Pride Talks! – Taking Pride in Protection – Webinar

🏳‍🌈 Taking Pride in Protection
Webinar Series on Sexual Health & General Wellness
Part 1: More Than Just Safe: Redefining Sexual Health for Lesbians and Sapphics
Date: June 26th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM AST
Virtual (Zoom/Online Platform)
Presented by the Libertee Foundation

📝 Webinar Agenda
(Duration: 1 hour | Conversational & Interactive Format)

6:00 – 6:05 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
– Host greets participants, outlines the purpose of the Taking Pride in Protection series, and introduces the theme of the evening.
– Brief acknowledgment of Pride Month and the importance of centering lesbian and WLW health.

6:05 – 6:10 PM
Series Background & Objectives
– A quick overview of the Taking Pride in Protection series:
– Promoting safer sex practices
– Creating affirming space for LBQ+ people
– Centering overlooked issues in sexual health and relationships
– Why lesbian health matters—and what gaps we’re aiming to close.

6:10 – 6:15 PM
Speaker Introductions
– Sharon Mottley – Former Deputy Executive Director of the Family Planning Association of T&T (FPATT) and Co-founder of the Women’s Caucus. An advocate for women’s health and rights, with decades of experience in reproductive justice.
– Dr. Marina Browne – General Practitioner with a strong focus on community health and inclusive care, particularly for marginalized and queer patients.

6:15 – 6:45 PM
Main Conversation: Lesbian Sexual Health & Wellness (Moderated Q&A-style Discussion)
Host + point persons will ask questions directed to speakers, topics explored may include:
– The myth of “lesbians don’t need protection”
– Safer sex practices for WLW
– Pleasure, boundaries, and communication
– Common gaps in healthcare access or clinical bias
– STIs, screenings, and navigating discomfort in medical spaces
– Mental health and sexual confidence in lesbian relationships
– Intersectionality: how race, class, and gender identity shape WLW health experiences
– Culturally relevant resources and what’s still missing

Audience will be invited to submit questions throughout the session via chat or Q&A box.

6:45 – 6:55 PM
Live Audience Q&A
– Open space for participants to ask anonymous or direct questions.
– Opportunity for real-time interaction with both speakers.

6:55 – 7:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Resource Sharing
– Summary of key takeaways
– Highlight of follow-up materials or links (resources, articles, support services)
– Promo for the next Taking Pride in Protection session
– Thank-yous to speakers and attendees