NSRC Newsletter June 23 2009 

NSRC News: Healthy Sexuality Delivered

The President might be backing off on his support of same-sex issues this month—but the National Sexuality Resource Center is still saying “Yes, we can.”

In fact, with our Summer Institute kicking off this week, and GLBT events happening around the world, we’re feeling prouder than ever.

Out and Loud

Speaking of gay, Chris White explains why Obama’s (indefensible) Defense of Marriage defense makes him really, really mad. And, as leather-clad daddies and barely-clad fairies take to the streets, Eric Grollman answers Why is Gay Pride so Gay?

From American Sexuality

Chris Upchurch pulls back the sheets to look at sex between men in Victorian times. Think we weren’t talking about it then? Dishing About Sex will surprise you.

Patty Kelly spent a year living in a Mexican sex district, chronicling her fascinating experience—and what we can absorb from it—in “Lessons Learned from a Mexican Brothel.”

Frameline Film Events

Film buffs (and in-the-buff buffs) will find plenty to enjoy at this year’s queer-themed Frameline Film Festival, but we’ve got our faves. Locals won’t want to miss NSRC-sponsored panel discussions on gender and sexuality after “Bi-Request: Short films” at 9pm on June 24th and "Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up" at 7pm on June 26th. Read our events listings for details.

Not in the city? Read our reviews of this year’s top flicks, and you’ll be ready when they come to your town. Guest writer Marik Xavier-Brier weighs in on The Lollipop Generation and Dirt and Desire, and we’ll be adding more every day. For the festival overview, visit our partners at www.frameline.org.