Late Night Film Series

 Pfohorzheimer House, Dining Hall, Monday 3/26, 8 PM   – Secretary.

 Winthrop House, Tonkens Room, Tuesday 3/27, 7:30 PM  -Weekend.

 Women’s Center Lounge, Wednesday 3/28, 7 PM   - Easy A.

 Lowell House, Junior Common Room, Thursday 3/29,  8 PM  - The Jeweler’s Shop.

 Kirkland House, Kirkland Grille, Friday 3/30, 9 PM   - Green Porno. (In conjunction with EnviroEd.)

Spring Fever: Exploring Your Sexuality

 7:30PM, Emerson 210 

Wondering about how to figure out what feels good for your own body, what your partners really want, or what’s desirable about desire in the first place? Leap into spring with Megan Andelloux, certified Sexologist and Sexuality Educator! Sex Week kicks off with an exploration of budding opportunities for experimenting (and experienced) players thinking about getting frisky. Megan will share her insights about whether or not desire is really desirable, how to stay safe while staying sexy, and what makes the brain your most important sex organ. Through discussion, videos, and on-the-spot activities, learn skills and gain knowledge to help you figure out how, if, or when you want to do the horizontal tango! Got more questions? Megan will be available for questions in a safe space after the workshop.

Note: No nudity will be involved.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sex

 6:30-8PM, Adams Lower Common Room 
From answering the inevitable “are you sexually active?” to wondering about whether or not you should be tested, what contraceptive method is right for you, or what you even need to know, navigating your sexual health care can be a nightmare! Get tips on how to ask potentially embarrassing questions, as well as medically accurate information about your sexual health inclusive of all genders and sexualities. Join Dr. Bruce Churchill, Nurse Practitioner Kate Luethy, and Nurse Practitioner Nina Meltzer of UHS, along with Stefanie Boltz from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, to find out what you always wanted to know about your sexual health, and how not to be afraid to ask!
Sponsored by the Harvard College Women’s Center, co-sponsored by the Radcliffe Union of Students

Hooking Up on Campus

 8PM, Science Center D 

Hooking up is happening at Harvard–at least, so it appears from I Saw You Harvard. But what is the hook up culture all about, and what is it really like? Popular sociologist Dr. Lisa Wade shares her scholarly work on hook up culture on college campuses across this nation. College students are having sex, it’s true–but the details might surprise you! Lisa will use survey data and first-person stories to reveal the real hook up culture, arguing that we should be worried about the sexual culture on college campuses, but not for the reasons you might think.
Sponsored by the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

What What (In the Butt): Anal Pleasure 101

 4PM, Ticknor Lounge 

Come learn everything about anal sex from the expert, Tristan Taormino, author of two books and director of six sex ed films on the subject! Tristan will dispel myths about anal sex and give you insight into why people do it and how to do it well. She’ll cover a wide variety of topics, including: anal anatomy and the potential for pleasure for men and women; how to talk about it with a partner; basic preparation and hygiene; lubes, anal toys, and safer sex; anal penetration for beginners, and much more! Learn the facts about this exciting yet often misunderstood form of pleasure, find out the common mistakes people make, and get all your questions answered!

Dirty Talk

 8PM, Science Center C 

Ever found yourself tongue-tied when trying to talk to a partner? A golden rule in sex: quality communication leads to quality participation. Step up your word game with Ben Privot of The Consensual Project. From flirting to sex, and from hook ups to relationships, uncover the language of how to communicate, discover, and savor the common desires you can find with your paramour. Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to get wordy while you get dirty, extra attention will be directed on talking dirty.
Sponsored by the Center for Wellness

Sex Machines vs. Sex Objects: How Stereotypes Subvert Sexual Pleasure

 7:30PM, Fong Auditorium 

They say “sex sells,” but what exactly is it selling? And what does it have to do with sea monkeys? In this provocative talk Dr. Lisa Wade returns to Sex Week to argue that both men and women, in different ways, have something to gain by resisting the sexual values that dominate mass media.
Sponsored by the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

God Says Sex is Good

 8:00PM, Sever 113
Please note the location change 

God says that sex is good.  This claim stands in dramatic tension with Western society’s dominant perception of the relationship between Christianity and sex.  Perhaps the last thing most modern people would say to describe basic Christian convictions about human sexuality is that they are beautiful, or good, or life-giving.  Instead, words like intolerant, repressive, harmful and archaic are more typically employed adjectives for the biblical teaching on sex.   What does the Christian faith teach about the purpose and meaning of human sexuality?  Can such a vision lead compellingly to genuine human flourishing and freedom, or is it destined to fade into obscurity in the midst of other competing “stories of sex” that increasingly fascinate our generation?  We invite you to join us for a lecture by Ministry Fellow Nick Nowalk and small group discussions about human sexuality in light of the Christian story.
Sponsored by Harvard College Faith & Action

Asexuality and Queering Intimacy

 4-5:30PM, Women’s Center lounge (Canaday B basement) 

What is the nature of desire in sexual relationships, orientation, and expression? Can we build alternative models of relationships based on negotiation and trust? And what is asexuality? David Jay, the prominent asexual activist known for founding asexuality.org and the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) will introduce attendees to terms such as “homoromantic” and lead a discussion on discovering and creating safe, sex-positive, queer- and ace-friendly spaces. After the talk, you will have a chance to ask more questions in a safe space.
Co-sponsored by the Office of BGLTQ Student Life, Contact Peer Counseling, and the Radcliffe Union of Students

Can Porn Be Ethical?

 8-9:30PM, Sever 112 

From Erika Christakis’s op ed in The Boston Globe to an IOP Forum with Michael Sandel and Jean Bethke Elshtain on the politics of pornography, Harvard has a long tradition of debating the ethics of pornography, its potential, and its complexities, and the rise of pornography on the Internet brings these discussions into the 21st century. Join Lux Alptraum, editor of the popular sexuality and adult entertainment blog Fleshbot, for a moderated panel discussion with Ned Mayhem ’07, Eva Rosenberg ’10, Iman James ’12, and Professor Brad Epps to explore the lasting social impact of pornography on its performers and its consumers. Panelists will discuss the ways in which pornography colors our everyday experiences with sex, sexuality, and sexual violence in the hopes of illuminating the dark corners of desire.

Sex at Harvard: 40 Years of the Indy Sex Issue

 7:30PM, Ticknor Lounge 

You may have seen the Indy sex survey circulating on your house list this week–ever wonder what the results are? The Harvard Independent has proudly brought sex to the forefront in one of its weekly issues every year since it was founded. Join the staff of the Indy for a retrospective of sex here at Harvard, as we explore our archives for the juiciest morsels of history in sexual culture – and learn a bit about today’s Harvardian sexual mélange while you’re at it!
Sponsored by the Harvard Independent

Sex, Sass, and Soul: An Open Mic at the Dudley Co-op

 8:30PM, Dining Room of Dudley Co-Op, 3 Sacramento Street (off Mass Ave)  

Need to sexpress yourself?  The Dudley Co-op would love to help. The stage (read: dining room) is open for words, music, or movement on intimacy, love, sex, relationships, and everything else in between. Expect sexy homemade dessert, beautiful people, and wonderful company.
Sponsored by the Dudley Co-op and co-sponsored by Harvard College Speak Out Loud

8th Annual Female Orgasm Seminar

 8-10PM, Science Center B 

Missed out on getting your vagina cupcake or free sex toy last year? Come hear Dr. Logan Levkoff‘s lecture at the 8th annual Female Orgasm Seminar! If you missed out on getting a seat last year, this is your chance to learn about the mysteries and vagaries of orgasm–all genders are invited to this celebration of female sexuality. Win sex toys and erotic pastries, and stock up on free condoms and lube; the sports team with the most members present wins a cake! Have questions after the lecture? You can get specific answers in an anonymous Q&A session after the presentation.

 Please arrive EARLY in order to secure a seat! 
Sponsored by the Radcliffe Union of Students