Abortion Zine Call for Submissions12/2/2022  *Deadline extended to Sat, January 28, 2023!*
We’re making a zine about abortion! Why? Abortion rights are deteriorating in the US. There is so much secrecy around abortion, and many people don't realize that someone they love has had an abortion. Sharing our personal stories of seeking abortions can help shed light on why abortion access is so important, and can help humanize the topic. Q&A with Pleasure Pie's Founder7/22/2018  I recently was asked some questions about Pleasure Pie and the Sex Letters Project. Here are my answers! - Nicole
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? A: I've always made zines. As a kid I would make DIY magazines where I interviewed our family pets and gave updates on household happenings. Then when I was in college I started to become fascinated by sex-positivity. I had had some bad experiences with sex, and I was really under-informed about sexuality. So, in an attempt to get over my anxieties and embarrassment about sex, and to learn more about it, I started reading about it online — a lot. I read about sex-positivity, sex education, and gender equality, and took some college classes on human sexuality and LGBT topics. Pleasure Pie in 2017!1/14/2018  2017 was a tough year for the United States. Like many of you, we here at Pleasure Pie asked ourselves, "WTF should we do?" as things spiraled downward on a national level. Should we drop the sex-positivity stuff and do more direct political engagement? Should we stick to what we know, and push for a culture of consent and healthy sexual expression at a time when the need for this is even more visible than usual (with the "locker room talk" and allegations of sexual assault against so many politicians and celebrities)?
Where to Find Zines in San Francisco8/26/2017 By Nicole Mazzeo I went to San Francisco recently and one of my favorite parts was seeing where I could find zines. Here are the places I went!  Anti-Trump Zine Making Station8/13/2017 In November, we made this “Oh God, Oh God, Trump Is Our Next President” zine making station at the local theater company Company One’s production of the feminist play REVOLT. Here are some photos of the zines people made.  A Poem3/1/2017 nightmare (ptsd)mean Mike
guy we went to high school with – was he a friend of yours? – tortures me Sex Positive Zines!11/16/2016  I’m compiling a list of sex-positive zines. I’ll continue to add to this list as I find more. Feel free to send recommendations!
 By anonymous Pleasure Pie contributor
[Content notice: Rape and sexual coercion] Last night I went on my first Tinder date, and it was horrible! How to Respectfully Hit on People7/6/2016  This new zine explains how to approach people romantically/sexually in a way that is as positive and empowering for everyone involved as possible.
www.etsy.com/listing/451024236/solicitation-skill-set-a-guide-to  By Nicole Mazzeo I am currently reading submissions for the masturbation zine that we’re making, and I love them so, so much! I am teary-eyed big-smiling and holding my hand to my chest as I read because it is so touching. I had no idea how powerful hearing about people’s experiences with masturbation would be for me! But the reason I’m writing this post is to tell you that I am EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT! You now have until May 25 to submit a piece. Don’t be intimidated by how amazing I just made all of the submissions sound! We love submissions that are honest, open, and clear. You don’t have to be a professional writer to submit a piece. We just want to hear about your experience of masturbation, because that is fascinating in itself! Submissions can be anonymous or not, up to you. Click here to read the full prompt & submit a piece! Update: This zine now exists! You can find it here.
Masturbation Zine Call for Submissions!2/22/2016  Art by The Venus Emporium. Find them on Etsy. We’re making a zine about masturbation! Why?
If your creations are physical items (zines, books, illustrations, art pieces, worksheets, stickers, etc.)
Summer Tour Recap!8/21/2015 This August I traveled to Maryland and Virginia to be a part of two sexuality conferences, Amorous Revolt and the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit. It was awesome to meet so many people who are passionate about creating a more sexually accepting culture!  Typing up zine idea suggestions for people who need a little inspiration in my zine making workshop. Thank you to Reid Mihalko for capturing this moment! (And thank you to njoy for letting me use your table space for a moment!)  A zine someone made in my Sex Positive Zine Making Workshop at Woodhull, inspired by Sarah Mueller’s amazing lube workshop.  An arty penis zine someone made at my zine making workshop at Woodhull.  A close up of one artist’s zine.  The zine I started in my zine making workshop at Woodhull.  A pep talk I wrote myself when I was feeling anxious at Woodhull. It got cut off because a friend approached me in the middle of it, and I welcomed the external support. I am glad to have been a part of the Woodhull experience, and glad for the effort I made in this moment of anxiety. :)  My friends at The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health let me use some of their table space for Pleasure Pie zines, and I am eternally grateful! It was a great opportunity to put my work out there in a community of enthusiastic, supportive sex geeks. Also, I put up the Thoughtful Penis Series on the wall behind the table, because why not? Photo from the CSPH Instagram. Unfortunately I didn’t think to take any photos at Amorous Revolt, and I haven’t seen any posted on the internet yet. But I’ll post some if I find any!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Sex Positive Summer Tour fundraiser for making this all possible!!!  Sunday was the Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health’s (CSPH) Body Positive Clothing Swap. I was there with my my Pleasure Pie merch table, chatting with some awesome sex positive advocates and regularly ditching my table to dig through the massive amounts of clothing. While I was there, I donated a copy of Choose Your Own Consensual Adventure to the CSPH’s extensive sex positive library (flip through it if you’re ever in the Pawtucket area!) and checked out the other zines. There were some awesome sex positive zines that I had never heard of! Here’s a quick review of 4 of my favorites. 4 Awesome Sex Positive Zines 1. Talk Dirty. Cleanly. This zine is so good. It talks all about talking dirty, gives many examples, and has fun fill-in-the-blank exercises to get you started. It’s a great way to figure out how to engage in sexy talk that reflects your personality, as opposed to feeling like you sound like a cliche porn star (not that talking like porn performers is bad, I just mean that it’s nice to feel like you sound like you – an ultra sexy you). This zine was put out by ScrewSmart in Philly.  2. How to Disclose Your STI & Feel Good About It This friendly little zine offers some sound, nonjudgmental guidance for telling a partner about your STI(s). It feels way more realistic down to earth than most STI info on the internet. Plus, many of the communication tips are helpful for any conversation. Zine by Ess Elle.  3. Menstrual Cup, A Love Story Sorry to leave you out, penis owners, but this topic is close to my heart. Adelaide makes the discussion of menstrual cups fun and personal by briefly sharing the story of how she started using them after being a long-time tampon user. Next is a breakdown of how to use a menstrual cup, including some helpful tips that you won’t find elsewhere. Also, illustrations! This zine is totally worth reading for anyone who might be interested in trying a menstrual cup, or long time menstrual cup lovers. I’ve been using a menstrual cup for years, and I learned some new tips. Zine by Adelaide Barton of Lady Gardens.  4. Tips for Emerging Sexology Professionals: Networking and Nurturing
This zine is good if you’re trying to make a career out of your interest in sex positivity / sexual health. It offers practical tips for moving up in the field. And when I say practical, I mean practical to the point of possibly uninspiring if your vision of your sex positive career is based more on passion than on success. I recommend reading this zine to get a better understanding of the things you can do to succeed in the sexology field, while keeping in mind that your passion is most important – it’s why you’re doing this in the first place – and altering your path completely to be as hire-able as possible could get in the way of you fulfilling your full potential. Hold on to your passion and run with it! And learn some very useful tips for professional development in this zine. It’s available for free online! Bonus: I heard this (sexy) song for the first time at the clothing swap and have been listening to it nonstop ever since: Whatever You Like (cover) by Anya Marina |
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