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The University of Toronto is holding what some people have described as a “student orgy.” Are you shocked? Well, you’re not the only one.

[Just to be clear, this post will not include any pornographic images or other information that can be used to identify any of the participants.]

Here’s some background information. The U of T Sexual Education Centre (SEC) is hosting an event today as part of their Sexual Awareness Week. They’ve arranged for a U of T students to be able to access the facilities of a local sex club (the Oasis Aqualounge, a few blocks southeast of campus) at a heavily discounted price: $5 per person.

Before you continue reading the different angles that I’m about to share, I encourage you to take a look at this public Facebook page regarding the event, which has been named the “SAW Sexy Social,” and decide for yourself what you think.

At first I was dismissive of the event — I read the event page, expressed some surprise that people were bold enough to organize it, and then I didn’t think much more of it.

But then it blew up into a huge media spectacle. The story spread across campuses in Canada; hundreds of news publications wrote on it across Canada. The story was even picked up by a few American journalists, including a California-based network called The Young Turks. Watch the first two minutes of the video; it’ll probably provide you some insight on the event.

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Their opinion isn’t the only one out there, though. Some groups and individuals have voiced a very contrasting view; the whole affair has become quite controversial. Controversial to the point that I felt obligated to go check it out myself. Continue reading →