November Community Resources
This month I’m reserving this little corner of the internet for a celebration of authentic self-discovery and a haven for open conversations that honor the diverse expressions of love, pleasure, and freedom within the Black community, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of the realms of BDSM or taking your first steps towards intimacy, this is more than a community; it's a celebration of the extraordinary beauty that unfolds when we honor ourselves and what it means to be human.
The Birth Neoterist Newsletter is a community space. This is a space where guest writing is welcomed, guest speakers are invited, and community events are shared. Add a comment below or send us an email at info@sabiawade.com with any events you have coming up this season and we will add them in. Or you can contact us if you’d like to share your story on this platform.
Playlist curated by yours truly, DJ SWADE!
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Lactation Education Masterclass | BADT | November 16 | 1:00PM ET | The Lactation Education Masterclass offers comprehensive training on providing inclusive and affirmative lactation support for queer and trans individuals and their families. Participants will gain knowledge on navigating diverse lactation credentials, understanding professional roles in the lactation field, and receiving general education and support in lactation.
Trans Family Building with Ray Rachlin, LM, CPM | Pregnant Together | FREE | November 16 | 6:00PM CT | Ray Rachlin, LM, CPM, will lead a webinar exploring key aspects of trans fertility, including both known and unknown factors. The session will provide insights into the fertility journey for trans individuals before, during, and after gender-affirming hormone therapy. Ray will also discuss family-building options, including the possibility of interrupting gender-affirming hormone therapy to pursue genetic parenthood. The webinar is hosted by Marea Goodman, founder of PregnantTogether.
2023 Birth Justice Tribunal | Memphis | December 1 | 11:00AM CT | The 2023 Birth Justice Tribunal is a people’s tribunal to end obstetric racism and obstetric violence. Register to view the livestream of the Memphis event, where individuals and families will gather to share stories of discrimination during the perinatal period, validate and disrupt these violations of our human rights, and demand systemic transformation from an audience of people who can set that change in motion.
Postpartum Doula Training | Whole Body Pregnancy | January 7th, 2024 | $675 | Whole Body Pregnant Postpartum Care Provider (Postpartum Doula) Training is a Live, Virtual training for new and established birth workers who want to explore how to care for people after birth. This training centers on how to care for postpartum people and their families through physical support, emotional support, spiritual support, nutrition support, and mental health support
Navigating Grief & Trauma Journaling Workshop | Journal As Altar | $48 | Your grief is not a project; your trauma does not make you less worthy of care. This workshop is for those of us who have ever felt our creative practices interrupted or otherwise impacted by our own grief and trauma. Additionally, this workshop is for those of us who’d like to explore a creative journaling practice as an aid in being with the grief and trauma in our lives. You are not alone in all that you hold.
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Community Engagement Coordinator | Irth App | Part-Time | $30/Hour | The Irth App is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator who will work virtually, overseeing the Irth Ambassador Program in Sacramento, managing recruitment, administrative operations, and local engagement strategies. Responsibilities include developing community partnerships, representing Irth at events, overseeing the local budget, and collaborating on social media presence. The position requires a bachelor's degree, one year of experience in the birth worker field, knowledge of community engagement, and proficiency in G Suite and Microsoft Office. The part-time, grant-funded role offers a salary of $30 per hour without benefits. Apply now!
Afrosexology | Free resources for people looking to expand and explore their sexuality, centered on Black sexuality. These include at-home mini-courses and erotic care plans.
Self Study Lab | Self Study employs a methodology grounded in connection, clearing, and healing stored traumas within foundational energetic pathways to foster deeper love, connection, and societal transformation. The Self Study Lab offers art, guided sessions, and group experiences aimed at enhancing body connection. euni, the founder, utilizes methods focusing on embodying feeling, expression, and creativity to release stagnation in the root, sacral, and solar plexus chakras.
Beyond Whips and Chains | Birth Neoterist | This substack article serves as an exploration of BDSM and sexuality from the perspective of Sabia Wade and is filled with different ways to explore your sexuality, a BDSM language library, and Sabia’s favorite sex-positive creators.
6 Sexual Health Platforms Centering the Black Community | Evvy | Discover the untold story of sexual wellness and its diversity challenges with Evvy. Dive into the conversation with six platforms boldly challenging the status quo, centering on Black women and femmes' unique experiences in the sexual and reproductive wellness space.
The Audre Lord Project | The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.
Black Sexuality Resources | Good For Her | Racism, particularly anti-Black racism, permeates society, creating significant barriers for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in education, finance, and media representation. To combat these harmful effects, supporting Black-owned businesses, educators, authors, podcasters, and filmmakers is crucial. This article provides lists of Black sexuality professionals, businesses, and organizations that are working to dismantle racial inequalities.