9th The Science of Sex
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Dr Brooke Magnanti (author of Belle de Jour), Susan Quilliam (author of The Joy of Sex), and many others experts guide us through a scientific sex education for adults, revealing the science behind monogamy, homosexuality, childhood sexualisation, sexual health and porn, with plenty of opportunities to debate these important issues.
Saturday 9th February
11am-6pm Sallis Benney Theatre, 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY
Tickets £10/£8, online or on the door. Ages 16+
11am: Tales from the Clap Clinic
Dr Malcolm Vandenburg has encountered more sexual health questions than most. He tells cautionary tales with both sympathy and some humour.
12pm: Coffee shop discussion: How to make safe sex sexy
12pm: Is Cheating Inevitable?
Monogamy is often seen as the norm, but is cheating inevitable? Dr Meg Barker discusses whether our expectations are healthy, sustainable and natural. Is there a better relationship model? Find out about Meg Barker’s new book – Rewriting the Rules
1pm: Coffee shop discussion: Is monogamy unnatural?
2pm: Do I Look Gay?
Charlie Bauer explores perceptions of gayness. Was he born this gay or was there something in his surroundings that turned him?
3pm: Coffee shop discussion: Why do gays exist?
3pm: Sex, Lies and the Media
Petra Boynton discusses how the press reports and manipulates sex research. She is a Senior Lecturer in International Primary Health Research at UCL and agony aunt for The Telegraph.
4pm: Coffee shop discussion: Sex in the press
4pm: I’m too Sexy for This Childhood? The reality of child sexualisation
Child sexualisation attracts a lot of media and policy speculation – but what do we actually know about it? Professor of Media at Middlesex University Feona Attwood examines the issues.
5pm: Coffee Shop Discussion: How do we approach sex education for kids?
5pm: Is Porn Bad for Your Health?
A discussion with Brooke Magnanti, Feona Attwood, Daisy Rock, Benedict Garrett, Robert Page and Emily Dubberley. Should porn reflect reality? How can it be used to educate people about sex? How do sexual fantasy and reality intersect?
6pm: Coffee Shop Discussion: Porn, fantasy and reality.
All day: Quiz the Sexperts
With Susan Quilliam relationship psychologist who specializes in love and sexuality, Robert Page author of the Lovers’ Guide, Emily Dubberley founder of the UK’s first erotica site for women Cliterati.co.uk, Benedict Garrett of Big Brother fame and campaigner for sexual liberalism and Justin Hancock sex educator and creator of sex-ed site bishUK.com
8pm The Sex Myth
Don’t miss Brooke Magnanti this evening. Her life as a sex worker and the aftermath gave her important insights into the things we believe and the people who want us to believe them. A lighthearted ramble through the dark corners of sex and the media. Click here to find out more and book tickets.
11.00pm The Lovers’ Guide – Igniting Desire 3D
Robert Page’s 3D film of his best selling Lovers’ Guide. How to have the best sex of your life.
“Admirably explicit, honest and clear” – THE GUARDIAN
Duke’s at Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Tickets £9.50, £7.50 members, concessions available. Tickets on the door or from The Duke of Yorks. Ages 18
City Books
Full range of popular science books for young and old.
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