China Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 In Philly at least. Masturbation Month Comes to Town If you didn’t know May was National Masturbation Month, you’re not alone—nor are you even necessarily Catholic. The annual observance doesn’t have a hugely high profile. It started in 1995 in—where else?—San Francisco, as a response to the forced resignation of U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders. After a speech at the United Nations World AIDS Day in 1994, an audience member asked Elders about masturbation’s potential for discouraging early sexual activity. She replied: “I think [it] is something that is part of human sexuality and a part of something that perhaps should be taught.” That was the end of the first black surgeon general’s Washington career, but the beginning of National Masturbation Month, a protest effort started by the company Good Vibrations. This year it has its Philadelphia debut. Elicia Gonzalez, 34, is spearheading the local self-pleasure education effort in conjunction with the Mazzoni Center, Philadephia’s LGBT health center, where, as manager of the Collective, Gonzalez addresses sexual practice and drug use among men of color. We spoke with her about the fine art of onanism. What motivated you to start a National Masturbation Month observance in Philly? “I initially had the idea to do it primarily because at Mazzoni we talk about masturbation quite often with clients, and I talk with my staff about talking to their clients about masturbation as a way of expressing their sexuality, but doing so with very low risk. I knew that May was coming around and that raising awareness about masturbation in general would be a good idea.” And it seems to tie into the workshop you offer to women on the subject. “I’ve had a longstanding mission to help empower and educate females. I did the workshop at the LGBT Women of Color Conference and at Sister Song. The workshop helps women dispel the myths surrounding masturbation and encourages women to talk openly about their values and beliefs about masturbation, which is also the goal is for the Hot Button event.” So the Hot Button event is a party? “We’re having a sort of Hot Button lounge, if you will, in the basement of the Fuse party and we’re going to have a Masturbation 101 workshop, a sexuality Pictionary and masturbation Quizzo. So that’s going to be a very fun and interactive way of getting education out there but also raising awareness and helping people talk about it. Because a lot of the shame and stigma that I’ve heard comes from not being able to discuss it openly and honestly, and being really ashamed about it.” Hot Button Party, May 16, 10pm-3am. $5. Fuse Party at XO Lounge, 15th and South sts. (behind FISO). mazzonicenter.org Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Month? Try everday in my world:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ok, the "Hot Button" workshop cracks me up. Do you think they will have an arts and crafts class on making love beads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The turnout will be so big, Ms. Gonzalez will have to beat 'em off with a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The turnout will be so big, Ms. Gonzalez will have to beat 'em off with a stick.I think they're supposed to beat themselves off (though hopefully NOT with a stick) :laugh::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The workshop helps women dispel the myths surrounding masturbation and encourages women to talk openly about their values and beliefs about masturbation, which is also the goal is for the Hot Button event. Yeah, I got a half-chub:evilg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhead Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ok I'll tell Gibbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armstrong001 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I think they're supposed to beat themselves off (though hopefully NOT with a stick) :laugh::laugh: Hey, whatever turns them on. Don't discriminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 #@$@^!! Next thing you know people will want to marry their hand or their vibrator! This country's goin' to hell! ~Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 #@$@^!!Next thing you know people will want to marry their hand or their vibrator! This country's goin' to hell! ~Grumble Well, that's better than what people do in the South... Those poor pigs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiLfan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 #@$@^!!Next thing you know people will want to marry their hand or their vibrator! This country's goin' to hell! ~Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhead Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, that's better than what people do in the South... Those poor pigs... You do mean one state down south right? If not:chair: and :saber:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Who comes up with these monthly proclamations? Some People need to get a Grip because this type of proclamation will result in some being rubbed the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el gorilla Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have masterbations hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, that's better than what people do in the South... Those poor pigs... Tell me wtf you mean by that!! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Month? Try everday in my world:silly: Did you celebrate today BnG! ?I did! woooooooooooooo:hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, that's better than what people do in the South... Those poor pigs...We use sheep, they feel more woman like.Baaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Who comes up with these monthly proclamations?Some People need to get a Grip because this type of proclamation will result in some being rubbed the wrong way. Navy, I didn't read much further, but i got it. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81artmonk Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 WOW masturbation month............. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!:jerk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfire Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 AdDITIONAL PUN HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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