Since I talk to the media all the time, I think it's important to make sure reporters cover sexual topics in a balanced, nuanced way. That's why I was glad to join with Miriam Axel-Lute when she came up with the idea of the Sex-Positive Journalism Awards. It's been very rewarding to see the media response as reporters and publications have submitted their work for consideration.

And this Saturday is the first Sex-Positive Journalism Awards!

The awards will be MCed by Lolita Wolf. There will be a silent auction and raffle to support the Sexies, which will include fabulous prizes including original art by Julio Aguilera, Sophy Naess, and David Steinberg; signed copies of books by winners, judges, and supporters; sex toys; gift certificates for sexy pleasures; and more!

Come meet the judges and the winners. Judith Levine will talk about her experiences with media coverage of sexual topics when Harmful to Minors was released. Carol Queen will also be there. See a full list of winners, judges and more at the Sexies website.

The party will be Saturday October. 4, 6:30-9:30pm, in the downstairs lounge of Splash, 50 W. 17th Street, NYC. $5 cover.

If you want to volunteer to help, let me know.