“What do you do for fun?” (Seeking pleasure, finding joy)
The top highlights of my winter vacation stemmed from opportunities to witness changes that are bringing joy to the lives…
body, movement, & dance
Things that open me
Bodies of water Bodies Water Long walks Dancing Singing Writing Writing Writing Love
Safe Space REMIX: Ground Rules for Dance Parties
In sex education, we use ground rules to build safe space during structured conversations. A lot of these safe space…
Gendering our bodies: Crossed Legs, Makeup, and other Good Girl Poses
“When I talk about embodiment,” she said, “I ask everyone to raise their hands if they are crossing their legs….
All Dressed Up and Nowhere Safe to Party
Dear Eve, I know what you mean. I know, and it breaks my heart. I know because I once…
Body Positivity: What Does it Really Mean?
On my way to work yesterday, I was thinking about the meaning of sex-positivity. To be sex-positive means to have…
Blogging for International Women’s Day
Judith Butler wrote about the imperative to recognize all bodies as human. Today, for International Women’s Day and as a…
Week Seven: And On to the Next Stage
Sunday: had a conversation checking-in about physical boundariesMonday: chose to stay in and continue to help my injury healTuesday: ate…
Week Six: Strength and Weakness
Sunday: took a walk to enjoy the outdoorsMonday: attended a Pilates classTuesday: chose to write in my journal instead of…
Week Five: Getting Beyond my Body
Sunday: finished reading Locker Room Diaries by Leslie GoodmanMonday: granted myself permission to relax (watched Glee)Tuesday: voted in favor of…