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About this event
Get access to the sexual health education that you (probably) never received in school. In this five-part webinar series, you will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the most essential topics related to sexuality and sexual health. Our goal is to equip you with this knowledge so that you are able to make more informed decisions about your bodies and your relationships. We further encourage you to “share the wealth” and educate others with the information you have learned from this series.
These conversations will be led by Mama Glow Foundation fellows Alex Ivanchev and Delena Alemayehu.
Alex Ivanchev (he/him) is a rising junior at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He is passionate about sexual health advocacy, which stems from his initial role as a peer educator at his local Planned Parenthood in Florida. He currently co-leads organizations on Brown’s campus focusing on sexual health awareness and facilitates sex education workshops to high school students in Providence.
Delena Alemayehu (she/her) is a rising senior at Brown University. She majors in Africana Studies, and uses this framework to explore how people with varying identities experience different health outcomes. She looks forward to destigmatizing conversations about sex, and she hopes to offer the youth with the tools and resources they need to have agency over their bodies and health.
Below is a brief overview of the format and structure of this series:
Lesson 1 (July 17): Gender, Sex & Sexuality
What does it really mean when someone talks about sex and gender? This foundational lesson will give participants concrete definitions for these terms and discern the difference between them. Additionally, participants will develop a greater awareness about how our identities influence the way we view and express gender.
Lesson 2 (July 24): Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
This part does what?! This lesson gives an overview of the different reproductive organs for assigned males and females at birth, as well as their purposes. We learn that all bodies are different and that this difference is normal. The processes of menstruation and sperm production are also explained.
Lesson 3 (July 31): Pregnancy, Contraception & Abortion
The processes of fertilization and pregnancy are demystified in this lesson. Participants will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of pregnancy, as well as the different options people have once they become pregnant. Birth control methods and abortion are also covered in length.
Lesson 4 (August 7): STIs, HIV & Stigma
This lesson provides the opportunity to reflect on how stigma influences the way society perceives sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While they may seem scary, STIs are common, treatable, and many are also curable. We also provide tips on how to communicate STI status with a sexual partner.
Lesson 5 (August 14): Relationships, Communication & Pleasure
Humans develop different types of relationships throughout their life course as a way to experience pleasure. This lesson gives insight into the characteristics of relationships that make them (un)healthy. We also delve into the concept of consent and how to communicate this with other people.
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These webinar lectures will take place virtually every Monday from 6-8pm, starting on July 17th. We provide the opportunity to ask any questions that may be on your mind during the live webinar and we will try our best to answer every one.
Please visit the dropdown at the top of the page to register for each session of the series. Once registered, you will be able to access the webinar sessions at each designated time. We look forward to normalizing conversations around sexual health and being in community with you all over the coming weeks.
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If you are have any questions please contact: Alex@mamaglow.com & Delena@mamaglow.com
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Mama Glow is a global maternal health platform serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Through doula training programs Mama Glow is cultivating the next generation of birth workers.
Delena Alemayehu (she/her) is a rising senior at Brown University. She majors in Africana Studies, and uses this framework to explore how people with varying identities experience different health outcomes. She looks forward to destigmatizing conversations about sex, and she hopes to offer the youth with the tools and resources they need to have agency over their bodies and health.
Mama Glow is a global maternal health platform serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Through doula training programs Mama Glow is cultivating the next generation of birth workers.
