Research has shown that people with developmental disabilities can have unique challenges when it comes to creating healthy relationships, boundaries, and exploring sexuality. We also know that people with developmental disabilities are at an increased risk to experience sexual assault (PHAC, 2011). In this workshop, participants will define sexuality in a broad context, explore their […]
Meet organizations in the Calgary community and on campus that are promoting sexual health and gender diversity. The resources will be featured @SUUofC on Instagram
Ever wondered what the different faiths say about S.E.X?! Want to hear a Hindu grandmother chat about Kama Sutra? Or a priest read the Song of Solomon? This is the place for you! Sex in Scriptures will follow the scriptural reasoning approach to interfaith dialogue. Each faith community represented will pick a short passage from […]
It's time to: Adjust expectations, debunk myths, approach communication, desire, pleasure, and consent positively. Get frank about hook-ups, jealousy, and insecurity. Event information and registration.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about asexuality and aromanticism - "broken", "lacking", just waiting for the "right person". These myths will be unpacked and the hope is to broaden people's perspectives and appreciation of non-romantic and non-sexual relationships. Learn more about the spectrums of asexual and aromantic identities, and what these terms […]
We all have the right to be intimate – however, many people find intimacy difficult after sexual or gender-based violence. Trusting ourselves and others mentally, emotionally, and sexually can bring up feelings of unsafety. Join us on a journey to start reconnecting with our own minds, bodies, and spirits after trauma. Let's find a way […]
Meet organizations in the Calgary community and on campus that are promoting sexual health and gender diversity. The resources will be featured @SUUofC on Instagram
This presentation will briefly go through the basics of what it is to be transgender and the concept of gender identity. A speaker will be present to have an interview style Q&A where they can speak to their own experiences of being transgender. It's important to understand these perspectives. Transgender voices are important and need […]
In this virtual event, Elder Kerrie Moore will be offering teachings for our IndigiQueer and Two Spirit community here on campus around smudging, trauma, and healing. Register for this event
Set boundaries kindly, clearly, and firmly. Learn to increase your tolerance for witnessing other people’s disappointment, hurt, or embarrassment and develop practical consent skills. Be good to others without betraying yourself. Register for this event
In a world where 46 percent of surveyed Canadian folks assigned female at birth and nearly 60 percent of Canadian folks assigned male at birth have fantasized about dominating someone sexually, kink has become mainstream. Learn more about navigating risk, respect, and awareness when it comes to our non-vanilla explorations. How can we bring anti-oppressive, […]
Explore the right to love and be loved as told by individuals with disabilities and their allies. This small-group talk is based on the 12-year collaboration between community members, Disability Action Hall, and the Centre for Sexuality. Join us for some short films, journalism, lively talk, and meet people as we talk about disability, sexuality […]
