THE BLOG

YouTube decides you can't handle my video Mar 23, 2022

Funny how this old video had been coming through in my dreamspace just before I got the notice. 

 

Two years ago, I was upset. So even though I was not a person who made video, I set...

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Choosing Human Liberation Mar 23, 2022

I was all set to present at SXSW this year with the fabulous Ms. Kimi Inch when I pulled up the web page and started reading. My heart sank. I knew I had a decision to make. Would I rather rock the...

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THE Book is Out! Mar 28, 2021

Who better to teach about the nuances of consent and boundaries than a former sex worker who spent decades on the frontlines of pleasure and all its complexities?

 

Dr. Betty Martin’s...

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Open letter to Travis County, Texas, District Attorney Jose' Garza Mar 12, 2021

RE:    Decriminalizing sex work


District Attorney Garza,


I was elated when you won, congrats! You are the most important reason that I voted this past election, although I vote in every...

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On Land Acknowledgments Dec 06, 2020

What is the purpose of the land acknowledgment?

I want to stand against colonialization. And yet something has been stirring anger in me when I hear land acknowledgments, and I think this is why:

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On Grieving Dec 01, 2020

This year I lost my friend. I lost my dog. I've been actively grieving, daily, for all animals who suffer at the hands of humans. Sometimes I feel like I can't take it anymore. I would sacrifice my...

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Patriarchy This Week Nov 07, 2020

BY A TEXAS WOMAN OF COLOR

The quotes here are things that were written to me by males of apparent European descent this past week. I collected them because these dynamics are typical of my...

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Invitation to a Conversation about Our Quarantine Options Apr 13, 2020

I feel overwhelmed with emotion and information in this first wave of dystopia.

And yet I feel compelled to invite you into a conversation.

And I want you to know who I am in case it shines light...

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Invitation to Dream a New Dream Apr 04, 2020

Do you feel called to dream a new dream?

I do, and I am inviting you to go with me.

It’s time for a new dream of the planet. And it’s always the perfect time for a new personal dream.

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The Tragedy of Male Sexuality in the United States Nov 12, 2019

As we finally begin to name the atrocities and violations against women’s sexuality, let’s not forget our men.

THE MALE STEREOTYPE

It seems popular to criticize male sexuality in the...

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River’s Boner Theory: “Erectile Dysfunction” is Cultural Dysfunction Oct 13, 2019

A sweet toddler’s brain is beginning to grasp language. He understands some words but is mostly learning through emotion.  He notices the sound of a bird, the beauty of the sunshine on a...

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The Wizard OZ ... Oberon Zell Aug 15, 2019

ON AUGUST 9 WE HAD A FASCINATING GUEST AT THE SACRED SEXUALITY AUSTIN MEETUP: OBERON ZELL AKA OZ

Oberon and Morning Glory Zell had a successful open marriage for 40 years, and were in group...

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