Classes + events
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at our Mississippi location at 909 N. Beech St.
Sex & Cannabis
Thursday, April 19th — 7:30 p.m. —$20
 Class attendees must be 21+ to attend this event.
With the legalization of cannabis on the West Coast, more and more folks are exploring how this popular plant may affect their sex lives. From decreasing chronic pain, to increasing sensitivity and arousal, to helping with relaxation and body image, using cannabis has helped many people enhance their sexual experiences. Amory Jane, M.A. is here to break it all down. Read more and sign up online!
How to Be a Sex-Positive Medical Provider
Wednesday, April 25th — 7:30 p.m. —$15
 Sex is a quality of life issue for most people, and knowing how to discuss the subject with patients is key — whether it's someone needing a dilator set, a lubricant that doesn't cause irritation, information on kink, etc. In this informative class, Hunter Riley will go over how healthcare providers can help their patients feel more comfortable talking about sex, sexuality, relationships, gender and more. Read more and sign up online!
Love's Not Color Blind: Race & Representation in Polyamorous Communities
Thursday, May 10th — 7:30 p.m. —$15
 Polyamorous people and communities can appear, at first glance, to be very open and welcoming. However, in many cases, they don't take the time to get introspective about why they may come across as unfriendly or inaccessible to people of color. Join Kevin Patterson, author of Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities, for this combined book signing, workshop, and discussion about what we can do to change that landscape. Read more and sign up online!
Swinging & Threesomes & Orgies, Oh My!
Thursday, May 31st — 7:30 p.m. — $20
 Join sex educator and HUMP! 2015 Film Festival winner, Amory Jane, for a class on sex parties, threesomes, foursomes, and moresomes!
Amory Jane will talk about the differences between swinging, orgies, and threeways, give pointers on how to pick play partners wisely, and cover group sex etiquette. Read more and sign up online!
Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM
Wednesday, June 6th — 7:30 p.m. —$20
 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well... sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical.
If you've been curious about something you've read, or turned on by a scene in a movie that's a little rougher than the usual fare, Annamarie can help you turn your BDSM fantasies into realities! Read more and sign up online!
Sexting Myself: How to Take Sexy, Sensual Selfies
Sunday, June 10th — 7:30 p.m. — $20
 Explore and celebrate your sexuality through the fun and sensual art of sexy self-portraiture. In this class, Ev'Yan Whitney — sexuality doula and sex writer on her blog sexloveliberation.com — will teach you all the tricks and tools you'll need to take bomb sensual selfies — not just for your lover's pleasure, but for your pleasure, for your gaze, as a way of acknowledging and expressing the erotic in you. Read more and sign up online!
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Summer is almost here: it's time for boot camp! We're not talking military training or a strenuous fitness course, though. We're talking sex skills. By the end of this 4 week course from our very own sex ed instructors Amory Jane and Gretchen Leigh, not only will you enjoy greater sexual knowledge and communication prowess, your confidence regarding sex, your body, and your relationships in general will all receive a well-earned boost.
