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Celebrate Anal August with a 2-in-1 workshop on butt stuff and strap-on sex! Grab your harness and come find out why the butt is the universal wonder of the world. Whether you are new to booty play or have been strapping for years, this space is for you.

We will discuss anatomy, preparation, dirty talk, picking the right harness, stimulation techniques, toys, best positions for giver & receiver, and more! Get ready to level up your strap-on game with tips for every hole and every body.

You will leave this fun and informative class confident to harness the power of your strap and begin or advance your journey through the backdoor. This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Workshop sponsored by Strap On Me. Come and play!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to sex and sexuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult sex shops, national conferences, BDSM dungeons, non-profits, community organizations, and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play. They are always excited to connect and collaborate - find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website

www.jamiejoy.com

Join sexuality journalist and SA survivor Katie Simon and Comprehensive Sex Educator & Trauma Expert Jimanekia Eborn to celebrate the release of Katie Simon's new book, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault. Their conversation will dive into all things intimacy after trauma: from triggers to kinks and fetishes, countering false belief systems, and aftercare. In a Q+A Katie, Jimanekia, and attendees will discuss how and why SA survivors are paving the way to better sex for everyone.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katie Simon (she/they) has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vogue, Buzzfeed, Tin House, Health, BUST, Women's Health, and elsewhere, including the anthology Anatomy of Silence. Katie studied creative writing at New York University and University of East Anglia, narrative medicine at Columbia University, human sexuality at the Kinsey Institute, and completed the Memoir Incubator at Grub Street in Boston, MA. She lives in Texas with her dog, Babka.

ABOUT THE EDUCATOR

Jimanekia Eborn is a Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator. With a Masters in Health Psychology, she has worked in mental health for the past 17 years in sex education and sexual trauma support. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending the Garden, a non-profit for for sexual assault survivors of different marginalized identities. She is also the host of Trauma Queen - a podcast working to normalize conversations about life's most challenging experiences, from sexual assault to mental health and beyond. Jimanekia is the co-founder of Cintima, bringing increased representation to the field of Intimacy Coordination in the film industry. In 2021, Jimanekia joined Lenora Claire Consulting as a SA & trauma expert for film & television productions.

Wednesday, August 6, 7-9pm | Chicago

Butt Sex Basics with Kody and Toni

In this class, we will talk about how anal play, whether solo or with a partner, can be fun and fulfilling for all genders. Learn why warm-up and relaxation are key to making booty play pleasurable, why lube is your butt’s BFF, the best toys to use, and how to build comfort with your partner to dispel concerns over pain and cleanliness.

Sponsored by B-Vibe

 Is Your bedroom buddy just begging for a pegging? In this workshop we'll teach you how to incorporate pleasureable booty play into your repertoire. If you don't know how to approach the subject (or your partner's sphincter), we'll give you tips on communication, the pleasures of perineum play, prostate play, strap-on sex, and safety. We'll show you the best toys and tricks for ultimate anal arousal and pleasure.