Rebellious Magazine is hosting an online storytelling and Q&A for the survivors of sexual violence. The event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Participants will log in as anonymous viewers to protect everyone’s privacy. RSVP on Eventbrite

Survivors of sexual abuse can have fulfilling romantic relationships and sexy intimate connections with others. The event will offer participants an opportunity to hear from and ask questions to two sexual trauma survivors and specialists, Aredvi Azad and Ignacio G Rivera. Aredvi and Ignacio will share some of their own experiences healing from sexual abuse and learning how to navigate safe, empowering sexual lives. The majority of the time will be spent answering your questions.

If you have questions about the event or would like to send questions to the presenters ahead of time, please email jera@jerabrown.com

Meet Our Presenters

Ignacio G Hutía Xeiti Rivera

Ignacio G Rivera M.A., (they/them) is a cultural sociologist with expertise in sexual trauma, healing, and liberation for marginalized people. They are an internationally known gender non-conforming speaker, trainer, and consultant. Ignacio is the Founder and Executive Director at The HEAL Project.

Aredvi Azad

Aredvi Azad (they/them) is a certified sex and relationship coach, and an educator, writer, and speaker who has been producing educational media on gender and sexuality, kink and BDSM, and intersectional approaches to relationship building for the past decade. An Irani-American immigrant, Aredvi is a co-partner and Director of Education and Programs at The HEAL Project.

Jera writes about sexuality, spirituality, and social justice. They are the author of Just the Tip, a queer-friendly, sex-positive, relationship advice column and the editor of Sacred and Subversive,...