use of sex — especially the female body — to sell everything from food to cars to “performance enhancing” products.
Each participant will leave the conference with new perspectives, new connections, and a plan to carry the MOMENTUM forward into 2011 and beyond.
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Hello there!
I’m also going to be presenting at Momentum and I’ve been checking out the other presenters’ blogs this afternoon. I have to admit, I was a bit blown away with glee reading your about page and manifesto. Rock the fuck on! I especially love “gender is an explosion.” And of course, you’re gorgeous, and whoever does your photography is phenomenal, but you don’t need me to tell you that.
I’m really looking forward to the con–much as I love this here Internets, it’s rare to find a safe space that’s inclusive of queer people, genderqueer people, poly people, and kinky people all at the same time in the “real world.” Hopefully our presentations will not be at conflicting times; I’ll be interested to hear what you have to say.