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Through film and conversation, rePROFilm advocates for reproductive health, justice and bodily autonomy. We lift intersectional issues, using the power of storytelling as a catalyst for knowledge, intention and action.
VOLUME 14, Part 2:
OSCARS GONNA OSCAR, DICKS GONNA DICK
Oscars gripes, we have at least one…
On Sunday, we had a rePROFilm horse in the race at the Oscars: “My Year of Dicks,” our vol. 14 selection, was up for best animated short. We’re with Slate writer Dan Kois, who penned a piece titled “That Oscar absolutely should have gone to ‘My Year of Dicks.’”
“[E]ven in a year where the Academy gave plenty of awards to a truly unique movie, they could not bring themselves to reward the weirdest—and best—of the animated short films,” he wrote.
Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon didn’t go home with a golden statuette, but they certainly killed it on the red carpet. And we love that the acceptance speech they prepared centered reproductive rights. These are filmmakers after our own hearts. 
For our mid-month update, rePROFilm resident expert Dr. Julia suggests a series of questions to help you reflect on the film in the context of sexuality and sex education. Try using these as a jumping-off point for a discussion among friends (or with your teenager).
XO,
Team rePROFilm
“(Sara) really brings out the truth inside a young woman’s mind … People act like teenage girls are some big mystery. It’s not that we’re that complicated, it’s that no one bothers to really listen.” — Pamela Ribon
“I am so happy to open up the world of teenage girls, and to share their humanity and vulnerability. I think Pam put herself and her heart forward in such a smart and thoughtful way and with great humor. Bravely, she bared her teenage soul, and I am so honored to have been a part of bringing her stories to life.” — Sara Gunnarsdóttir
Getting and giving sexual consent: talking with teenagers
How do you talk to a teenager about sex without them wanting to physically tear their ears from their heads? An Australian parenting publication lays out the basics. Try watching TV and movies that touch on teen sexuality together and bring up the topic more than once.
The limitations of requiring enthusiasm in consent (and some better words we can use instead)
In this Instagram carousel, Mia Schachter explores more trauma-informed replacements for the “E” in Planned Parenthood’s “FRIES” consent model (freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, specific).
17 sex positive YA books
Kids have been learning about sex from books since (practically) the dawn of time, but we can guarantee this handy list of sex-positive young adult novels is superior to the trashy romances you used to read while you were babysitting.
5 Sex-positive Instagram accounts
Bonus: Give your Insta feed a sex-posi glow-up with five new follows. Savannah Taylor recommends a variety of sex education content, a Black-owned condom company, and an account focused on Afrosexology.
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pamela Ribon has said that working on “My Year of Dicks” felt like “making a mix tape.”
With its angsty teenage vibes and 90s visual style, we found ourselves wanting to make one.
From Courtney Love to PJ Harvey, we’re feeling the vibes.
What song reminds you most of teenage longing and/or heartbreak? Comment on our instagram post with your jams.
A Playlist of Dicks
We just couldn’t resist: Allow us to introduce “A Playlist of Dicks.” As it turns out, it’s a shockingly serene selection of songs (minus Run-DMC).
“While Richards everywhere have borne the modern weight of the penis-name burden, they aren’t alone. In fact, ‘Roger’ was the first in a long line of names applied to the penis. ‘Thomas’ was second, introduced in 1811, followed by ‘Dick,’ ‘Peter’ and ‘Willie.’ In general, these poor gentlemen are simply victims of having a common name.”
More than Sex-Ed
More than Sex-Ed is a Los Angeles based nonprofit educational outreach project that works to nourish healthy development through honest conversation about sex — in schools, homes and workplaces.
If you have kiddos at home, you may want to look into their affordable online classes “for adults with children of any age who want to have more than ‘the talk.’”
Their website is also full of resources for both kids and adults.
Sex Positive Families
Sex Positive Families provides education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children using a shame-free, comprehensive, and pleasure-positive approach, including online interactive puberty workshops and self-paced courses for tweens and parents of all genders, helping families have shame-free talks, without having to leave the home. Sign us up.
Through film and conversation, rePRO advocates for reproductive health, justice, and bodily autonomy. We lift intersectional issues, using the power of storytelling as a catalyst for knowledge, intention, and action.
