Ellementa Denver: Women, Cannabis and Sex - A Conversation

Ellementa and Vibrant Present: Let’s Talk about SEX Vibrant is a 100% body-safe sex toy retailer that is inspired and backed by Planned Parenthood. We are excited to announce Ellementa will be hosting a special event on August 29th in partnership with Vibrant. Vibrant is dedicated to providing a space without stigma for all people to take control of their sex life with fun body-safe and quality products. Cannabis and Sex are two highly stigmatized industries that share common stigma. Ellementa and Vibrant support and are dedicated to providing a safe space for all people to experience pleasure, how and when they want, without shame. Whether it is with body-safe sex toys or high-quality cannabis, your body, your life, your decision. Come share wisdom and experiences with other women and learn from trusted experts. Cannabis has been used to enhance women’s health for centuries, and that includes reproductive and sexual health. Come away from this event inspired! We look forward to seeing you! SPONSORS…. Foria products bring to your fingertips the power of ancient plant medicine to activate deep healing and unlock profound pleasures. STASHLOGIX products are designed to keep THC infused products safely and securely away from kids, they also serve as the superior options for traveling with cannabis. GUEST EXPERTS.... Shanae Adams   Shanae “HonestlyNae” Adams is a Sexuality Professional dedicated to removing the stigma and taboo that comes from talking about and enjoying sex and sexuality.  While pursuing her Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Missouri she served as a Sexual Health Advocate Peer Educator on her university's campus. It is here that she discovered a passion for sexuality education and an adept ability to present these topics with a unique flair and an engaging personality. This personality is translated on her YouTube channel Honest Sex with HonestlyNae where she provides normalization, explanation and melanated representation. Her favorite sexuality topics include pleasure, kink, and communication. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Clinical Counseling and hopes to one day open a sex-positive mental health facility for and by queer/people of color. Laura Deitsch aka Dr. Shameless Dr. Shameless helps guide people – regardless of age, gender, identity, experience and anything else – on a journey from sexual shame to courage in order to be your most authentic sexual self. Her approach has people examine the origins of shame, deconstruct the validity of shameful self-talk, identify the harm shame causes, and create a new paradigm embracing the bold, genuine and healthier attitudes living beneath the surface. Dr. Shameless has a passion around joy, personal growth and pleasure for pleasure’s sake. Dr. Shameless is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Florida in Health Science Education, a Master’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in Counselor Education, and a Doctor of Human Sexuality degree from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing as a therapist in Las Vegas since 2009. She grew up in New York and South Florida and enjoys her tortoises, friends and sharing helpful information about reproductive justice and health. She can often be found at local school board meetings advocating for real sex ed, inclusive policies, and access to care. She is engaged in local, state and national political activities. Dr. Shameless can be found on her Facebook page at Dr Shameless and via email at [email protected]. LOCATION Thank you to our INCREDIBLE headline sponsors Women In Kind, aworkplace designed for women, by women, from the ground up. Tons of Parking available! HOSTING….Ashley Kingsley The evening’s discussion will be led by Ellementa Organizer and co-founder, Ashley Kingsley. Ashley Kingsley is a serial entrepreneur who founded Daily Deals for Moms in 2010, grew it into 27 markets and sold it in 2012. She spent over a decade building digital marketing strategies for multi-million dollar brands, startups and more recently, the cannabis industry. She is co-founder of Ellementa and was the first local Ellementa Organizer. ABOUT ELLEMENTA GATHERINGS: Ellementa Gatherings are non-consumption events. Ellementa does not condone consumption of cannabis on the premises of Gatherings. If consumption does take place at the event or any product is obtained at the event that is consumed after, attendees consume at their own risk and fully indemnify Ellementa, Inc. and its stakeholders from any responsibility. Everyone attending this event or other Ellementa events confirm they are 21 years of age or over and fully responsible for their own actions.