Join the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) and world-renowned Clinical Sexologist, Dr. Charley Ferrer to discuss how and why antiquated sex laws continue to be used to discriminate against sexual, ethnic and gender minorities. The panel will focus on various forms of alternative sexuality, with a particular focus on criminal prosecution of consensual BDSM.
This interactive discussion will review changing societal mores, recent favorable changes in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) of the American Psychiatric Association and the current state of the law.
NCSF will discuss its Consent Counts program to decriminalize consensual BDSM and the group will discuss the issue of consent and practical ways to minimize risks and expand boundaries without violating consent. Attendees will gain an understanding of the legal and social risks facing practitioners of consensual non-traditional sexuality.
When: May 19, 2014
Where: Arizona Power Exchange (APEX)
4006 S 23rd St., Suite 11, Phoenix, Arizona 85040
Admission: $6 for Pay Per Event Members, FREE for All Access Members
**Open to 18+ Community – Non-Members Must bring valid photo ID**
About our presenters:
Charley Ferrer is a world renowned Clinical Sexologist and BDSM Expert. She is the award winning author of BDSM The Naked Truth and thirteen other books on sexuality and self-empowerment. Doctor Charley lectures throughout the US, Latin America and China advocating for sexual health and sensual awakening. She is the founder of BDSM Writers Con which provides education on dominance and submission to writers and readers. Her charismatic approach has made her a highly sought after Sex Expert for various newspapers and magazines including The NY Times, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Forum just to name a few. Doctor Charley combines ancient sensual wisdom with modern values and education creating a unique Zensual approach which has helped men and women throughout the world reclaim their sensual and sexual divinity.
Richard O. Cunningham, B.S., M.A., J.D., has advocated for over 30 years on issues of gender, race and sex. He has played a leading role in landmark legal cases, including being the supervising attorney on the U.S. Supreme Court case to allow women in military academies and the initiating attorney for the lawsuit during the Vietnam War that resulted in the “Fairness Doctrine” to require balanced media coverage of political issues. He is senior international trade p
artner at Steptoe & Johnson, LLP in Washington, D.C. He is the former Chair of the Boards of the NCSF Foundation and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Dick is currently advising on legal and policy aspects of NCSF’s Consent Counts Project.
Judy Guerin is a well-known activist, writer, speaker and educator on issues of sexual freedom and gender expression. She is also a long-time practitioner of BDSM and sex educator on BDSM activities. She is a former board member of GenderPAC, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Forum 21 and the Black Rose. She is a former steering committee member of the National Policy Roundtable of GLBTQ/HIV groups, former executive director of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom and advisor to the European Union Human Rights Commission on issues of sexual freedom and GLBTQ issues. She currently directs NCSF’s Consent Counts Project to decriminalize consensual BDSM in the U.S.
The Arizona Power Exchange (APEX) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in Bondage and Discipline; Dominance and Submission; and Sadomasochism (BDSM) who value individual responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for self and others. APEX provides on-going forums for education and practice of BDSM and opportunities for like-minded individuals to socialize, explore and learn in a respectful and dignified environment. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSM and sexual practices.