Amber Rhea

Sex 2.0 (Was it good for you?)

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
by jbrotherlove

Hells yeah!

In case you missed it, bloggers, podcasters, writers, exhibitionists and voyeurs from both coasts (and all places in between) converged on 1763 in Atlanta this weekend for Sex 2.0, the latest brainchild of Amber Rhea.

The admittedly “vanilla” joined swingers, poly, LGBT, BDSM, sex workers, body modification and gender dysphoria communities to wax on “the intersection of social media, feminism, and sexuality.” Sounds pithy? It was.

There were discussions, how-to’s, tips and demonstrations to appeal to anyone with an intelligent and progressive appreciation and practice of sex.

But honestly, there was so much awesomeness consumed between Friday and Sunday, us sex positive folks had a tricky time capturing it all. My computer refuses to read my camera’s Compact Flash card. No pics until I get that sorted out. Besides, our best stories are unbloggable. You just had to be there.

What I can share (subject to future editing):

• The ladies enjoyed a pole dancing party on Friday night (and have bruises to prove it).
• There’s nothing better than a keynote by Audacia Ray to set the proper tone.
• I completely agree with Rusty’s summation about the diversity and general comradery.
• Funkybrownchick and Rachel Kramer Bussel are my Laverne & Shirley.
• I danced onstage to Rick James’ “Bustin’ Out” at Clermont Lounge with Viviane, Match. and an extremely corseted Cunning Minx. Can you say the same?
• Chocolate Pink probably started as an innocent concept. But a bunch of pervs like us ran with it. Talk amongst yourselves.
• Wanna know how to become a sex blogger? Viviane gave a comprehensive session on starting and managing a sex blog.
• After the party, there’s the hotel lobby. And after the lobby, there’s a little shibari with Match and the crew.
• Favorite Tweet #1: “she’s got cellulite and bruises but her breasts aren’t bad.”
• Cupcake Bingo? Ask Ellie Lumpesse, Furry Girl, Melissa Gira, Amber Rhea, Cunning Minx, Kimberly Kline, SakuraSarashi, Funkybrownchick, and Rachel.
• I was fortunate enough to lead two sessions; Life after Manhunt with Joseph G. and Truth In Advertising: But Wait, There’s More! (session notes to follow. Maybe.)
• If you’re a 62-year old stripper who drives a 5-speed, it makes sense that one of your ass cheeks is toned and the other is flabby. Right? Listen to Match.
• I can haz Waffle House? Best when Smothered, Covered, Chunked, Diced, Peppered and Capped.
• Dick Roll trumps Rick Roll. Get into it.
• Melissa Gira made us act out the Sex Styles of the Internet Famous!
• I heard the Flesh & Fetish Ball was more swingtastic than fetish. True? False?
• I’ve totally underestimated Second Life. Color my mind blown.