How can the erotic objects of the distant past help us to talk about sex today?

The Sex & History project is funded and supported by REACT to research how historical erotic objects and cultural scenarios can be used in the classroom to get kids talking about usually taboo subjects, all in the name of improving sex education. We'll be joined by Kate Fisher and  Rebecca Langlands, world leaders in the history of sexuality and by Sophie Sampson an award winning interactive educational games specialist.

Their challenge is to create a pack and an app that teachers can use up and down the country with or without specialist help. The research has covered using interactive game play to engage children in otherwise difficult group discussions and investigating 3D printing to bring young adults face to face with erotic objects from the past.

Kate, Rebecca and Sophie will explain how they met, their inspiration, how they went about user testing, what they found out and what they hope to do next.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk