Conversio Virium
New York City’s Student BDSM Education Group
NY Times: Have You Been Naughty? Exploring the World of Corsets and Kink
Published on July 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM by Tyler, Pres. of Vice | Filed under CV in the Media | No CommentsI just stumbled across an old article in the NY Times featuring CV (you’ll need to log in with a free account to view the article). Legitimate journalism is so refreshing when remembering the stupidity that surrounded the Daily News incident (which still seems to pop up regularly on terrifying right-wing blog syndicates). Reporter Jennifer Bleyer wrote in this March 2005 article:
A lanky guy in jeans and a red T-shirt announced that he had recently had an “awesome” time learning how to play with needles. A young woman in a Columbia ‘05 sweatshirt described her interests as “knitting, crocheting, flogging and bondage.” A studious-looking man in horn-rims identified himself as a “funny kind of sadist.”
Laundry lists of fetishes were ticked off as if they were top choices for graduate school. The group sidetracked into an erudite discussion of the psychological underpinnings of sadomasochism. Finally, club members got down to the business at hand, which was scheduling discussion topics, activities and outings for the semester.
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Now with more Virium: Email Discussion List, Related Sites, and Contributed Events
Published on July 23, 2008 at 6:45 AM by maymay | Filed under CV Announcements, CV Web Site | No CommentsNeither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night will prevent the Executive Board from continuing to make incremental improvements to Conversio Virium. Okay, so in this case, of course, it’s more like neither distance of persons nor school being out of session, but you get the idea. That’s why today I’m excited to announce a [...]
Summer CV is still at Malibu Diner
Published on July 16, 2008 at 12:42 AM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ July 21, 2008; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] Apologizes for the confusion regarding the location of our munch last week. Apparently, a photography group meets on the second Monday of each month, and they have been meeting there for a while. So, we relocated to the Moonstruck diner on 9th Ave., two blocks directly west of Malibu diner. It’ll likely be our alternate [...]
IRWAG Conference: What is Feminist Politics Now? Local and Global
Published on July 13, 2008 at 6:44 PM by Courtney | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ September 19, 2008 to September 20, 2008. ] It’s a little early to be thinking about the coming school year, but the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWAG) is holding a conference September 19th and 20th that may be of interest to many of you. Famed writers on sexuality, BDSM and queer issues Pat Califia and Dorothy Allison, among many others, [...]
Summer CV continues
Published on July 10, 2008 at 5:58 PM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ July 14, 2008; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] Summer CV continues to be thrilling and awesome!
As always, join us at the Malibu Diner for an evening with great company.
163 W 23rd St, between 6th and 7th Ave.
Summer CV: Happy 4th of July!
Published on July 1, 2008 at 7:26 AM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ July 7, 2008; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] It’s July, and of course, American Independence Day is coming! Hooray for long weekends!
Join us right after the weekend to hang out, or if applicable, share stories of wild kinky sex.
Malibu Diner, at 163 W 23rd St, between 6th and 7th Ave.
Summer CV: Pride!
Published on June 25, 2008 at 11:32 PM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ June 30, 2008; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] The Heritage of Pride parade is this Sunday, and it’s sure to be fun and huge! Regardless of whether you end up going or not, join us on for Monday another installment of the Summer CV munch, once again in the back of the Malibu Diner, at 163 W 23rd St, between 6th and [...]
Summer CV: Leather Pride Weekend!
Published on June 18, 2008 at 7:15 PM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ June 23, 2008; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] It’s Leather Pride Weekend in the city! Among other things, the 25th Annual Leather Pride Night is on Saturday, and the Folsom Street East street fair is on Sunday. Come join us on the upcoming Monday at 8 PM for another Summer CV munch, in the back of the Malibu Diner, at 163 W [...]
Summer CV returns!
Published on June 10, 2008 at 10:24 PM by Kenneth | Filed under CV Announcements, Calendar Events | No Comments[ June 16, 2008; 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ] The first unofficial summer CV meeting of this year shall be held in the back of the Malibu Diner, located at 163 W 23rd St, between 6th and 7th Ave.
The plan is to arrive at 8 PM, hang out, chat, eat, and hopefully beat the scorching heat. If all goes well, we’ll hold meetings [...]
Call for Papers: Conversio Virium Journal of Sexuality Studies
Published on May 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM by Courtney | Filed under CV Announcements | No CommentsConversio Virium is excited to announce its intention to start a regular publication in addition to its current activities as a space for meetings and sexuality-based educational presentations in New York City. The new publication is called the Conversio Virium Journal of Sexuality Studies.
Conversio Virium is currently looking for submissions of papers, articles, and essays [...]
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- Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM) - Founded in 1981, the Lesbian Sex Mafia is one of the oldest women’s BDSM support and education groups in the country and is located in New York City, with a membership primarily in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- Masters And slaves Together (MAsT) - An education, support and resource group for individuals interested in the Master/slave lifestyle. MAsT provides an opportunity and forum for like-minded individuals to come together to share ideas, knowledge, and discuss relevant issues.
- National Coalition for Sexual Freedom - NCSF is a legal aid and law education organization supporting alternative sexual lifestyles.
- Polyamorous NYC - Poly NYC is an education and outreach organization supporting polyamorous living in the New York City area.
- The Eulenspiegel Society (TES) - The largest and oldest New York City area public BDSM education organization. There is also a subgroup of adults under 35 called TES-TiNG.
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