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Gay Peoples Chronicle

July 1986

JOANN LOULAN

LESBIAN SEX

Review: Lesbian Sex, by JoAnn Loulan. Spinsters Ink, San Francisco. $9.95.

Embodying knowledge and experience that sex educator and therapist JoAnn Loulan acquired during seven years of dealing with lesbian sexuality in workshops and therapy sessions, this book is far from a sex manual. Loulan holds that sexuality is strongly connected with every aspect of life. She

calls for women to redefine their sexuality and thinks lesbians are best able to do

So.

The main barriers to sexuality are sexism, homophobia, and in some persons, sexual trauma from rape or incest. Her criticism of the lesbian community for internalizing sexism and homophobia is unsparing. Even for lesbians, the ideal female body tends to be defined by middle-class white males.

concentrates on issues in. In other respects, Loulan

life that affect sexuality, rather than on sexual techniques (although including these). In the process, she defines what it means to be a lesbian.

Written primarily for the individual lesbian, rather than for couples, the main message of Lesbian Sex is that to love other women we must love ourselves, tolerating and accepting our own sexuality.

Because sex was traditionally defined by men, Loulan

is very tolerant. Her explicit commitment to diversity and plurality suffuses her entire book, and is particularly evident in the sections on S/M, sex toys, and phone sex.

Obviously very knowledgable, Loulan presents her material in a very sensible, clear, and straightforward manner, often provocative and sometimes challenging. Its enthusiastic reception when first published is understandable.

WOMEN-3

Wonderful

Westside Women meets the second Wednesday of each month.

July 9 will be a dinner meeting at Snickers Restaurant, 1261 West 76th Street, at 7 p.m. For information call Bobbi, 631-3819.

Next month's meeting on August 13 will be a picnic at the Rocky River Boat Launch. For information call Bobbi, 631-3819, or Linda, 238-3814.

On Sunday, July 20, Women3 will attend the Blossom Music Center Concert. Meet on the lawn. Look for the balloons. For information, call Bobbi, 631-3819, or Linda, 238-3814.

NORTH COAST LESBIAN

ASSOCIATION

The North Coast Lesbian Association meets at 8 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Small Group Room at the Civic. Next meeting is July 8.

The Lesbian Support/Discussion Group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, also at 8 p.m. and in the Small Group Room. Next meeting is July 22.

Saturday, July 26, at 6 NCLA is having a Volleyball Picnic (women only) in Forest Hills Park, Cleveland Heights, Picnic Area 3.

Charcoal and soft drinks will be provided, otherwise BYO.

A dance with a live band is tentatively planned for August 23 at the Civic. Watch for further information.

Each Sunday at 2 p.m. NCLA offers non-competitive softball (women only) at Cleveland Heights High School, Cedar and Lee (entrance from Washington Blvd.) Beginners are encouraged. Bring your own picnic food.

LOULAN OFFERS SEXUALITY WORKSHOP

Registrtions are stil being accepted for JoAnn Loulan's "Exploring and Celebrating, Our Sexuality--A Community Workshop for Les-

bians"

on July 12 at the Women's Building. Please call 321-3054 for more information. The Workshop is Cleveland Sexuality Educasponsored by the Greater

tion Network.

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