UPCOMING EVENTS
Consent, Communication, and Community with Isabel Atkinson
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Tickets: $20
Location: 111 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA
We all hear about the need to give and get consent during sex (and at other times too!)--but how do you do that? A large part of the answer is being able to communicate. This class will delve into the importance of consent (including the difference between that and enthusiastic consent), and look at the communication skills that help make consent easier to attain. (It can make sex way better too!) This helps create feelings of safety and respect among people--basic elements that create community.
Bio: Isabel (she/they) is a sexual health educator, public health professional and avid soccer player invested in supporting positive relationships of all kinds! Her top priorities are contributing positively to the health and well-being of her community and creating spaces for meaningful connection and learning.
Releasing Sexual Shame: A Pathway to Freedom with Nika Cherrelle
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024.
5:00pm - 6:30pm PT.
Tickets: $20
Location: 1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA.
What if you could break free from the shackles of sexual shame and step into a life of freedom and empowerment? Releasing Sexual Shame: A Pathway to Freedom challenges the social norms and misconceptions that often cloud our perception of ourselves. This workshop aims to spark conversations that transcend boundaries and foster understanding and acceptance.
This Workshop is titled Releasing Sexual Shame: A Pathway to Freedom, but when we say freedom, we are not just talking about sexual freedom, we are talking about freedom from everything that has held you back in life. Healing your relationship of shame will allow you to communicate your needs with love for yourself and others.
In this workshop we will delve into the depths of sexual shame, exploring its origins, impacts, and most importantly, strategies to liberate ourselves. I will lead insightful discussions to guide you through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The first exercise in this workshop is designed to empower you to let go of the things you hold against yourself. From there I will take you through an exercise that helps you breakthrough the restrictions of your past to form a new relationship with yourself. Join us to empower your sexual self and own who you are.
Attendees receive a free gift.
Antique Vibrator Museum Tour with Dr. Carol Queen
Saturday, November 16th @ 3pm PT.
FREE
1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA.
The fascinating story of our favorite household helper is truly stranger than fiction. See our collection of vibrators spanning the 20th century and learn all about their history with Carol Queen, PhD. The Antique Vibrator Museum is located inside our Polk Street store, so save some time to look at modern vibrators too! You can visit the museum any afternoon from 12:30-6:30pm, but to hear the full story, plan to attend one of our monthly tours.
Carol Queen Memoir in Progress
Saturday, November 16th, 2024.
4:30pm - 5:30pm PT.
FREE
Location: 1620 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA.
Join Staff Sexologist Carol Queen to explore SF sex-positive (and Good Vibes) history. From the Joani Blank era to the co-op years and beyond, we’ll explore GV roots and the sexually diverse city that brought it success!
Generously supported by an Artist Grant from the SF Arts Commission, Carol Queen is documenting her life in San Francisco for a memoir.
OTHER POPULAR WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
BACKDOOR BASICS: ANAL 101
Everyone seems extra curious when it comes to the topic of anal play. Let our educators satisfy your curiosity in a discussion about the ins and outs of pleasuring the peach!
HARNESS YOUR POWER: STRAP ON 101
Top choices for harness play, including choosing between fabric or leather harnesses, and finding the dildo that’s right for you. All genders and identities welcome.
QUEER SEX ED: FOR EVERYONE!
Sex ed workshop with an emphasis on how queer communities play differently. Discover why queer folks are more likely to reach orgasm during partner play, regardless of gender.
HOT FLASHES & HEATWAVES: SEX & MENOPAUSE
Identifying the different stages of menopause–the beginnings of perimenopause, all the way through “the change.” Discover how menopause can alter sex drive, arousal, orgasm, and more, including how “the change” often changes our sex lives for the better!
WET ASS EVERYTHING: LUBE 101
Slide through all the different kinds of lubricants available, and find out which ones are best for different types of play, and which ones might be the best for you!
ORAL SEX TIPS: BEST TIPS FOR TONGUE TEASING
Whether you’re interested in blowjobs, cunnilingus, or wanna “eat the booty like groceries,” this workshop provides all the info you need!
WANT TO BOOK US AT YOUR GROUP OR SCHOOL?
For over four decades, Good Vibes has been providing comprehensive sexual health outreach workshops (SHOW) to local universities and community organizations.
Find out more about our SHOW program.
Topics Include:
Pleasure Physiology & Toys – Our most popular workshop! This course provides a pleasure-based overview of anatomy, sexual response, and how to choose and use sex toys safely. Learn the fundamentals for understanding your own pleasure and gain the tools needed to share with potential partners. This comprehensive and fun overview is inclusive of all genders, sexualities, and body types.
Communication, Negotiation, & Consent – The key to great relationships and sex is great communication, and we’re here to get the convo started! This workshop includes an overview of what consent really means, how to express boundaries, introduce new ideas into your sex life, safewords + scene negotiation, and how to use dirty talk as a form of communication.
Sex Positivity – Sex can be an emotional or taboo topic for many of us, and we can often carry and transfer a lot of those mixed feelings or even sexual shame towards others without even realizing it. In this class we will cover developing healthy and positive attitudes toward sex and in examining our own needs as a crucial part of meeting them. We’ll address how sex-negative attitudes influence us as individuals and learn how to counter that with education and celebration of our diverse and unique experiences and identities.
Solo Play 101 – This course will go over some of the many values of masturbation. We’ll cover the anatomy of pleasure, an overview of physical & mental benefits, some tips and tricks for body exploration, debunk common masturbation myths, and embrace body positivity.
Other available courses:
- The Art of Oral
- Exploring BDSM
- Backdoor Basics: Anal 101
- G Marks the Spot: G-Spots + Squirting
- Just the Tips: Penis Play 101
- Harnessing Pleasure: Strap-on 101
- Talk Dirty to Me: Sexting + Dirty Talk
- Viva La Vulva: Clits, G-Spots, + more
Custom courses available on request. Please note that some courses may be limited to educator availability.
Populations we love working with: Women , Communities of Color , Folks with Disabilities , Seniors , Survivors of Sexual Trauma, Medical and Mental Health Professionals , Queer/Trans Folks , Sex Educators , Sex Workers , and Therapists and Service Providers .
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