Every second Tuesday of the month we will be treated to sex and kink education on a wide range of topics. Stay tuned for more sexy topics coming your way!

Sex and Pleasure After Trauma

Class Description:

Over 70% of adults have experienced at least one major traumatic event within their lifetime. And, while sexual trauma is one of the most common types, negative events of all kinds can affect sex, desire, and intimacy. Come join us as we discuss some of the various types of trauma, the signs and symptoms of trauma, and give an affirming and inclusive definition of trauma. Beyond that, our speaker will share ways to explore sex and pleasure while honoring the ways that survivors are impacted. As a society, we focus on how trauma fundamentally changes our bodies and brains, which can give the impression that it never resolves. So, even though the body does keep the score, there is hope for recovery and moving forward. Whether you are wanting to know how to support your own journey or support a partner, this event will give real world information you can use. There will be time for questions and frank conversations with the audience.

Please Note: This Pleasure Seekers will include an honest, in-depth conversation covering some of the causes and symptoms of trauma as well as direct references to sex and genitals.

Your Presenter:

Amanda Jepson (she/her) is a total sex nerd, both personally and professionally. She is one of the co-founders of Respark Foundation, a Clinical Therapist at UCCS Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic, and an adjunct professor for the UC-Denver. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and a Board-Certified Sexologist.Amanda has been a therapist for over a decade; she specializes in working with active duty and veteran military service members and first responders on issues such as combat trauma, physical or sexual abuse, sexual assault, and vicarious trauma. Additionally, her specialized training means she is skilled in helping clients navigate issues and interests related to sex, sexuality, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink from an intersectional and inclusive lens. Amanda has been previously featured on the Sex & Psychology Podcast as well as on Midori’s Consent Dojo and Patreon. She is passionate about empowering her clients as they reclaim their whole selves, being a sex-positive provocateur hoping to instigate thoughtful dialogue, and dispelling shame related to all things kinky and sexy.

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