Minister Takes Local Adult Bookstore to Fight HIV/AIDS

Contact: Damien Varnado

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For Immediate Release:

Chicago, IL: September 4, 2009

Minister Takes Local Adult Bookstore to Fight HIV/AIDS

At a time when Americans have the most access to HIV prevention information and medication, the rate of new infections continues to climb. With our nation’s capital having rates previously seen only in African countries, Rev. Deborah E. Lake is taking bold steps to respond. Today, she will host a BlogTalkRadio show titled God IN Sex. September 10, she will host a women only event at a well-known Chicago adult bookstore.

“What I expect to happen with these and future events is that talking about sex will be done in safety and with respect,” said Lake in an interview. September 4, starting at 5:30pm Central Time Lake will host her BlogtalkRadio show episode called God IN Sex. Her guest will be Dr. Elsbeth Meuth from Tantra Nova Institute.

Lake will begin her woman defined conversation about what it means to be sexual and spiritually connected individuals. Listeners can call-in questions and comments during the show. “With information and support women can take charge of their bodies and their lives.” Lake continued. Details about her radio show can be found at www.DeborahELake.com.

Thursday, September 10, Lake will take over the Wells Street Adult bookstore at 178 N. Wells Street between the hours of 5 and 9pm. She will create a women only space of exploration and education that she calls Sex for Real Women. “From the time we are little girls, most of us are taught to ignore our bodies, especially if sex is involved,” said Lake when asked why women should attend. “As a minister, I see time and again women who have lost, or never had, power over their own sexuality,” Lake continued.

Always taking her ministry beyond the boundary of one church, Rev. Lake has invited Dr. Meuth to also join her at Wells Street. Lake and Meuth will bring the message that women have a God given right to sexual integrity, fulfillment, and pleasure. “ I want women to reconnect with their feminine essence and come more fully into their joy and pleasure,” said Meuth during an interview. The Wells Street store will have an all female staff available for the evening to answer questions about products.

A portion of the sales during Sex for Real Women will be donated to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC). There will be a $5.00 admission fee, all of which will be donated to AFC. Nearly 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, and 40,000 more will become infected this year, according to AFC statistics. “Not talking about sex is what puts many of us in jeopardy,” said Lake. Women who attend will not only have a fun, safe evening as they get dignified answers to private questions, they will also help fund the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Sex for Real Women is an 18 and over event. Valid ID required for entry.

Reverend Deborah E. Lake is the author of Your Neighbor Has AIDS. She is currently writing her next book, hosting and producing two Blog Talk Radio programs, and fulfilling a 4-year appointment to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health’s Capacity Building Advisory Board. She is affiliated with the Metropolitan Community Church.

Email Lake: contact@DeborahELake.com.

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