Events

Join us as we welcome (again) Aubri Lancaster (she/her) for 

"Am I Ace Enough?": Navigating the Asexual Umbrella

 on Wednesday, December 20th @ 7:00pm EST over Zoom! For those of you who missed this workshop earlier this year, here is your chance to catch it!

This workshop will be recorded and will be made available to everyone who registers for 7 days following the workshop.

 Finding your way to an Asexual identity can be a joyous, scary, and confusing journey. It's common to initially dismiss Asexuality due to internalized bias and assumptions or to question your validity due to differing experiences. Discovering a nearly infinite array of Microlabels relating to the degree or circumstances of Attraction, Libido, Desire, Behavior and Fantasy can be incredibly empowering or leave you rolling your eyes in frustration. In this transformative workshop we will delve into the language of Asexual labels including why we use them, what they communicate, and how to navigate your own path authentically.

For all who wish to learn about how to have healthy, empowering, pleasureful sex and relationships overall, especially folks who identify as trans, non binary, or gender diverse. Also including but not limited to people who identify as queer, people with trans partners, young people, and health educators.

This workshop is expected to run between 90 - 120minutes.

Closed captions will be provided through Zoom.

Aubri Lancaster (she/her) is an AASECT and ANTE UP! Certified Sexuality Educator. As a Greyromantic Asexual, Aubri has lived experience and a connection to the Asexual and Aromantic communities that provides a unique perspective on the issues facing the changing landscape of sexuality and orientation. When not working, Aubri spends her time with her spouse, her friends, her 6 year old, and her two adorable Chihuahuas.

Tickets are available on a sliding scale ($3-$50) to ensure folx of varying economic backgrounds are able to access the sex education they deserve. We ask those who have the financial means to help "spread the wealth" by contributing to the community pool so that we can offer a limited number of sponsored free tickets to those who need it.

​​We kindly ask that those who have the financial means to purchase a ticket do so, and save our sponsored free tickets to those who do not. 

​​To access this workshop for free, please enter the code 

​​After you register, we will send you an email with the event login information (be sure to check your spam folder!). If you haven't already, make sure you download Zoom before we all log on: 

Can't make it or want to cover the cost of another person's ticket?

​​If you have any questions, or experience any issues registering, please reach out to 

Join us as we welcome Ashley Hartman Annis (they/she) for 

on Wednesday, December 13th @ 7pm EST over Zoom!

 This workshop is for anyone who is curious about emergency contraception and wants to understand a little more about how it works and what the options are. We’ll briefly talk about reproductive anatomy and how pregnancy actually happens, step by step (ovulation, fertilization, implantation) and then dive deep into the different types of emergency contraception and their effectiveness, when to use them, how to access them, and other things to consider.

This workshop is expected to run about 60 minutes.

Ashley (they/she) is a full spectrum doula, a fertility educator, and a TRE (tension & trauma release) provider and zine maker in Madison, WI. They believe that birthwork, reproductive work, and trauma work are simultaneously personal political—although we are incredibly resilient and have so much capacity for mental, emotional, physical healing it’s still crucial to recognize the way institutions & systems of power (racism, patriarchy, capitalism, etc.) affect our bodies, families, & communities. For Ashley, the part work of a doula educator is about trusting that people know what’s best for their unique journey and supporting people in finding the information, resources, & support to make the decisions that are best for them—another part of the work is recognizing and dismantling systems of oppression that create and perpetuate much of the pain & trauma we experience in the first place.

What's the Plan B?!

Join us at Long Live Beerworks for a delightful evening where local sex educators and LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders come together for an informal gathering filled with drinks, laughter, and networking. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and build valuable connections within our vibrant community. Whether you're a seasoned sex educator, an advocate for LGBTQIA+ causes, or someone looking to enjoy a night of fun and camaraderie, we invite you for an uplifting and inclusive time at Long Live Beerworks. 

Let's toast to meaningful conversations and the power of community!

 to attend, but you will need to pay for you own food and drinks! Long Live has both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options and there is usually a food truck out front. Check out their calendar to see which food truck will be there: 

https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/providence-taproom

PVD Sex-Ed & Queer Nonprofit Meet Up

Join us at Long Live Beerworks for a delightful afternoon where local sex educators and LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders come together for an informal gathering filled with drinks, laughter, and networking. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and build valuable connections within our vibrant community. Whether you're a seasoned sex educator, an advocate for LGBTQIA+ causes, or someone looking to enjoy a night of fun and camaraderie, we invite you for an uplifting and inclusive time at Long Live Beerworks. 

 to attend! You will need to pay for you own food and drinks and Long Live has both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. Check out their website to get more familiar: 

https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/boston-taproom

Boston Area Sex-Ed & Queer Nonprofit Meet Up

Join us as we welcome Toni Crocilla (she/her) for 

 on Wednesday, November 29th @ 7pm EST over Zoom!

 In the Psychodynamics of Kink, we’ll explore how elements of the ego, attachment, and subconscious underly our kinky interests and experiences in order to gain a deeper understanding of our needs and drives and how we relate to these through kinky sexuality. This framework will be used guide a discussion on how kinky interests develop within us, how we understand their meaning to us, how we engage with them, and how we communicate them to our partners. Prompts to explore the underlying meaning of your own kinks will assist in conversation and self-reflection.

The goals and/or objectives of this workshop are:

to increase self-understanding and exploration of our internal and external sexual experiences for personal and relational discovery. 

1. Increase internal awareness of our own sexual development.

2. Increase connection to one's own sexuality.

3. Increase improved communication about sexual preferences and needs with partners for greater connection and exploration.

This workshop is expected to run between 60 - 90 minutes.

Toni is a licensed psychologist with a focus on sexuality and intimate relationships. She works across a wide range of sexual topics, including recoverying from experiences of sexual trauma, recoverying from perpetrating sexual trauma, deviant sexuality/paraphilias, and working with polyamorous individuals, couples, and families.

The Psychodynamics of Kink

Join us as we welcome Dave Haessig (he/him) and Briana Conley (she/her) for 

 on Wednesday, November 22nd @ 7:00pm EST over Zoom!

 Sexual rights are human rights. This workshop will challenge attendees’ preconceived notions of people with disabilities and seniors as it relates to sexuality. These preconceived notions are widely held across society, and people with disabilities, seniors, and the professionals and caregivers who support them are no exception. We will guide attendees through identifying and addressing their own prejudices and help them better understand how these prejudices create barriers to healthy sexual expression for people with disabilities. We will finish with highlighting the critical role that service providers, advocates, peers, and allies play in breaking down these barriers to empower and support adults of every age and disability in exploring and expressing their unique sexual identities.

• examine their own implicit biases around people with disabilities and seniors and sexual activity, the root of these biases, and how to address them personally and in their work

• develop an appreciation for the conventional and alternative avenues for sexual pleasure for people throughout the lifespan and across various disabilities; this includes accessible sexual aids. 

• explore the barriers to healthy sexual expression for people with disabilities and be empowered to be sexual advocates for themselves and others

This workshop is expected to run between 90 - 120 minutes.

Dave Haessig is a social worker with 44 years of experience working with people with disabilities. In addition to his Master of Social Work, he also holds a Master’s in Education and serves as the lead instructor for the adult segment Paraquad's comprehensive sexual health program.

Briana Conley is Paraquad’s Senior Director of Programs. During her three years with Paraquad, she has led a diverse team in developing a comprehensive, sex-positive sexual education program for people with disabilities across the lifespan and seniors - two populations who are often excluded from critical conversations around healthy relationships and sexuality.

Disability & Sexability

Join us as we welcome Ariyanna White (she/they) for 

 on Wednesday, November 15th @ 7pm EST over Zoom!

 This workshop will focus on how ADHD/Autism can impact sexual health and pleasure. Many neurodiverse folks identify in marginalized groups such as Ethical Non-Monogamous, BIPOC and LGBTQ+, but their specific sexual needs and values are often not discussed in sexual education. This workshop identifies specific considerations when working with neurodiverse clients and strategies to help clients live pleasurable and affirming sex lives.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Ariyanna White (she/they), LCSW is a Clinical Case Manager at Kennesaw State University and a at Atlanta Therapeutic Collective, LLC. Ariyanna is also a body positive trained facilitator who has experience in private practice, college counseling, and medical case management. In these roles and through lived experience, Ariyanna has developed a passion for working with ethnic, gender, sexuality, and relationship minorities to improve their self-esteem, body image, and their relationships with themselves and others. 

Sexual Health and Neurodiversity 

Join us as we welcome Felice Winograd (she/her) for 

The Art of Receiving: Practical Ways to Practice Receiving in Sex + Life

 on Wednesday, November 8th @ 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

Do you find it challenging at times to receive? 

Many of us, no matter our gender identification or sexual orientation, find receiving difficult. We live in a culture where there is pressure to create, do and give with few opportunities to slow down and explore being receptive.

In this workshop, we will explore receiving as a practice in life + in our sexuality. Learning to receive, and finding small pleasures in receiving, can enhance our connecting with others and ourselves.

- Explore what blocks us from receiving + discuss ways opening to the possibility of receiving can support us in our lives and in sexual relationship with ourselves + others

- Do an embodied practice to cultivate the qualities of receiving (a guided somatic, interoceptive, experience to explore the qualities of giving and receiving)

- Engage in a short writing prompt + sharing

You will leave the workshop with a new embodied relationship to receiving and the following takeaways:

- A written exploration of how you feel about receiving + what you would love to create in this area for yourself

- A somatic practice you can do regularly to cultivate curiosity about receiving in relationships and sexuality

- A reframing of ‘receiving’ to a lens of curiosity about ourselves, our bodies and others

invite participants to explore what receiving means to them, provide a sense of possibility of how the quality of receiving can be supportive as they explore what they would love with their bodies + relationships, and provide them with embodied practices to feel receiving in their bodies.

Felice Winograd supports humans – especially in life transitions – working within the lenses of coaching, body, sexuality and relaxing the nervous system. Known for her non-judgmental and loving way, in her practice, Felice integrates her experience as a movement and meditation teacher, coach, and Embodied Psychosexual Practitioner. She is a bridger of worlds: the present + ancestral, individual and collective and professional + spiritual. Felice is currently training as an Ambassador of the work of Saida Desilets, the founder of the modern Jade Egg movement and will be fully certified in the fall. She is also a former lawyer and non-profit advocate.

Join us as we welcome Natalie Malone (she/her) for

 on Wednesday, November 1st @ 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

 Black women navigate a complex matrix of domination that impact their sexual lives. For example, gendered racial sexual stereotypes depict Black women as hypersexual and promiscuous or, at the other end of the dichotomous spectrum, lacking sexuality. Specific to fields of human sexuality and health, Black women have become what Black Feminist scholar Hortense Spillers (1984, p. 74) calls the “beached whale of the sexual universe, un-voiced, misseen, not doing, awaiting their verb.” In practice, Spillers’ statement appears deficit-based, pleasure lacking sex research and resources for Black women that minimally assist their sexual wellness, functioning, and liberation. Fortunately, Black women sex positive scholars and professionals have perfected theories, education, and interventions for successfully improving the available content centering Black women’s sexuality. This workshop will provide a historical overview of Black women’s sexuality specific to the US and detail works by Black women experts for supporting Black women’s pleasure and liberation.

1) To understand sociohistorical and culture factors shaping Black women’s sexuality in the US.

2) To identify theories, education, and interventions that support Black women’s optimal sexual wellness, functioning, and liberation.

Natalie Malone is a counseling psychology doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky and advised by Dr. Candice Hargons. Her research focuses on Black women's sexual, spiritual, and holistic wellness. Additionally, Natalie is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher who integrates holistic healing and wellness interventions into her research and clinic work. In 2022, Natalie launched her wellness business, NJM Offerings.

Black Women's Sexual Embodiment

​Join SHIP on Sunday October 29th @ 11:00am EST via zoom as we close out Queer History Month with Sexy Sunday Trivia! Grab your caffeinated or bubbly beverage and log on for 

Sexy Sunday Trivia: Queer History Edition!

 In honor of Queer History Month all our questions will test your knowledge of: queer pop culture, history and famous members of the queer community. 

Just $10 a household* gets you registered and gives you a shot at some pleasure promoting prizes from our favorite shops. Bonus, you can compete in your pajamas!

*Household refers to the members of your team playing in the same location on the same team. Household teams cannot exceed 3 people.

Prizes will be awarded to the top person/team!

Sexy Sunday Trivia - Queer History Edition!

Join us as we welcome Allyssa Prutzman (she/her) for 

Talking to your Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Non-Monogamy

 on Wednesday, October 25th @ 7pm EST over Zoom!

 If you’ve already tested the waters of non-monogamy and had some trouble battling your own green-eyed monster, or if your fear of jealousy has prevented you from jumping into the polyam pool, then this class is for you! Join Sex Educator Allyssa to learn about jealousy management and communication techniques for people in open relationships (and monogamous ones too!). We'll talk about how communication can keep the green-eyed monster at bay and what to do if you feel it rising.

Allyssa (she/her) is most comfortable teaching a room (or Zoom) full of strangers all the things she was told not to talk about when she was young! With 10+ years of experience educating and training, Allyssa informs her approach through the lens of her queer, polyamorous, and kink identities, while also centralizing critical race theory, pleasure justice, spirituality, and SCIENCE! When not teaching, you will probably find her hiking with her dog Nacho or listening to nerdy podcasts!

Join us as we welcome Marla Renee Stewart, MA (she/her) for 

Releasing Amrita: Learn the Magic of Squirting

 on Wednesday, October 18th @ 8pm EST over Zoom!

 Amrita, or ejaculation experienced with folks with vulvas, can be elusive. Whether or not you have squirted before or have made someone squirt, finding consistency for this powerful release is incredibly unique to each individual. Learn all the tips and tricks that are unique for each body that can help you achieve this incredible and explosive euphoric magic.

Marla Renee Stewart, MA (she/her) is a sexologist, author, and sexual strategist who runs her own sexuality education company, Velvet Lips, and is also a Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference. She has studied human sexuality for more than 20 years and has given over 1000 workshops all over the world. She also has been featured on a variety of media outlets, including Netflix’s Trigger Warning with Killer Mike and Love & HipHop Atlanta. She co-wrote her first book, The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly, which debuted in April 2020.

Join us as we welcome Aubri Lancaster (she/her) for 

 on Wednesday, October 11th @ 7:00pm EST over Zoom!

Join us as we welcome Cas Berta (they/them) for 

Not Your Gym Teacher's Sex Education - Empowered Trans and Queer Sex Ed

 on Wednesday, October 4th @ 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

 This workshop hopes to provide an overview of inclusive and comprehensive sex education and centers the experiences and needs of transgender and gender diverse people. We will discuss how to empower trans folks through gender-affirming language and de-gendered use of contraception with ways to change up traditional sexual scripts. We will come together to talk about Queer-Trans Sex Positivity, as well as echo the necessary call for inclusive comprehensive sex education in MA and beyond!

Cas Berta (they/them) is a queer, gender nonconforming sex educator based in Boston. They have been teaching inclusive and comprehensive sex ed for over five years to various audiences from middle school students to adults. Their focus on sex education for trans and gender nonconforming folks stems both from their background growing up in the cis-centered, heteronormative midwest and their dedication to creating a safe and healthy understanding of trans bodies for full sexual queer liberation. Cas has spoken at Salem State University, Babson College, Fenway Health's The People's Sex Ed, and worked with Boston Public High Schools through Peer Health Exchange during their time at Boston University. They have been through the Planned Parenthood Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar and have completed Columbia University Teacher's College Sex Education Initiative SHARE Program.

Join SHIP & Long Live Beerworks on Monday, September 4th as we kick off our Sexual Health Month celebrations with Bingo at Long Live Beerworks in Providence! 

Registration opens at 6:30pm, Bingo starts promptly at 7:00pm so come early, grab a brew (Long Live will be donating $1 from every pour to SHIP!), and get ready to kick off sexual health month with a bang!

: $10 per person for folx in advance; $15 per person at the door

Advanced registration is strongly encouraged

. While Long Live does not require vaccination cards, COVID vaccines are 

 encouraged by SHIP, as well as masking when not eating or drinking to ensure safety of all members of our community. 

As always, we bring the free safer sex supplies, the knowledge, and the prizes!

All proceeds support SHIP, and go towards bringing more sex positive events and education to the community. For more information about SHIP, please visit 

 Click 'Support the Host' to donate!​﻿

​If you have any questions, or experience any issues registering, please reach out to 

BINGO Bango: Celebrate Sexual Health Month with SHIP & Long Live Beerworks

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SHIP and LUNA Community Care are teaming up to host a COVID cautious, disability-friendly Pride month mixer! Come make new queer, disabled, neurodivergent (or all of the above) connections in person at Industrious Spirit Co. We will also have a genderful photobooth provided by Kaitlyn Amaral!!! 

$1 from each drink pour will be donated to LUNA and SHIP to continue bringing more disability, sex positive events and education to the community.

We respect and serve all individuals with disabilities regardless of their race, citizenship, social status, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodivergence, employment within stigmatized economies such as sex work, and lived experiences with drugs and addiction.

Tickets are available on a sliding scale ($3-$10) to ensure folx of varying economic backgrounds are able to access the resources they deserve. We ask those who have the financial means to help "spread the wealth" by contributing to the community pool so that we can offer a limited number of sponsored free tickets to those who need it. All ticket fees will be shared between SHIP & LUNA Community Care.

​​To access this event for free, please enter the code 

 is a Disabled workers cooperative that provides peer support, education, training, advocacy and community events centered around Neurodiversity and Disability Justice. 

 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing culturally inclusive, medically accurate, and pleasure-guided sexuality education, therapy, and professional training to adults.

SHIP x LUNA COVID Safe Pride Social

Join us as we welcome Scotney Young (she/her) for 

 on Wednesday, May 31st at 7pm EST over Zoom!

 Can pee come out of a penis the same time as semen?  Is anal douching necessary? What can sex be like for intersex bodies? What the heck is vaginal discharge? 

Due to social inequities, ideologies, and other reasons, many of us missed out on the fundamentals of sexual/reproductive anatomy. All the mystery and shame layered onto our body parts and functions also make it difficult to recognize, verbalize, and explore our intimate boundaries with ourselves and others. 

In the first part of this 2 hour workshop we'll visit (or re-visit!) the basics of sexual/reproductive anatomy, including: basic care and hygiene, different ways to experience pleasure, and debunking harmful/confusing myths. The second part will give you tools to consider and verbalize how you want to share(or not!) those parts and the rest of your body with others in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and empowering to you.  

This workshop is expected to run between 90 and 120 minutes.

Scotney Young, MSW is a Black and Chicana AASECT Certified sex educator committed to providing foundational comprehensive sexual health education for people of all ages. As an ANTE UP! certified sexuality professional, she creates educational programming rooted in justice frameworks and community collaboration. Following in the work of Justine Ang Fonte, Scotney fosters a learning environment that prioritizes "safety, affirmation, and joy" for all students. She currently manages an intimate partner violence prevention program in Virginia where she created You+Me=We: A Queer Sex Ed Program for LGBTQ+ youth and Boundaries & Doorways, a college consent education program.

Sexy Parts and How to Share Them with Scotney Young

Join us as we welcome Jenn Mason (she/her) for 

Pleasure is our Revolution: Sex-Positivity as Sexual Violence Prevention

 on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00pm EST over Zoom!

 In discussions of sexual consent and healing, pleasure is often an afterthought. Most sex education and sexual assault prevention programs imply that simply avoiding doing or experiencing harm is enough: a painfully low bar. And while survivors of sexual assault may be taught strategies for coping with trauma, little conversation takes place on how to help them to transcend it. By centering pleasure in both consent education and healing, a more effective, empowering, individualized approach emerges. This workshop will help participants to integrate concepts of sex-positivity and sexual liberation into their conversations around consent and healing. This workshop is designed for anyone, but is especially geared toward anyone who has an interest in youth sex education, sexual assault prevention, and/or advocacy for survivors of sexual assault. 

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to identify: 

Jenn Mason is the owner and founder of WinkWink, an identity-inclusive, all-ages, "not creepy" sex shop and education space in Bellingham, WA. A certified sex coach, Jenn works to help individuals and communities transform sexual shame and celebrate sexual expression. She is the founder of Uncringe Academy, a pleasure-based sex education program for youth, parents, and professionals. Prior to opening WinkWink, Jenn worked at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County for nearly ten years overseeing the development and education program. During her tenure, she developed an original violence prevention curriculum and delivered workshops and trauma counseling to nearly 10,000 students. Since 2017, Jenn has also served as an elected member of the Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors. Often a target of right-wing media, Jenn's advocacy for sex education and queer youth has become an infamous feature on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Fox News, Daily Mail, and NY Post.

Pleasure is our Revolution: Sex-Positivity as Sexual Violence Prevention with Jenn Mason

Join us as we welcome Ren Grabert (they/them) for 

Chronic Illness, Me, and Polyamory Makes Three (Or more)

 on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00pm EST over Zoom!

 According to the CDC, 6 in 10 adults are living with one chronic illness and 4 in 10 are living with two or more. Chronic illness and pain can have a profound impact on one’s relationships and sex life – especially in relation to polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. Attendees will participate in an active discussion and come away with a better understanding of common roadblocks chronically ill people face when considering an open relationship and possible solutions.

The purpose of this presentation is to highlight how chronic pain conditions can affect one's dating and sex life - especially in relation to polyamory consensual non-monogamy.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: 

This workshop is expected to run between 60 and 90 minutes.

Ren Grabert (they/them/theirs) is a sex educator with 15 years of experience teaching about gender identity, sexual and relationship orientation, and navigating sex and chronic illness. Ren’s passion is teaching healthcare providers the information and skills to facilitate patient-centered, affirming dialogue so that they are better prepared to discuss sexual health with their patients. They have spoken to medical students about sexual health and pleasure at Universities across the U.S. Ren is currently an adjunct faculty member of the College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They received their Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Temple University and Master of Human Sexuality Education from Widener University. They are currently completing a second Master's degree in Clinical Social Work at Aurora University. In the very little spare time they have, Ren is a knitter and devoted dog parent. Find them on all over social media at @sexhealthinfo.

Chronic Illness, Me, and Polyamory Makes Three (Or more) with Ren Grabert

Join us as we welcome Allyssa (she/her) for 

Talking to your Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Non-Monogamy 

on Wednesday, May 10th at 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

Talking to your Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Non-Monogamy with Allyssa

Join us as we welcome Lilah Rose (she/her) for 

on Wednesday, April 26th at 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

 Whips and chains and….pie fights? Oh my! The glimpses of BDSM we get through pop culture are often tantalizing but show a very narrow, and usually biased or unrealistic view of what the world of kink has to offer. In life, leather, latex, floggers, intense roleplay, and harsh dom/mes exist alongside giggle-filled body-painting, sensual massage, cute socks, nurturing care-giving, and yes, even food fights. Regardless of how “soft”, “hard”, common, or unusual different kinks may be, at heart they share understandable and relatable elements. Let’s spend an evening exploring the reality of all the different ways and reasons people explore sexuality, sensuality, spirituality, intimacy, and playfulness. Additionally we will touch on ethics, consent, safety, and the lines between fantasy and reality.

Lilah Rose (she/her) is best encapsulated as a sapiosexual, polyamorous, sado-masochist with a passion for inclusive sex and intimacy education. A strong advocate for building safer, sexier communities, her classes focus on consent, communication, BDSM and fetishism, and alternative sexuality and intimacy practices. When she’s not teaching she is a professional fetish model and performer, activist for disability and sex worker rights, and spends her free time caring for her pet snakes and houseplants and hoarding craft supplies.

Elements of BDSM and Fetishism with Lilah Rose

This five-part series was developed by Elysse Jones (she/her), an educator-in-training who has been supervised by the SHIP staff as a part of their learning experience. We are thrilled to present this series to the public and hope you will join us for one or all five workshops in this series:

Each workshop is expected to run between 90 and 120 minutes. 

Descriptions for each workshop are included below.

Elysse Jones (she/her) is a sex educator from Columbus, OH. She believes everyone should have accessible, comprehensive, and pleasure-inclusive sexuality education. Her goals are to empower learners about sexuality, embolden them to maintain their curiosity and encourage them to continue expanding their knowledge beyond the classroom. Her topics of interest include pleasure, consent, communication, and BDSM and kink. Elysse is currently attending Widener University for her master's in education in Human Sexuality and working towards educating teens and adults in online and local community spaces.

Each will be recorded and will be made available to everyone who registers for 7 days following the workshop. 

Tickets for individual workshops within this series are $5, and registration for the full series is $20. To ensure folx of varying economic backgrounds are able to access the sex education they deserve we also offer a limited number of sponsored free tickets to those who need it.

​​To access this series for free, please enter the code 

​​If you have any questions or experience any issues registering, please reach out to 

If you’re lucky, you might have had sex education at some point that touched on the topic of masturbation. If you didn’t, there’s a chance you’re ready to explore or learn more about the "how to," but where do you start? This workshop will cover anatomy, ways to engage your pleasure, and how to discuss self-pleasure with partners!

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to

Thurs. April 27th - Communicating Pleasure with Partners

For the most part, relationships are built on communication. If so, then why is it so difficult to talk about sex and, even more so, pleasure? What kinds of things help communicate pleasure and desire to partners? In this workshop, we’ll discuss ways to start/continue your pleasure exploration journey and how to initiate talks about sexual pleasure.

Fri. April 28th - Communicating Pleasure: Exploring BDSM & Kink

If you’re discovering (or want to explore) how BDSM and kink bring you pleasure, how do you bring it to the table in your relationship? In this workshop, we’ll discuss what BDSM and kink are, combating stigma, and how to discuss exploration with partners.

With so much going on in the world, multiple folks may turn to pleasure and intimacy for comfort. But what if it doesn’t feel like it’s “working” for them? What are some things that keep folks from enjoying themselves, and how can they overcome them? Join the workshop “Barriers to Pleasure” to find out!

Thurs. May 4th - Pleasure Across the LGBTQ+ and Relationship Spectrums

Content about pleasure by and for LGBTQ+ and non-monogamous folks is left out of a lot of sexuality education courses in grade school, so how can we talk to our partners about these things? In this workshop, we’ll do a crash course on gender identities, sexual identities, and relationships under the non-monogamy umbrella, then discuss how to discuss pleasure with partners.

Pleasure Series

on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

Your Cervix is Fucking Magical (and other things you didn't know about the menstrual cycle) 

on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00pm EST over Zoom!

 This workshop will look at the menstrual cycle from three different angles: what happens hormonally, what happens physically, and what happens emotionally / mentally at different points in the cycle. This information will help folks with menstrual cycles understand the different emotions, energy levels, libido patterns (and so much more!) that come with the different phases of the cycle. It can also support folks who don't have a menstrual cycle to understand the ebb & flow of the cycles in the people they are in relationship with. This information can also be useful in trying to conceive, trying to NOT conceive, and also just getting to know your wise, beautiful body a little better.

Ashley (they/she) is a full spectrum doula, a fertility educator, and a TRE (tension & trauma release) provider and zine maker in Madison, WI. They believe that birthwork, reproductive work, and trauma work are simultaneously personal political—although we are incredibly resilient and have so much capacity for mental, emotional, physical healing it’s still crucial to recognize the way institutions & systems of power (racism, patriarchy, capitalism, etc.) affect our bodies, families, & communities. For Ashley, the part work of a doula  educator is about trusting that people know what’s best for their unique journey and supporting people in finding the information, resources, & support to make the decisions that are best for them—another part of the work is recognizing and dismantling systems of oppression that create and perpetuate much of the pain & trauma we experience in the first place.

Your Cervix is Fucking Magical (and other things you didn't know about the menstrual cycle) with Ashley Hartman Annis

Join us as we welcome Courtney Brame (he/him) for 

Herpes Disclosure - Sharing Yours and Receiving Theirs

 on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

 This workshop will provide a safe and supportive space for participants to reflect on their own experiences with herpes and explore their feelings about disclosing their status to others. Through a series of self-reflection questions, participants will gain a framework for disclosing their herpes status in a way that feels empowering and authentic. We'll also discuss the best time to disclose one's status and how the recipient can respond in a way that is supportive and non-stigmatizing.

Participants will leave the workshop with a greater understanding of how to navigate herpes disclosures in relationships, and feel more confident in their ability to have open and honest conversations with potential partners. This workshop is informed by survey findings conducted by 

Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP)

 and highlights the various ways people have shared their herpes status with new potential partners.

, a self-help non profit for people with herpes to get the professional support they need to navigate stigma. After finding out there were people who expressed wanting to end their lives because of their HSV diagnosis, Courtney set out to interview people living with the virus as a way of offering a road map for navigating this complicated space, the insights from people's PERSONAL experience highlight several needs not just for this community, but for the general population around sexual health communication. Overall, sexual health IS mental health, and the perpetuation of stigma is upheld right there at that intersection which directly contributes to negative behavioral outcomes as a result. Courtney advocates for the integration of these lived experiences into STD Prevention efforts to normalize sexual health communication. The starting point for that is getting people comfortable with disclosing their sexual health status AND educating people on RECEIVING a disclosure from someone in a non-stigmatizing manner.

Herpes Disclosure - Sharing Yours and Receiving Theirs with Courtney Brame

Join us as we welcome Stella Harris (she/her) for 

Three (or more) is company: Navigating threesomes, group sex, and play parties

 on Wednesday, March 29th at 7:30pm EST over Zoom!

 Studies show that multi-partner sex is the number one fantasy among American adults. But how do you make it happen? People have a hard enough time negotiating sex or kink with just one person. Adding more people to the mix can complicate things exponentially. But that doesn't mean it has to be a hassle, a headache, or a recipe for disaster. If your communication and negotiation skills are on point you can have safe and fun play with as many people as your heart desires.

This class will discuss ways to check in with yourself before group play so you’re confidant about your boundaries, ways to negotiate with existing partners before adding people to the mix, and ways to facilitate happy & safe group experiences. We’ll cover everything from safety with multiple players, to threesome positions, to party etiquette, to asking for what you want. 

Stella Harris believes communication is key to satisfaction in relationships. Professionally trained and certified as an intimacy educator, coach, and mediator, Stella brings empathy, expertise, and a fresh perspective to help clients find their sticking points and break through the roadblocks to their goals. 

A regular speaker at colleges, universities, conferences, and venues across the US and Canada, Stella’s wide-ranging expertise has led to being featured on the evening news discussing the importance of sex education in schools, appearing as an expert witness in court, and even speaking as an authority on banana slug mating habits. 

Stella’s sense of humor and ability to make difficult conversations approachable make her a frequent guest on podcasts like Sex Out Loud, Sex With Strangers, Shameless Sex, and The Pleasure Mechanics. Stella is the author of two books, 

Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships

Three (or more) is company: Navigating threesomes, group sex, and play parties with Stella Harris

Join us as we welcome Andre Shakti (she/her) for 