Good Vibrations Events

Virgie Tovar Presents: Burlesque Basics for the Shy & Awkward
Thursday, October 20th
6:30pm – 7:30pm
FREE!

Burlesque isn't just for Miss and Mister Exhibitionist.

This burlesque class is for the sexy book worms and the flirty Frasier-enthusiasts. Learn the difference between a shimmy and a bump and the power of eye contact, choose your burly alter ego, and practice your new moves.

Virgie Tovar is Dulce de Lecherous, rising fat burlesque starlet and your Burlesque Basics instructor. This class is open to men and women, butches, bois and queens of all sizes and ages.

Humpday Happy Hour Polk: Couples' Guide to Sex Toys
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:30pm – 7:30pm
FREE!

Three doesn't have to be a crowd when you introduce your favorite toy to your partner. Find out which toys lend themselves best to partner play, and how to incorporate them for frisky fun. Good Vibrations Sex Educator Alexa will guide couples of all genders and sexualities through the wide world of couples' toys.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Intersextions of Fat Positivity & Sex Positivity
Sunday, November 6th
3:00 – 4:00pm
FREE!

If you ever find yourself desiring more body diversity and fat positivity in your workplace, political community, classroom or household... or if you find yourself wondering "Where are all the hot fatties in my forward-thinking, liberal sex pos community?" then consider yourself invited to this workshop. Virgie Tovar, fat girl/fat activist and MA in Human Sexuality, will facilitate a discussion and workshop on bridging fat pos and sex pos. Folks of all sizes welcome!

The Expert Guide to Female Orgasms with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, November 30th, 6:30-8:30 pm
$25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins
Tickets

Dive into the diverse, complex, and beautiful world of female pleasure and orgasm with renowned sex expert Tristan Taormino. Do you want to have your first orgasm? Do you have trouble achieving orgasm alone or with a partner? Do you want to teach your partner how to help you have an orgasm during sex? Do you want to have better, longer, easier, or more intense orgasms? From anatomy and arousal to external stimulation and penetration techniques, Tristan will show you the ins and outs of female pleasure and satisfaction. You’ll learn about: the phases of the female arousal cycle and how they vary; different types of orgasms; the best vibrators for pleasure and orgasm; clitoral stimulation techniques -- oral, manual, and with a vibrator; G-spot toys and stimulation techniques; squirting orgasms; how to have an orgasm during vaginal intercourse; and anal sex and orgasmic possibilities. Plus, an extensive Q&A where you're encouraged to ask Tristan anything! This workshop is open to people of all genders.

Related Products: Tristan Taormino's Favorite Sex Toys

Humpday Happy Hour: Fabulous Fellatio!
Wednesday, December 7th
6pm
FREE!

Going down on a man can give him exquisite pleasure -- and intense orgasms. Find out what men love about fellatio, an intimate, sexy activity... and learn how to do it better! Sex educator sales associates Tuesday and Alexa will reveal the top tips for fabulous fellatio. And check out Heads Up: The Official Guide to Fellatio.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Humpday Happy Hour: G Marks the Spot!
Wednesday, January 4th
6:30 – 7:30pm
FREE!

Grab your maps and discover buried treasure.

Your trusty Sex Educator confirms the existence of the G-Spot and tells you how to find and enjoy it!

All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Be our Valentine! Customer appreciation nights at Good Vibrations!
February 11th & 12th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
FREE!

Be our Valentine! Customer appreciation nights at Good Vibrations! Pamper your way to Valentine’s Day with complimentary chocolates and sparkling cider during our pre-Valentine’s Day weekend Happy Hour! Let our personal shoppers help you pick out the perfect gift for your sweetheart, and don’t forget yourself!

Be sure to check out our ecorotic® green sex toy line, the natural choice for eco-friendly fun!

Related: Sex Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Quickies: Staying Connected for Couples on the Go
Wednesday, April 4th
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$40/pair in advance, $45/pair at the door

It’s easy to let the day-to-day rushing around get in the way of your relationship. In fact, it’s one of the most common complaints people have about their sex lives. Linda Poelzl has been helping individuals and couples stay connected and keep things sexy, and she’s here to share her tips with you. It doesn’t have to take long- just five or ten minutes can bring you back together and keep your relationship sparkling. Come together and discover some quick ways to reconnect, so that when it’s time for sex, you’re ready to go! Please wear comfortable clothing you can move and breathe in. Linda is a sex educator, surrogate partner, public speaker, writer, coach and sexological bodyworker. For more information about her, please visit waterdragonwoman.com.

Related: Mating In Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic, Love That Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy

Humpday Happy Hour: Porn 101
Wednesday, February 22nd
6:30 – 7:30pm
FREE!

Curious about watching an adult film? Not sure how to find a movie that you and your partner will both enjoy? Come in and learn some helpful tips for choosing an adult movie from one of GV's own Sex Educator-Sales Associates. You'll get a breakdown of our in-store DVD section with explanations of each category as well as advice for easing the decision process and getting the most satisfaction out of your choice.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Related: New to Watching Porn DVDs

Humpday Happy Hour! Anal Play for New Anal Players
Wednesday, March 7th
6:30 – 7:30pm
FREE!

Learn about the ins and outs of anal sex from one of our Sex Educators in a comfortable, conversational context. Get you the tools to enjoy hot, fun, safe anal play! Learn the essential ingredients of anal pleasure, get some tips on getting started, find out how to combine backdoor fun with other kinds of play, and get your questions answered! All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Ask Our Docs – Talking to your Doctor about Sexual Issues with Dr. Carol Queen
Tuesday, March 27th
6:30 – 7:30pm
FREE!

Statistics suggest that more Americans would talk to their MD about a sexual issue than any other professional -- but did you know many doctors get little or no specialized training about sexuality? Still, if you have a sexual problem best addressed by the medical field, there are ways to choose the right physician and communicate clearly and with a maximum of comfort about your questions and concerns. Come join us for an informative discussion on these topics -- and to hear about some other resources too!

Sinclair Sexsmith Reads and Signs “Say Please,” a Lesbian BDSM Erotica Anthology
Sunday, April 1st
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FREE!

The latest collection of stories by Sinclair Sexsmith offers tales rich in variety and saucy details of girls put in their place — and held there firmly. Whether readers dream of surrendering to a lover or of taking control, Say Please offers plenty of erotic inspiration and gives readers exactly what they want!

Meet the editor, get your own signed copy, and explore the fantasies within!

Negotiating Successful Threesomes
Tuesday, April 10
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Double your pleasure without destroying your relationships! The menage a trios is a popular fantasy with twice the pleasure potential, but navigating a three-way can be tricky. Renowned sex and relationship educator Reid Mihalko will tell you everything you need to know to overcome your and your partners’ concerns, talk about your desires (and safer sex needs), make sure everyone has amazing pleasure and fun, and avoid the most common threesome mistakes. No matter what gender combination you’re interested in, and whether you’re just thinking about it or you’ve had lots of threesomes, Reid has lots of tools and tips to share. Fine out more about him at ReidAboutSex.com.

Related: The Ultimate Guide To Sexual Fantasy,Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships

Good Vibrations Antique Vibrator Museum Grand Opening Tour and reception!
Thursday, April 12th
6:00 – 8:00pm
FREE!

We are thrilled to present our impressive collection of antique vibrators in one glorious museum. The vibes in our collection date from the late 1800s up through the 1970s, and some are featured in the new film Hysteria. From its inception in 1869 with the invention of a steam-powered massager to the high-tech tools designed in silicone valley, these vibes tell a fascinating story of history, health, and sexuality. Curator and Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen will lead a tour of the museum and discuss the origins and evolution of the vibrator. Enjoy light refreshments at this one-of-a-kind display!

Related: Antique Vibrator Museum (AntiqueVibratorMuseum.com)

Wrapped for Pleasure: Easy Bondage for Steamy Sex
Monday, April 16
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Want to bring sizzling, sexy, fun, and easy erotic bondage to your bedroom? Don't want to bother with expensive gear or complicated ropes? Come learn how to use stealthy scarves to combine sex with super easy bondage! Learn fun positions, techniques and how to change positions quickly. Midori will teach you safe non-rope ties for sex in various positions, making the best fitting dildo harness ever, sexual sensation enhancement with good positions, and more. There will be lots practice time so bring some a beach towel or yoga mat, a pillow or two if you like, and wear comfortable clothing. (All the exercises will be fully clothed.) Bring scarves if you like. Otherwise equipment and scarves will be provided. Couples or intimately comfortable friends encouraged!

Related: Midori's Favorite Sex Toys

SaveNature.org Non-profit Reception and Store Tour at Good Vibrations
Tuesday, April 17th
5:30 – 7:30pm
FREE!

Join us for a special mixer and info night featuring our current donation partner, SaveNature.Org in San Francisco! Enjoy a light reception and fun and educational store tour by staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, and learn everything you ever wanted, but were afraid to ask. Plus! Learn the sex secrets of insects with Professor Norm. Friends of SaveNature.Org will receive a 15% discount, and you can contribute to SaveNature.Org directly at checkout!

Related: GiVe Donation Program

Big Big Love: The Workshop
Sunday, April 22
3 – 5 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Some things really are one size fits all... like fantastic, empowered, body-loving sex! Hanne Blank, author of the all-new revised Big Big Love: A Sex and Relationships Guide for People of Size (and Those Who Love Them), brings her signature mix of self-acceptance, sexiness, and sexual savoir-faire to people of all genders and orientations and bodies of all sizes of large. Come talk and learn about the ins and outs of sex toys, sex aids, and positions for big folks -- of course you can get on top! -- as well as ways to cope with the sex-related insecurities that go along with living in a culture where you can never be too rich or too thin. Bring your questions and be prepared to supersize your sex life.

Prostate Play
Tuesday, April 24
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

The prostate is one of the most overlooked sources of sexual pleasure but with a little know-how, you can tap into its amazing sexual potential. Sex educators Charlie Glickman and Aislinn Emirzian will make sure you have all the tools you need to make your prostate play as fun as it can be. They’ll talk about the three most important ingredients for anal play, the physiology of the prostate and how it affects pleasure, tips for prostate massage, using toys, incorporating prostate play into other sexual activities, and male multiple orgasm. By the end of the workshop, you'll have all the tools you need to have plenty of prostate fun! For more information about Charlie, visit charlieglickman.com. For more information about Aislinn, visit aislinnemirzian.com..

Related: Charlie's Favorite Sex Toys

Humpday Happy Hour! Vibes 101
Wednesday, April 25th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

With so many options on the market, it can be tricky to determine which toy will work best with your body. Join one of our Sex Educators for this fun and informative tour of toys, physiology, and satisfaction!

Good Vibrations is here to help you get over the hump with our free monthly Humpday Happy Hour workshops. All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Related: Vibrators

Sex Bondage
Tuesday, May 1
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Rope bondage is hot just on its own, but Two Knotty Boys can show you how to make it super sexy! They’ll teach you a variety of easy-to-tie techniques that are perfect for restraining your partner safely, securely and beautifully. You’ll also see and practice many erotic ways to incorporate furniture, vibrators and more into your bondage. This class offers plenty of supervised practice, peppered with lots of lighthearted humor. Couples recommended. Bring one 20- to 30-foot and two 10-foot lengths (preferably solid braid 3/8" diameter or thicker, available at your local hardware store) of soft cotton or nylon rope. To find out more about the presenters, please visit knottyboys.com.

Related: Showing You The Ropes, Back On The Ropes, Erotic Bondage Handbook

Fabulous Fellatio: The Art of Oral Sex
Monday, May 7
6:30-8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

There’s nothing quite like a gourmet blow-job. Megan Andelloux will teach you the art of giving head. You’ll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you’re going down on a strap-on. The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome. For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Related: Ultimate Guide To Fellatio, Heads Up Kit

Intro to Erotic Role Play
Tuesday, May 29th
6:30 pm -8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Come out and play! If you’ve ever wanted to try out role play, touch and intimacy coach Kris Ellen will make it easy, sexy, and fun. She’ll help you figure out how to let your fantasies out, give you great tips for talking about them with a partner, and offer plenty of ways to make your role play hot! Come discover role play and let your imagination run wild. For more info about Kris, please visit www.professionalsensualist.com.

Related: Boudoir & Fantasy Wear

Humpday Happy Hour: Vibrators, Dildos, and Lube, Oh My!
Wednesday, May 30th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

What’s the difference between a vibrator and a dildo? How do you determine which toy or lube will work best with your body?

Join our Sex Educator for this fun and informative tour of toys, lube, physiology, and satisfaction! Good Vibrations is here to help you get over the hump with our free monthly Humpday Happy Hour workshops.

All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Energetic Sex for Pragmatists
Wednesday, June 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Lots of people are curious about Tantra and ecstatic sex, but don’t find the New Age approach appealing. But even if you have a low tolerance for words like “chakras” and “yoni,” you can still discover how to experience and play with sexual energy! Reid Mihalko will explain how sexual energy works, show you ways to develop your awareness of it, tools for engaging and expanding your energetic experiences (solo or with a partner), tips for unlocking and activating pressure points on your partner’s body to enhance sexual energy, and more. And of course, if you do like the “woo,” Reid has plenty to offer you, too! For more information about Reid, please visit ReidAboutSex.com.

Related: Reid's Favorite Sex Toys

Lip Service
Monday, June 18th
6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Tickets
$40/pair in advance, $45/pair at the door

Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With over 10 years experience as a workshop presenter -- plus a knack for necking -- Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

Related: Smooch Me Lip Lube

Different Strokes
Wednesday, June 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Giving a gourmet hand job can be a wonderful treat, and there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Come learn how to make your guy’s toes curl with an amazing erotic genital massage. Sex educator Tracy Bartlett will explain important anatomy basics, creating a smooth flow from warm-up all the way to the happy ending, using toys, bringing anal and prostate play into the mix, and much more. Please bring a dildo or a cucumber to practice on.

Related: Body & Massage

Humpday Happy Hour: The Dildo Down-low
Wednesday, June 27th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Learn the fascinating history of everyone's favorite erotic artifact and get some great tips for selecting your own erotic treasure! Discover the difference between vibrators and dildos, what dildos can be made of, how to select and care for one, and some suggestions for how to play with them. The first 10 people get a free vibrator!

Related: Dildos

THE S&M FEMINIST Reading and signing by Clarisse Thorn
Thursday, July 5th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Clarisse Thorn is a feminist, sex-positive activist who has been writing about love, S&M, sex, polyamory, gender, and relationships since 2008.

Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, AlterNet, Feministe, Jezebel, The Good Men Project, and Time OUT Chicago.

THE S&M FEMINIST is a collection of her best articles and tonight she'll be reading from the book and answering questions on this dynamic topic! Find her book THE S&M FEMINIST at Amazon.com.

Related: Sex and Culture Books

Shadow Play: BDSM & Conscious Sensuality
Monday, July 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Kink educator Sabrina Morgan and Tantric facilitator Monique Darling invite you to join them in their playshop to directly experience the sacred trust and sexual power that make BDSM such a compelling tool for exploring sacred sexuality. This is a sensual, playful exploration of shadow sexuality. If you've been intimidated by kinky play or Tantric techniques in the past but find yourself curious, this experience is definitely for you! You'll experience the sensual side of BDSM, find out how bondage, sensation play and power exchange can help you slip into an erotic trance state, learn ways to use energy play to bring a new level of closeness to your kinky sex, and discover how exploring the power of your sensual shadow can enhance energetic connectedness between partners. All exercises will be fully clothed. Bring your partner(s) or mingle when you arrive! For more information about Sabrina and Monique, visit sabrinamorgan.com and divineinterludes.com.

Related: Urban Tantra, Ecstasy Is Necessary

Play Parties: How To Throw 'Em and How To Attend 'Em!
Tuesday, July 10th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Sex parties can be lots of fun, but it helps to know what to expect and lay some groundwork before you go. If you’re thinking about going to one, or if you’ve been before and want to have an even better time, Reid Mihalko is here to help! Come find out what goes on at a play party and what your options are. Reid will explain what to expect, common etiquette and rules, how to find out about parties, what you need to talk about with your partner before you walk through the door, tips for going solo and having a great time, and more! Plus, if you’d rather host a party instead, you’ll get lots of tips to make sure it’s fun for you and your guests. If the relationship status “It’s Complicated” means something fun to you, this workshop might be just what you’re looking for! For more info about Reid, visit reidaboutsex.com.

Related: Exhibitionism For The Shy, What You Really, Really Want, The Ultimate Guide To Sexual Fantasy

Humpday Happy Hour! Better together: Lubes and Vibes
Wednesday, July 11th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

With so many options on the market, it can be tricky to determine which toy or lube will work best with your body. Join our Sex Educator for this fun and informative tour of toys, lube, physiology, and satisfaction! Good Vibrations is here to help you get over the hump with our free monthly Humpday Happy Hour workshops. All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Related: Exhibitionism For The Shy, What You Really, Really Want, The Ultimate Guide To Sexual Fantasy

Know Yourself, Love Yourself: Sexual Empowerment for Women
Tuesday, July 17th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Women only

Modern female sexuality: it’s complicated. We have more choices, more people, more messages about what we should and should not do. Learn how to navigate the contradictory rules of sex with sex educators Jessi Fischer and Julianne Carroll to get what you want out of sex. Establish boundaries, neutralize sexual shame, handle rejection, refute madonna-whore dichotomies, and untangle the twisted knots of contemporary female sexuality. Welcome to your sexual autonomy! For more info about Jessi, visit thesexademic.com and for info about Julianne, visit juliannelovesme.com.

Related: Exhibitionism For The Shy, Women's Anatomy of Arousal, I Love Female Orgasm

Booty Basics: Fun for Everybody!
Monday, July 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Yes, we’ve all got one. Now let's relax and enjoy it! Join “Sex Nerd” Sandra Daugherty on an evening of anal enlightenment including ever-important warm-up techniques, the secret tip-in, and finding pleasure without venturing past your backdoor! Sandra will cover roadblocks to pleasure, anatomy plus how lube and toys can help take you to the next level! For more info about Sandra, visit sexnerdsandra.com.

Related: Tickle My Tush, Anal Pleasure & Health

Tantric Blowjobs for Lovers
Tuesday, July 24th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

One of the best ways to create hotter, sweeter sex is paying attention to the flow of energy between you and your partner. When you can both give and receive, it’s easier to overcome the occasional glitch that can pop up, to deepen your connection, increase the passion, and experience more pleasure. Dr. Melanie Rose will explain the variety of ways sexual energy can flow during fellatio, offer tips to enhance pleasure for both partners, and teach you tools for sharing your desires with each other. No actual mouth to genital contact will occur in class. Instead a playful demo and creative techniques for class participation will get everyone juicy and ready to try this new way of connecting at home. Both couples and singles are encouraged to attend. For more info about Melanie, visit drmelanierose.com.

Related: Multi-Orgasmic Couple, Ultimate Guide To Fellatio

Discover the Beauty of Your Body: The "In's AND Out's" of Female Masturbation
Monday, July 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Women only

Self-pleasure is one of the best ways to discover what you like, gain self love and appreciation, and make yourself feel great! But with all of the mixed messages that women receive about sex, many of us never learn how much fun it can be. GV staffer Laurie Winters leads this workshop in self-love and sexual exploration. You’ll learn how masturbation can improve your health and happiness, find new ways to bring yourself pleasure, discuss sexual anatomy, tips for using toys, erotica, movies, setting the mood, and more! Did you know that different breathing techniques can change the way you feel pleasure? Come find out how, in this fun workshop!

Related: Tickle Your Fancy, I Love Female Orgasm

Mommy’s Playdate at Good Vibrations
Wednesday, August 1st
Happy Hour: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Dunya Mediterranean (dunyasf.com), right across the street!
1609 Polk St. San Francisco CA 94109
Mommy’s Playdate: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Good Vibrations Polk Street
FREE!

Put down the diaper bag and call the sitter –- Good Vibrations has scheduled a special Mommy’s Playdate in San Francisco, a fun, after-hours mixer for moms who want to learn how to put the spice back in their sex lives. Staff sexologist and renowned author/expert, Dr. Carol Queen tells the straight truth about sex after kids, including libido boosters, kegel exercisers and beyond. Plus! Mommy award-winning author and teacher Kate Hopper shares her new book USE YOUR WORDS: A Writing Guide for Mothers. Join like-minded moms at this fun, mommies-only mixer. Warm up with a Mommy happy hour at Dunya Mediterranean with an appetizer and glass of wine for only $10 from 5-7, then join us for the playdate!

Enhancing the Erotic Self!
Wednesday, August 8th
6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Do you want to feel more sexiness, increase your turn ons, and expand pleasure? Somatic therapist and intimacy coach Shara Ogin will help you explore what it is that makes for better sex and eroticism. Come learn some simple tools for building connection, how to tell your partner what you desire, ways to give and receive more fully and deeply, and what you can do to get more of what you want. Please wear loose clothes you can move in.

Related: Ecstasy Is Necessary, Multi-Orgasmic Couple, Tantric Sex for Busy Couples

Date Your Species: Finding Your Match
Tuesday, August 14th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Dating is more confusing than ever before- too many of us end up falling in love with good people who are horrible fits for us, or not falling in love at all! The reasons we stay in relationships have changed with more things to consider and keep track of than ever before! Sex educator Reid Mihalko will help you figure out how to tell Mr/Ms Right from Mr/Ms Trainwreck in this fun, frank, and interactive workshop. You’ll find new ways to figure out what you want, how to find someone who wants what you have to offer, get some great tips for deciding if it’s a good fit before you get too far in, tools for talking about your desires that make it easier to get what you want, and more. Get some relationship “black belt” tips and tricks so you can turn dating from a disaster into a win! For more info about Reid, visit reidaboutsex.com.

Related: What You Really, Really Want, Sexual Intelligence

Bedroom Body Moves: From Stripping to Seduction to Sex (and everything in between!)
Wednesday, August 15th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Women Only

Feeling awkward taking off those jeans? Want to look sexy & confident taking off anything? Midori will show you some sure-fire, ready to use and easy moves to give a sizzling private dance for your partner! This isn’t about working out or performing on stage. It's a turn-on-your-lover in the bed room class! Get the moves on taking off your clothes with maximum sex appeal - whether plain old t-shirt and jeans, clingy tights, lingerie or the corporate power suit. Reveal your inner vamp, one teasing move after another. It's all easy to learn! Get the tips on the lap dance that'll rock their world and rivet their attention upon you. Polish skills on dance moves during sex that'll bump up both your pleasure factors. Learn floor moves, chair moves, standing moves, bed moves and some saucy sex skills tips too!

What to Wear: Don't worry, no nudity! Wear some exercise clothes you can move in. Midori will bring some scarves to practice taking off, or you can bring your favorite sexy shirt or bra to wear over your workout gear to get the hang of taking it off.

What to Bring: Yoga mat or beach towel. The clothes you want to learn to strip out of, worn over workout clothes. If you want to learn the sexy ways to take off a bra and panty, bring an extra set for practicing that move.

Related: Exhibitionism For The Shy, Striptease Kit In A Box, Nippies Pasties Hearts

Lesbian Tantra
Wednesday, August 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 or $35/pair if pre-registered
$25 or $45/pair at the door
Women Only

Want more depth and connection in your lovemaking? Let Tantric sex expert Pamela Madison teach you how to integrate sexuality and spirituality through the practices of Tantric sex. This dynamic overview of ancient techniques will show you how to open vital energy centers, deepen intimacy, free orgasmic energy and make sacred sex part of everyday life. Pamela is featured in the film, Hearts Cracked Open: Tantra for Women Who Love Women. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows movement. For more info, please visit Qtantra.com.

Related: Tantric Sex For Women, Sexual Intimacy for Women, Whole Lesbian Sex Book, 2nd Edition

Easy Erotica Writing with Rachel Kramer Bussel
Monday, August 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Writing sexy stories, whether they're for your own pleasure or to give someone a treat, is a great way to play with fantasies and explore your desires. Rachel Kramer Bussel, editor of Suite Encounters: Hotel Sex Stories and Best Bondage Erotica 2012, knows what makes a page-turner and she's got plenty of tips to offer. If you want to come up with your own one-handed reading or you just want to send your sweetie something super-sexy to brighten up their work day, come get Rachel's top ten writing tricks. You'll be on your way to heating things up in no time!

Related: Best Bondage Erotica 2012, Passion: Erotic Romance For Women, Frenzy: 60 Stories About Sudden Sex

Getting Back to the Pleasure
Tuesday, August 28th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Pelvic pain will affect about 60% of women at some point in their lives. It’s a lot easier to find solutions and keeping pain from getting in the way when you have info and support. Good Vibrations' Education Program Manager Charlie Glickman and pelvic physical therapist Elizabeth Rummer are here to help! They’ll talk about some of the common concerns that arise when sex becomes painful, new ways to think about pleasure, and different things you can do to overcome painful sex. Don’t let it get in the way- come back to the pleasure! For more info about Charlie, visit charlieglickman.com and for more info about Elizabeth, visit pelvicpainrehab.com.

Related: Women's Anatomy of Arousal, Real Sex for Real Women, I Love Female Orgasm

Humpday Happy Hour: Lotions and Potions for Fun!
Wednesday, August 29th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free!

Whether it’s lubricant, massage items, oral sex gels, or sensation creams, there are a lot of sensuous delights to explore! Join one of our Sex Educators for this fun and informative tour of these sexy selections for sweet satisfaction. Good Vibrations is here to help you get over the hump with our free monthly Humpday Happy Hour workshops. All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Related: Lubricants

Humpday Happy Hour: 50 Shades of Play
Wednesday, September 5th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free!

Have you been caught up in the 50 shades of Grey book craze? Or have you read the articles hinting at or quoting "the good parts," and find yourself curious about BDSM, Kegel balls, and all the other spicy kinds of sex that fill these books? Come ask all your questions and hear our Sex Educator Sales Associate’s recommendations about toys to try, ways to talk to your partner about your curiosity, and the next things to read after you've devoured the trilogy.

Ask Our Docs: Kink Uncoded with Dr. Carol Queen
Sunday, September 9th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free!

Are you headed to the Folsom Street Fair and curious about kinky sex? Want to try it out? Come find out what you need to know to make it fun, safe, and hot! Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen will cover all the basics: how to talk about it, getting starting with bondage and spanking, important safety tips, and where to go for more info. Whether it's something you've just been thinking about, or if you want to make your kinky times more fun, come get your questions answered!

Playing Well With Others: Flirting for Kinksters
Tuesday, September 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Meeting people at BDSM events can be intimidating, even for experienced kinksters. With Folsom St. Fair fast approaching, the calendar is packed with fun parties and social gatherings, so here’s the perfect chance to make it happen! Kink educator Mollena will give you plenty of practical tips for going up to that hottie or cute couple across the dungeon or at a party. She’ll show you how to set your intention, initiate contact, keep the conversation going, and (if you want to) invite them to join you for some fun. Come get the skills you need to have lots of fun and make your fantasies a reality! For more info about Mollena, please visit mollena.com.

Related: Bondage & Fetish Toys

Radical Love: A Workshop for Exploring Open Relationships
Wednesday, September 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 if pre-registered, $25 for drop-ins

Building on her feminist critique of love and relationships, Wendy-O Matik presents the major concepts and challenges that we face trying to re-invent our relationships outside the dominant social paradigm. Radical love is the freedom to love who you want, how you want, and as many as you want, so long a personal integrity, respect, honesty, and consent are at the core of any and all relationships. Radical love primarily focuses on love and intimacy, not sex and sexual conquest. At the heart of this work are three components: feminism, social activism, and revolution. The workshop is followed by a discussion and intended to create a non-judgmental support group. For more info, please visit wendyomatik.com.

Related: Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, The Ethical Slut: A Roadmap for Relationship Pioneers, Second Edition

Fabulous Fellatio: The Art of Oral Sex
Monday, September 17th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 if pre-registered, $25 for drop-ins

There’s nothing quite like a gourmet blow-job. Megan Andelloux will teach you the art of giving head. You’ll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you’re going down on a strap-on. The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome. For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Related: Megan's Favorite Sex Toys

Polyamory Without Sex: Making Sense of Chosen Family, Non-Sexual Partnerships & Romantic Friendships
Tuesday, September 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

In open relationships, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make it okay to have casual sexual relationships, but what about inverse: serious committed relationships and partnerships that don’t include sex or romance? Call it emotional non-monogamy, romantic friendship, chosen family, prioritizing community over partnership, or non-sexual life partners... Not every model of open relationship involves primary partners, or even sex. But how do you talk about your relationships with new potential partners when language barely exists to prioritize non-sexual relationships? What happens when the chosen family of one’s 20’s collides with the realities of children, mortgages and marriages in one’s 30’s, 40’s and beyond? How do multi-generational chosen families work? Drawing from models pioneered by the queer community, leather families, blended families, and other long-term “arrangements,” sex and relationship educators Marcia Baczynsky and Julianne Carroll will explore the issues, challenges and benefits inherent in these atypical (but not uncommon) partnerships. For info about Marcia & Julianne, visit successfulnonmonogamy.com and juliannelovesme.com.

Related: Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, The Ethical Slut: A Roadmap for Relationship Pioneers, Second Edition

Making Love and Giving Birth: Deepening Pleasure To Improve Your Birth Experience
Wednesday, September 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 if pre-registered, $25 for drop-ins

We hear a lot about the challenges of keeping things sexy after becoming a parent. But did you know that your sex life before you give birth can make labor and delivery safer and more satisfying? Ursula Ferreira is a doula, bodyworker, somatic sex educator, and she’ll tell all! You’ll hear about the many links between sex & birth (besides the obvious), how to connect to the deeper wisdom of the body and womb, ways that conscious love-making can prepare you for birth, tips for responding to the effects of birth on your sexuality, embodiment and well-being, ways to navigate your post-partum body, and integrating the mother and the lover. Wherever you are on your journey, Ursula has plenty of great info and ideas to smooth out the path. This workshop is open to parents, parents-to-be, and folks planning ahead of all genders and sexual orientations. For more info about Ursula, please visit womensbodywisdom.com.

Related: Your Orgasmic Pregnancy, Pregnant With Desire, I Love Female Orgasm

The Sacred Arts of Love: Introducing Tantra
Monday, October 1st
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 or $35/pair in advance
$25 or $45/pair at the door
Women only

Tantra teacher Evalena Rose brings 18 years experience in leading workshops on sacred intimacy and sexual healing and tonight she’ll help you learn how to enhance connections through breath, imagery, and movement. She'll guide you through safe, sacred, heart-centered interactions that deepen contact and open you to full sexual aliveness. Singles and couples enjoy these pleasurable evenings and often find their lives happier from this work. For more info about Evalena, visit tantraforwomen.com. To find out about her men and women's only work, please visit lovejourneytantra.com or call 707 824-1118.

Related: Sacred Sex & Tantra Guides

Erotic Energy & Intimate Communication with Evalena Rose
Tuesday, October 2nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 or $35/pair in advance
$25 or $45/pair at the door

Come explore the ways you approach others energetically and discover what energetic connections you prefer through this experiential workshop. With Evalena Rose, we'll take a look at a variety of ways that we open to, or avoid, deep intimacy and delve into what's behind these patterns and how to release them. In dyads, we'll experience the deep presence that Tantric exchanges make possible. You’ll learn more about erotic communication skills and how to ask for what you want in ways that everyone gets their needs met and the requests further passion and eros. Then we'll take those skills into some touch of arms and hands. To find out more, call 707-824-1117 or visit tantraforwomen.com or lovejourneytantra.com.

Related: Sacred Sex & Tantra Guides

Sex and Cancer: Reignite Your Sexiness After the Big C
Monday, October 8th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Sexual pleasure and function take a big hit when you’re diagnosed with cancer. Research shows that 40-90% of women have sexual difficulties post diagnosis and 20 years after treatment, 50% still do! It’s much the same for men, especially if they have prostate cancer. You don’t have to sacrifice sex anymore! Barbara Musser is a breast cancer survivor and intimacy & sexuality coach and she has plenty of ways to bring sexy back. You’ll learn how different medical therapies affect libido and sexual response, what ingredients you can add to the libido cocktail to enhance intimacy and pleasure, tools for easing back into being sexual if you’ve taken a break, ways to design your personal path for passion, and more. This experiential class will leave you with plenty of exercises to use at home and tips to rediscover the pleasures of sexuality. For more information about Barbara, please visit sexyaftercancer.com.

Increase your Pleasure IQ
Tuesday, October 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Do you want to tune into and experience more pleasure? Come get the tools to generate and sustain more pleasure! In this workshop with Meriana Dinkova, you’ll explore the different pleasures there are, discover how to find tune your antennas to enrich your experiences and intimate connections, and more! Using non-sexual experiential exercises, Meriana will show you how to use pleasure as a guide in and out of the bedroom, ways to tune into your partner’s pleasure and bring more of it out, the languages of pleasure, and more. Find out how many new ways there are to feel good! For more info about Meriana, please visit merianadinkova.com.

Humpday Happy Hour! G-Spot and Female Ejaculation
Wednesday, October 10th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Pull out your maps and find that buried treasure! Good Vibrations Sex Educator will explain how to prepare for optimal arousal, stimulation, release, and female ejaculation with props, positioning, and know-how.

All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Learning to Fly: Practicing The Fine Art of Fisting
Monday, October 15th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Often the focus on fisting is about the act, itself: The seemingly unlikely action of inserting a hand, or balled fist, into another person's body. However, fisting holds far more than physical promise; there is also the metaphysical promise of learning to fly. Mister Goldberg, an experienced fisting top and sex educator will address the fine art of fisting by way of Intention, Emotion, and Culmination of Desire. Part trade school mechanics and part emotional exploration, this class will provide technique sharing, dialogue, how-tos, creative thinking, and plenty of time for questions and answers. Whether you’re curious about fisting, uncertain about fisting, or an old fisting aficionado, you’ll gain a deeper knowledge of yourself, and have the opportunity to consider the profound possibilities in being wrist deep with another. This workshop welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship status.

Related: Hand In The Bush: The Fine Art Of Vaginal Fisting, Silicone Based Lubes & Blends, Gloves & Dental Dams

Bisexual Badassery: Being Bi in a Mono World
Tuesday, October 16th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

What does it mean to be honest about your bisexuality? Do you find that potential partners tend to make assumptions about being in a relationship with you? Do they worry that you’ll cheat or not abide by relationship agreements? Assume they won’t be enough to satisfy you? Being honest about your sexual identity can cost you security and stability in your intimate relationships, so how do we honor our relationships while maintaining integrity around our sexual identity? Being the only bisexual person in a relationship can create challenges of both invisibility and hyper-visibility. Airial Clark and Julianne Carroll will offer support and strategies for individuals who identify as bisexual. Come find out how to balance the needs of your relationships with your desire to claim your sexual identity, how to create community and support around bisexuality, how to deal with experiences of biphobia and heterosexual privilege, and how to choose partners who will respect and honor who you are.

Related: The Threesome Handbook: A Practical Guide to Sleeping With Three, Sexual Intimacy for Women: A Guide for Same-Sex Couples

Ask Our Doc: Carol Queen Presents Playing with Personas
Wednesday, October 17th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

You don't have to dress up *just* for Hallowe'en -- you can play make-believe any time and spice up your erotic encounters, with or without costumes.

Especially great for keeping long-term fires lit and exploring new kinds of sex play, getting into role-playing and personas lets your inner cheerleader, traffic cop, groupie, dominatrix or Stranger in the Night out to heat up your amorous adventures!

The Art of Feminine Dominance
Monday, October 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Elegance, power and confidence...learn how to be a finer domina with this exquisite foundation-building class. Tonight, Midori shares her personal secrets of the feminine art of dominance, including how to find your own style, psychology, politics, practical exercises, techniques and even a bit of fashion. She’ll share the secret three tools you must have! This class is open to all genders harboring the powerful woman within, from the novice to the experienced player.

Related: Sm 101: A Realistic Introduction, The Ultimate Guide To Kink: BDSM, Role Play, and The Erotic Edge

Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down! Fusion Rope Bondage
Tuesday, October 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Games of helplessness in the bedroom can certainly turn up the heat of your sex play. All you need to explore them is desire and a few lengths of soft nylon rope. Kinky coach Cleo Dubois will show you several ways to restrain your partner using a sensuous and comfortable style of rope play that’s easy to remember and lots of fun to do. This fully clothed interactive class will include safety tips as well as an opportunity to tie your partner up and /or be tied up a la Two Knotty Boys style. Bring your ropes or use Cleo's. Come with a play mate or partner with someone in the class. For more info about Cleo, visit sm-arts.com.

Discover the Delight of His Family Jewels
Sunday, October 28th
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Discover new ways to connect with your partner’s pleasure and join us for a fun romp in the wilds as we hunt for treasure! Kris Ellen will teach you skills to exploring those sensitive parts of your favorite cock. Visit the point of no return, and the valley of his pleasure. You will learn many new tips to make your partner squirm with delight, including how to assess the quality of touch to apply, how to watch his face and listen to his body for guidance…and so much more. Get some new tricks and treats just before Halloween! This workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to be delighted. For more information about Kris Ellen, please visit professionalsensualist.com.

Lip Service
Monday, October 29th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets
$40/pair in advance, $45/pair at the door

Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With over 10 years experience as a workshop presenter -- plus a knack for necking -- Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

Asking For What You Want in the Bedroom (And Beyond!)
Tuesday, November 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Speaking up about what you want can be challenging, whether it’s about sex, intimacy or asking that hottie out. But taking the risk can pay off big-time, in intimacy, connectedness and fun. In this entertaining workshop, you’ll learn practical tools for being assertive, yet sensitive and generous in the bedroom, so that you and your lover both get what you want. Relationship coach Marcia Baczynski will teach you the techniques for asking for... and getting... what you want. Join us and discover what it is you want in the first place; why having to ask doesn’t mean they don’t love you; how to make inspired requests; how to handle rejection; and what to do if what you thought you wanted isn’t it at all. Whether you're single or partnered, having great sex or wondering what the fuss is about, this workshop will help you get more of what you want! For more info about Marcia, please visit askingforwhatyouwant.com.

Ask Our Docs: Hot Donuts & Hot Sex Questions with your favorite Sexologist
Wednesday, November 14th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

For the first time ever we're teaming up with our friends at Bob's Donuts to celebrate all things sweet and hot!

Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen will be on hand with her top ten tips for a hot time, and to answer all your burning sex questions.

Get your complimentary donut sprinkled with sex savvy! No topic too sticky!

Humpday Happy Hour: Strap-On! At Good Vibrations
Wednesday, November 28th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Explore the wonderful world of strap-on play for couples with a Good Vibrations Sex Educator. Come get the info you need to make it fun and hot for you and your partner: getting started, picking toys, the basics of strap-ons, come get your questions answered and discover how much pleasure you can have! All genders and sexualities are welcome.

Free gift for each attendee.

Humpday Happy Hour: The Art of Clitoral Stimulation
Wednesday, December 5th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Learn the fine art of clitoral stimulation including ideal sex positions, foreplay ideas, how to overcome issues with sensitivities, and the importance of self love.

All genders and sexualities are welcome.

Free gift for each attendee.

Holiday Happenings at Good Vibrations!
Friday, December 21st, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, December 22nd, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

FREE!

Relax, refresh and get rewarded all month long! Enjoy refreshments on select nights, free workshops, vendor presentations, specially-priced holiday gifts, and rewards with purchase. For the entire month of December we're offering $10 GV Rewards dollars for every $75 you spend! Let our sex educator-sales associates help you pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and don’t forget yourself!

Relax & Refresh...
Complimentary shortbread cookies, cider and personal shopping assistance at all Good Vibrations store locations!

Earn Rewards...
Receive $10 in GV Rewards dollars for every $75 you spend! Earn multiple certificates redeemable between 2/15/13 and 3/31/13 on purchases of $25 or more. (May not be combined with any other promotional discount). Hurry, this offer ends 12/31/12!

Ask Our Docs: New Year’s Sex Resolutions with Dr. Carol Queen
Thursday, January 10th
6:30pm – 7:30pm

If one of your resolutions for 2013 is to kick it up a notch in the bedroom, Good Vibrations invites you to attend this very special Ask Our Doc with Good Vibrations' Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen.

Explore how to learn what you want –- and get it! Resolve to put the spice back in your sex life!

Singles and couples and all orientations welcome.

Aural Sex: Seduction By Voice
Tuesday, January 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

The brain is the biggest sex organ, and the voice can be a power tool to create the hottest scenes. Midori will show you how to use the hypnotic magic of voice to seduce your lover long before you enter the bedroom or the dungeon. Learn how to suggest, command, tease and take control through her practical exercises, tips and secrets for aural seduction.

Discover the Beauty of Your Body: The "In's AND Out's" of Female Masturbation
Wednesday, January 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Women Only
Tickets

Self-pleasure is one of the best ways to discover what you like, gain self love and appreciation, and make yourself feel great! But with all of the mixed messages that women receive about sex, many of us never learn how much fun it can be. Good Vibrations staffer Laurie Winters leads this workshop in self-love and sexual exploration. You’ll learn how masturbation can improve your health and happiness, find new ways to bring yourself pleasure, discuss sexual anatomy, tips for using toys, erotica, movies, setting the mood, and more! Did you know that different breathing techniques can change the way you feel pleasure? Make your New Year’s resolution to love yourself- come find out how!

Getting Back To The Pleasure
Tuesday, January 29th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets

Pelvic pain will affect about 60% of women at some point in their lives. It’s a lot easier to find solutions and keeping pain from getting in the way when you have info and support. Dr. Charlie Glickman and pelvic physical therapist Elizabeth Rummer are here to help! They’ll talk about some of the common concerns that arise when sex becomes painful, new ways to think about pleasure, and different things you can do to overcome painful sex. Don’t let it get in the way- come back to the pleasure! For more info about Charlie, visit charlieglickman.com and for more info about Elizabeth, visit pelvicpainrehab.com.

Different Strokes
Wednesday, January 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Giving a gourmet hand job can be a wonderful treat, and there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Come learn how to make your guy’s toes curl with an amazing erotic genital massage. Sex educator Tracy Bartlett will explain important anatomy basics, creating a smooth flow from warm-up all the way to the happy ending, using toys, bringing anal and prostate play into the mix, and much more. Please bring a dildo or a cucumber to practice on.

Humpday Happy Hour: Introduction to Strap-On/Harness Play
Wednesday, January 30th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Explore the wonderful world of strap-on play for couples with a Good Vibrations Sex Educator. Come get the info you need to make it fun and hot for you and your partner: getting started, picking toys, the basics of strap-ons, come get your questions answered and discover how much pleasure you can have!

All genders and sexualities are welcome. Free gift for each attendee!

Lip Service
Monday, February 4th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$40/pair in advance, $45/pair at the door
Tickets

Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With over 10 years experience as a workshop presenter -- plus a knack for necking -- Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

Tease Them, Please Them, Make Them Beg
Tuesday, February 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Explore the full spectrum of this popular form of play, from "tie and tease" bedroom games to incorporating orgasm control into power exchange relationships. You'll learn tease and denial expert Sabrina Morgan's favorite tips and tricks, including ways to withhold – and intensify – pleasure, how to tap into your playful side in the bedroom, how to use tease and denial games to spice up a long-distance fling, and how to overload your partner's system with wave after wave of bliss. This workshop features non-sexual dialogue and role play exercises to help you get in tune with your inner tease. All genders, orientations, and relationship statuses are welcome. For more about Sabrina Morgan, visit sabrinamorgan.com.

Asking For What You Want in the Bedroom (And Beyond!)
Wednesday, February 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Speaking up about what you want can be challenging, whether it's about sex, intimacy or asking that hottie out. But taking the risk can pay off big-time, in intimacy, connectedness and fun. In this entertaining workshop, you'll learn practical tools for being assertive, yet sensitive and generous in the bedroom, so that you and your lover both get what you want. Relationship coach Marcia Baczynski will teach you the techniques for asking for... and getting... what you want. Join us and discover what it is you want in the first place; why having to ask doesn't mean they don't love you; how to make inspired requests; how to handle rejection; and what to do if what you thought you wanted isn't it at all. Whether you're single or partnered, having great sex or wondering what the fuss is about, this workshop will help you get more of what you want! For more info about Marcia, please visit askingforwhatyouwant.com.

Antique Vibrator Museum Tour and Reception Featuring Rachel Maines!
Friday, February 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Rachel Maines, whose book The Technology of Orgasm is THE source of researched information about the history of the vibrator as a 19th century treatment for hysteria, is coming to Good Vibrations! Without her scholarship we would have no Antique Vibrator Museum at all. We are honored to welcome Maines for a special reception at the Museum; join us for a talk about her research and the history of our favorite "socially camouflaged technology": the vibrator!

Booty Basics: Fun for Everybody!
Monday, February 25th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Yes, we've all got one. Now let's relax and enjoy it! Join "Sex Nerd" Sandra Daugherty for an evening of anal enlightenment including ever-important warm-up techniques, the secret tip-in, and finding pleasure without venturing past your backdoor! Sandra will cover roadblocks to pleasure, anatomy plus how lube and toys can help take you to the next level! For more info about Sandra, visit sexnerdsandra.com.

50 Shades of Great Sex!
Tuesday, February 26th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Dirty Talk? Flogging?? Vaginal balls?!? Let's giggle and go deep into the naughty book inspiring millions. Covering arousal, safe & sensual BDSM, dominance play and tips for a lifetime of hot sex, join "Sex Nerd" Sandra Daugherty as we explore the truths and untruths of "50 Shades of Grey" and get some tips for playing with your fantasies. For more info about Sandra, visit sexnerdsandra.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: Couples Toys and Massage
Wednesday, February 27th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

From sensuous massage products to kinky couples' toys, learn which sex toys are great for partner play, how best to introduce them, and how you can expand your erotic toolbox from one of our Sex Educators in a comfortable, conversational context.

Free gift for each attendee.

Fabulous Fellatio: The Art of Oral Sex
Monday, March 4th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

There's nothing quite like a gourmet blow-job. Megan Andelloux will teach you the art of giving head. You'll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you're going down on a strap-on. The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome. For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Fabulous Fellatio: The Art of Oral Sex
Tuesday, March 5th -- This class is so popular, we added an extra date!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

There's nothing quite like a gourmet blow-job. Megan Andelloux will teach you the art of giving head. You'll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you're going down on a strap-on. The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome. For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Let's Talk About Sex: Dirty Talk and Role Play
Monday, March 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Dirty talk can be fun before, during, and after sex, in someone's ear, over the phone, via the internet, and across a dining room table. It's a great way to explore fantasies, heighten intimacy, let your lovers know what gets you off, and figure out what makes them hot. This interactive workshop with Chloe Camilla will give you the skills to seduce your lover and liberate yourself using your creative mind and sexy voice. Come get some tips to diminish your nervousness and practice some methods for easing into new horizons of sexy talk. You'll also explore creative ways to integrate role plays into your sex life and discuss how to broach the subject of dirty talk with your partner. For more info about Chloe, visit chloecamilla.com.

Tantric Blowjobs for Lovers
Tuesday, March 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

One of the best ways to create hotter, sweeter sex is paying attention to the flow of energy between you and your partner. When you can both give and receive, it's easier to overcome the occasional glitch that can pop up, to deepen your connection, increase the passion, and experience more pleasure. Dr. Melanie Rose will explain the variety of ways sexual energy can flow during fellatio, offer tips to enhance pleasure for both partners, and teach you tools for sharing your desires with each other. No actual mouth to genital contact will occur in class. Instead a playful demo and creative techniques for class participation will get everyone juicy and ready to try this new way of connecting at home. Both couples and singles are encouraged to attend. For more info about Melanie, visit drmelanierose.com.

Sex(y) Games
Wednesday, March 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

In a world where images of "sexiness" are projected at us all the time, it can be hard to figure out what really works for you. Making sex hot is about more than having the best orgasm. It's also about bringing fun and playfulness into it and Marcia Baczynski and Quetzal Francois have lots of ways to do that. Come learn half a dozen sexy games you can play that will light you up, turn you on, and get you connected to yourself and the sexiness of the world around you. They're easy, safe, fun and private, and will transform the way you think about "sexy" forever. Get out of your routine and rediscover the fun side of sex! For more info about the presenters, visit Marcia's website askingforwhatyouwant.com or follow Quetzal on Twitter at @KittyALot.

Hot & Heavy Anthology reading and signing with Virgie Tovar
Thursday, March 14th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

In this fun, fresh, fat-positive anthology, fat activist and sex educator Virgie Tovar brings together voices from an often-marginalized community to talk about and celebrate their lives. Ground-breaking and long overdue, Hot & Heavy is a fierce, sassy, thoughtful, authentic, and joyous collection of stories about unapologetically — and unconditionally —loving the body you're in. Join us for a reading and get your copy signed!

Know Yourself, Love Yourself: Sexual Empowerment for Women
Monday, March 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Women only

Modern female sexuality: it's complicated. We have more choices, more people, more messages about what we should and should not do. Learn how to navigate the contradictory rules of sex with sex educators Airial Clark and Julianne Carroll to get what you want out of sex. Establish boundaries, neutralize sexual shame, handle rejection, refute madonna-whore dichotomies, and untangle the twisted knots of contemporary female sexuality. Welcome to your sexual autonomy! For more info about Jessi, visit thesexademic.com and for info about Julianne, visit juliannelovesme.com.

Negotiating Successful Threesomes
Tuesday, March 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Double your pleasure without destroying your relationships! The menage a trios is a popular fantasy with twice the pleasure potential, but navigating a three-way can be tricky. Renowned sex and relationship educator Reid Mihalko will tell you everything you need to know to overcome your and your partners' concerns, talk about your desires (and safer sex needs), make sure everyone has amazing pleasure and fun, and avoid the most common threesome mistakes. No matter what gender combination you're interested in, and whether you're just thinking about it or you've had lots of threesomes, Reid has lots of tools and tips to share. Fine out more about him at ReidAboutSex.com.

Antique Vibe Museum Tour with Dr. Carol Queen
Thursday, March 21st
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Join Staff Sexologist and Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen on this fascinating tour of antique vibrators from the late 1800s up through the 1970s in one glorious museum. From its inception in 1869 with the invention of a steam-powered massager to the high-tech tools designed in Silicon Valley, these vibes tell a fascinating story of history, health, and sexuality. The first 10 people will receive a free vibrator!

Weiner Wonders! Toys for Male-Bodied Folk
Tuesday, March 26th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

There are a whole host of products just for male-bodied people! Whatever your persuasion, let our Sex Educator guide you through the fun and accessible world of unique toys in this free and comfortable tour.

Our staff couldn't stop chuckling at this adorable wiener dog photo... enjoy!

Queering Tantra
Wednesday, March 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Although most tantra workshops approach it from a heterosexual angle, there's no reason that has to be how it is. Whatever your gender or sexual orientation, tantra practices can help you bring spirituality and sex together, expand your arousal and pleasure, and find new ways to share your desires with a partner. Anya de Montigny, CA certified Somatic Sex Educator & Sex and Relationship Coach, will show you how to queer tantra. You'll learn how to move sexual energy, use breath and touch to fuller, deeper sensations, connect intimately with your partner through heart-centered exercises, and discover new erogenous zones. You can come solo or with a partner. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move your body and engage in some fully exercises including light touch. For more info about Anya, visit teachmeaboutsex.com.

Meet the Maker! We-Vibe Presents
Thursday, March 28th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Swing by for this fun, free in-store demonstration and meet the brilliant minds behind your favorite toys and their latest creations!

Check out the history of vibrators at our Antique Vibrator Museum, then see what the future holds from We-Vibe, the tech-savvy purveyors of pleasure.

Bling My Vibe! Art Show, Reception & Awards Ceremony
Friday, March 29th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!

Good Vibrations invites sex and art celebrities as well as members of the public to make an art piece using a simple Smoothie vibrator. These arted- and tarted-up vibes are display and on March 29th, the winners will be announced! Which is the best-blinged vibrator of them all? The top three winners will receive Good Vibrations gift baskets and gift card valued at $300, $200, and $100 respectively.

Refreshments will be served and guest judges include Carol Queen, Annie Sprinkle, and Shar Rednour.

Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down! Fusion Rope Bondage
Tuesday, April 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Games of helplessness in the bedroom can certainly turn up the heat on your sex play. All you need to explore them is desire and a few lengths of soft nylon rope. Kinky coach Cleo Dubois will show you several ways to restrain your partner using a sensuous and comfortable style of rope play that's easy to remember and lots of fun to do. This fully clothed interactive class will include safety tips as well as an opportunity to tie your partner up and/or be tied up, Two Knotty Boys style. Bring your ropes or use Cleo's. Come with a playmate, or partner with someone in the class. For more info about Cleo, visit sm-arts.com.

Sex after Fifty: A Workshop for Women
Sunday, April 14th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Yes, sex after fifty has its challenges, but it can also be sizzling and satisfying. We'll face the challenges and celebrate the joys of older-age sexuality, sharing experiences and learning from each other in a spirit of candor, acceptance, creativity, and humor. Take home new tools, techniques, and attitudes that help women over fifty experience hot, joyful sex -- with or without a partner. Taught by Joan Price, author of Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex – winner of Outstanding Self-Help Book 2012 from the American Society of Journalists and Authors and 2012 Book Award from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. For more info about Joan, please visit joanprice.com. Note: This workshop has a minimum size, so please pre-register!

Blowjobs & Beyond
Tuesday, April 16th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

If you want to leave your insecurities behind and master the craft of fellatio, come learn how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blowjobs. In this class with Drs. Carol Queen and Robert Lawrence you will learn: lots of information about male anatomy and erotic response; techniques for using your hands and other body parts to add to his experience; things to do about your gag reflex and how to deep throat; tips about fellatio and safer sex; and much more. This class is open to all orientations, relationship statuses, genders and levels of experience.

The Killer Wore Leather Book Launch & Signing with Laura Antoniou
Thursday, April 18th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Author, editor, and educator presents her new murder mystery where a lesbian detective navigates a world of doms and subs, masters and mistresses, leather, latex, and lingerie, to discover who murdered the late Mack Steel. Meet the author, get your copy signed, and pick up a few toys for your next leather adventure!

Secondaries & Play Buddies
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lots of polyamorous or non-monogamous folks want to have less-involved relationships, but they lack an instruction manual! Our culture fails to give us tools for arrangements other than high-involvement relationships. People discover that they are horrible at hookups and they suck at being secondaries. Come learn lightweight relationship tricks from sex educator Pepper, such as staying present for your occasional fling and avoiding the two-year secondary slump.

The Art of Feminine Dominance
Tuesday, April 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Elegance, power and confidence... learn how to be a finer Domina with this exquisite foundation-building class. Tonight, Midori shares her personal secrets of the feminine art of dominance, including how to find your own style, psychology, politics, practical exercises, techniques and even a bit of fashion. She’ll share the secret three tools you must have! This class is open to all genders harboring the powerful woman within, from the novice to the experienced player.

Spanking, Paddling & Pinching: An Introduction to the Sensual Side of Pain
Tuesday, May 14th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Has kinky stuff been interesting to you, but you have not managed to do it? Are you curious about canes or puzzled about paddles? This workshop with Pepper will cover everything you need to get up to basic pain play in the bedroom, from safety rules and hit zones, to the reasons and psychological approaches, to actual demos. Come find out how to make spanking a fun and sexy part of your sex life!

Ask Our Doc! Masturbation Demystified with Dr. Carol Queen
Thursday, May 16th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Whether you’ve been doing it for years and are looking for some new methods or haven’t yet found your groove, celebrate Masturbation Month at this fun and informative workshop! Learn about human anatomy, the physiology of orgasm, masturbation techniques and sex toys. All genders and sexualities are welcome!

Treats for Two: Sex Toys For Couples
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sex toys are obviously fantastic solo, but did you know that they can really up the ante in couples play too? Good Vibrations Sex Educator/Sales Associate Alexa shows you and yours irresistible ways to incorporate toys, furniture, and more on how to enjoy a breathtaking partnered experience. Each paid attendees receives a free gift, and a 20% discount on any purchases over $50 (some exclusions apply). Ticket includes free admission and mini-tour of the Antique Vibrator Museum.

Enhancing the Erotic Self!
Wednesday, May 29th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Has your love life died down and you want to rekindle the fire? Or are you simply looking to experience more sensuality, turn on, and pleasure in your life? In this light and playful evening with Somatic Therapist and Intimacy Coach Shara Ogin, you will explore tools and strategies for building connection, turn on, and desire and how to both give and receive more fully and deeply. We will create a safe container for our Erotic Creatures to come out to play. For more info about Shara, please visit sharaogin.com.

Erotic Intelligence
Tuesday, June 4th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

What makes someone attractive? How do you bring out your partner's sexy & intimate side? What can you do and say to intrigue, inspire, and arouse your lover? How do you deepen your connection? Psychotherapist and Dating Coach Meriana Dinkova has plenty of tips to help you attract and seduce someone special! Come learn how to identify your strengths, increase your ability to read a situation, and build the skills to navigate these sometimes-challenging situations. Whether you're single, dating, or in a committed relationship, there's always room to get some new tools. (Long-term seduction is often the hardest one to master!) Find out how to get the juices flowing and keep them flowing on the long run! For more information about Meriana visit MerianaDinkova.com.

Hot, Healthy, Happy, and Living With Herpes
Tuesday, June 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Did you know that one out of every six people in the US has herpes? If you or your partner does, that doesn't mean you can't have sex, but it does make it a good idea to be able to talk about it.

Midori and Charlie Glickman PhD will explain the risks and realities of living with herpes, help you find new ways to bring the topic up (with a new partner or a long-term one), bring the easiest safer sex practices into your bedroom, and more. Come get your questions answered and see for yourself that herpes doesn't need to keep you from having a hot and happy sex life!

Find Your Inner Goddess: The Art of Erotic Tease
Wednesday, June 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Your Inner Goddess: She is off-the-charts sexy. She is entirely sensual, dangerously seductive … and inside you right now! Discover her poise and erotic energy in this movement and striptease class for women with dance instructor and exotic-industry expert Resa. Catapult your confidence with eye contact and smiling exercises; learn The Walk, hip rolls, and squat; plus many ideas on how to get started, choose the perfect outfits, use music to inspire your sensuality, and more. Come by yourself or bring friends! For more info about Resa, visit ebyresa.com.

Getting What You Want from Your Dominant
Monday, June 17th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Being submissive in a scene or a relationship can seem to get in the way of making clear requests, choosing wise Dominants, and setting healthy boundaries. The urge to serve, please, or receive attention can be overwhelming, or can be acted out in ways that disconnect and distance us. Join Francesca Gentille and Tim Emert to learn important techniques – including key negotiation concepts -- to stay centered, discerning, self-caring, and adored in your submissive desires.

Humpday Happy Hour: Strap-On Revolution!
Wednesday, June 19th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

An introductory workshop for folks who want to know about the ins-and-outs of the ins-and-outs! Come and learn information about: picking out the perfect harness, selecting toys, the basics of strap-ons and more.

This class welcomes all genders and sexualities. Join the workshop and become a part of the revolution! Free gift for each attendee.

Buy any Strap-on Harness and receive 20% off any Pleasure Works silicone dildo!

Creative Sex Play
Thursday, June 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Even the most experienced sexual adventurer may run short of inspiration. Let M. Christian introduce you to a variety of exciting exercises guaranteed to increase your erotic possibilities and creativity! There are plenty of techniques and sexual worlds to explore – and you can do it safely, both physically and emotionally. Free up your imagination through story-telling and writing exercises. Learn when to silence -- and when to listen to -- your inner critic. Explore and rediscover your senses! Learn at-home exercises to get in touch with the flow and power of erotic sensation and orgasm via solo and mutual masturbation: exploring your body and erotic potential without shame or fear. Discover the pure joy of sex play and erotic enjoyment when they're laced with laughter, excitement, and wonder.

The Art of Kissing
Sunday, July 14th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Without a doubt one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. Yet it is often kissing which determines whether or not sex ensues. Join kissing expert Tracy Bartlett and have a great time learning how to be the best possible kisser.

This will be a "lips-on" how-to workshop where you will be guided through a series of techniques and skills. Come enjoy this fun and hot 2 hour make-out session. This will be playful and sexy so please come with a kissing partner and a readiness to romp!

Please bring a bottle of water to keep your lips lubricated.

Those Birds and Bees Just Ain't Gonna Fly! Sex Talks for the 21st Century
Monday, July 15th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Children raised in the 21st century face a unique world of options and public opinions when it comes to reproduction, sexuality, and gender. Media conversations about diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity are becoming increasingly common. The age when children begin to access and regularly use the Internet (especially YouTube) gets younger and younger. Join Cory Silverberg, sex educator, About.com Sexuality Guide, and author of a series of three inclusive books for children about sexuality (the first, What Makes a Baby), and Airial Clark, "The Sex-Positive Parent," to talk about what information is and isn't out there about sex and sexuality -- and how to talk about these topics with your child. How do we follow a child's lead and promote happiness, safety, and health, offering the good information they need when they need it? And we'll talk about how to share information with your child that isn't just specific to them and your family, but prepares them for the diversity and questions they will encounter as they move through the world of family, friends, their own explorations, and beyond.

The Gourmet Male Hand Job
Tuesday, July 16th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Giving a gourmet hand job can be a wonderful treat, and there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. Come learn how to make your guy's toes curl with an amazing erotic genital massage. Sex educator Tracy Bartlett will explain important anatomy basics, creating a smooth flow from warm-up all the way to the happy ending, using toys, bringing anal and prostate play into the mix, and much more.

Please bring a dildo or a cucumber to practice on.

Sex Ed Happy Hour: Sex Education 101
Monday, July 15th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Come write down your questions about sex and pretend it's the wide-ranging and inclusive sex ed class you never had in school! Our SESAs talk to more people day in and day out than your Health teacher ever did!

Ask the question you never thought someone would answer -- and learn a lot from others' questions!

Free gift for each attendee!

Fabulous Fellatio
Wednesday, July 17th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

There's nothing quite like a gourmet blowjob. Join Megan Andelloux to learn the fine art of giving head. You'll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you're going down on a strap-on.

The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome. For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Petting the Kitty: Cunnilingus & Female Sexual Massage
Thursday, July 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Kitty wants to play-do you? There are all sorts of ways to please a woman and Megan Andelloux returns to teach you the hottest. Come find out some new tricks for using your hands and mouth to make your partner purr. Megan will take you through her hot spot anatomy, genital massage/masturbation techniques, G-spot stimulation, AFE play, and the best ways to use toys.

For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Fabulous Fellatio
Saturady, July 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

There's nothing quite like a gourmet blowjob. Join Megan Andelloux to learn the fine art of giving head. You'll learn all sorts of new tips for making your partner moan, the ergonomics of excellent head, how to work hand action, mouth movement and prostate massage into the act, and much more. These skills also work when you're going down on a strap-on. The workshop includes non-sexual participation, so come prepared to have fun! No skirts, please. All genders welcome.

For more info about Megan, visit ohmegan.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: The G-Spot & Female Ejaculation
Wednesday, July 24th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Pull out your maps and find that buried treasure! A Good Vibrations Sex Educator will explain how to prepare for optimal arousal, stimulation, release, and female ejaculation with props, positioning, and know-how.

All genders and sexualities are welcome.

Free gift for each attendee.

Getting What You Want from Your Submissive
Thursday, July 25th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

When D/s play goes awry, being the Dominant in a scene or a relationship can ignite the tyrant or the co-dependent, bringing out the worst in ourselves or our subs and depleting the precious energy of power exchange. The urge to take charge, receive trust, or experience someone's surrender can muddle our thinking. Join Tim Emert and Francesca Gentille to learn key negotiation concepts, plus important techniques for staying centered, discerning, self-caring, and adored in your Dominance.

Hands-on Rope Bondage
Thursday, August 15th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Everyone's catching the rope fever! Bring pleasures from Japan into your bedroom with easy, sexy rope play. Learn simple, elegant, effective and sensual rope skills and thrill your partner. Midori (noted bondage rigger and author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage) will teach you essential foundation techniques including four two-column restraints, safety, rope selection, and creative, sexy positions. You'll also learn how to avoid clumsiness and minimize risks, including boring or harming your partner. No experience necessary! Everyone welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a minimum of one 15 foot and one 25 foot length of rope. If you don't have rope, there will be some available to borrow, or buy some at Good Vibrations before the class begins.

I'll Have What She's Having: All About Orgasm!
Friday, August 16th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Do orgasms mystify you? Elude you? Challenge you? Intimidate you? Do you or your lovers get caught in the "Must-Orgasm Trap" and can't seem to "get there"? Maybe you're lucky when it comes to orgasm (yours or another's), but you'd like to take your understanding to a black belt level or want to see if you can improve those Big O's? Join professional sex geek Reid Mihalko of ReidAboutSex.com as he reveals all that he knows about orgasms -- male and female! Reid gives you pragmatic tools, tips and tricks to explore, understand and become proficient in the art of the climax. In this humorous, frank and informative 2-hour workshop you will learn: The basic anatomy of arousal for all bodies, how orgasm "works," and how to increase your odds of achieving it; easy-to-implement ways to apply the knowledge above to actual sexual situations; common mistakes we make in bed with a partner (and when flying solo) that keep us from experiencing greater pleasure; simple communication skills you can use to improve your partner's bedroom techniques without embarrassing them; and much more!

Burning Man Relationship Survival
Monday, August 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Part of the magic of Burning Man is the altogether unexpected nature of what will happen. For one week, we step outside of our usual selves. But all this novelty can be a strain on your relationship. Fortunately, you can avoid drama with a bit of preparation and foresight. In this workshop, led by open relationship coach and playa veteran Marcia Baczynski, you'll find out everything you need for your relationship to not only survive, but thrive, at Burning Man: your #1 secret weapon for avoiding fights on the playa (especially those really stupid ones); the real reason the Burn makes or breaks relationships; what to do when you have different ideas of what "fun at Burning Man" means; a quick and easy way to get the most out of your time together -- and apart; and simple and practical steps you can take now to make your Burn together the best one ever. Plus, you'll walk out with your own personalized guide for staying connected, getting what you both need and having a blast during your time in the dust. Whether you're a virgin burner or going home yet again, join us for a hilarious and practical workshop that will help you make sure you'll enjoy your camp, your costumes and your favorite co-conspirators. Because "going to the Burn" shouldn't mean "sitting in a hot tent processing." Visit Marcia's site askingforwhatyouwant.com to discover practical tools for uncommonly excellent relationships.

Anal Play for Everyone!
Thursday, August 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

People of every gender and orientation can get exquisite pleasure from anal sex. He's got a prostate, but do you ever play with it? She wants to bend over, but she doesn't want it to hurt. Good news -- in this special Anal Sex Month workshop, Drs. Carol Queen and Robert Morgan Lawrence, co-stars of the cult sex ed movie Bend Over Boyfriend, are here to walk you thorough the ins and outs of back-door love! Anal toys can add arousal and orgasmic energy to any scene. There's no better way to become a great anal top than by learning what the bottom is experiencing first hand. And anal penetration doesn't ever have to hurt. Learn about technique, safety, pleasure and more! Recommended for those who like roleplay or role reversal and for people interested in more traditional anal sex and anal insertion play, partnered or solo, at any level of experience. Plus: bonus info on strap-on sex! For more about Carol and Robert, visit sexandculture.org.

Magic Words: Using Erotic Writing To Explore Your Hidden Sexuality & Spirituality
Tuesday, August 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

There are many ways to reach your inner sexual and spiritual self -- but one of the most surprisingly powerful paths is through the written word. In this workshop with prolific erotic author and sexual skills teacher M.Christian, participants will hear how erotic writing (fiction as well non-fiction) can reach hidden places that often lay unexposed, help make surprising and important self-discoveries and to assist in a personal journey of identity and sensuality. Participants will learn how to free their erotic writing voices, how to develop their writing towards discovering their erotic spirits within, and when to silence (and listen to) the inner critic. For more about the presenter visit mchristian.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: Anal Toys for Beginners!
Wednesday, August 28th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Introducing anal toys can be an exciting new erotic adventure, but without the proper know-how, it may not be very satisfying. Join one of our SESAs as we discuss some fantastic options available to those who want to get started on some back door action! See which toys are safe for behinds (and which ones are not, and why), and ways to make anal activities sexy and smooth. All genders and sexualities are welcome.

Free gift for each attendee.

Burlesque & Exhibitionism Basics for the Shy & Awkward
Tuesday, September 10th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Burlesque isn't just for Miss and Mister Natural-Born Exhibitionist -- and exhibitionism can be an acquired skill! This class is for the sexy bookworms and the flirty Frasier enthusiasts who yearn to bust a burlesque move, dress for excess, and welcome a sexier and more confident self into being. Learn the difference between a shimmy and a bump and the power of eye contact, choose your burlesque alter ego, and practice your new moves. Get all the secrets to pasty making and learn where to acquire the hottest wardrobe, too! You'll go home with the skills to be the star of your own personal sexy show--and the confidence to strut your stuff on the street at the Folsom Street Fair! Virgie Tovar doubles as Dulce de Lecherous, the editor of Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love, & Fashion and your Burlesque Basics instructor. This class is open to men and women, butches, bois, queens -- and everybody else! -- of all sizes and (18+) ages.

BDSM 101
Wednesday, September 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Are you curious about kinky sex? Wondering what on earth all those folks at Folsom Street Fair are up to? Not sure how to figure out what to do or whom to do it with? What the toys feel like? What the heck everything is called? Don't worry! Princess Kali is here to make it easy. She'll explain the basics of SM toys and activities, how to create different kinds of sensations (from mild to wild), tips for setting the emotional and psychological scene, ways to talk about it with your partner, tools for making sure that everyone gets what they want, and important safety tips. Whether you're interested in learning the basics of bondage, how to give a spanking, or you just want to try something different, you'll end up with lots of fun and sexy ideas. Even if you just plan to be an informed Folsom St. Fair-goer, you'll be a font of knowledge for your friends! Princess Kali is a dynamic kink educator that focuses on power exchange, sexual confidence & other pervy fun stuff. For more info, please visit kinkacademy.com.

Nourishing your Libido
Thursday, September 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Join us for a fun, interactive class on how to use everyday foods to increase your libido. Nutritional therapist Tara Miller will explain what may be the kitchen and/or environmental culprits that could be zapping your sex drive. She also gives simple, fun tips using everyday foods that can help you get your drive back. Although Tara's tips can help both men and women, today's class is for women only. Come ready to explore ways to have fun getting back your primal urges! (Please note: The content of this class is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. This class information is not meant for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.)

Becoming a Sexually Dominant Woman
Monday, September 23
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

There are a lot of myths about powerful women and they can get in the way when you want to tap into your femme power. Fortunately, Princess Kali can make it much easier to be both strong and feminine. She'll help you discover your dominant persona and style, offer tips on becoming comfortable in that role, show you a few basic kinky toys, get you started on using sexy verbal play, and more. She'll even give you some ideas for bringing service submission into your play so your partner can pamper you the way you deserve! Let your powerful side out and see how much fun she can be! This workshop focuses on women with male partners.

Prostate Play
Tuesday, September 24th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

The prostate is one of the most overlooked sources of sexual pleasure but with a little know-how, you can tap into its amazing sexual potential. Sex educator Charlie Glickman will make sure you have all the tools you need to make your prostate play as fun as it can be. He'll talk about the three most important ingredients for anal play, the physiology of the prostate and how it affects pleasure, tips for prostate massage, using toys, incorporating prostate play into other sexual activities, and male multiple orgasm. By the end of the workshop, you'll have all the tools you need to have plenty of prostate fun! For more information about Charlie, visit charlieglickman.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: Intro to BDSM
Wednesday, September 25th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Are you curious about kinky sex? Want to try it out? Come find out what you need to know to make it fun, safe, and hot! A Good Vibrations Sex Educator will cover all the basics: how to talk about it, getting starting with bondage and spanking, important safety tips, and where to go for more info. Whether it's something you've just been thinking about, or if you want to make your kinky times more fun, come get your questions answered!

Free gift for each attendee.

Freeing the Female Orgasm
Tuesday, October 8
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Are you interested in finding out how to bring more pleasure into your life? Do you want to have bigger, better, and more frequent orgasms? Xanet Pailet, a sex and intimacy coach, will provide you with practical tools to increase your orgasmic potential that you can start using right away! In an interactive setting, you will learn how to connect with and move your sexual energy, ride the wave of orgasm, and explore the variety of female orgasms. While much of this information is similar for men and women, this workshop is being held for women only. For more information about Xanet, please visit www.powerofpleasure.com

A Touch of Kink: Bondassage
Thursday, October 10
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Sensual massage is a great way to gift your lover with quality erotic "me time." Bondassage can help make it even more special. By integrating restraint, sensory deprivation, and sensual touch, you can create a kinky and even more intimate setting for your partner to enjoy enticing sensations. Certified Bondassage instructor Eve Minax will discuss negotiations and demo a sweet, sexy, Bondassage session for you and your partner to enjoy at home. All welcome, no partner needed.

Urban Tantra: Deepening Power Play
Monday, October 14
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Tantric practice in the West is often described as a spiritual or even a sweet and intimacy-focused set of sexual skills, but the basic tools of Tantra – breathing, eye contact, sensual awareness, meditation, ritual, and specific sex positions, to name a few – can be powerful additions to many kinds of erotic play, from masturbation to BDSM. Join kink presenter, pleasure artist, and certified Urban Tantrika Eve Minax in an adventure in using Tantra as a base for your kinky play. We will raise energy and play with power in new and exciting ways!

Strap-On Sex
Wednesday, October 23
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Wanna pack some heat? Join Sex Nerd Sandra for a a hearty harness overview, including equipment know-how, tips for wielders & receivers, common newbie mishaps, great thrust techniques, helpful positions and more juicy tidbits for a strapping good time! Harnesses are fun for everyone, so c'mon down and get packin'! For more about the instructor, visit http://SexNerdSandra.com/.

Back Door Lovin'
Thursday, October 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Interested in trying anal play? Heard that it hurts? Had a bad experience when it actually did hurt? Think you can't be a real man if you want something in your butt? Darling, don't be afraid of your ass; come to this fun and helpful class, where popular instructor Megan Andelloux will dispel these myths and show you how you can love anal play! Megan will explore its health benefits, plus demonstrate different ways (including use of toys and lube and communication, oh my!) it can become an amazing new component of your sex life. All genders welcome!

Boning 101
Sunday, October 27
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Welcome to a rare primal primer! Whether you're a nookie ninja or never been kissed, have fun with sex educator and podcast host Sex Nerd Sandra as we touch on all the bases! Topics include the keys to kissing, talking dirty, sexy safer sex, oral pleasure, passionate penetration, unlocking orgasm and more basics for great sex. Check out http://SexNerdSandra.com/ and tell all your friends who could use a good dose of comprehensive pleasure ed!

The Burlesque Body – It's Not What You Think!
Tuesday, October 29
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Get to know your body and how to show it off in the best light with Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque and School of Shimmy! This class is great for performers and for anyone who wants to get a better sense of their body. Learn to stand on your own two feet and be sure in that stance. Command the stage, get comfortable in your body, claim space -- get the Burlesque Body you are looking for and be amazed when you find your mind is the most powerful muscle you can work out. This class will include confidence building exercises and a discussion on everyday harm reduction as well as creating a strong silhouette. Find your power pose -- and bring it with you everywhere!

Humpday Happy Hour: All About Penis Pleasing!
Wednesday, October 30th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Is there a penis in your life that can use some pleasing? Join a GV SESA in learning exciting tips on the various ways lovers can use toys and techniques to please their favorite penises! We'll go over creative ways to use toys and popular oral and manual techniques. This workshop is open to all genders and contains no explicit demonstrations. All genders and sexualities are welcome. Free gift for each attendee!

Sexual Empowerment for Women
Monday, November 4
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Modern female sexuality: it's complicated. We have more choices, more people, and more messages about what we should and should not do. Learn how to navigate the contradictory rules of sex with sex educator Julianne Carroll to get what you want out of sex. Establish boundaries, neutralize sexual shame, handle rejection, refute madonna-whore dichotomies, and untangle the twisted knots of contemporary female sexuality. Welcome to your sexual autonomy! For more info about Julianne, visit juliannelovesme.com.

The Big Book of Orgasms: 69 Sexy Stories Reading & Signing
Wednesday, November 6th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

The Big Book of Orgasms: 69 Sexy Stories (Cleis Press) is editor Rachel Kramer Bussel's latest and greatest erotica anthology. This climactic collection of pansexual short shorts are perfect for bedtime reading to a lover or on your own. Whether getting off from exhibitionism, voyeurism, hot wax, dirty talk or a very special pair of blue jeans, the characters in The Big Book of Orgasms go all out for the Big O. From vanilla to kinky, and everything in between, there's something for all erotic readers here. At this special reading, Bussel will be joined by contributors Lily K. Cho, Malin James, Crystal Jordan, Donna George Storey, B.D. Swain, Virgie Tovar, Jade A. Waters and Xan West for an evening of steamy stories that's sure to leave you hot and bothered.

How to Drive a Vulva (Girl Sex 101)
Thursday, November 7
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Learn how to navigate the twists and turns of female sexuality in a class designed for people of all genders. In this playful, informative workshop lead by sapphic savant Allison Moon you will learn all the basics: the bits and pieces that make up female sexual anatomy; simple ways to communicate in the heat of the moment; how to build a “Road Map” of your partner’s pleasure; positions to avoid fatigue and generate the power you need to rock their world; plus a few super secret, lesbian-ninja techniques! You’ll come away with new confidence to please a vulva and the person it belongs to, no matter what your hands-on experience. Visit her at www.talesofthepack.com/about-3/about-allison.

Penis Pleasuring!
Monday, November 11
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

From mechanics to maintenance, sex educator Jamye Waxman is ready to teach you how to drive him wild with your hands, mouth and toys. This class will offer beginner to expert tips on all things penis. So, make sure you're lubed up and excited to school his hot rod with this technique-driven class on handjobs and blowjobs for him. Jamye is the co-author of Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight. More at jamyewaxman.com

The Top 10 Little-Known Facts about Sex and Pleasure
Tuesday, November 12
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

How much good information did your sex ed class provide? If you're like most people, not enough for real sexual literacy. Join sexologist and pleasure activist Carol Queen, PhD and her partner, Dr. Robert Morgan Lawrence, to learn some game-changing fun facts about sexual arousal and response, technique, and anatomy. Get a better understanding of your body (and the bodies of people with whom you might find yourself in a sexual situation); make orgasms stronger and easier to attain; and see how, for women, men, and everybody else, knowledge is power – and pleasure!

Pegging: Strapping It On and Bending Him Over
Sunday, November 17th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

So many choices for harnesses and dildos..how do you choose? What do you do with it when you get it home? How do you position yourselves to hit the right spots, regardless of your height, flexibility, or strength? How can both partners confidently avoid pain or injury? What does it mean for your gender, sexual orientation, dominance, or submission to want to give or receive strap-on sex? What unique emotional and physical challenges are faced by women bending men over and men being bent over by women? These questions and any others that you have will be addressed in this class by presenter Jo Whole -- a.k.a. Strap-On Jo!

Scenes from Scratch
Tuesday, November 19
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

What takes a kinky scene from ho-hum to a night to remember? Join sex educator Sabrina Morgan and find out how to build a successful scene from scratch. You'll learn how to structure and pace a scene for maximum enjoyment, how to build natural transitions into your play, as well as key triggers that will push your kinky partner's hot buttons and heighten the scene. You'll also learn how to work different "flavors" of sensation into your scene to create an exciting experience without necessarily involving pain play. All genders, orientations, and relationship statuses welcome. Come by yourself or bring a friend! For more information about Sabrina, visit sabrinamorgan.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: Tantra for the 21st Century
Wednesday, November 20th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!

Tantra, an ancient erotic practice developed in the 5th century, can have just as much relevance for people today as it did then. Learn how to adapt these sacred traditions for the modern world and incorporate it into your busy life. Gain a little peace of mind and connection (with yourself and/or a partner; no partner needed) this holiday/winter season. Free gift for each attendee!

You Sexy Thing! Basic Boudoir Moves
Thursday, November 21
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

You don't have to be a professional burlesque performer to deliver smoking hot stripping moves, you just need a pinch of passion and a touch of technique! Let Alexa Joseph, Polk St GV Store Manager and professional burlesque performer show you fun and sexy techniques to make your bedroom the most intimate venue of all! Put on a show for a lover, your friends, or yourself! Alexa will demonstrate a variety of stripping moves while celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes! Bring layers to strip away, and feel free to bring boas, gloves, and robes. No nudity. This workshop is for women only and features a one-night only 15% discount off ALL lingerie!

Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Monday, November 25
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Whether you're breaking a heart, having your heart broken, or mutually splitting, breaking up is hard to do. Join Julianne Carroll, sex and relationship coach and educator, for a two hour workshop on working through the grief process of break ups. We'll talk about strategies for healing and letting go, dealing with anger, how to break the news to someone else that you no longer want to be with them, and how to handle the rejection when someone breaks up with you. For more info about Julianne, visit juliannelovesme.com.

Humpday Happy Hour: What What in the Butt? Prostate play for the 21s century
Wednesday, December 11
6:30 pm – 7:0 pm
FREE!

From prostate stimulation, toys, pegging and more, learn about the ins and outs of prostate play from one of our Sex Educators in a comfortable, conversational context. All genders and sexualities are welcome. Free gift for each attendee!

Good Vibrations Customer Appreciation Nights!
Friday December 13th, 6-9pm
Saturday December 14th, 6-9pm
Friday December 20th, 6-11pm
Saturday December 21st, 6-11pm
FREE!

Pamper your way into the holidays with complimentary chocolates, sparkling apple cider and sweet deals on select evenings at all Good Vibrations locations. Let our sex educator sales associates help you pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and don't forget yourself! Be sure to check out our sexy holiday kits and our special Ecorotic line, the natural choice for eco-friendly fun.

Manifesting the Sexual Life You Want in 2014
Wednesday, January 8th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Start your new year with power and clarity! In this workshop and ritual, learn tools and techniques for tapping into your vast potential to create what you want in your life. Learn 4 techniques to confidently bring into form what you want, identify and release old habits and patterns that no longer serve you, develop a clear vision of the sexual life and relationships you want to create in 2014, learn 3 ways to increase your confidence in sex and relationships, experience a powerful ritual to step into your sexual power and confidence in the New Year, and celebrate the year's beginning with other creative, inspiring and powerful people committed to changing their lives! More at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Erotic Writing
Monday, January 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Mind your p's, q's, arses and asses at this super-sexy smut-writing workshop. Experienced writers who want to add a suitably steamy sex scene to their latest novel, fan-fiction aficionados, or beginning writers who think they might just love stringing words together in the sexiest way possible... this workshop is for you! Use these writing skills to flesh out your emails or write a story for your lover that will get him/her/them moist in the nethers! The workshop will go over basic writing skills for erotica, with a series of writing exercises to get your hand in. Reading your work aloud is not required, but is encouraged if you want to share (or get feedback).

Claire Litton has had articles and stories appear in a variety of magazines since she started writing in 1999; most recently, she has regularly contributed to Nerve magazine and The Erotic Woman. She is a professional sexologist based in Montreal, Canada. Her website is www.clairelitton.com

Beyond Kegels: What's UP Down There?
Tuesday, January 14th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

This Class Has Been Cancelled

Join pelvic floor physical therapist Marcy Crouch, from the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center, as she discusses general pelvic health and sexual wellbeing. Learn basic pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function, and how it relates to a healthy and enjoyable sex life for men and women, including these muscles' role in orgasm! She will discuss normal pelvic floor function, as well and dysfunction, and how it can impact your daily life.

Creative Sex Play
Thursday, January 16th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Even the most experienced sexual adventurer may run short of ... shall we say, 'inspiration'? In this wild and provocative seminar with M. Christian participants will not only learn all kind of new techniques and sexual worlds to explore – and do that exploration safely (both physically and emotionally) but they will also have lots of fun with various techniques to expand their basic imagination muscles: picking up new and enjoyable games to help them add a lot more to their entire lives, in and out of the bedroom.

Intro to Polyamory
Monday, January 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

What have you always wanted to know about non-monogamy but weren't sure who to ask? Bring your partners, your lovers, and your metamours to this workshop and discussion of polyamory! Not sure what a metamour is? This workshop is for you! We'll start with an introduction to nonmonogamous relationships, communication, common problems (like what to do about jealousy) and how it might relate to other aspects of your lifestyle (like kink). Discussion and questions are encouraged. Adults only, please. Claire Litton has taught workshops, written, and spoken about polyamory in a wide range of places, from Cal Poly's student sex show to national Australian radio. She has a wife and a boyfriend, and you can find out more about her on her website at www.clairelitton.com

Aural Sex: Seduction by Voice
Thursday, January 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Arouse, seduce and thrill your lover with your voice! Incorporate seductive voice techniques to heat up the bedroom. Be spellbinding! In this delightful class for couples and singles of all genders and orientations, Midori will help you discover how to uncover fantasies and discover your uniquely sexy voice.

Become an artist of seduction and pleasure, like the great courtesans and legendary lovers of the past. Their erotic voice and sensual story telling were among their most potent skills.

• Learn how to use the hypnotic voice to seduce and arouse your lover long before you enter the bedroom.
• Gain effective and surprisingly simple voice techniques to arouse both your lover and yourself.
• Mesmerize your lover and transport both of you to an erotic landscape.
• Learn to build and enrich a powerful fantasy, practice effective voice techniques and spellbinding.
• You'll learn techniques for finding out your and your lover's fantasy.
• Practice sensual story telling skills and improve them with Midori's effective technique. Spicy demos, practical exercises, tips. No experience necessary!

Boning 101
Monday, January 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Welcome to a rare primal primer--back by popular demand! Whether you're a nookie ninja or never been kissed, have fun with sex educator and podcast host Sex Nerd Sandra as we touch on all the bases! Topics include the keys to kissing, talking dirty, sexy safer sex, oral pleasure, passionate penetration, unlocking orgasm and more basics for great sex. Check out http://SexNerdSandra.com/ and tell all your friends who could use a good dose of comprehensive pleasure ed!

Humpday Happy Hour: the Future is Now: The Latest and Greatest in Sex Toy Technology
Wednesday, January 29th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Find out what's new in sex and tech with a show-and-tell to remember. Grab your favorite geek and see the advances in the realm of sex toy function and design, featuring local designers from Minna and Jimmyjane. All genders and sexualities are welcome. Free gift for each attendee!

Have a Sexy Healthy New Year!
Thursday, January 30th
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
FREE!

Our friends at Bridge HIV, a project of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, join us to talk about the newest information in AIDS prevention. From safer sex to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis, including pharmacological prevention strategies like Truvada), the latest in microbicide gel (they are enrolling research participants in a new study this year), and featuring SFDPH staff to answer YOUR sexual health questions--come learn all the facts. Make 2014 a safe, healthy, sexy and informed New Year!

Getting erotically unstuck: a playshop on desire, pleasure and sensuality
Monday, February 3rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Sometimes we feel disconnected from the experience of pleasure, and need to take the time to reconnect with our desires and sensual selves. Sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard's workshop uses use movement, meditation, reflection and group exercises to rekindle the flames. What is holding you back from experiencing pleasure and desire in your daily life? What are the things that make you feel most alive, and how can you work to bring those aspects of your life into greater alignment with how you live? People of all genders & couples welcome. Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Humpday Happy Hour! The More the Merrier: Multiple Partner Play
Wednesday, February 5th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Threesomes and moresomes, negotiating desires and boundaries, communication skills, how to find and enjoy multiple partners, what toys to us, safer sex.

Lip Service
Thursday, February 6th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$40/pair in advance, $45/pair at the door
Tickets

Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With many years of experience as a workshop presenter—plus a knack for necking—Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

Playing Well With Others: A Kink Community Primer
Wednesday, February 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Ever wanted to get involved in the kink, swing, or other play communities but don't know where to start? Shy and overwhelmed? Curious about the types of events and get-togethers out there in the land of pervyness? Every event is different, and you deserve to find one that fits you--or you and your partner, if you're stepping out together. With kink educator extraordinaire Lee Harrington, look into why folks want to be part of these communities (and how that affects your adventure), some of the myths you'll encounter along the way (from outsiders and kinksters alike), the pitfalls we may encounter--including negotiations with a partner, if you're not single--and how to have fun along the way. So pull out your social graces, dust off those leather boots (or heels, or sandals), and dive into this useful foray into kinky/sexy events and culture.

Freeing the Orgasm
Monday, February 24th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Are you interested in finding out how to bring more pleasure into your life? Do you want to have bigger, better, and more frequent orgasms? Xanet Pailet, a sex and intimacy coach, will provide you with practical tools to increase your orgasmic potential that you can start using right away! In an interactive setting, you will learn how to connect with and move your sexual energy, ride the wave of orgasm, and explore the variety of female and male orgasms. For more information about Xanet, please visit www.powerofpleasure.com.

Ask Our Doc: Lover's Luck
Tuesday, February 25th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Who's your ideal partner? Have you found that person? Do you know what you'd need to attract a special someone (or even more than one) into your life? It's not just a matter of luck! Whether Ms./Mr./Person Right is on the horizon or you feel unlucky in love, let our Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen school you in some of the prerequisites for finding and keeping a lover.

Partners in Passion – Becoming More Than Soul Mates
Thursday, February 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Great sex and lasting relationships are mutual undertakings nurtured by selflessness, cultivation of profound interest in one's partner, a determination to be as kind as possible, even during difficult times, and discernment about when and how to be open and honest. Verbal communication plays a major role in developing the capacity to relate this way, but nonverbal skills are even more important. Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson explore an approach to love and sex that differs dramatically from pop culture images and much therapy-speak, providing practical tools for reinventing your relationship as a collaboration, a joint venture.

Make My Dreams Come True: Hot & Sexy Erotic Role Play
Monday, March 10th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Some people dismiss role play as "fake" or cheesy, but it's one of the most fun ways to create and explore your fantasies. Plus, it can be hot, hot, hot! The best roles bring out facets of your authentic selves, especially some that don't usually get to play - and keeping it "real" brings more meaning and deeper psychological intensity to your play. Eve Minax, BDSM educator and writer, will teach you how to explore your fantasies to uncover the key elements that make them hot, ways to work with visualization, costumes and ambiance to make fantasies more realistic, tips for connecting to an unfamiliar role when a partner asks, and tools for making a scene intense and sexy without getting silly (unless that's what you want, of course). Come prepared to talk about and nurture your authentic self!

SF Bike Coalition Intro to Urban Bicycling Workshop for women
Tuesday, March 11th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE With Registration

Who's your ideal partner? Have you found that person? Do you know what you'd need to attract a special In honor of Women's History Month, the SF Bicycle Coalition is partnering with the our discount partner, Good Vibrations, to educate women on the joy of biking in San Francisco! Has it been a long time since you've been on a bike or are you new to riding in the city? Come learn the basics of urban bicycling at our intro workshop. The course is a one-hour presentation covering the most basics of how to pick the right bike for everyday riding in SF, the rules of the road, and route planning. This course is a great introduction for people who are considering bicycling, or looking to brush up on skills. This class is for female-identified people.

Humpday Happy Hour: All Hands on Deck!
Wednesday, March 12h
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Be a handier lover and get some super-sweet hand-techniques to stimulate you and yours. Cue the applause!

The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure
Thursday, March 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Get ready to discover the amazing pleasure potential of the prostate, aka the male G-spot! Whether you're totally new to prostate play or you're looking for some new tips to drive your guy wild, Charlie Glickman, author of The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure, will give you all the info you need. You'll learn all about the common concerns that sometimes keep people from exploring it (and how to overcome them), tips for easy and pleasurable anal penetration, prostate massage, which toys work best for prostate fun, pegging, combining prostate pleasure with other kinds of sex, and much more. Whether you want to experience prostate fun on your own or with a partner, you'll leave with everything you need to know to have a great time! This workshop is open to people of all genders and sexual orientations.

Debunking Myths about Orgasm
Tuesday, March 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Learn the real deal about bringing more sexual pleasure into your life! Do you want to have bigger, better, and more frequent orgasms? Back by popular demand, sex and intimacy coach Xanet Pailet will provide you with practical tools to increase your orgasmic potential that you can start using right away! In an interactive setting, you will learn how to connect with and move your sexual energy, ride the wave of orgasm, and explore the variety of female and male orgasms. For more information about Xanet, please visit www.powerofpleasure.com.

Antique Vibrator Museum Tour & Good Vibes History Lookback
Thursday, March 20th
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
FREE!

Happy birthday to Good Vibrations! It's our 37th anniversary this month, and to celebrate, we're going back in time--exploring the fascinating history of the vibrator, once used by doctors as a treatment for hysteria, and remembering the San Francisco of the 1970s, when sex educator Joani Blank got the big idea to create a comfortable space for women to shop for sex toys and get information. The rest, as they say, is history! Join Staff Sexologist and Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen for a frisky and fascinating look at the past.

Casual Intimacy: Deep Connection Without Ultimate Expectation
Tuesday, March 25th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

There are times in our lives when an intense relationship is not what we're up for, but we still crave sex and meaningful connection. Can we experience hot intentional intimacy without having our hearts broken? In this interactive workshop with erotic edutainer Spycey Spyce, hone in on what we want out of our intimate relationships, and learn how to delight in the moment without getting caught up in it.

The Desire Circle--an experiment in Guerilla Intimacy
Thursday, March 27th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Are you getting what you want in sex and intimacy? Do you have dreams of doing something differently, or feeling greater closeness with your partners, but don't know how to make it happen? Sexologist Dr. Liam "Captain" Snowdon guides participants through a powerful process to help you build the skills and confidence you need to move to the next level of your sexual growth. By exploring roles, respect & communication, and much more, in a supportive group, you'll learn to get more of what you desire! For more information about Captain, please visit captainsnowdon.ca. This workshop is open to people of all genders and sexual orientations.

Sex After Hysterectomy
Monday, March 31st
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Sex therapist Bryna Barsky-Ex joins us to help post-hysterectomy women and their partners understand the changes in their bodies and sexuality after this procedure. Increase the size of your "sex basket" (aka repetoire) and enhance your sexual experience and learn to more comfortably communicate sexual, emotional, and physical needs to a partner. We'll also cover physical and psychological changes due to hysterectomy, changes to a woman's bodily responses post-procedure, and learn about medical and sex therapy treatment options after a hysterectomy.

Clits and Vadges and G-Spots, Oh My!
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Sexual pleasure comes in many forms, but women are often given confusing information about their own responses and pleasure parts. Let's clear all that up with some help from Staff Sexologist Dr. Carol Queen! Learn about arousal, the various kinds of erotic responses (and kinds of sex play) likely to result in higher states of turn-on, and much more! We'll talk about toys, solo sex, and partner sex, plus important secrets to better sex and orgasm. Anybody who has, or enjoys, lady-parts--or whatever you call 'em--is welcome!

Great Sex, Good Parent: The Missing Chapter in Your Whole-Life Parenting!
Thursday, April 17th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Parents of all sexualities celebrated and welcome.
Shar Rednour the writer of "How Great Sex Made Me a Good Mom" answers all your questions on:

• how to talk to your kids about sex
• are our kids being sexualized in the media
• how much social media is too much

• Don't Divorce—Just get Laid
• Best Toys at Good Vibrations
• The best substitution for a Parent Happy Pill
• Single Parents-Safety and Sex validation and advice

Burlesque 101
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Join us as we learn the art of Tease! Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque is back to present Bump & Grind Basics. Students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking. All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required.

A Re-Introduction To The Only-Mostly-Dead Art Of Chivalry
(Now! With 200% More Feminism!)
Monday, April 28th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Everyone's heard the stories: men who get kneed in the balls for holding open a door, youngsters who sprawl on bus seats while elders stand, the myth of the handkerchief-carrying gentleman, and all the rest. What, exactly, do girls/women/people want in the world of chivalry? S. Bear Bergman knows! How can a modern gentleperson be courteous without being sexist or a suckup? And while we're at it -- who goes through the door first, again? We'll also talk a little about the principles, and then learn a lot about the mechanics, of walking in public (v. walking in private, natch), and a whole lot more.

Spring Fling Vibrator Crafting Night
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This Event Has Been Cancelled

It's the best date night or friends' night out, and you get to be crafty AND sex-positive! Join burlesque performer and sex educator Alexa Joseph to snazz up a plain old vibrator—make your new ride a custom job! We'll provide the vibrators and some bling (you can bring some too, if you want to use anything special), and along the way you'll learn tons about toys and pleasure from your fun and engaging teacher.

Humpday Happy Hour: Sexting
Wednesday, April 30th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Sending sexy text messages, known as "sexting," is a popular way to flirt and share fantasies with partners. Join us to discuss sexting as a safe way to enhance sexual communication while building trust and sharing fantasies.

Maximizing Masturbation
Thursday, May 8th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

People of every gender and orientation can super-charge their sex lives through solo sex! Whether single or partnered, get bigger thrills when you jack or jill off. Celebrate International Masturbation Month with Drs. Carol Queen & Robert Morgan Lawrence and learn about prolonging pleasure, new erogenous zones, adding toys and erotica, stronger orgasms, and getting insight about your deepest sexual desires.

GiVe Reception
Tuesday, May 13th
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
FREE!

GiVe is the name of Good Vibrations extensive donation and sponsorship program. Over the years we have partnered with hundreds of local and national non-profit organizations, providing them with products for fundraisers, advertising and sponsorship, or by partnering together in our stores to raise much needed funds for an immense variety of organizations ranging from women's shelters, HIV/AIDS research, art programs, LGBT benefits, Breast Cancer awareness, and more. Join us to honor the incredible work of current GiVE recipients: Women's Community Clinic, Berkeley Free Clinic, ACCESS Women's Justice, and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.

How to Turn a Woman On and Have Her Begging for More…
Monday, May 19, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

In this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet you will learn about women's sexual arousal and how to slowly turn up the dial so that she is begging you for more. Did you know that women have a whole system of erectile tissue? Learning where that tissue is, how to activate it, and how it changes with arousal will provide you with a road map to women's pleasure. We will also learn about seven different types of female orgasm. For individuals and couples.

Don't Hate the M'Bate: Female Masturbation & Self-Love
Wednesday, May 21st
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Female masturbation can carry negative social stigma, which is why Good Vibrations is celebrating International Masturbation Month in May to say no hating on masturbating! Our Sex Educator-Sales Associate, Lindsay, will dispel myths and educate you about anatomy and physiology, tips and techniques for masturbation, and what toys to choose. Say goodbye to shame and hello to satisfying self-loving

Threesomes—with Nina Hartley!
Thursday, May 22nd, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets

Solo sex is great, sex for two is wonderful, but sex with three—one of the most common fantasies of all—can be sublime, IF you do it right! To avoid any chance that your fantasy three-way will go wrong, come learn from the one and only Nina Hartley, "America's sweetheart of porn" and a savvy and experienced guide to trio play. Learn to find partners, communicate your desires, and savor sex á trois!

Opening Up Without Screwing Up
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This Event Has Been Cancelled
This class has been rescheduled for July 15, 2014

Whether you say polyamory, open marriage, swinging or "monogamish," it seems like everyone's talking about open relationships these days. But maintaining a healthy, happy, loving relationship is hard enough… how do you do it with more than one person? Nationally recognized open relationship coach Marcia Baczynski has seen it all. Learn to manage jealousy, how to talk about opening up, much more!

Big Beautiful Sex
Thursday, June 5th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Who says you have to be skinny to have the best sex of your life? Whether it’s media and advertising images of “perfect” bodies or snarky comments about our weight, fat-shaming is all around us, and it can get in the way of our sexual confidence and pleasure. In this workshop, which combines lecture and discussion, Elle Chase (aka The Lady Cheeky) will talk about attitudes (both external and internal) that can hold us back from great sex and specific challenges we face as plus-sized lovers. You will learn skills – from communication tools to the best toys, techniques and positions – to help you embrace your sexuality and have big, beautiful sex.

This class is appropriate for anyone with any type of body image issues, regardless of size.

Self-Empowerment, Especially for Singles
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Join empowerment coach Rachel Buddeberg to explore two newly researched stereotypes, singlism and couplemania––cultural messages suggesting we’ll be happier, healthier, and wealthier if only we could find that “special someone.” It’s not necessarily so! Putting all of our energy into one relationship can lead to overly high expectations, downplaying the importance of our other relationships, and leave us feeling like second-class citizens if we remain single. This workshop is designed to empower people, especially singles, to look beyond these messages and learn to enrich our lives.

In this 2-hour workshop, we will practice powerful tools to counteract these messages. You will leave this workshop with renewed confidence to choose to be single for as short or long as you want to be, the ability to diffuse cultural messages that cause distress, and start to heal the impact they’ve had on your life!

Getting What You Want from Your Dominant
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Being submissive in a scene or a relationship can seem to get in the way of making clear requests, choosing wise Dominants, and setting healthy boundaries. The urge to serve, please, or receive attention can be overwhelming, or can be acted out in ways that disconnect and distance us. Join Francesca Gentille and Tim Emert to learn important techniques – including key negotiation concepts -- to stay centered, discerning, self-caring, and adored in your submissive desires.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, June 15th, 2014
3:00 pm
FREE!
Tickets

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen and her team of trained docents.

What If I'm Attracted to Women? Expanding your QUEERiosity
Monday, June 16th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

This workshop for women with sexual empowerment coach and co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men Amy Jo Goddard will get down to the nitty gritty of women’s desire for other women, what it means and what you might choose to do about it. We’ll talk about lesbian/bi/queer culture and how to approach it, about sexual identity, orientation and being bisexual/lesbian/queer, and navigating seemingly complex relationships. This workshop is for any woman seeking to understand her attractions for other women, who is questioning or wondering about her own identity, and who wonders on whether to act on same-sex desires. Amy Jo teaches her Women’s Sexually Empowered Life program annually and can be found blogging about all things sexual at www.amyjogoddard.com

Summer Fling Vibrator Crafting Night
Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

It's the best date night or friends' night out, and you get to be crafty AND sex-positive! Join burlesque performer and sex educator Alexa Joseph to snazz up a plain old vibrator—make your new ride a custom job! We'll provide the vibrators and some bling (you can bring some too, if you want to use anything special), and along the way you'll learn tons about toys and pleasure from your fun and engaging teacher.

Keep Calm and Strap it On!
Wednesday, June 18th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE!

Good Vibrations is celebrating Strap-On Week by helping people everywhere explore the wonderful world of strap-on play. Come get the info you need to make it fun and hot for you and your partner(s): getting started, picking toys, the basics of strap-ons, come get your questions answered and discover how much pleasure you can have! All genders and sexualities are welcome. The first 10 people get a free vibe!

Female Orgasms: Physiology, Arousal & Techniques that Deliver
Monday, June 23rd, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Looking to learn more about the female body? Want to maximize the pleasure you give your female partner or experience within your own body? Learn about the depth and beauty of female arousal, pleasure, and orgasm from sex educators Kate McCombs and Louise Bourchier. Includes: the truth about the G spot and why it may or may not be responsive, how the clitoris is so much more than meets the eye, techniques in touch, and key pleasure exercises you can implement right away––whether you have a partner or not.

Please note: This workshop will include opportunities to share knowledge + information, but there will be no obligation to disclose anything personal about your own sexuality. There may, however, be laughs, puns and Star Trek jokes. Consider yourself warned.

Become Your Own Sexual Communication Superhero!
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Join sex educators Kate McCombs and Louise Bourchier for tips and techniques to develop your sexual communication superpowers! We’ll enhance our skills in communicating about sex by focusing on what we’re doing right, not what we’re doing wrong, and maximize our strengths, all delivered in a welcoming environment with a healthy dash of humor.

Participants will be engaged throughout the session with discussion, activities, take home exercises, and plenty of Q&A time. This workshop will offer useful strategies to make the most of your sex life and relationships, regardless of your gender, relationship status, or sexual orientation.

Getting Erotically Unstuck: a playshop on desire, pleasure and sensuality
Thursday, July 17, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sometimes we feel disconnected from the experience of pleasure, and need to take the time to reconnect with our desires and sensual selves. Amy Jo Goddard's workshop uses movement, meditation, reflection and group exercises to rekindle the flames. What is holding you back from experiencing pleasure and desire in your daily life? What are the things that make you feel most alive, and how can you work to bring those aspects of your life into greater alignment with how you live? People of all genders & couples welcome. Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Amy Jo Goddard is a Sexual Empowerment Coach, author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. Currently, she teaches her Women’s Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, July 20th
3:00 pm
FREE!

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen and her team of trained docents.

Lip Service: The Art of Kissing
Monday, July 21st, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With many years of experience as a workshop presenter—plus a knack for necking—Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular "lips-on" how-to workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

The Gourmet Male Hand Job
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Giving a gourmet hand job can be a wonderful treat, and there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. Come learn how to make your guy's toes curl with an amazing erotic genital massage. Sex educator Tracy Bartlett will explain important anatomy basics, creating a smooth flow from warm-up all the way to the happy ending, using toys, bringing anal and prostate play into the mix, and much more.

Please bring a dildo or a cucumber to practice on.

Getting What You Want from Your Submissive
Thursday, July 24th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

When D/s play goes awry, being the Dominant in a scene or a relationship can ignite the tyrant or the co-dependent, bringing out the worst in ourselves or our subs and depleting the precious energy of power exchange. The urge to take charge, receive trust, or experience someone's surrender can muddle our thinking. Join Tim Emert and Francesca Gentille to learn key negotiation concepts, plus important techniques for staying centered, discerning, self-caring, and adored in your Dominance.

Summer Fun Vibrator Crafting Night
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

It's the best date night or friends' night out, and you get to be crafty AND sex-positive! Join burlesque performer and sex educator Alexa Joseph to snazz up a plain old vibrator—make your new ride a custom job! We'll provide the vibrators and some bling (you can bring some too, if you want to use anything special), and along the way you'll learn tons about toys and pleasure from your fun and engaging teacher.

Opening Up Without Screwing Up
Thursday, July 31st, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Whether you say polyamory, open marriage, swinging or "monogamish," it seems like everyone's talking about open relationships these days. But maintaining a healthy, happy, loving relationship is hard enough… how do you do it with more than one person? Nationally recognized open relationship coach Marcia Baczynski has seen it all. Learn to manage jealousy, how to talk about opening up, much more!

Humpday Happy Hour! Sultry Striptease
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE!

Learn how to excite and entice your lover(s) with sultry striptease performances. Learn how to choose the right music, use costumes and props, and practice some sexy dance moves. All levels of experience are welcome! Please wear comfy clothes and bring extra layers to shed.

Prostate Pleasure
Monday, August 11th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

More people are discovering the amazing pleasure potential of the prostate, aka the male G-spot. Prostate massage, pegging, and anal sex for men can bring you to new heights of sensation, and Charlie Glickman PhD, one of the authors of The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure, is here to tell you all about it. He'll explain the role of the prostate in sexual arousal and orgasm, give you lots of tips for easy and pleasurable anal penetration, tell you all about prostate massage, show you the best toys for strap-on play and pegging, offer ideas for combining prostate play with other kinds of sex, and much more. Whether you're new to the idea of prostate play or you're an experienced enthusiast, Charlie has plenty to offer you, so come discover new ways to make your or your guy's toes curl!

Burlesque Styling with Dottie Lux
Tuesday, August 12th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Are you hitting the stage as a kitten or are trying to get your burlesque look together for a new act or theme party-maybe even Burning Man? Dottie Lux will show you all the special secrets you'll need to get the fashion and silhouette down right. We will go over the basics of fishnets, fluttery underthings, crinoline, wigs, lashes, lips and hips! If you have something you are working with please feel free to bring it! This class will mix demo with hands-on practice and technique.

How To Create An Effective Online Profile & Write Messages That Will Get Good Responses
Thursday, August 14th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

The world is the now the Internet ... and if you don't know how to use it then you are at a serious disadvantage in making any kind of connection: employment, social, artistic and – most of all – erotic. In this class, M. Christian will not just explore how to use the Internet and various sites as a resource to explore your own sexuality in any form, but also how to create an effective and alluring online profile. But creating a digital 'self' is only part of it: participants will also get tips on how to reach out in imaginative ways that will get a positive response, the important things that are too often forgotten and other social niceties that can be the difference between frustration and disappointment and having a wonderful and sexy time online!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, August 17th, 2014
3:00 pm
FREE!

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join docent Alexa Joseph, trained by Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Club Chiffon: A Showgrrrl's Guide to Pin-Up & Glamour
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

"When I think of the word ‘pin-up’ I think of a woman who shows and shares her beauty through strength and confidence, reflected through the gestures of her body," says class instructor Sugar Cane Jane of Bebop Boudoir.

Drawing inspiration from the heyday eras of iconic pin-up imagery, this comprehensive pose, poise & presentation workshop will help you to not only familiarize yourself with the natural accentuation of your body's lines onstage and in front of the camera, but throughout the every day hullabaloo of life. We will practice & explore positioning and movements that will break down and gloriously redefine what it means to be a modern- day bombshell regardless of size, complexion or stature, drawing from within. Please bring comfortable yet form fitting attire along with a pair of high heeled shoes, as we will be doing warms ups, active posing and full body extension exploration. Workshop attendees are also encouraged to bring your favorite lipstick and an accessory or small playful prop, i.e., jewelry, small fan, boa, large tassel, etc. Bobby pins for anyone who would like to experiment with hair movement will be provided.

Humpday Happy Hour! Have a Swingin’ Summer
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE!

Summer lovin’ doesn’t have to involve only one partner. Gather skills to open up your lovin’ and learn tips on smoothly opening up your relationship, and how to do it safely.

Skillful Sexual Communication: How to Talk about Your Sex Life with Your Lovers
Thursday, August 21st, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard knows how common it is for couples to have sexual issues that need to be addressed. And all too often, people are overcome by fear and/or shame that prevent them from having the fulfilling sex life they want. Many people fear bringing up sensitive issues and worry about hurting their partner’s feelings if they want to make requests for change or improvement. Sometimes it’s hard to identify what requests even need to be made. In this workshop we’ll discuss how to bring up the subject and strategies for talking about sensitive sexual issues with lovers. We’ll do some self-assessment and practice communication techniques that will make sex talk easier and sex lives better! This is a great workshop for anyone to improve skills, and couples are encouraged to attend together. Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women’s Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Advanced and Kinky Anal Play
Tuesday, August 26th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

People of every gender and orientation can get exquisite pleasure from anal sex. And some people think it’s always kinky—but they don’t know the half of it! Learn the ins and outs of back-door sex, especially the kind when it starts to get pervy, with Drs. Carol Queen and Robert Morgan Lawrence, co-stars of the cult sex ed movie Bend Over Boyfriend. There's no better way to become a great anal top than by learning what the bottom is experiencing firsthand. And anal penetration doesn't ever have to hurt—but when you want to combine pain or dominance with anal pleasure, there are some safe ways to do it. Learn about technique, safety, pleasure and more! Recommended for partnered or solo people at any level of experience who like roleplay, role reversal, power exchange, strap-on anal sex, playing with large toys, enema play, and more. For more about Carol and Robert, visit sexandculture.org.

Sexy Librarian Book Party
Thursday, September 4, 2014
6:30-8:30 pm
FREE!

Imagine a library with velvet chairs and fine-grained bookshelves, run by a librarian whose only concern is pleasing her patrons. This sexy librarian will stop at nothing to service her readers. To fulfill her role, she has lovingly collected a set of stories guaranteed to satisfy every lust, literary or otherwise.

How to Please a Woman and Have Her Begging for More
Monday, September 8th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

In this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet you will learn about women's sexual arousal and how to slowly turn up the dial so that she is begging you for more. Did you know that women have a whole system of erectile tissue? Learning where that tissue is, how to activate it, and how it changes with arousal will provide you with a road map to women's pleasure. We will also learn about seven different types of female orgasm. For individuals and couples.

Boning 101
Monday, September 15th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Ready to learn the foundations of fantastic sex? Whether you're a nookie ninja or never been kissed, join Nerdist Industries podcaster Sex Nerd Sandra for an eye-opening look at the spectrum of pleasure! She'll share universal skills for using your mouth, hands and hips to seduce, play and initiate effective foreplay, create surprising sensations and unlock orgasm for everyone!

Playful Kink!
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Roller coaster your sex life! Discover simple techniques culled from the world of kink to brighten your bedroom. Sex Nerd Sandra takes you on a friendly tour of the mysterious side of sex. Topics include an introduction to BDSM, sensual spanking, orgasmic bondage, role-play, safety and a surprising peek into adult fantasy.

Humpday Happy Hour! Fan-Fiction Fever
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE!

Did you know that the 50 Shades of Grey series was based on Twilight fan-fiction? Some of the most acclaimed erotica is found in the fan-fiction community, and drawn from characters from your favorite TV shows, books, and films! Learn how to find the best fics, and how to get your own published.

Self-Empowerment, Especially for Singles
Thursday, September 18th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Join empowerment coach Rachel Buddeberg to explore the impact of two newly researched stereotypes, singlism and couplemania––cultural messages suggesting we’ll be happier, healthier, and wealthier if only we could find that “special someone.” It’s not necessarily so! Putting all of our energy into one relationship can lead to overly high expectations, downplaying the importance of our other relationships, and leave us feeling like second-class citizens if we remain single. This workshop is designed to empower people, especially singles, to look beyond these messages and learn to enrich our lives. We will practice powerful tools to counteract these messages. You will leave this workshop with renewed confidence to choose to be single for as short or long as you want to be, the ability to diffuse cultural messages that cause distress, and start to heal the impact they’ve had on your life!

Antique Vibrator Museum Tour
Sunday, September 21, 2014
3:00 pm
FREE!
To sign up in advance: Click Here

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join docent Naomi L’Amore, trained by Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Auntie Midori's Tips for New Tops
Thursday, September 25th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Curious about BDSM? Are you just beginning to explore your top or dominant side? Do you find all the information out there a bit intimidating? Do you want to have successful kinky fun scenes and feel confident? Auntie Midori’s here to help! She’ll share practical tips, easy ways to get started, and how to avoid common mistakes. Learn how to find out your and your partner’s desires and select the right toys to make that a steamy reality. She’ll talk about how to avoid harming your partner while keeping the thrill. She’ll also answer all the questions. She’s prone to confess tales of her spectacular goofy bloopers too.

Queer Prism: Readings
Monday, September 29, 2014
6:30-8:30 pm
FREE!

Queer fiction runs the gamut! A tasting menu to make you laugh, cry, and squirm in the most delicious ways. With Eric Andrews-Katz, Dale Chase, Dena Hankins, Clifford Henderson, Kathleen Knowles, and Felice Picano.

Open Windows: Look Inside with Erotica
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Whether describing fantasy scenes or exactly what you did last night, words add power and excitement to sex. Erotica and romance writer Dena Hankins will ask which words turn you on--and do you want to try what you just read about? Let's talk hot language, exploring new ideas, and sharing stories with your lovers.

Sex Sensors––Programming and Experimenting with Custom Dildo Controls
Monday, October 6th, 2014
6:30 - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Explore open-hardware sex toys with the engineers of Comingle. They share an easy-programmable dildo platform that you can hook any kind of sensor to–– control your toy and alter its functional possibilities. They will have several toys to program and lots of sensors available for mixing, matching and customizing. You can change your toy’s functionality with heartbeat sensors, squeeze sensors, muscle sensors, stretch sensors, flex sensors, breath sensors, touch sensors, accelerometers, proximity sensors, and even a geiger counter! Come learn about sensing platforms, fun programming, and experiment to find new ways your toys could respond to your or your partner's bodies (or both, or environmental data and more!).

Banish Shame and Experience More Pleasure
Monday, October 13, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Shame around our sexuality, our body image, or our performance in bed prevents so many of us from truly experiencing sexual pleasure. Often we blame everything else… our partners, ourselves, not having the right skills or the right toys. But until we confront and banish our shame, we will never be able to be fully experience the depth of orgasm and pleasure that is achievable. In this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet of www.powerofpleasure.com, we will learn how shame holds us back sexually and how we can overcome it. We will examine the underpinnings of shame, how to recognize our shame response, how and why shame interferes with our pleasure, and how shame can be banished from our lives!

Polyamory: How To Love Many And Well
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sure, you've heard of it and maybe have been intrigued by it but what is polyamory and how do you love more than one person and make it work? How can you deal with jealousy, time-management, emotional rough patches, and more to enter into multiple sexual relationships? In this class with M.Christian, participants will learn to separate the myths from the realities of polyamory, how to make tentative steps towards having more than one partner, and how to approach and deal with the problems of sharing yourself with others, and being involved with someone who, in turn, is involved with someone else. Included in this class will be simple emotional exercises, true life experiences, unique techniques and innovative approaches to understanding the joys and the risks of entering into a polyamorous relationship.

Antique Vibrator Museum Tour
Sunday, October 19th, 2014
3:00 pm
FREE!
To sign up in advance: Click Here

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Sex and Money: How to Have More and Dream Bigger
Monday, October 20th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sex and money are the two most transformative things in our lives, and yet for most people they are also the biggest taboos. We're not taught to see the connections between the two, but when you examine your sex and money story and start to identify your patterns, you can get clear about what you want in both areas. Open up to a new level of abundance and desire with Sexual Empowerment Coach Amy Jo Goddard. This workshop offers the chance to examine the connections between sex and money that usually go unaddressed and to tap into the connections between sex and money that already exist in your life so you can have more pleasure, abundance, intimacy and fulfillment. Individuals and couples are welcome.

Spooktastic Sparkles: A Bling-Your-Vibe Night!
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Halloween costumes aren't just for people, vibrators can get festively spooky too! It's the best date night or friends' night out, and you get to be crafty AND sex-positive! Join burlesque performer and sex educator Alexa Joseph to snazz up a plain old vibrator--make your new ride a custom job! We'll provide the vibrators and some bling (you can bring some too, if you want to use anything special), and along the way you'll learn tons about toys and pleasure from your fun and engaging teacher.

Humpday Happy Hour: Riding the Crimson Wave
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE!

Your period is not a curse, nor is it something to be ashamed of! Explore the facts and dispell myths about that time of the month, and find products that can even make your “gift” enjoyable!

Gorgeous Junk: Releasing Negative Thoughts About Our Genitals for Hotter Sex
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

In this workshop for vulva and penis owners we'll explore the multitude of influences that conspire to create shame or at least a negative attitude about our genitals. With discussions, exercises, laughter and creativity, we'll re-cast our beautiful body parts in a new and positive light. Join sex educator Jean Franzblau for this healing and fun workshop that guarantees a boost in sexual esteem and an appreciation of our gorgeous junk.

Getting Erotically Unstuck: a playshop on desire, pleasure and sensuality
Thursday, October 30th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sometimes we feel disconnected from the experience of pleasure, and need to take the time to reconnect with our desires and sensual selves. Amy Jo Goddard's workshop uses movement, meditation, reflection and group exercises to rekindle the flames. What is holding you back from experiencing pleasure and desire in your daily life? What are the things that make you feel most alive, and how can you work to bring those aspects of your life into greater alignment with how you live? People of all genders & couples welcome. Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com. Amy Jo Goddard is a Sexual Empowerment Coach, author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. Currently, she teaches her Women's Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Aural Sex: Seduction by Voice & Erotic Storytelling
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Use the magic of Sheherezade! Incorporate seductive voice techniques learned in this class to heat up the bedroom and add spice to your erotic life. Mesmerize your lover and transport both of you to an erotic landscape. Learn how to build and enrich a powerful fantasy, practice effective voice techniques and spellbinding. In this hands-on workshop-style class you'll learn techniques of finding out both your fantasies, practice storytelling skills and improve them with Midori's gentle guidance. Spicy demos, practical exercises, and tips for lovers of all genders and orientations.

Blowjobs and Beyond
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Take the “ow” out of “blowjob”! If you want to leave your insecurities behind, master the craft of fellatio and see your lovers squirming in their seats and screaming in pleasure, let sex and relationship expert Reid Mihalko of ReidAboutSex.com show you how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blowjobs.

In this class with plenty of room for Q&A, you will learn: Male anatomy from tip to taint! The technique Reid calls “the slow jerk.” How to deal with a strong gag reflex (all is not lost, folks!) and how to deep throat. How to use pressure and body leverage to augment your “black belt” fellatio skills! Plus a few other sexy secrets that are sure to have them begging for more! This class is opened for all orientations, relationship statuses, genders and levels of experience.

Enhancing the Erotic Self! or turning up your turn-on
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Looking to add a little more heat beneath the sheets? In this light and playful workshop with Somatic Therapist and Intimacy Coach Shara Ogin, we will discover ways to unravel the barriers that keep us disconnected in sex and in our relationships, and how to feel more present in our bodies! Come learn some simple tools for building connection, how to tell your partner what you desire, and how to ask for what you want. Come ready to unleash your sexy, erotic creature!

This class is open to all genders, please bring a yoga mat if you have one and sexy yet comfortable clothes u can move in.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
3:00 pm
Free!
To sign up in advance, Click Here

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Skillful Sexual Communication: How to Talk about Your Sex Life with Your Lovers
Monday, November 17th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard knows how common it is for couples to have sexual issues that need to be addressed. And all too often, people are overcome by fear and/or shame that prevent them from having the fulfilling sex life they want. Many people fear bringing up sensitive issues and worry about hurting their partner’s feelings if they want to make requests for change or improvement. Sometimes it’s hard to identify what requests even need to be made. In this workshop we’ll discuss how to bring up the subject and strategies for talking about sensitive sexual issues with lovers. We’ll do some self-assessment and practice communication techniques that will make sex talk easier and sex lives better! This is a great workshop for anyone to improve skills, and couples are encouraged to attend together. Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women’s Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Creative Sex Play
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Even the most experienced sexual adventurer may run short of ... shall we say 'inspiration'? In this wild and provocative seminar with noted erotic writer and teacher M.Christian, participants will not just learn all kind of new techniques and sexual worlds to explore – and do that exploration safely (both physically as well as emotionally) -- but they will also have lots of fun with various techniques to expand their basic imagination muscles: picking up new and enjoyable games to help them add a lot more to their lives – and not just their bedroom play.

Rocking Sex Before and After Baby
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sex educator, Hot Sex author and new mom Jamye Waxman discusses the ins and outs of keeping your sex life pleasurable whether you're trying to conceive, already pregnant, or postpartum. From orgasmic conception to orgasmic birth, we'll discuss ways to have satisfying sex prenatal to postpartum, and learn ways to keep sex fresh and fun while figuring out this whole parenting thing. A great class for those trying to conceive, singles and couples in any trimester of pregnancy or after birth. This class will combine biology and physiology with sex tips, positions, and planning for beyond pregnancy.

Blackmail, My Love bookparty
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Good Vibrations welcomes you to a very special book celebration! Katie Gilmartin dug deeply into the annals of San Francisco's storied past to produce Blackmail, My Love, a brilliantly conceived and artfully illustrated murder mystery that serves as a revelatory secret history of San Francisco's Queer underground of the 1950s. The plot is fueled by a 1951 California Supreme Court ruling that homosexuals had a right to congregate, a decision that stopped police raids but created backlash in the form of surveillance, entrapment and more police brutality. Set in such legendary locations as the Black Cat Cafe, the Fillmore district during its heyday as jazz capital of the West, the Beat movement's North Beach, and the sexually complex Tenderloin, Blackmail, My Love is a neo-noir that distills history and fiction into a singular, visually stunning experience.

Katie Gilmartin received a PhD in cultural studies from Yale, with an emphasis in Queer history. After teaching the history of sexuality and Queer studies for a decade at the University of California-Santa Cruz, University of California-Berkeley and The New College, she became a printmaker. Her prior publications are academic essays based on interviews she conducted with lesbians about their lives in the 1940s and 1950s. This is her first work of fiction.

Manifesting the Sexual Life You Want in 2015
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Start your new year with power and clarity! In this workshop and ritual, learn tools and techniques for tapping into your vast potential to create what you want in your life. Learn 4 techniques to confidently bring into form what you want, identify and release old habits and patterns that no longer serve you, develop a clear vision of the sexual life and relationships you want to create in 2015, learn 3 ways to increase your confidence in sex and relationships, experience a powerful ritual to step into your sexual power and confidence in the New Year, and celebrate the year's beginning with other creative, inspiring and powerful people committed to changing their lives! Learn more at www.amyjogoddard.com.

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women’s Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

The Neurology of Orgasm
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Have you wondered why your sex life over time may die down or become non-existent? In this class with Somatic Therapist and Intimacy Coach Shara Ogin we will discuss and how to cultivate orgasm towards peak states of sensation and nourishment. This workshop is guaranteed to help you to connect more deeply and fully with your partner(s) through the sole vehicle of knowing, sensing and feeling yourself while in connection with the nervous system of another. And with it comes a whole world of passion and possibilities... in the bedroom and beyond. You will leave with tools and turn-on to create more intimate and fulfilling relationships.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, January 18th, 2015
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Sexual Role Play
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Have you ever wanted to enact a sexy role play scenario with your lover, but felt shy doing so? Now is your chance to learn new techniques, practice your seduction skills and boost your confidence! Bring your partner or come alone––you'll be invited to explore new communication skills in pairs and groups––and join Lexi Lipstick as she guides you through the art of sexual role play. Lexi is a BDSM Dominant, fetish artist and SFSI-certified sex educator who approaches the art of sensuality with a wicked twinkle in her eye and an affectionate spirit. See more at LexiLipstick.com

Negotiation 101: Things To Know To Keep You Safe
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Come enjoy this fun and highly interactive class that will focus on some of the basic principles behind the safe, sane, consensual negotiation of a bdsm/kink/fetish scene. Scott "BIGRED" Farrell, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2014, teaches this class for everyone interested in kink, but will especially focus on people who identify as the bottom/submissive/slave and their power to say "no." After this class you will have a better sense of when your prospective playmate is not a good fit and when you should not engage. You will feel more confident and comfortable in choosing playmates that are better suited for you and your style of play.

As Mr September 2014 with the Bare Chest Calendar BIGRED helped raise the most funds ever in the calendar’s 30 year history. He does fundraisers and supports TASHRA: http://www.tashra.org/#! He's active in the "consent matters" campaign: http://www.consent-matters.org/. As a member of Legion of Sin motorcycle club he helps organize rides and fundraisers. As a member of the Bondage a GoGo association he helps set up and DM the dungeon weekly and help introduce newcomers to safe, sane, consensual, BDSM.

Ultimate Guide to Sex After Fifty Bookparty
Thursday, February 5th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!

Joan Price tackles it all in this definitive guide to sex and aging: long-term relationships, medical challenges, loss of libido, dating over fifty, elusive orgasms, erectile dysfunction, vaginal pain, self-pleasuring, sex toys, g-spots, p-spots, loss of intimacy, friends with benefits, kink and much more. The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Fifty: How to Maintain--or Regain--a Spicy, Satisfying Sex Life delivers solid, practical information presented in a friendly, accessible style for all genders and orientations, partnered or unpartnered. Come meet Joan in person and learn how to enjoy your sexuality for the rest of your life!

Sensual Touch and Intimacy: A pre-Valentine's spice-up!
Tuesday, February 10th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sensual touch is one of the key ingredients for deep connection and incredible passion. In this fun and interactive evening, Shara Ogin will show you how to create a safe and intimate space, how to let your partner know what works best for you, and ways to give and receive touch more fully and intimately.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow and blanket (+ optional yoga mat) as we will take a peek at some massage techniques bound to arouse the senses and vitalize your energetic connection (no genital touching). Although this class is ideal for couples, singles are welcome too and we'll do our best to partner you up!

Best Gay Romance and Best Gay Erotica Bookparty
Thursday, February 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Sexy, steamy and loving gay lit will be celebrated at this very special pre-Valentine's bookparty! Good Vibrations is honored to welcome Cleis Press editors Rob Rosen (Best Gay Erotica 2015) and Felice Picano (Best Gay Romance 2015). Come hear tales of love and lust with these special men!

Head and shoulders--not to mention certain other body parts--above the rest, and always with the highest literary quality that you've come to expect from this annual collection, Best Gay Erotica 2015 features the hottest sexy stories of men who desire men.

One of the top gay writers in the world with many awards and much critical acclaim to his credit, Felice Picano is at his finest when it comes to the subject of love. In Best Gay Romance 2015, he's gathered a sweepingly romantic collection of short fiction that is long on love (and sex).

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, February 15th
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

More Pleasure, Better Sex, Deeper Intimacy: 9 Elements of Your Sexually Empowered Life
Monday, February 16th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event rescheduled for March
$20 in advancee, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Do you want more pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy in your relationships? Are you ready to connect to your sexual power in a new way? In this event with renowned sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard, you'll get tools to understand the full value of your sexual power, and you will learn about the 9 essential elements that will help you come home to your authentic sexual self and express your sexuality with integrity and joy. Everyone has common aspects of our sexual natures that require exploration, understanding and expression. When you work on your sexual self in a deep way, it impacts every other aspect of your life and opens you up to receive greater pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy.

In this event you will:
- reach a new understanding of sexuality through Amy Jo's Core Sexual Energy Model
- learn to use your sexual energy to nourish your life, creativity, relationships and work
- get powerful tools and practices to integrate your sexual power into your daily life
- discover Amy Jo's 9 elements of sexual empowerment
- connect to your vibrant sexual self that is within you waiting to be claimed

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women's Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Kegelicious: Pelvic Exercise for Pleasure
Tuesday, February 17th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!

The much-talked about novel 50 Shades of Grey catapulted Ben Wa balls into the mainstream, but Kegel beads-- which come in all shapes and sizes-- are far more than just a pleasure device. Learn more about how to use Kegel beads for muscle toning as well as in the bedroom, in addition to other discreet toys that can easily be worn for private thrills in not-so-private places.

SEXERCISE: Why is a healthy pelvic floor vital?
Monday, February 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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A healthy pelvic floor is essential for sexual health and crucial for ideal functioning of our entire body. Learn about the pelvic floor's functions, including the way they enhance sex and make orgasms stronger and better. Pelvic floor yoga therapist Kimmy Carter will help you learn to:

• Strengthen your pubococcygeus, PC--this helps have sustained, more intense orgasms plus the PC muscle has been linked to reduction in urinary incontinence
• When women engage their PC muscle the tissue around the G spot swells which can heighten sexual pleasure
• Deepen your breath • Create softness in neck and shoulders
• Relax hips and back or a painfully tight vaginal or pelvis
• A deeper sense of presence in your body

This workshop will be interactive and fun, expanding your mind through imagery and humor. Learn to strengthen your true core and use yoga poses to hone in on mental and physical awareness of your pelvis and how it moves.

Fifty Shades of Real BDSM Play
Tuesday, February 24th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

In our fantasies we find the many shades of play that turn us on... top, bottom, switch... With open and clear communication we create and exchange erotic energy in ways that excite, satisfy empower and even heal us. From simple rituals of power exchange, discovering our own play style, blindfolds to bondage, spanking and more, we'll go step by step together and raise that delicious sexiness that fuels real BDSM scenes. I will bring toys. Expect a bit of participation, if you consent of course, and a demo. It really is all about your energy! Tune in by joining Cleo Dubois at Good Vibes and turn on to it all!

Creator of the Academy of SM Arts, Cleo Dubois is a seasoned BDSM lifestyle educator and consummate ritualist. She's made two educational docu-films and has contributed to countless on line sites and BDSM books. Details can be found on www.sm-arts.com and www.cleodubois.com

Blowjobs & Beyond
Monday, March 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Whether or not you’re going to celebrate Steak & A Blowjob Day this year, if you want to leave your insecurities behind and master the craft of fellatio, come learn how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing head. In this class with Dr. Carol Queen you will learn: lots of information about the penis, its environs, and its erotic response; techniques for using your hands and other body parts to add to your partner’s experience; things to do about your gag reflex and how to deep throat; tips about fellatio and safer sex; and much more. This class is open to all orientations, relationship statuses, genders and levels of experience.

More Pleasure, Better Sex, Deeper Intimacy: 9 Elements of Your Sexually Empowered Life
Wednesday, March 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Class Cancelled

Do you want more pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy in your relationships? Are you ready to connect to your sexual power in a new way? In this event with renowned sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard, you'll get tools to understand the full value of your sexual power, and you will learn about the 9 essential elements that will help you come home to your authentic sexual self and express your sexuality with integrity and joy. Everyone has common aspects of our sexual natures that require exploration, understanding and expression. When you work on your sexual self in a deep way, it impacts every other aspect of your life and opens you up to receive greater pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy.

In this event you will:
- reach a new understanding of sexuality through Amy Jo's Core Sexual Energy Model
- learn to use your sexual energy to nourish your life, creativity, relationships and work
- get powerful tools and practices to integrate your sexual power into your daily life
- discover Amy Jo's 9 elements of sexual empowerment
- connect to your vibrant sexual self that is within you waiting to be claimed

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women's Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, March 15th
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Body Positive Sex and Self Love
Thursday, March 19th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!

Despite what society may try to tell us, "fat" is not a bad word and love and sex don't have a size requirement. You deserve to feel sexy at every size! Join us at Polk Street to see our gorgeous selection of plus-size lingerie and learn about the best toys for all bodies!

Casual Intimacy: Deep Connection without Ultimate Expectation
Monday, March 23rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Do you find yourself craving intimacy, and all the joys it can bring, but not wanting any of the nasty bits that come with romantic entanglement? Do you want to have intense and meaningful experiences with someone you find super hot but just know that a committed relationship with them is not feasible? Do you want to go to that play party and expand your horizons, but are worried about how you might feel the next day? There are times in our lives when an intense relationship is not what we’re up for, but we still crave sex and meaningful connection. Can we experience hot intentional intimacy without having our hearts broken? In this interactive and emotionally healing workshop we hone in on what we want out of our intimate relationships, and learn how to delight in the moment without getting caught up in it.

* This class involves brains touching but no other parts and is fully clothed.

Spycey Spyce is an Erotic Edutainer who inspires through song, laughter, and creating rational communication about sexuality and relationships. Whether she's singing in her cabaret about safe sex and innovative uses for bananas, teaching a deep thinking communications workshop, or sharing sassy stories on her Spycey Buzz Possecast, Spyce opens opportunities for grounded dialogues to create healing and sex positivity in the world. www.spyceybuzz.com

5 Ways to Juice Up Your Sex Life Now
Tuesday, March 24th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Are you feeling a little frustrated with your sex life? Do you feel that you’re not having as much pleasure as you deserve? Are orgasms sometimes eluding you? In this interactive workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet, you will learn some simple steps that you can take to improve your sex life right now.

• How to make time for more sex
• Removing blocks that prevent you from experiencing more pleasure
• Why goal orientation is your number one enemy to a great sex life
• Simple techniques to quickly free up your sexual energy
• How to relax into great sex

Xanet Pailet is a former lawyer turned sex and intimacy coach. She works with individuals and couples to empower them around their sexuality and deepen relationship and intimacy skills. She is passionate about working with individuals who have shame and wounding around their sexuality. She helps them re-claim their pleasure and transform their lives. www.powerofpleasure.com

5 (Dirty Little) Secrets From The Science Of Sex
Monday, March 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

The last twenty years of science have utterly transformed what we all thought we "knew" about how sexual arousal, desire, and orgasm work. When does desire for sex start? (Way sooner than you think.) What happens to the body when you're turned on? (Nothing in particular, necessarily.) What kinds of sensations are erotic? (In the right context, ALL OF THEM.) What’s the single best predictor of sexual satisfaction? And how can you have great orgasms reliably? Emily Nagoski PhD, author of the brand-new book Come As You Are: The Surprising Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life knows––and tells! All this, plus Emily's Three Tips for Having Better Sex Than Everyone You Know.

More Pleasure, Better Sex, Deeper Intimacy: 9 Elements of Your Sexually Empowered Life
Thursday, April 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Do you want more pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy in your relationships? Are you ready to connect to your sexual power in a new way? In this event with renowned sexual empowerment coach Amy Jo Goddard, you'll get tools to understand the full value of your sexual power, and you will learn about the 9 essential elements that will help you come home to your authentic sexual self and express your sexuality with integrity and joy. Everyone has common aspects of our sexual natures that require exploration, understanding and expression. When you work on your sexual self in a deep way, it impacts every other aspect of your life and opens you up to receive greater pleasure, better sex, and deeper intimacy.

In this event you will:
- reach a new understanding of sexuality through Amy Jo's Core Sexual Energy Model
- learn to use your sexual energy to nourish your life, creativity, relationships and work
- get powerful tools and practices to integrate your sexual power into your daily life
- discover Amy Jo's 9 elements of sexual empowerment
- connect to your vibrant sexual self that is within you waiting to be claimed

Amy Jo Goddard is an author, sexuality educator and founder of SPECTRA, a mentorship program for sexuality professionals. She is the co-author of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men. She teaches the Women's Sexually Empowered Life Program, maintains a private coaching practice and hosts sexuality events and VIP days with private clients in the Napa Valley.

Awesome Anal Sex
Tuesday, April 14th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Anal sex is one of the most common sexual fantasies and more people are trying it than ever before. The best way to make sure that it’s fun, safe, and pleasurable is to know what you’re doing. Sex and relationship coach Charlie Glickman literally wrote the book and he’s here to make sure that your anal adventures leave you with a smile.

Come find out:

• the three key ingredients to amazing anal play
• useful anatomy tips that will maximize your pleasure
• how to avoid common problems and keep things feeling sexy
• massage techniques to build arousal and enhance relaxation
• ways to combine anal stimulation with other kinds of sex
• how to pick the right sex toys for you and your partner
• prostate massage moves that’ll curl your guy’s toes
• tips for anal intercourse and pegging
• valuable safety tips to keep things feeling great

Prostate Pleasure
Wednesday, April 15th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!

Add the secrets of prostate play to your sexual toolbox!Whether you are single or partnered, have a prostate or are just interested, come learn about the tips and toys
for prostate massage, anatomy of the prostate, as well as incorporating prostate into other sexual activities.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, April 19th
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Sex Therapy and Relationships: What You Can Learn from Therapy Even If You Don’t Go to Therapy
Tuesday, April 21st
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sex therapy can help teach you about relationships and improve your sex life, but as sex educator and Counseling Psych candidate Jamye Waxman notes, many of its techniques are valuable regardless of whether you set foot in a therapists’ office. The stop/start technique, sensate focus and porn "desensitization" all allow you to incorporate new moves into your sex life. Learn tips for relating better and getting into your body and mind more deeply, plus insights to assist low desire and high desire partners (which can be a problem in any long-term coupling).

Magic Words: Using Erotic Writing To Explore Your Hidden Sexuality And Spirituality
Wednesday, April 29th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

There are many ways to reach your inner sexual and spiritual self––but one of the most surprisingly powerful paths is through the written word. In this lecture/workshop, participants will hear how erotic writing (fiction as well non-fiction) can reach hidden places that often lay unexposed, help make personal discoveries and to assist in a personal journey of self and sensuality. M. Christian will teach participants how to free their erotic writing voices, how to develop their writing towards discovering the erotic spirits within, and when to silence––and when to listen to––the inner critic.

Rejuvenate Your Sex Life with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
Thursday, April 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Medical doctor Marsha Nunley MD specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement and has spent years studying hormones and the vital role they play in health. She’s seen many patients whose body chemistry was out of kilter, affecting their wellbeing, energy level, and sex lives. Her mission is to help people reclaim their health, sexual and otherwise, and grow older with grace, vitality, and fun. Learn about the role of hormones, what happens when perimenopause or other life changes alter your hormone balance, and what you can do about it. This class is for women and men alike and is particularly appropriate for those in the 30-50 age group.

Maximizing Masturbation
Thursday, May 7th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

People of every gender and orientation can super-charge their sex lives through solo sex! Whether single or partnered, get bigger thrills when you jack or jill off. Celebrate International Masturbation Month with Dr. Carol Queen and learn about prolonging pleasure, new erogenous zones, adding toys and erotica to your repertoire, stronger orgasms, and getting insight about your deepest sexual desires––and the patterns you bring from masturbating into your partnered sex life, too.

How to Please a Woman and Have Her Begging for More
Monday, May 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

In this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet you will learn about women's sexual arousal and how to slowly turn up the dial so that she is begging you for more. Did you know that women have a whole system of erectile tissue? Learning where that tissue is, how to activate it, and how it changes with arousal will provide you with a road map to women's pleasure. We will also learn about seven different types of female orgasm. For individuals and couples.

How to Fall in Love & Stay in Love
Tuesday, May 12th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

How do you create and sustain a romantic relationship that lasts and gets better? Erwan and Alicia Davon support singles and couples in their love and sex lives. Learn to create an Eternal Date––a romantic relationship that reaches higher and higher peaks of intimacy and sexual pleasure over time.

In their workshop, Erwan and Alicia will explore why people like new romantic partners and sex partners so much, and how two people can continue to bring that newness, affinity and chemistry into their relationships as time goes on. The evening will be both informative and experiential. Participants will come away from the evening having learned skills to enhance their romantic relationship and sex life no matter what stage it’s in.

The Passion, Pleasure And Possibilities of Claiming Your Orgasm
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

What is it that blocks you from experiencing the orgasms, pleasure and release you most want in sex? How can you begin to shift your experience and open up to more pleasure, more ecstasy, more give and take? Whether you have not had the orgasms you want, or you want to explore new techniques and broaden your horizons, more expansiveness is possible. In this workshop with Amy Jo Goddard, you will experience in-depth discussions, movement and practices that will help you claim the passion, possibilities and pleasure of your orgasm. 

Participants will: 
- identify the 5 most common blocks to opening up to pleasure and orgasm 
- tap into the wellspring of sexual energy that is always available to you 
- explore the four tools of orgasm and pleasure so you can bring them into your solo and partnered life 
- create embodied practices that build and nourish your sexual energy

Introduction to Strap-On Play!
Sunday, May 17th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FREE!

Strap-On play is sweeping the nation among all kinds of couples! Join our Polk Street Store Manager as she guides you through one of the steamiest bedroom activities. Learn why strapping it on feels good for both partners, how do it safely, and how to talk about it with your partner before you get started. Stick around for the Antique Vibrator Museum following immediately after this workshop!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, May 17th
3:00 pm
FREE!
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A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Get Your Flirt On (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Tuesday, May 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

When it comes to flirting, some people seem to have all the right moves... they know just what to do and say, and somehow, it works! Maybe they're born with it...? Actually, flirting is a useful skill that ANYONE can learn (and even master) with some practice. Marcia and Tazima will demystify flirting and help you to effectively use the ultimate tool for getting what you want.

During this interactive session, you'll learn to...
- Skillfully use flirting to create connection, fun and flow all over your life
- Open up a flirting opportunity (and keep it going!)
- Not be stopped by awkwardness (and use your awkwardness to your advantage)
- Flirt without sending the wrong message

You’ll also discover your flirting style and have LOTS of fun!

About the Presenters:
Tazima Davis helps professional women who are struggling with having quality sex and connected committed relationships. Over the past five years, she has coached and taught about sex and relationships in cities nationwide routing San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, and New York City. Her experience also include 6 years as a food scientist, 8 years as a holistic health coach, and 9 years as a yoga teacher. You can find her online at www.InfiniteRelating.com

Marcia Baczynski is a sex educator and relationship coach who works to provide people with practical tools to create extraordinary relationships. Her primary mission is to help people overcome shame and get in touch with what they truly want — romantically, sexually and relationally — even if it’s off the beaten path. Her website is www.AskingForWhatYouWant.com 

Burlesque 101
Tuesday, May 26
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Join us as we learn the art of Tease! Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque is back to present Bump & Grind Basics. Students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking. All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required.

Banish Shame & Experience More Pleasure
Monday, June 8th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Shame around our sexuality, our body image, or our performance in bed prevents so many of us from truly experiencing sexual pleasure. Often we blame everything else our partners, ourselves, not having the right skills or the right toys. But until we confront and banish our shame, we will never be able to be fully experience the depth of orgasm and pleasure that is achievable. In this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet of www.powerofpleasure.com, we will learn how shame holds us back sexually and how we can overcome it. We will examine the underpinnings of shame, how to recognize our shame response, how and why shame interferes with our pleasure, and how shame can be banished from our lives!

Lip Service: The Art of Kissing
Tuesday, June 9th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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Without a doubt, one of the most overlooked erotic skills is kissing. With many years of experience as a workshop presenter––plus a knack for necking––Tracy Bartlett will help you add sparks to your smooches. Come to this perennially popular "lips-on" how-to workshop with a kissing partner and try out new techniques, glean communication tips, and find out how to make more of making out. Please bring a bottle of water or juice to help keep your lips lubricated.

Life on the Swingset:
Adventures in Swinging & Polyamory Book Party
Thursday, June 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Starting with a first date with a couple of swingers, followed by working through social anxiety and shyness, recognizing the importance of touch in life, evolving feelings about love and expectations, having threesomes, orgies, and prostate orgasms, going through a divorce, and leveling up in life and sexuality: For five years, Cooper S. Beckett has written for Life on the Swingset. Now he has collected personal essays, stories, erotica, and “how-tos” into this memoir that queer porn legend Jiz Lee calls "The dirty cousin to The Ethical Slut."

Cooper may be biased when it comes to swinging, polyamory, and other forms of ethical non-monogamy (in fact, he most certainly is) but he doesn’t sugar-coat it. He speaks honestly and earnestly about a unique way to live life, one that allows for sexual and loving growth and experimentation, a strong sense of community, and the ability to do what we all crave whether we know it or not: Be honest with ourselves and others about what we want sexually. And out of life.

The Gourmet Male Hand Job
Thursday, June 18th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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Giving a gourmet hand job can be a wonderful treat, and there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. Come learn how to make your guy's toes curl with an amazing erotic genital massage. Sex educator Tracy Bartlett will explain important anatomy basics, creating a smooth flow from warm-up all the way to the happy ending, using toys, bringing anal and prostate play into the mix, and much more.

Pleasure on the Outside
Sunday, June 21st
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FREE!

Penetration is not the end-all-be-all of sex, and it is certainly not the only way to pleasure! From vibration to texture to sensation play, there are many ways to get your whole body involved in having amazing sex. Whether penetration isn't your cup of tea, or you're looking to broaden your horizons, join us at Polk Street to learn more!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, June 21st
3:00 pm
FREE!
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A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history. This month, join Antique Vibrator Museum Curator Dr. Carol Queen.

Bling Your Vibe for Pride!
Thursday, June 25th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Get your drag together for Pride Week, and don’t forget to dress up your vibrator! It's the best date night or friends' night out, plus you get to be crafty AND sex-positive! Join burlesque performer and sex educator Alexa Joseph to snazz up a plain old vibrator––make your new ride a custom job! We'll provide the vibrators and some bling (you can bring some too, if you want to use anything special), and along the way you'll learn tons about toys and pleasure from your fun and engaging teacher.

Mindful Sexuality®:
A Psychospiritual Approach to Erotic Transformation
Tuesday, June 30th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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In Mindful Sexuality, we pay attention to the entirety of our present-moment sexual experience, from noticing our every thought (whether it be a distress-filled belief or a red-hot fantasy) to becoming more attuned to the intricacies of our sexual bodies. By staying mindful and in the moment—and by learning to withhold judgment—you can choose to make sex more pleasure-filled, powerful, and loving.

During this juicy and informative workshop for women, Beth Apfelbaum, MFT, shares insights and guided exercises from one her main bodies of work: Mindful Sexuality. We learn that bringing a lovingly-focused awareness to our sexuality allows us to:
• Experience peace and deeply-felt pleasure in our bodies;
• Discover the heart of our sexual truths by gently peeling away shame-filled stories;
• Give voice to our most charged passions and fantasies, for both healing AND pleasure;
• Overcome specific—even longstanding—sexual difficulties;
• Bring our full being to sex—every time!

Beth Apfelbaum, MFT (license # MFC 43095), is the founder and director of the Loving Sexuality Institute. With more than 25 years experience as a sex educator, counselor, and therapist, Beth has facilitated Sexual Healing and Empowerment groups for women for 15 years, and as an outgrowth, has developed the body of theory and technique known as Mindful Sexuality. She delights in helping women—and couples of all backgrounds—infuse their relationships with more joy, passion, and lasting loving kindness.

Howdy Partner! Catalyzing Commitment In the Wild West
Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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Once we've stepped into the magical wonderland of San Francisco's sex-positive community, there is so much to try and so many to experience. But what if we would also like a committed partner to come home to or adventure with? Discover the keys to building solid commitment that supports freedom, as well as how to be seen as partner material. Francesca Gentille shares key practices and perspectives that have empowered successful partnership in her own life and can work for you!

Francesca Gentille is a world-traveled radical researcher of life, a pirate sailing the high seas of new paradigms, a Clinical Sexologist, and initiated Shaman in 4 traditions. She is the co-author of The Marriage of Sex & Spirit, radio show host of SEX: Tantra & Kama Sutra, & Director of The Sacred Courtesan School. A keynote speaker of the National Cougar Convention, and the National Flirting Convention, interviewed by The Herald Tribune on style, and a television host interviewing luminaries such as Tom Hanks & Leonard Nimoy. She teaches Tantra, Sacred Kink, Passionate Monogamy, Conscious Polyamory, & Sacred Eros workshops around the world.

SquirtGasms! Beginner's Guide to Female Ejaculation
Monday, July 13th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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Are you excited to learn about Female Ejaculation? Do you need some tips and techniques to get started? Does the prospect of having a more expanded orgasm through G-Spot Stimulation sound awesome?

Learn how stimulating the G-spot increases orgasmic pleasure, releases deep seated emotions and helps to maintain health of the pelvic floor muscles & discover the power of Female Ejaculation!

In this 2 hour class, sexuality educator Anya de Montigny discusses the myths and truths of the female ejaculate liquid and answers the question, “is it pee”? Anya will help you discover the healing potential of G-Spot Massage (solo and partnered) and teach about the important anatomy of the vagina including the G-spot, Skene’s glands and the PC muscles. She will also explain which toys and techniques can help you to ejaculate.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, July 19th
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Polyamory: How To Love Many And Well
Tuesday, July 21st
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
Tickets

Sure, you've heard of it––and maybe have been intrigued by it––but what is polyamory and how do you love more than one person and make it work? How can you deal with jealousy, time-management, emotional rough patches, and more to enter into multiple sexual relationships? In this class with M.Christian, participants will learn to separate the myths from the realities of polyamory, how to make tentative steps towards having more than one partner, and how to approach and deal with the problems of sharing yourself with others, and being involved with someone who, in turn, is involved with someone else. Included in this class will be simple emotional exercises, true life experiences, unique techniques and innovative approaches to understanding the joys––and the risks––of entering into a polyamorous relationship.

Burner Virgins: What You Need to Know About Sex at Burning Man
Tuesday, August 11th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Workshop Cancelled

Heading to the playa for the first time, or new to exploring its sexy attractions? Sex educator Jamye Waxman provides you with a rundown of the who, what, when and where guide to get your sexy needs met. Plus she'll help you decide want to bring to be able to meet your own needs. It's radical self-reliance meets radical sexual experience!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, August 16th
3:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history.

Relationship Agreement & Navigating Conflict:
Creating More Awesome In Your Relationship
Monday, August 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, as space allows
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Navigating the sometimes murky waters in any relationship can feel challenging. Whether yours is poly, kinky, or traditionally monogamous, it takes solid communication and effective tools to grow together over time. Successful relationships need a vision and agreements between you that are representative of who you are in this moment, while leaving the space to evolve. It’s easy to fall prey to assumptions about a significant other, or their intentions in the relationship. Partnerships fall apart because they don’t have the right tools to create agreements and move themselves forward.

Eri Kardos and her partner developed a powerful, flexible, and very personalized tool that lets you start making your own vision or review and alter existing agreements. This is a hands-on workshop, empowering anyone in a relationship (traditional and nontraditional) to feel more fulfilled and confident in navigating the relationship waters together.

About The Presenter:
Eri Kardos is an international communications and connection coach, speaker, and community builder based in Seattle. She specializes in empowering people to choose their own adventure in relationships, career, and life. She teaches personal self-development workshops and private coaching sessions on a wide variety of topics including Communication and Consent through Self-Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Marriage Preparation, and Exploring Intimacy. You can find her online at www.EriKardos.com.

Queer and Female-friendly Pornographies: Porn Dialogues
Thursday, September 3rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!
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Women, queer and trans people are invited to join a seminar about queer and feminist pornographies and how they function, or are censored and resisted, in different cultures and communities. In this “porn dialogue,” scholar Katrien Jacobs will discuss a selection of feminist and queer pornographies and sexually explicit arts, while analyzing their political and artistic values. She will then hold an audio-recorded discussion with the audience to see how people in San Francisco are responding to this wave of porn. (This recording will be utilized for her research purposes only.)

Come to the seminar to learn about this topic and bring along a willingness to “talk about porn”––bring a friend or lover, relax, chat, and broaden your horizon and tastes!

Also Please Bring: One sample of a porn clip that you are very fond of and that expresses your own sexual environment (or an escape from it). The seminar will start with a lecture but also aims at a sharing session for participants to define the goals of feminist and queer pornography.

About The Presenter:
Katrien Jacobs is a cultural studies scholar currently based in Hong Kong and working at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She teaches seminars in Visual Cultural Studies and has written several books about pornography and digital media, as well contemporary art and political activism. She is also a curator and activist who has been involved in the Hong Kong Umbrella movement.

Her website is www.libidot.org/blog
For an example of her previous porn-dialogues in Berlin (with mostly gay men) http://afterglowproject.tumblr.com

Book Launch: The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone
Sunday September 20th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FREE!

We wrote the book! Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist Carol Queen PhD and Femmepress Shar Rednour have collaborated on a tome that aims to demystify sex and offer enough fun, detailed knowledge to make solo or sociable sex fabulous for just about everyone. Covering everything from sexual identity to relationships, sex through the lifespan to pregnancy and health issues, disability to sex and tech, and tons of information about sexual practices, positions, and of course toys! Please join us for the first of our store launch parties and meet the authors, ask questions, hear snippets of insight and information, and get your copy signed!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, December 20th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE!
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A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Limit 20 per tour!

Please see the link above to RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you will be attending the free tour. You may also RSVP by calling our Polk St. store location at: (415) 345-0400.

Sexy and Safe: How Safe Sex Materials Can IMPROVE your Sensations!
Sunday, January 10th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FREE!

Starting with the basics of how to be safe during sex and moving into choosing the best products for you, this class is all about making safer sex more enjoyable sex! We will help you choose the right lubricant, find the perfect fit for your barriers, and offer some quick solutions at home that will work in a pinch. All sexualities and genders are welcome!

Come on a Sex Safari! Ten Erotic Resolutions for 2016
Tuesday, January 12
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (as space allows)
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Don’t complain about sexual boredom! Actively nurture your sexuality. In doing so, we take a stand for living a vibrant and pleasure-filled life. When you make that extraordinary decision to take action, it’s a resolution to sexual evolution! Begin a life-changing journey: Your sexuality is a path to freedom and a conduit to creativity.

Join Mac S. McGregor and Pamela Madsen for a night of 10 hot and sexy erotic resolutions! We will take you on a Sex Safari through the land of sex toys, sex games, and expanding your erotic boundaries. Are you ready for a night of fun, laughter and exploration? When you choose to give time to your eroticism you are giving time to living a bigger, more abundant and more self-fulfilled life.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, January 17th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Limit 20 per tour!

Please see the link above to RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you will be attending the free tour. You may also RSVP by calling our Polk St. store location at: (415) 345-0400.

Best Women’s Erotica of the Year Reading and Bookparty
Tuesday, January 19th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Celebrate one of the hottest books of 2016, Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 1! Join editor Rachel Kramer Bussel and contributors Amy Butcher, Rose Caraway, Dorothy Freed, and Jade A. Waters for a sexy reading from these hot, varied pansexual stories by and about a range of daring, feisty, take-charge women, followed by a book signing.

Oh Joy Sex Toy! Bookparty
Friday, February 12th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Oh Joy! Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan will be signing copies of the newest Oh Joy Sex Toy book! Come meet the duo responsible for the popular weekly web comic of the same name, which celebrates the wonderful world of sex. From sex toy reviews to sex education to interviewing sex industry professionals, they leave no stone unturned, no vibrator left unused, and no nipple left unpinched when it comes to the subject of sex positivity and terrible puns. Oh, the puns. They are pretty bad. Spend $10 on a toy in the store and get an exclusive, limited edition print from Erika for free!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, February 21st
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Limit 20 per tour!

Please see the link above to RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you will be attending the free tour. You may also RSVP by calling our Polk St. store location at: (415) 345-0400.

Anal 101: Pain-Free Butt Play
Thursday, March 10th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (as space allows)
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Maybe you enjoy pain as much as the next kinkster, but not anal pain. Or maybe the very thought of pain and sex makes you cringe and keeps you from exploring the pleasures of anal play! Well, cringe no more. In this class, you will learn about safety, hygiene, and using various types of lube, toys, tongues, communication, fingers, and cocks for people of all genders and D/s roles (including NO roles) to engage in pain-free and pleasurable anal play. Anal expert Strap-On Jo (a.k.a. Jo Whole) will also address techniques for prostate and g-spot stimulation via the ass.

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, March 20th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Limit 20 per tour!

Please see the link above to RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you will be attending the free tour. You may also RSVP by calling our Polk St. store location at: (415) 345-0400.

Turning Wants into Words: Vocalizing Desire
Sunday, March 20th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FREE!

Overwhelmed by how to put all your wants into words? Wondering what's missing from those silent sex scenes in movies and TV? Discuss how language can help you communicate with sexual partners about safe, hot, and fulfilling sex. Learn how to talk about your needs and desires in unique, empowering ways! All genders and sexualities welcome.

Threesomes with Nina Hartley
Sunday, April 10th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (as space allows)
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Solo sex is great, sex for two is wonderful, but sex with three--one of the most common fantasies of all--can be sublime, IF you do it right! To avoid any chance that your fantasy three-way will go wrong, come learn from the one and only Nina Hartley, "America's sweetheart of porn" and a savvy and experienced guide to trio play. Learn to find partners, communicate your desires, and savor sex á trois!

Antique Vibrator Museum Docent Tour
Sunday, April 17th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE!
Sign Up In Advance

A monthly FREE tour of San Francisco's most unique museum! Your great-great-grandmother might have owned a vibrator, and the fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. Come see our collection of vibrators, spanning the 20th century, and learn all about their history with curator Carol Queen, PhD.

Limit 20 per tour!

Please see the link above to RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you will be attending the free tour. You may also RSVP by calling our Polk St. store location at: (415) 345-0400.

Choosing Your First or Next Vibe
Sunday, April 17th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FREE!

With so many choices, it can be overwhelming for an experienced toy collector, let alone someone new to the toy box! Come on in and be part of a full walkthrough on what is out here, and narrow down the list to what may be best for you! SESA's will provide personal assistance and help you walk out the door with more knowledge (and vibrations!) under your belt! All genders and sexualities welcome!

Burlesque 101
Sunday, April 24th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (as space allows)
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Join us as we learn the art of Tease! Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque is back to present Bump & Grind Basics. Students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking. All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required.