Contraction of "sham conversation". Used to describe the practice of engaging someone in conversation without aiming to create a rapport or derive any meaningful information from the exchange. Shamversations are occasionally benign but can be of great strategic importance if executed effectively; examples are given below.
"Dude, why don't I engage her friend in a shamversation, then you can have a clear path to score a homerun"
~ as used tactically by a wingman.
"My fucking ex-girlfriend showed up a the club, so I grabbed the first hot chick I could find and started a shamversation."
~ used by a recently dumped guy to avoid social humiliation.
"This weird guy kept messaging me on Facebook, so I'm having a shamversation with him, in case he kills himself or something."
~ used to keep Internet weirdoes at bay.
Communication, dialogue, discussion, or conversation that promotes personal sharing, inquiries and critical thinking around all things sexual. Healthy sexversations are framed around safer sex practices, consent and empowerment.