Sex and the Internet: A Safety and Reality Seminar, August 8

A free workshop for people on the spectrum ages 14+ — 
When: Wednesday, August 8, 6-8 pm
Where: EvoLibri, 4655 Old Ironsides Dr, Ste 170, Santa Clara
RSVP: www.evolibri.com/events -- go to August 8 on the calendar, select Sex and the Internet, and register.
About: More and more teens and young adults are turning to the internet for their friendships and relational needs, and it is only natural that they will seek out information about sex and potential partners online. A virtual chastity belt, by locking down sites and access, is a losing battle, and does not teach teens what they need to know about safety, trafficking, human dignity, respect and healthy relationships – on and offline. Topics for this 2-hour seminar include:
--Online dating and safety
--Dating scammers
--The realities of pornography and your brain
--The Gamergate and Incel movements
--The lasting effect of your digital footprint
--Building healthy IRL relationships
--How to get help
Please note: Be advised that this seminar will contain explicit discussion of sex and sexuality. For ages 14+.
Space is limited.
Sponsored by Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area 
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