Contemporary Sexuality - February 2009 - (Page 1) American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists sexuality The international resource for educators, researchers and therapists t’s time now for a pop quiz. (Don’t worry, it’s multiple choice.) The title “Some Like It Hot” refers to which of the following: contemporary February 2009 Vol. 43, No. 2 In this issue President’s Column . . . . . . . . .3 An update from Helen “Ginger” Bush It’s cutting edge and it’s hot I AASECT’s conference warms up the Arizona desert Member Profile . . .7 Meet Nancy GarciaRuffin from Brooklyn, N.Y. a. A gender-bending movie from 1959 b. Sultry desert heat c. A dance song that hit the charts in 1985 d. AASECT’s 41st annual conference e. All of the above The correct answer is “e.” But for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on “d.” Some Like It Hot: The Cutting Edge in Sex Education, Counseling, Therapy and Medicine is indeed the title of AASECT’s 41st annual conference, which is scheduled for May 13–17 in Glendale, Arizona. Don Dyson and Brent Satterly — AASECT’s conference planners from Philadelphia — have been busy organizing this year’s event, which will include dozens of workshops, dynamic plenaries and pre-conference workshops and the ability for every participant to earn at least 20 continuing education credits. “In a challenging economy, we want people to get the most out of their conference dollars,” Dyson says. “As a result, we’re concentrating on continued on page 4 Quick Hits: Sex in the News . . . . . . . .8 Study: Virginity pledges don’t work News of Members . . . . . . .10 Carol Cassell wins Healthy Teen Network award Educational Opportunities . . .11 Register now for AASECT’s conference, scheduled for May 13–17 in Glendale, Arizona Spanish and Mexican culture is as much a part of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert as the iconic saguaro cactus. Greater Phoenix teems with authentic Mexican art, architecture, entertainment and eateries. Photo by Babe Sarver.
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