Tuesday, April 28th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Class
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Tickets are $35
Allies and Big Daddy Members receive $5 off
Get TicketsSliding Scale tickets available, apply here
Can't attend on these date? Watch these workshops on-demand at any time from home.
Sex parties, aka play parties, are a provocative way to explore your sexuality and relationships, experiment with different fantasies or desires, and discover new aspects of yourself. They offer an empowering opportunity to challenge societal taboos while connecting with others who also question the status quo. However, without the proper preparation, play parties can also feel intimidating and intense. Whether flying solo or with a partner, learn how to feel confident navigating play parties and maximize your ability to experience pleasure and fun!
In this experiential workshop, you will:
Address common anxieties, fears, and misconceptions surrounding play parties and the reframes that will alleviate your anxieties.
Discover a plethora of tips and tricks for meeting new people and making nourishing connections.
Receive valuable insights on attending play parties solo or alongside a partner.
Learn how to navigate consent culture and play party etiquette so you feel empowered and safe
Tackle potential challenges and develop tactics for navigating them before, during, and after parties.
Play parties may seem daunting but they can also be exciting and rewarding. The practical guidance, captivating anecdotes, and interactive exercises in this workshop will equip you to explore play parties with confidence and skill!
“A born educator and brilliant communicator, Dr. Aly lifts the veil, diving deeply into power and desire while demystifying the etiquette and culture surrounding polyamory, sex parties, and kink. Her workshops effortlessly incorporate touch, validation, humor, and introspection, as well as dozens of concrete facts, tips and techniques.” -M.B.
“This class has a lot packed in and is especially helpful if you’ve never been to a play party. A few weeks later, I went to my first play party and it was a great experience largely due to Dr. Aly.” -E.W.
“Dr. Aly’s compassion and confidence puts rooms of strangers at ease, even while her workshops take you boldly to the most intimate of places. With her expert knowledge, personal skills and creative approaches, she is a gifted facilitator and guide.” - J.W.
* I welcome folks of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, ages, body types, races and ethnicities. The bathroom at this venue is not ADA accessible (may not be large enough for folks in wheelchairs).
* Arrive 10-15 early so you can find parking and get settled, or 15-20 mins early if you are planning to take a COVID test at the door.
* A limited number of volunteer and sliding scale tickets are available. Apply for a sliding scale ticket or send an email to coordinator@turnon.love to volunteer.
*Tickets are not refundable. They may be transferred to another individuals but not a future event.
COVID Policy :
Please take an at-home antigen test on the day of the workshop and take a photo of your results. Tests can also be purchased at the door for $10. If you are feeling unwell or develop symptoms, please stay home. Masks will be optional.
April 12th - How to Eat Pu🐱🐱y Like a Champ in Oakland (on-demand rental available)
April 14th - Navigating Non-Monogamy: Level 1 in Oakland (on-demand rental available)
April 21st - Mastering Non-Monogamy: Level 2 in Oakland (on-demand rental available)
April 23-26th - Sustainable Intimacy: Fuel Passion for Lasting Love in Sonoma (on-demand rental available)
April 28th - The Ins and Outs of Play Parties in Oakland(on-demand rental available)
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From Pressure to Pleasure: Reclaim Your Desire
How to Be a Feminist in the Bedroom
Mastering Non-Monogamy Level 2
Navigating Non-Monogamy Level 1
Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy
Neurodiverse Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy
Neurodiverse Relating & Executive Function
Refining Your Sexual Intuition
Repairing Ruptures in Relationships
Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills (8 week course for individuals and couples)
Sustainable Intimacy: Reignite the Flame for the Long Game (4 week course for couples)
The Ins and Outs of Play Parties
Visit TurnON.love for a complete list of my upcoming live events, coaching services, podcasts and more!
Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering intimate experiences. Dr. Aly has helped pioneer research into the orgasm gap and has written on topics ranging from pleasure in heterosexual dynamics to queer and trans identities and experiences. She also draws on her extensive training in the Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach, and Somatica Method of sex and intimacy coaching to support her clients to radically explore and courageously express themselves.
Dr. Aly designs workshops, courses, and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to be able to cultivate and sustain nourishing emotional and sexual intimacy. Dr. Aly invites you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love at www.TurnON.love
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