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Call for Submissions: All the Sex Monologues

April 16, 2017 By Dayton Most Metro

PUSH (Professionals United for Sexual Health) is seeking submissions for All the Sex Monologues, a project in its second year that addresses a wide spectrum of sexual health issues.

Submit a 1-2 page monologue by July 1, 2017 about sexual identity, relationships, sexual experiences, pride and/or sexual health to be included in a performance in the fall. We are an inclusive group looking for a diversity of voices. Can be written anonymously, can be fictional.

Some monologue topics include, but are not limited to, sexual awakening, motherhood, fatherhood, coming out stories, sexual violence, sexual healing, sexual acceptance, odd sexual experiences, normal sexual experiences, being asexual, etc.

All the Sex Monologues will take place in early November. All funds raised from the project will go into Planned Parenthood’s unrestricted fund.

Submit your piece of writing to [email protected]. Contact Sarah, the show’s director, with questions or for more information.

PUSH is a professionals group advancing sexual health awareness in the greater Dayton area on behalf of Planned Parenthood since 2008. PUSH hosts fundraising events, social gatherings and educational programs throughout the year.

Let’s Talk About Sex!

November 5, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Professionals United for Sexual Health (PUSH) Dayton presents All the Sex Monologues, a celebration of sexual health. This original production explores a wide spectrum of sexual health topics including sexual awakening, sexual violence, sexual healing, sexual acceptance,
and sexual experiences.

Men For Sale… (for a good cause, of course)

August 16, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

For those ladies out there that want to give to a good cause AND get a date out of it, the Dayton Racquet Club is the place to be this Friday August 19th as PUSH holds their second annual Men in the City Bachelor Auction event where 17 eligible bachelors will be sold… er, “auctioned” off to the highest bidders. Oh yeah – your’s truly will be one of those eligible bachelors, and I promise a nice evening out for the woman who bids the highest amount for me! (Did I just actually write that?) Well, it is for a good cause so if you need no further info then just buy your auction tickets here; otherwise continue reading AND THEN buy your tickets!

Checking out the goods at the 2010 Bachelor Auction

PUSH (Professionals United for Sexual Health) is a group that formed two and a half years ago to engage the next generation of volunteers and supporters in education, outreach and fundraising efforts for Planned Parenthood. PUSH raises money specifically for its free condom program (over 80 thousand condoms have been distributed in 23 Ohio counties since its inception) and for a comprehensive health educator position that covers the entire Miami Valley. Their first Bachelor Auction took place last year and was a great success, and organizers hope that this year will be even better – which should be no problem since your’s truly will be in this year’s auction. Yes, I just wrote that.

The doors open at 7pm at the Dayton Racquet Club (top floor of the Kettering Tower in Downtown Dayton – best views in town!) and tickets cost only $20 – and only $15 if you purchase your tickets in advance. Advance ticket purchasers will double their door-prize chances and the first 100 to buy tickets will get a sweet swag bag (settle down, I said SWAG not SHAG) so you’ll want to get those tickets in advance. Not to mention that last year’s event sold out!

Each man comes with (I can’t believe I just wrote that) a dinner at a local restaurant and “activity” package, with activities ranging from couple’s massages to rock climbing – all donated by generous area businesses. I’ll assume that a free hotel room is probably not one of the donated activities but who knows.

So who will you ladies be bidding on? Well here is the list – and yes I will shamelessly start with myself (click on each picture for a whole profile including IQ, Income Bracket and Bicep Measurements). I’m very sure the auction night will be a blast, much money will be raised… and I’m praying that I go for more than the minimum bid. So come out and help a good cause – and my ego! Buy your tickets today!

Bill Pote | Age 40

Nikolas Hunt | Age 27

Thomas Porter | Age 28

Jeremy Roadruck | Age 36

Troy Singer | Age 45

Larry "Lorenzo" Imundo | Age 37

Luke Notestine | Age 29

Josh Zehnder | Age 33

Derek Smith | Age 30

Andy Sedlak | Age 23

Frye Guy | Age 31

John Drake | Age 55

Ben Czajka | Age 34

Bill Draugelis | Age 44

Charles “Chuck” Hiatt | Age 51

Rich Wirdzek | Age 32

Tom Helbig | Age 37

PUSH is searching for SINGLE Men!

May 6, 2011 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

“He’s a great guy! I wish I was attracted to him.” Ladies, how many times have you said this about your best single guy friend? Well here’s your chance to do something wonderful for him- nominate him for the 2nd annual Men in the City Charity Bachelor Auction. Hosted by Professionals United for Sexual Health (PUSH), a group of Planned Parenthood Advocates who support the organization through creative fundraisers like the auction.

According to their Facebook page:

We want to hear about your adorable, hard working, passionate, SINGLE, brothers, fathers, ex-boyfriends, friends, neighbors, co-workers, doctors, trainers, bartenders, bosses and/or elected officials!

Or gentlemen you can nominate yourself!

The Miami Valley’s most eligible bachelors will be auctioned off for charity.

WHERE: The Dayton Racquet Club
WHEN: August 19th, 2011
TIME: 7 pm-10pm, after party to follow at 10pm in bar.

Criteria for Nominees:
– Over the age of 21

Please send all nominations to [email protected]

INCLUDE:

-Your Name
-Your Email
-Nominee’s Name
-Nominee’s Age
-City
-Nominee’s Occupation/Industry/Field
-Nominee’s Phone #
-Nominee’s Email Address
-List 3 adjectives that best describe the nominee
-Explain why this person would make a good bachelor.
-2 Pictures or URL for their photo on Facebook, Flickr or another photo site:
-Will this person be willing to promote their event to friends?

Nominations will end on Wednesday, May 31st.

Candidate Selection
Please note that in the past, the number of nominations received has exceeded our capacity for auction participants and therefore, not every nominee may be selected to participate in the auction. A nomination is not a guarantee of participation in the auction; however, we will do our best to include as many nominated candidates as possible.

Another awesome event brought to you by PUSH – Professionals United for Sexual Health

PUSH Scotch & Cigars Social

August 2, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 2 Comments

Professionals United for Sexual Health (PUSH) will host a scotch and cigar evening on Thurs, Aug. 6th from 6-8pm at Sidebar in the Oregon District. Billed as more than a tasting – you will learn about both of these devilish delights from the experts! And if that’s not enough to convince you, how about this: burlesque dancer – Champagne Shock of Timeless Entertainment will make a guest appearance!

Buy your tickets online – $30 gets you the scotch sampling and a choice of your favorite cigar. Tickets at the door will be $35, if still available.

PUSH is a group of Planned Parenthood Advocates who demonstrate their interest and commitment for the organization in unique and exciting ways. Made up of women and men from the Miami Valley, PUSH members support the use of prevention to promote sexual health and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.
PUSH is committed to making sure individuals in the Miami Valley have access to the information and healthcare they need to stay safe and healthy.

PUSH hosts Bachelor Auction

April 12, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

PUSH (Professionals United for Sexual Health) is a group of Planned Parenthood volunteers who advocate for the use of prevention to promote sexual health and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. On Thursday, May 6th PUSH will put a dozen men on the auction block to raise funds to continue their mission to educate and promote sexual health.

Eligible bachelors from their early 20’s through mid 40’s will be on the block to the highest bidder. An engineer, lawyer, stand up comedian, nonprofit executive, social media expert, Fitness Trainer- PUSH has recruited men from all over the Miami Valley, offering someone for every taste. Each bachelor comes with a date package that compliments their interests, from dining and the theater to rock climbing and a picnic. Click here to view bio’s on each bachelor.

Advance tickets are recommended, this event has already outgrown it’s first venue! So bring your appetite, your check book and don’t believe it when they say you can’t buy love!

Date: Thursday, May 6th
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: El Meson Restaurante
903 E. Dixie Drive West Carrollton Map

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door (if any remain) and
include complimentary gourmet appetizers. Reserve your tickets
online now or call Karen Meade at 937-528-4678

Author behind movie ‘Precious’ to speak at WSU

March 29, 2010 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

Sapphire The author of Push, the novel that became the Academy Award winning feature film ‘Precious’, will visit Dayton this month.

Novelist/poet Sapphire, is scheduled to speak at The Ervin J. Nutter Center, Wright State University on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

A few days before the presentation, the Neon Movies in downtown Dayton has two free screenings of ‘Precious’ scheduled for April 10 at noon and 3 p.m. Tickets are required and will be available on April 2 at the theater.

untitled Push, Sapphire’s 1996 debut novel, tells the story of Precious Jones, an obese, functionally-illiterate 16 year-old mother struggling to escape a harsh life of neglect, abuse and incest.

In 2008, the book was adapted into the film ‘Precious’, and premiered (with much acclaim) at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The film attracted the attention of Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, who signed on as executive-producers of the project in an effort to boost the project’s visibility in Hollyood.

After being picked up for distribution by LionsGate Entertainment, the film was released on November 6, 2009. Though the film was originally slated for limited theatrical release, critical acclaim, positive reviews and the star power of Perry and Winfrey propelled ‘Precious’ into the national spotlight.

‘Precious’ received six Academy Award nominations and won in the Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress categories.

Sapphire’s presentation is part of Wright State University’s celebration of Minority Health Month. For additional information regarding this event, please visit here.