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The first one was a good time and I hope we’ll continue to grow!Wednesday October 267–10pmTequila Bookworm, upstairsOpen mic reading and (hopefully) live streaming audio feed of ORAL: Adventure in Erotica at 9pm$5 cover

Next Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup—October 26! Read More

Tim Hudak is a scary individual and the Conservative Party will be awful for the province. Petition demands Hudak apologize for homophobic flyers ONTARIO ELECTION / Ontario PC Leader defends homophobic campaign flyers   I signed.

If you’re voting in Ontario tomorrow, consider this. Read More

Chris Sigler, Tennessee High School Student, Allegedly Assaulted By Principal For Wearing Pro-Gay Shirt  What makes schools and school boards so afraid of GSA’s? We have some strong and amazing student advocates fighting for this in Ontario right now and here’s hoping all kids are granted the right to assemble as they choose, under the banner they choose. 

Why are they so afraid? Read More

 This event looks like it could be interesting. I can’t make it myself, but I’d be curious to hear from anyone who does. Follow Your Bliss At The Sexuality + Consciousness Experiential Symposium Anchor aspirations with practical action.  Be grabbed by the rhythm! For immediate release Toronto, October 4, 2011 – Follow Your Bliss presents Sexuality + Consciousness Experiential Symposium, October, 15-16, 2011.  At Loft 404/The Ambrosial Hub, 263 Adelaide St. West, Suite 404, Toronto. www.loft404.com Tickets: Pre-sale $170/Sat-Sun  www.sexandconsciousnesssymposium.eventbrite.com This first annual symposium is a gathering for those actively cutting paths toward wholeness, healing and sustainability.  In these confusing …

Follow Your Bliss At The Sexuality + Consciousness Experiential Symposium Read More

Here is the recording of the first ORAL: Adventures in Erotica from the Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup.Listen in!

ORAL: Adventures in Erotica—September 26, 2011 Read More

Check out the livestream broadcast of Morpheous’ Rope Bondage Extravaganza tonight during Nuit Blanche: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/morpheousbondageextravaganza

Live broadcast of Morpheous Rope Bondage Extravaganza tonight! Read More

An apology for running that very transphobic ad.

Follow up from the National Post Read More

 A nice little piece in Utne Reader by Joanna Chiu (originally on her blog). Brothels with Benefits This it will ever happen?  I sure hope so. Susan Davis is a tireless worker and activist!  Much success on this initiative!

Modern day brothels coming to Vancouver? Read More

Thank you all for coming out. It was great to walk in the room at Tequila Bookworm and find some people ready and waiting for smutty word time.There was some good circulation throughout the room, people were chatting about erotica and learning from each other.Myna Wallin gave a good talk about her work, and a great story about one of her poem going huge. Literally, huge.Later on we were treated to three great readings. I have these recorded and will be posting them within the next couple days.Unfortunately, I had internet difficulties and couldn’t offer the streaming broadcast. I was …

First Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Meetup was fun! Read More

Bravo, Chase for your response to this ridiculous ad. Follow the campaign here.

Brilliant response to National Post’s Transphobic ad Read More

One of my favourite writers to work with (and good friend) Dorianne Emmerton review’s Tarrgon Theatre’s In The Next Room, or the vibrator play. http://www.mooneyontheatre.com/2011/09/29/review-in-the-next-room-or-the-vibrator-play-tarragon-theatre/#more-8759

Review: In the Next Room, or the vibrator play (Tarragon Theatre) Read More

Regretfully, I scored low. Well, low for what I thought I’d get!  A sex ed exam — for adultshttp://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/09/27/sex_edGive it a try, let me know what you got!

Interesting sex quiz from Salon Read More

Sex in Words is going to be a mix of sex journalism and blog. I am lining up people to interview and write articles on, but I’m also likely to post random entries about what I’m working on, events/workshops/projects I’m working on and other things. Like this! Every month I write a round-up of interesting sex news for Met Another Frog, a great blog exploring many ideas about sex and sexuality. My latest entry is up right now! Check it out! It is a particularly hectic time right now, with October and November jammed packed with events and projects. Trying …

busy times! Read More

This will be our first Meet-Up! We will be mixing and mingling for the first part of the night and then at 9pm we’ll host ORAL: Adventures in Erotica, an open mic erotica reading extravaganza that will also be streamed live online at: http://www.spreaker.com/page#!/show/oral_adventures_in_erotica This event is for writers, publishers and fans of written and spoken erotica. http://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Erotica-Writers-Group/ $5 cover Fantastic writer Myna Wallin, author of Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar, will be joining us to tell us about her writing and her recent trip to the Edinborough Fringe Festival. She is teaching a course in writing erotica this fall, …

Toronto Erotica Writers and Readers Group Meetup—September 28! Read More

This will be the new home for the writing, events, commentary and more of Jon Pressick.This page will officially launch in November 2011, but check back for exciting events and news throughout October. I welcome comments and ideas at sexinwords@hotmail.com and encourage you to follow me on Twitter at @sexinwords.

Welcome to Sex in Words! Read More