Dr.
Charlie Glickman Tackles Sex, Shame and Love for Calgary’s Diverse Communities
CALGARY, AB - - Shame
influences and shapes sexuality for almost everyone, regardless of gender,
sexual orientation, and individual desires. Many experts believe that if we want to
overcome and move past sexual shame, we need to understand how it works and how
it affects us. Next week, Calgary will welcome Dr.
Charlie Glickman, an internationally renowned sex educator and speaker, to explore
and understand this issue through conversation.
At a public
talk presented by the Calgary Sexual Health Centre (CSHC), Dr. Glickman will
unpack the mechanisms of shame, discuss how it impacts sexuality, and what we
can do to build shame resilience.
“When we have
the tools to deal with this difficult but inevitable emotion, it becomes much
easier to resolve jealousy, loss, and fear so we can create more space to give
and receive love, explore our authentic selves, and build the relationships
that suit us,” explained Dr. Glickman.
“As a sex
& relationship coach, I've seen how deeply shame affects individuals and
couples. Part of the challenge is that it's hard to even talk about it,” Dr.
Glickman continued. “But when we can get a handle on how shame works, we can
start letting go of it and create happier relationships and healthier sex lives.
My presentation "Sex, Shame, and Love" has helped others take their
next steps towards that and I'm looking forward to bringing it to Calgary.”
The event fits well with the overall work of CSHC, an organization that
has worked in the Calgary community for over 40 years to deliver comprehensive
and non-judgmental sexual health education and advocate for important changes
in our society on sexual health issues.
“At our organization, our work is deeply rooted in reducing the shame
connected with people’s sexuality. Our education, outreach and counseling
programs help people examine the roots of shame and oppression which affect
people’s ability to have healthy relationships,” said Pam Krause, Executive
Director of CSHC. “We provide people
with the knowledge and resources to move forward, build confidence and address
how shame is impacting their self-esteem and relationships.”
The public event is
taking place at the University of Calgary’s Rosza Centre on October 10th
at 7:00pm. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit http://sexshameloveyyc-estw.eventbrite.ca. Tickets are
$20, however if cost is a factor, please contact CSHC at 403-283-5580.
(More details also available in the news release.)
Talks in the Series
Sex, Shame & Love
Thursday October 10th. 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday October 10th. 7:00pm-9:00pm
Rosza Centre (Evans Room). University of Calgary - 2500
University Dr NW
Presented by the Calgary Sexual Health Centre
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Don’t Blame Me. Creating a
Culture of Consent on Campus
Friday October 11th. 11am – 1pm
Mount Royal University
Free Workshop Presented by SAMRU Pride & SAMRU Sustainability
Centre
Earlier this month, campuses across Canada were put into
the public spotlight for 1st year frosh rituals that promoted rape,
assault, coercion and violent acts towards women. Dr. Glickman, who started in peer support
when attending university, will meet with students leaders and the MRU campus
community to discuss why young men (--and others in their peer groups) feel
compelled to perform masculinity through such acts. Little is actually known
about how masculinity is defined, taught and enforced. Together with the MRU
community, he will discuss new ways that compassion, accountability and a culture of consent can
be integrated on campus.
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Anal Sex & Prostate Pleasure
Friday October 11th. 7:00pm-8:30pm
Friday October 11th. 7:00pm-8:30pm
Advanced Tickets Only at: peggingyyc.eventbrite.ca
Are you curious about anal play? Have you heard how much
fun prostate pleasure can be? Or maybe you’ve tried it and want some tips to
make it even more fun? Charlie Glickman wrote the book- literally! He'll give
you all the info you need to discover the thrill anal sex. And if you or your
partner (or both of you!) have a prostate, he'll tell you all about this
amazing erogenous hot spot. Come learn all about easy and pleasurable anal
penetration, prostate massage, which toys work best, pegging, combining prostate
pleasure with other kinds of sex, and much more. Whether you’re just starting
out or you already enjoy these pleasures, you'll end up with lots of new tips
and ideas! You can also purchase a copy of Charlie's book The Ultimate Guide
to Prostate Pleasure!
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Queer is a Verb
Saturday October 12th -
Saturday October 12th -
1:00pm-2:00pm Workshop/2:00pm -3:00pm Q&A
Presented by Possibilities – Calgary’s Bi-sexual and
Pan-Sexual Community
Community Wise Resource Centre - 223 12th Avenue SW
Regular Admission & By Donation Tickets at: queerpossibilities.eventbrite.ca
What does it mean to queer something? In a world that's
full of sweeping statements and gender essentialism, what happens when we think
of queering as an act that we can engage in, rather than an adjective or an
identity? How does it shift our thinking about the Myth of the Normal, the
gender binary, and inflexible sexual categories? When we make queer a verb, it
becomes a powerful tool for exploring, transcending, and transforming
boundaries and definitions. It allows us to play with the rigid limits that are
often imposed on sex and gender. And it can inspire us to create new ways to
build the world around us. Charlie Glickman PhD, sex & relationship coach
and certified sexuality educator, will discuss some of the ways that thinking
of queer as something we do rather than something we are can offer new
perspectives, and explore some tools for engaging in the practice of queering
sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
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Saturday Night Fever - An Intimate Evening & BBQ with
Charlie Glickman
Saturday October 12th
7pm-11pm
Advanced Tickets at: saturdaynightfeveryyc.eventbrite.ca/
Have
you ever wished you could ask a sex expert anything? What would you do if you
could get any question about sex or relationships answered? Charlie Glickman
PhD is a sex & relationship coach, a certified sex educator, and has been
studying sexuality for over two decades. He's here for a private evening for
select folks to get together and get lots of in-depth info you can't get
elsewhere. Charlie is an expert on open relationships, BDSM & kink, sex
& shame, gender & masculinity, top-notch communication skills, and
more. Come join us for a night full of fun, insight, and discovery!
Participation is Extremely Limited.
