Berkeley Femsex

femsex is a student-facilitated decal (democratic education at cal) course that was created at uc berkeley in 1993. the program has now spread throughout the country. this profile pertains to the original femsex program. the purpose of femsex is to create a safe space that encourages and facilitates the ability of students to learn about their bodies; explore their boundaries, desires, experiences; and expand their understanding of power and privilege. topics in class are designed to raise consciousness about: anatomy and physiology, the influence of social hierarchies in all reproductive choices, solo sex, partner sex, orgasm, sex work, communication, consent, relationships, gender/sex-based violence, and empowerment. femsex strives to promote an environment of self-love and create strength through knowledge using group discussion, readings, analysis, guest speakers, films, and writings. femsex challenges students by exposing them to diverse opinions and experiences through fellow cla