COVID-19 has created countless barriers to work and the regulation of online spaces has presented unique challenges for the sex worker community.

Dr. Sarah Ashton will host a panel discussion with Sai Jaidan Lillith and Mistress Tokyo to explore:

• How sex work has changed during the pandemic

• What has been the industry response?

• How this impacts wellbeing and sustainability for work

• Are there some changes that will remain?

Register for free via Eventbrite

You are welcome to send questions through to socialmedia@shipspsychology.com.au before the event so we can incorporate this into the content we cover!

OUR SPEAKERS

Dr Sarah Ashton (She/her), Director & Founder of SHIPS Psychology

Dr. Sarah Ashton is a registered psychologist and member of the Society of Australian Sexologists, and has worked with clients in the sexual health field for over 12 years. She is a published researcher in The Journal of Sex Research, Porn Studies, Feminism & Psychology, and has written articles for The Conversation and Red Magazine.

Mistress Tokyo (She/her) @mistresstokyo

Mistress Tokyo is a Dominatrix based in Sydney. She is a white, cis-gendered woman, and queer person; her pronouns are she/her/hers.  She has 21yrs experience in professional BDSM, with 14 years as an independent Pro Domme, in her own world-class studio. She’s also an internationally recognized kink educator, performer and a current student of Psychology and Counselling.

Sai Jaidan Lillith (They/them) @jaidanlillith

Sai Jaiden Lillith is a non-binary AMAB sex worker who has been working in the sex industry for six years and sees clients of all genders and orientations. They provide professional kink and full service escort experiences, education, create porn, erotic art, writing and music in their band ZCluster. A passionate Shibari (Japanese Rope bondage) practitioner, performer and Kink/BDSM educator, Sai has presented and performed at events such as OzKinkFest & Sexpo.

Date to be determined.

More information coming soon.

Dr. Sarah Ashton will be joining Dr. Kate Balestrieri for an online event exploring why having sex with people who are bad for us can feel so good.

Register for free via Eventbrite!

Topics covered include:

• How early relationship/attachment experience shape our attraction/patterns in relationships

• Contextual factors that influence attraction (and how this can be different from relationship compatibility)

• Neurochemical rewards for risky/taboo behavior

• The influence of trauma bonding

• Different motivators for sex - eg. emotional coping, drawing someone closer, pushing them away

You are welcome to send questions through to socialmedia@shipspsychology.com.au before the event so we can incorporate this into the content we cover!

OUR SPEAKERS

Dr. Sarah Ashton is a registered Psychologist (AHPRA), Director & Founder of SHIPS, researcher and member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS). Sarah's goal is to publicly normalise and unravel the painful and human experiences or disconnection, trauma and internalised shame, in addition to creating inclusive therapeutic spaces for marginalised communities.

Dr. Kate Balestrieri is a licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic), certified Sex Therapist, certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT II trained couples’ therapist in Beverley Hills. Founder of Modern Intimacy with over 14 years of clinical experience, she is a passionate advocate for mental and sexual health, with a keen interest in the interplay between anger, money and sex.

What role should solo sexual experiences play in a relationship?

If your partner watches porn is it cheating?

Does solo masturbation make sex better?

We discuss all of this and more in our live event!

About this Event

A Q&A with Dr Sarah Ashton & Dr Kate Balestrieri on: solo sexual pleasure in a relationship.

Dr Sarah Ashton (Psychologist, Director & Founder of SHIPS) will be joining Dr Kate Balestrieri on an Instagram Live QnA. Kate is a licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic), certified Sex Therapist, certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT II trained couples’ therapist in Beverley Hills. Founder of Modern Intimacy with over 14 years of clinical experience, she is a passionate advocate for mental and sexual health, with a keen interest in the interplay between anger, money and sex.

Join us via Instagram @themodernintimacy on the 11th of March 1-2pm AEST. 

The style will be an interactive QnA. We invite you to send in questions to our instagram prior to the event.

Have you ever thought about a career in psychology / sex therapy? Dr Sarah Ashton and Dr Chris Fox will answer all your questions!

About this Event

Dr Sarah Ashton (Psychologist, Director & Founder of SHIPS) and Meghan Wright (Social Media Coordinator) are delighted to be hosting this event with Dr Chris Fox. Chris is a psychosexual and relationship therapist, the founder and director of private practice Sex Life, and the Psychosexual Therapy Pathway Coordinator for the Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health at Sydney Uni.

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday the 23rd of Feb 6:30-7:30pm AEST. 

Sarah and Chris will share advice about:

• Different education and experience pathways

• What Chris looks for when accepting people into his degree

• What skills they both look for when hiring

• The complexities of working in the sexual health space (personal and professional)

• What a day in the life of a sexual health psychologist looks like

The style will be an interactive QnA. We invite you to send in questions to our instagram prior to the event.

We will also provide a discount code to our online courses (Introduction to Sex Therapy) for those in attendance. 

BYO snack (we recommend MnM pretzels) and drink!

To receive your FREE ticket and Zoom link: register for the event on Eventbrite by clicking here!