Kink, Pleasure & Safer Sex: No Shame, More Safety
as part of Baltic Pride 2026, the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV hosts a sex-positive workshop on kink and consent, featuring Joelle Marcelle as a guest panelist to discuss safety without shame.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
date
18:00 - 20:30
time
COCOON Club, Tartu mnt 16, Tallinn
location
by registering, you agree to the cancellation policy.
about this gathering
organized by the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV, this kink-affirming event focuses on safety and harm reduction across diverse sexual practices. using a norm-critical approach, the workshop explores how stigma and shame make it harder to talk about self-care. Joelle Marcelle joins the session as a panelist to share queer experiences and thoughts about safety and shame from a somatic perspective.
what you will hear in this workshop
- safer practices — a discussion on risk reduction, including HIV and STD prevention.
- consent and communication — practical insights into setting boundaries and talking with partners.
- breaking down stigma — how to maintain safety and self-care regardless of sexual preferences.
- community stories — inputs from representatives with diverse queer life stories.
- free resources — HIV self-testing kits, condoms, and lubricants will be available.
details
- when: June 3, 18:00–20:30
- where: COCOON Club, Tartu mnt 16, Tallinn
- tickets: participation is free
- supported by: Elton John AIDS Foundation