Confronting The Unconventional: My Therapist is a Porn Star
Confronting The Unconventional: My Therapist is a Porn star
Dates: February 22nd-23rd, 2025
A Two-Day Online Conference
Is it possible to be a therapist and a porn star? How can we deal with the ongoing censorship in our field? How do we teach young people about porn? Jetsetting Jasmine and our expert presenters are ready to tell all!
Prepare to challenge yourself, gain fresh insights, and become part of a transformative conversation surrounding sex work. Each session during this Sexceptional Weekend event is designed to support and uplift marginalized voices within the community and bring awareness to diverse experiences and challenges faced by sex workers and those who support them.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with leaders in the field, build connections, and discuss topics like porn literacy, censorship impacts on well-being, and ethical approaches for therapists supporting sex workers. This event offers a safe and supportive space to address pressing issues and connect with a vibrant community that champions understanding, inclusivity, and resilience.
Back by popular demand, SHA welcomes Jetsetting Jasmine, N. Jasmine Johnson for this special event! We fell in love instantly with her work and wisdom surrounding unconventional clients and therapeutic approach. This is one conference you do not want to miss. Jasmine will do a deep dive into the hottest topics facing your clients. This weekend will push your boundaries and help you grow into a sexceptional professional!
*Cant attend live? No problem! This event will be recorded so make sure to purchase a ticket and a recording will be sent to you the following week. It will not be available to purchase after the conference ends so make sure to register today!
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Tentative Schedule
My Therapist is a Porn Star: Perspectives Across the Continuum of Sex Work
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm Central Time
Topics and Descriptions:
Legal Landscape for Lifestylers with Ria Chattergoon
Focus on how the legal landscape affects lifestylers and key protections for those involved in alternative lifestyles
Ethical Hustle: How Adult Creators Can Outlast Censorship with Jasmine, King, and Hotline Representative
Censorship and Advocacy: A Guide for Therapists Supporting the Sex Work Community
Censorship is tightening its grip, and sex workers are facing unprecedented challenges to their freedom of expression, safety, and ability to earn a livelihood. This workshop, sponsored by Hotline and Royal Fetish Films, will highlight how these restrictions impact the mental health and well-being of sex workers. While many focus on the content itself, the true concern for therapists should be the broader impact—how censorship affects their clients' autonomy, safety, and income security. Therapists must be prepared to advocate for the SW community, addressing the harmful consequences of censorship and learning how to empower their clients through advocacy and support.
UNVEILING DESIRES Research Project: Why they tell us more than you? with Jasmine, Nicole Crawford, Kiana Cummings, Dr. Tanya Bass
Black and Kinky: Decolonization of Sex with King Noire
Reclaiming Black sexuality from colonial narratives, led by Mani and Star.
Sex Work Survival Guide with Glittersaurus Rex and Domme Kat
Providing information, resources, and education to the sex work community, especially marginalized voices.
Porn Literacy for All Ages with Jasmine/ Jessica Nater
Exploring porn literacy for clients of all ages and how to implement age-appropriate programs.
D.O.P.E – Serving SW Families Focusing on supporting families of sex workers with Mani & Star / Jessica Nater
Focusing on supporting families of sex workers
How Sex Workers Find Themselves Doing Our Jobs (Panel Discussion) with Panel of Sex Workers: Jasmine, King, Jiz Lee
A panel discussion with sex workers sharing their personal and professional journeys.
The Difference Between Sex Work and Sex Surrogates with Jasmine, King & Brian Gibney
Exploring the differences between sex work and sex surrogacy in a therapeutic context.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Nicole Crawford, DrPH, MSW, MPH, LCSW
Dr. Nicole Crawford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, dementia care consultant, and public health expert based in Florida. With multiple advanced degrees, she brings a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to therapy and consulting. Her expertise spans working with individuals and families to navigate mental health and aging-related challenges.
King Noire
King Noire is an award-winning adult performer, writer, and activist who has dedicated his career to advocating for ethical practices in the adult industry. As a Master Fetish Trainer and global activist, King has used his work to raise awareness about kink safety and to support marginalized communities. His initiatives include building schools and fresh water wells in Guinea-Bissau, as well as promoting inclusive sex education.
N. Jasmine Johnson, MSW, MA, LCSW
Jasmine, also known as Jet Setting Jasmine, is a psychotherapist, adult film director, and co-owner of Royal Fetish Films. With her background in mental health, Jasmine advocates for ethical, inclusive adult content and the decolonization of sex. Her work has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Forbes, and Playboy, where she discusses sex positivity, parenting, and racial equity in the adult entertainment space.
Jessica Nater
Jessica Nater is a Children and Family Specialist and the owner of PlaySmart Learning Center. With degrees in Child Development, Jessica has dedicated her career to creating environments where children and families can thrive. Her work emphasizes the importance of collaboration between families, educators, and the community to foster educational success and emotional well-being.
Tiana GlittersaurusRex
Tiana GlittersaurusRex, aka "Smoky Spice," is a sex-positive advocate, content creator, and the president of the SW Survival Guide. With her passion for inclusivity, education, and destigmatization, Tiana curates community spaces that empower marginalized voices. Her work spans advocating for the rights and safety of sex workers and integrating cannabis and conscious hedonism into her activism.
Mani Frizalone
Mani Frizalone, founder of D.O.P.E (Daughter of Porn Entertainers), is a speaker and advocate for sex-positive parenting. As the oldest child of Jasmine and King Noire, Mani shares her lived experience navigating healthcare and stigma as a daughter of adult performers. Through her work, she provides resources and support for reducing harm and fostering understanding for families in the adult industry.
Dr. Tanya Bass
Dr. Tanya Bass is a nationally recognized sexuality educator, health equity expert, and founder of the NC Sexual Health Conference. An AASECT-certified trainer, she has collaborated with organizations ranging from academic institutions to faith-based communities. Known for her dynamic and engaging presentation style, Dr. Bass is a sought-after speaker on sexual health, equity, and inclusivity.
Kiana Cummings, LPC
Kiana Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in sex therapy, kink/BDSM, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma. With a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other integrative approaches, Kiana provides compassionate, evidence-based care to clients navigating life transitions, perinatal concerns, and acculturation stress. She is also active in research and advocacy for non-monogamy and BDSM communities.
Brian Gibney
Brian Gibney is a surrogate partner, intimacy coach, and educator based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Brian uses his expertise in touch, authenticity, and vulnerability to help clients overcome physical and emotional intimacy obstacles. His practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for female, non-binary, and trans clients across the East Coast.
O. Star B.
Star is a sex-positive advocate and contributor with expertise in boundary-setting and consent. Drawing from her experience as a child of adult performers, she provides unique insights into parenting, stigma, and navigating healthcare systems. Star’s work amplifies the voices of those with lived experiences in the adult entertainment industry.
Duchess Cashmere
Duchess Cashmere is a sex worker-adjacent creative who amplifies the voices of your favorite stars. As a storyteller, poet, author, and copywriter, she crafts MILF monologues, fornication fairytales, and erotic poetry. Known for her captivating performances, Duchess brings a unique perspective to the world of adult entertainment and storytelling.
Domme Katarina
Domme Katarina, also known as "The Domme Kat," is a ProDomme, fetish wrestler, and co-founder of SW Survival Guide, a non-profit offering free educational resources to sex workers and allies. Known for her sensual domination style and dynamic teaching, she’s passionate about education, advocacy, and creating inclusive spaces. Katarina also hosts Surrender, a quarterly fetish wrestling event, and brings her expertise to workshops on BDSM, consent, and community support.
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Enroll in SHA’s Sexuality Educator/Counselor Certification Program to earn AASECT hours and all necessary CEs in one program. Apply HERE to become SHA Certified and advance your sexuality education.
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Email shacertifications@gmail.com with your student ID and current or next term’s course schedule to receive your student rate.
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In collaboration with the BIPOC Collective, SHA donates two full weekend scholarship spots to every conference for BIPOC-identifying individuals. Apply here.
*The BIPOC Collective's mission is to support the diverse community of BIPOC adult performers and sex-workers within the adult industry through mutual aid and advocacy with dignity and respect.
“Excellent! I thought this was one of the most useful and informative workshops I have attended in a long time. Outstanding speakers who were well-knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Also, each talk was engaging and I found all the material applicable to my business in several ways. A+ Thank you, SHA staff!”