Featuring De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar
Tuesday, August 18th | 5pm – 6:30pm Pacific Time
Have you ever wondered why discussions of sexuality and sensuality are often avoided within Christian spaces? Often, the only conversations about sexuality are directive and restrictive, not making space for the beauty in the gift of sex. What are the underlying reasons for this apprehension? In this session, we will examine how sexuality and sensuality have been kept separate from spirituaity in the context of Westernized Christianity, explore what the bible actually says about sensuality, and learn three ways to incorporate spiritual practices into sexual experiences.
De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar
De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Saint Louis University, a Master of Social Work from the Brown School at WashU, and in currently a student in the Doctor of Social Work program at the University of Kentucky. She is Missouri’s first Black AASECT Certified Sex TherapistⓇ and has over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. As the owner of Sankofa Sex Therapy, LLC, she provides therapy that integrates a Christian perspective and conducts workshops on sexuality, intimacy, and sensuality. Blaylock-Solar is also a clinical social worker and facilitator with Theater of War Productions. Passionate about dismantling harmful ideologies, she emphasizes the importance of open discussions about sex within the Black community and advocates for healthy sexual experiences. Blaylock-Solar’s work highlights the need for inclusivity and understanding of one’s sexuality as a divine gift.