Are "man" and "woman" the only two categories of gender? Can we, as a class, develop a better model of gender that describes a wider range of human experiences? If we stop thinking of gender as a binary, how does that change the way we talk about sexual orientation? We'll work to answer these questions and more in this class. There will be time for open-ended discussion, so feel free to bring questions, observations, and topics you'd like to discuss.

Are "man" and "woman" the only two categories of gender? Can we, as a class, develop a better model of gender that describes a wider range of human experiences? If we stop thinking of gender as a binary, how does that change the way we talk about sexual orientation? What does it mean to be sex-positive? How can talking about consent make people happier? We'll work to answer these questions and more in this exciting and fast-paced class.

Are "man" and "woman" the only two categories of gender? Can we, as a class, develop a better model of gender that describes a wider range of human experiences? If we stop thinking of gender as a binary, how does that change the way we talk about sexual orientation? We'll work to answer these questions and more in this exciting and fast-paced class.

Physical intimacy is complicated, and talking about it can be tough. That's why it's so important to be able to clearly communicate your needs and boundaries, and to understand why consent is more complicated than just a "yes" or a "no". Sex-positivity is the idea that sexual behaviors are not inherently bad or shameful (and are not inherently good either). Instead, sex-positivity proposes that consent is the most important factor in whether a physically intimate activity is ok or not. In this class, we will talk about different forms of consent, including "enthusiastic consent", and we will discuss examples of effective and ineffective communication.