Sextember at Macquarie
Sextember is Macquarie's annual sex-positive festival that embraces and educates our community on safe, healthy and respectful relationships with themselves and others.
This Sextember we’re focused on pleasure with purpose – knowing how to have fun, feel good and stay safe in situations involving yourself, your sexual and romantic partners and friends.
Find out more about sexual health and wellbeing at Macquarie University.
Sextember schedule
Tuesday 8 September | Wednesday 9 September | Thursday 10 September |
|---|---|---|
Social 11am – 3pm
Central Courtyard | Social 11am – 3pm
18 Wallys Walk | Social 11am – 3pm
Central Courtyard |
Workshop 12 – 1pm Sex, pleasure and consent workshop with Alice Child 17 Wallys Walk, Function Room 330X | Pop-up stall 12 – 2pm
Alpaca pop-up
18 Wallys Walk | Workshop 12 – 1pm Sex: Ask me anything: Anonymous Q&A with Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist Hailey Lin 17 Wallys Walk, Function Room 330X |
Social 4pm – 5pm Femme choreography workshop with MDA 29 Wallys Walk, Dance and Drama Studio | Social 5pm – 7pm Drag queen trivia with sexy and Carmen UBAR | Social 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Movie night with MQ Women's Collective: Easy A screening and discussion 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, T1 Theatre |
Detailed program information
Sextember stall pop-up
12pm – 1pm at Central Courtyard
Drop by the Sextember stall pop-up in Central Courtyard and get involved in our interactive activities celebrating sex-positive education, healthy relationships and wellbeing. Explore a range of fun activities with relevance to sex and intimacy while destigmatising conversations around sex, as well as games, prizes and freebies. Also enjoy our make-your-own fruit-themed slime station and free fairy floss station as a sweet treat.
Sex, pleasure and consent workshop with Alice Child
1pm – 2pm at 17 Wallys Walk, 330X Function Room
Join somatic sexologist Alice Child for a fun, engaging workshop exploring sex, pleasure and consent. This session creates a welcoming space to learn about respectful communication, understanding boundaries and building positive experiences in relationships. Come along to develop your knowledge, ask questions and explore how pleasure and consent can work together in healthy relationships.
Femme choreography workshop with MDA
4pm – 5pm at 29 Wallys Walk, Dance and Drama Studio
Get moving and express yourself in this femme choreography workshop with MDA. This fun and inclusive session is an opportunity to explore movement, confidence and self-expression through choreography in a supportive environment. No previous dance experience is required – just bring yourself, get involved and enjoy the session.
Sextember stall pop-up
11am – 3pm at 18 Wallys Walk
Keep the Sextember celebrations going with our pop-up stall at 18 Wallys Walk with games, prizes and freebies. Also enjoy the alpaca pop-up for some animal-assisted fun while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Sextember on campus.
Sexual health resources with MULS and ACON
11am – 3pm at 18 Wallys Walk
Visit the sexual health resource pop-up presented in partnership with MULS and ACON. Explore accessible sexual health information and resources while learning more about sexual wellbeing, safer sex and support available to students. Whether you have a specific question or simply want to pick up some useful information and safe sex products, drop by and chat with the team.
Drag queen trivia with sexy and Carmen
5pm – 7pm at UBar
Put your knowledge to the test at drag queen trivia with sexy and Carmen at UBar. Gather your friends, form a team and get ready for an entertaining evening of trivia, laughs and friendly competition. With a Sextember twist and plenty of opportunities to show off your knowledge, this is the perfect way to finish your day on campus.
Sextember stall pop-up
11am – 3pm at Central Courtyard
Join us for another Sextember stall pop-up in Central Courtyard with games, prizes and freebies. Also present: R U OK Day merch for this special day to check in on mental health, a make-your-own slime station with a fruity theme and enjoy a free, freshly made smoothie at our smoothie bike from Medibank.
Sexual health resources with Clinic 16
11am – 3pm at 1 Central Courtyard
Visit the sexual health resource pop-up with Clinic 16 to learn more about sexual health and wellbeing. Explore useful resources and information and connect with a team who can help point you towards appropriate sexual health support and services. Stop by throughout the day to ask questions, pick up resources or simply learn something new.
Sex: ask me anything – anonymous Q&A
12pm – 1pm at 17 Wallys Walk, 330X Function Room
Got a question about sex, relationships or sexual wellbeing but don't know who to ask? Join us for an anonymous Q&A with Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist Hailey Lin. This judgement-free session gives students the opportunity to submit questions anonymously and hear professional, evidence-informed responses to the topics they are curious about. Come along, ask a question, or simply listen and learn from the discussion. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all participants.
Movie night with MQ Women’s Collective
5.30pm – 7.30pm at 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, T1 Theatre
Wind down with a movie night hosted by the MQ Women’s Collective. Settle in for an evening of film, conversation and community in a relaxed campus setting. The screening of the movie Easy A will be paired with an easy and engaging discussion, creating space for students to connect and reflect together after the film.
Find out more about sexual health and wellbeing at Macquarie University.