Western Cape Journal Club #3: Sexology Through A Critical Lens – Pleasure & Play
SASHA Western Cape Journal Club #3: Sexology Through A Critical Lens – Pleasure & Play
This introductory series revisits fundamental concepts in sexology, ensuring that our
understanding reflects current scientific advancements and diverse lived experiences.
This series is open to anyone interested in building a more comprehensive and
nuanced understanding of sexology, including:
● Professionals: Healthcare providers, educators, social workers, and anyone
working in the field of sex and relationships.
● Individuals: People seeking to expand their knowledge and challenge their
own biases related to sexuality.
Each session will focus on a core concept, with facilitated discussions on a relevant scientific journal article or book chapter. Readings will be provided upon registration, and attendees will receive additional resources.
Journal Club Dates:
o Assumptions – 19 March 2024: In this session we will explore the assumptions we enter the room with, and how they impact the ways we practice.
o Consent – 7 May 2024: How do we think of consent? How do we practice consent in the room? How is consent taught to diverse groups? These are some of the questions we will explore in this session.
o Pleasure and play – 25 June 2024: This session will focus on the role of pleasure and play in sexual and reproductive health, and explore how these concepts are used in current understandings of sexual and reproductive health.
o Aftercare and integration – 13 August 2024: In the final session we will explore the ways our assumptions have shifted over the course of the series, and discuss practical ways of applying our combined learnings.
Date: 25 June 2024
Time: 19h30 – 21h00
Where: Goodwin Room, The Athenaeum, Boundary Terraces (opposite Newlands Cricket Ground), 1 Mariendahl Lane, Newlands, CT.
Free for SASHA members.
CPD-Accredited: 2 Clinical Points
Register now: tinyurl.com/wcjournalclub3
Registration closes 21 June 2024.
Have you registered for our upcoming SASHA Congress happening 18-20 October 2024 in Sandton, Johannesburg? Find out more here: https://sasha2024.co.za
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