About Charlie Glickman

I'm a writer, blogger, teacher, workshop facilitator, and sex & relationship coach. I teach workshops, seminars, and university courses on sexuality topics, including sex-positivity, sex & shame, communities of erotic affiliation, many different sexual practices, gender & masculinity, and sexual politics. Contact me for more information, to make a coaching appointment, or to arrange a speaking engagement.

A Busy Week in Sex Education

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The weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day are always hectic for sex educators, especially for those of us at Good Vibrations. But this next week is even more jam packed with fun sex ed stuff than usual. Here’s where you can find me. Maybe I’ll see you at one of these amazing events! Ask our […]

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Open Relationships, Infidelity, and Cheating

I’m generally in favor of anything that gets more discussion of sexual and relationship diversity into the news, but the recent allegations by Newt Gingrich’s second wife about his demand for an “open marriage” after having an affair for six years has highlighted the general confusion about what these words mean. For example, W. Bradford […]

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Upcoming Event: Sex Positive Discussion Panel at Mills College

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One of the best things about my job is getting to geek out about sex with other brainy folks. So I’m really looking forward to the Sex Positive Discussion Panel at Mills College. We’ll be talking about issues of consent, how to navigate its many nuances, and ways to integrate it into our sex lives. […]

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Where Does Validation Come From?

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A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed by Hugo Schwyzer for his article He Wants to Jizz on Your Face, but Not Why You Think. Without stepping into the latest internet uproar about Hugo and the various things people are saying about him online (feel free to google it, if you like), I think […]

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Come to the “XXXY” Screening 1/26/12

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Advocates for Informed Choice, an amazing organization that advocates for the civil rights of children who are born with variations of sex anatomy. It’s estimated that 1 in 2000 children are born with reproductive or sexual anatomy and/or chromosome patterns that don’t fit the usual definitions of male or female. And in most cases, the […]

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Upcoming Workshop: Prostate Play at the Looking Glass

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I really enjoy talking with folks about prostate play. I’m always amazed at how many folks are exploring this part of their bodies and discovering how much fun and pleasure it can bring. And I’m really looking forward to teaching this workshop with my dear friend, Aislinn Emirzian. If you’re curious about p-spot pleasure or […]

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FTM Dissertation Study: Participants Needed

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Via Sinclair Sexsmith Just helping get the word out. See below for details, and please pass it on.   Are you a female-to-male transsexual age 25-45? Have you been on testosterone for five years or more? Do you live full time as a man? Were you primarily sexually attracted to women before transition, and now […]

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