Open Wide TO is a community project in the City of Toronto that aims to share the experiences of Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (QTBIPOC) youth in navigating the City's sexual health and wellness resources. Through storytelling and dialogue, this podcast hopes to highlight the lack of information, the barriers to accessibility, and the lack of representation of QTBIPOC communities in our mainstream healthcare system.
Open Wide TO
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Podcast Overview
Open Wide TO is a community project in the City of Toronto that aims to share the experiences of Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (QTBIPOC) youth in navigating the City's sexual health and wellness resources. Through storytelling and dialogue, this podcast hopes to highlight the lack of information, the barriers to accessibility, and the lack of representation of QTBIPOC communities in our mainstream healthcare system.
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March 11, 2021
Open Wide TO Episode 7: Building Community and Transforming Sexual Health Care with Eugenia Ochoa and Antu Hossain
<p>TW: This podcast episode includes discussions about sexual health.</p> <p>Welcome Eugenia Ochoa (she/her) and Antu Hossain (she/her) to the podcast! In our season finale, Eugenia and Antu introduce us to their innovation project: Spectrum, a holistic virtual space for sexual health and wellness that is built using a community-based approach. We discuss the gaps in sexual health and wellness and how Eugenia and Antu plan to transform sexual health care to include diverse community experiences.</p> <p>Eugenia Ochoa (@ochoaeu) and Antu Hossain (@antuhossain1) met while working in a gender equality space. Eugenia has a background in community engagement and Antu in global health. Together, they co-founded Spectrum, a holistic virtual space for sexual wellness. They are working to connect multi-allied sexual health providers with diverse communities, mobilize resources, and co-create healthcare that is inclusive and transparent for all. They are also the winners of the Best Social-Economic Impact Solution and Public Choice Awards at Cooperathon 2020 - the largest social innovation competition in Canada. Follow these two ladies on their LinkedIn or their Twitter. </p> <p>Stay connected with us @openwideTO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.</p> <p>If you enjoyed the music, listen to more of Sofia Fly's work @djsofiafly.</p> <p>Podcast transcriptions available here: tinyurl.com/OWTOEP7Text</p>
February 23, 2021
Open Wide TO Episode 6: Sexual Health Curriculum, Setting Boundaries and Emotional Intelligence with Karen B. K. Chan
<p>TW: This podcast episode includes discussions about sex and sexual health.</p> <p>Welcome Karen B. K. Chan (she/they) to the podcast! In this episode, BK introduces us to her work on creating more inclusive educational materials for post-secondary institutions and organizations. She shares her tips on creating consensual connections with people around us and establishing our personal boundaries. We also talk about recognizing social cues and developing our emotional intelligence!</p> <p><br></p> <p><br> Karen B. K. Chan is an award-winning sex and emotional literacy educator in Toronto, Canada, with 20+ years of experience. Trained in Creative Facilitation, Productive Thinking, and Non-Violent Communication, BK's favourite ways to learn and teach are through stories, metaphors, diagrams, and things that make people laugh. Above all, BK is dedicated to having difficult conversations that are real, transformative, and kind. Catch BK through her website fluidexchange.org or on Twitter @karenbkchan.</p> <p>Stay connected with us @openwideTO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.</p> <p>If you enjoyed the music, listen to more of Sofia Fly's work @djsofiafly.</p> <p>Podcast transcriptions available here: tinyurl.com/OWTOEP6Text</p>
February 9, 2021
Open Wide TO Episode 5 With Luna Matatas: Let's Talk About Sexual Pleasure and Empowerment!
<p>TW: This podcast episode includes discussions about sex and masturbation.</p> <p>Welcome Luna Matatas (she/her) to the podcast! In this episode, we talk everything about pleasure! Luna shares her insights on why it is important to educate ourselves about sexual experiences and to find out what brings us pleasure, whether we are single or in a relationship. Also, she shares her tips on purchasing sex toys and being a sex and pleasure coach on social media! </p> <p>Luna is a Sex and Pleasure Educator with over 10 years of experience teaching sexual health and empowerment workshops. She celebrates body confidence, self-adoration, and building shame-free pleasure in and out of the bedroom. She teaches a wide range of topics, including: threesomes, BDSM, butt stuff, and sexual confidence. Her advice on sex and kinks has been featured in Playboy, Cosmo, Vice, Women's Health, and Pornhub. Luna has also created Peg the Patriarchy and Mediate Medicate Masturbate brans as part of her line of sex-positive and feminist merchandise. Catch Luna on Instagram and Twitter @lunamatatas and at her website https://lunamatatas.com.</p> <p>Stay connected with @openwideTO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.</p> <p>If you enjoyed the music, catch more of Sofia Fly's work @djsofiafly.</p> <p>Podcast transcriptions available here: To be added shortly</p>
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