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LGBT month - This is a weird event to have during work time...

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LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 12:07

Our work LGBT Network has invited us all to a talk during most people's working time (2-3pm on a Monday) that involves "A reflection on transgender and intersex inclusive anatomy education initiatives... including an EDI Biomedical Sciences project using 3D printing and wax modelling to represent transgender, intersex and cisgender perineal anatomy."

This is an event for a general audience. Most people where I work, do not work in anatomy or even in medicine, although a small minority of people do.

In fact, in the teams group where I saw it advertised, no one would be working in the medical field at all.

A web page with a list of events, this one included, has been linked to by our director in a regular email he sends to our department along with a recommendation to attend some of the events.

I know it's optional to attend but it just feels very odd to have this suggested as something I should be spending my working time on when it's completely unrelated to my work.

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AnSolas · 09/02/2026 13:05

LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 12:43

It's not civil service but I don't want to say where I work, which I hope people will understand.

It's a large employer, and hosts a large number of events on many different topics. There are over 10 for LGBT month and not all during the working day.

I can possibly see the relevance for a small number of people who are doing research in this kind of field, and I think it's fair enough for them to discuss whatever is relevant to them in that regard, but I very much question it's promotion for a general audience.

Private or tax funded?
Who pays when if they get sued

Othered people with a PC re medical condions and PC re "trans" not to mention having penis or labia or other tissue playing on computer screens in any open plan office is not a bright idea from a HR point of view.

ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 09/02/2026 13:01

As an aside, can someone remind me when Disability History month is, when Women's History month is, when Elderly History month is, and when Pregnancy History month is. The talks for those will be fascinating and more relevant .

LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 13:00

ComtesseDeSpair · 09/02/2026 12:49

If this is the talk at the place I’m assuming it is, isn’t it one of a series of somewhat esoteric subjects (using data science to prevent the next zombie apocalypse; viewing community health though a Shakespearean lens etc) and is aimed at a very broad general interest audience rather than being a workplace talk specifically. I think it’s a ludicrous topic, but I think quite a few of the others are, too, but they’re obviously somebody’s academic interest which they’re opening to others to attend on a voluntary basis.

Edited

The person giving the talk doesn't work here, although was previously associated with the organisation.

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Bertiebiscuit · 09/02/2026 12:56

🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 12:52

ComtesseDeSpair · 09/02/2026 12:49

If this is the talk at the place I’m assuming it is, isn’t it one of a series of somewhat esoteric subjects (using data science to prevent the next zombie apocalypse; viewing community health though a Shakespearean lens etc) and is aimed at a very broad general interest audience rather than being a workplace talk specifically. I think it’s a ludicrous topic, but I think quite a few of the others are, too, but they’re obviously somebody’s academic interest which they’re opening to others to attend on a voluntary basis.

Edited

It's part of a series of events for LGBTQ history month.

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KnottyAuty · 09/02/2026 12:51

Just removing the trendy bit to make this clearer that this is about looking at genitals on work time - WTAF?

"3D printing and wax modelling to represent ... perineal anatomy."

ERthree · 09/02/2026 12:49

I think this comes under "Attention seeking fuckery" and should be ignored.

ComtesseDeSpair · 09/02/2026 12:49

If this is the talk at the place I’m assuming it is, isn’t it one of a series of somewhat esoteric subjects (using data science to prevent the next zombie apocalypse; viewing community health though a Shakespearean lens etc) and is aimed at a very broad general interest audience rather than being a workplace talk specifically. I think it’s a ludicrous topic, but I think quite a few of the others are, too, but they’re obviously somebody’s academic interest which they’re opening to others to attend on a voluntary basis.

FlirtsWithRhinos · 09/02/2026 12:47

More TRA genital obsession 🙄

LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 12:45

FuckOffMadison · 09/02/2026 12:43

Not just showing but getting others to handle them too? It's definitely vomit inducing.

producing accurate, tactile representations of transgender, intersex, and cisgender anatomy

It is an online event, so the tactile stuff isn't relevant.

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GargoylesofBeelzebub · 09/02/2026 12:44

titchy · 09/02/2026 12:36

Tell me someone isn’t getting their rocks off printing 3d genitals and showing them to the world…

Nailed it.

LGBTmonth · 09/02/2026 12:43

It's not civil service but I don't want to say where I work, which I hope people will understand.

It's a large employer, and hosts a large number of events on many different topics. There are over 10 for LGBT month and not all during the working day.

I can possibly see the relevance for a small number of people who are doing research in this kind of field, and I think it's fair enough for them to discuss whatever is relevant to them in that regard, but I very much question it's promotion for a general audience.

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FuckOffMadison · 09/02/2026 12:43

titchy · 09/02/2026 12:36

Tell me someone isn’t getting their rocks off printing 3d genitals and showing them to the world…

Not just showing but getting others to handle them too? It's definitely vomit inducing.

producing accurate, tactile representations of transgender, intersex, and cisgender anatomy

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 09/02/2026 12:41

What?
And - WHAT?
That's- horrifically inappropriate.

TwattingDog · 09/02/2026 12:38

What relevance has this to your company and roles within it?

Is it being offered by internal staff or an external provider? Who was responsible for organising it? To what end?!

wishingonastar101 · 09/02/2026 12:37

How is that work appropriate?

titchy · 09/02/2026 12:37

You could ask your boss if trauma informed counselling will be provided to those who struggle with having penises shown to them straight after lunch?

titchy · 09/02/2026 12:36

Tell me someone isn’t getting their rocks off printing 3d genitals and showing them to the world…

Theeyeballsinthesky · 09/02/2026 12:35

who is providing this "talk"?

ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 09/02/2026 12:34

Can you ask what the intended learning outcomes are supposed to be from this (and other sessions) to help you decide which ones are worth your (expensive) time? I mean, would your clients be happy to pay you to attend?

Igmum · 09/02/2026 12:33

This is definitely TMI. And in work time? Seriously? If I were the CEO I’d be channeling my inner Trump at this point.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 09/02/2026 12:31

Civil service OP?

WoodhouseisGreat · 09/02/2026 12:31

Revolting.

Myalternate · 09/02/2026 12:29

AI tells me ….Biomedical Sciences project using 3D printing and wax modelling to represent diverse perineal anatomy involves
creating inclusive, tangible anatomical models that challenge binary, cisnormative, and heteronormative standards in medical education. This includes designing and producing accurate, tactile representations of transgender, intersex, and cisgender anatomy to improve anatomical understanding, clinical skills, and patient care….

Yuk! 🤢

FallenSloppyDead2 · 09/02/2026 12:29

Biomedical Sciences project using 3D printing and wax modelling to represent transgender, intersex and cisgender perineal anatomy

Wonder if it will include the perineal tears a lot of us got in childbirth🤔