Panels
Lobby Hall - 45 Minutes
Queer Sex
11:45 AM
Queer sex disrupts narrow, heteronormative ideas of pleasure and connection, offering expansive possibilities for intimacy, identity, and self-expression. This panel will explore how queer communities are reshaping sexual norms while continuing to face systemic barriers to inclusive care, education, and representation. We’ll cover the complexities of navigating dysphoria and euphoria in intimate settings, examine the role of kink and BDSM in queer sexual expression, and reflect on how queer sex is portrayed - or erased- in the media. Join us for a bold, nuanced conversation that celebrates the creativity, resilience, and joy of queer sexuality.
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SpeakerSpeakerSex and Parenting
12:45 PM
Parenthood can deeply transform how we experience intimacy, desire, and connection. This candid conversation explores how parents can keep the erotic charge alive, stay connected to their sexual selves, and navigate the emotional and physical demands of raising children. Panelists will share strategies for sustaining intimacy, redefining pleasure, and embracing self-compassion. Whether you're a new parent, seasoned caregiver, or planning for the future, this session offers perspective, tools, and permission to prioritize your sexual wellness alongside your role as a parent.
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SpeakerSpeakerNeurodivergence and Sex
1:45 PM
As awareness and de-stigmatization of neurodivergence grows, so do the conversations around how neurodivergent people uniquely experience sex and intimacy. This panel explores the diverse ways neurodivergent brains relate to pleasure, connection, and desire. We'll dive into the impact of ADHD on libido, strategies for managing emotional and sensory challenges, and practical tips to support more accessible, affirming, and fulfilling intimate experiences.
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Taylor McConnachie
SpeakerVaginal/Vulva Health
2:45 PM
This panel centers pleasure, body literacy, and care when it comes to vulva and vaginal health. It will explore how pleasure and function are deeply connected, highlighting common issues like pain during sex, dryness, and pelvic floor tension that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Panelists will share tools for self-knowledge and care, including self-exams, body literacy, and resources such as lubricants and pelvic physiotherapy. We’ll also address how misinformation and stigma continue to shape our understanding of these bodies, discuss barriers to inclusive care, and offer empowering insights for anyone looking to better understand or support vulva and vaginal wellness.
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Natalia Banton
SpeakerMen's Sexual Health and Intimacy
3:45 PM
What does healthy masculinity look like in the bedroom and beyond? This candid panel tackles the complex realities of men’s sexual health and intimacy, moving beyond stereotypes and stigma. We’ll explore how cultural messaging around masculinity and performance can limit men’s experiences of pleasure and connection. Panelists will unpack myths about men’s sexuality - like the idea that all men always want sex, or that dominance is the default. Whether you're a man, a partner, or simply curious, this session offers a fresh, inclusive perspective on what it means to cultivate healthy, satisfying, and self-aware sexual experiences as a man today.
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SpeakerSpeakerKinky Wellness
4:45 PM
Kink and BDSM can be a powerful part of a healthy, affirming sex life. This panel explores how kink communities use communication and creative play to build connection, while challenging common myths and stigma. We’ll discuss how tools like negotiation and aftercare foster deep trust, and how power exchange can be a source of healing, affirmation, and joy. Whether you're curious, experienced, or simply interested in expanding your understanding of the BDSM scene, this session invites you to see kink not as taboo - but as a powerful path to sexual and personal empowerment.
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5:45 PM
As we age, our experience of sexuality and intimacy shifts - bringing both challenges and new possibilities. This panel explores how older adults can navigate physical and emotional changes, redefine pleasure, and stay connected to their sexual selves. From the realities of menopause and erectile dysfunction to the liberation of letting go of old expectations, this conversation invites curiosity, compassion, and celebration of pleasure at every age.
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