Statement on House Bill 2112

The Washington State Legislature has introduced House Bill 2112, also known as the “Keep Our Children Safe” act. This act would require all sex-positive commercial entities in Washington State to require that their users submit to digital age verification to prove they are over 18 before accessing their websites. According to language in the bill, our organization’s mission—to create spaces to celebrate, develop, and explore sexuality and sensuality amongst a supportive community—might be considered to be “designed to appeal to or pander to the prurient interest.” If so, we would need to implement such age verification on our entire website, not just checking proof-of-age with a valid government-issued ID at the door to our events.

According to the Electronics Frontier Foundation (EFF), age verification laws like this one mandate the use of identity verification services that are “deeply discriminatory.” Age estimation technologies have higher error rates for people of color, trans people, and people with disabilities. Additionally, third-party ID services have had their websites hacked and their data leaked, posing security and privacy risks for everyone required to use them.

This bill is being considered in committee this coming Friday, January 16th, 2026. If you’d like to testify at that meeting, submit written testimony, or state your position without testifying, you can do so at this link: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?selectedCommittee=31640&selectedMeeting=33607

Additional Information:

Full contents of the bill itself 

EFF’s Hidden Dangers of Age Verification 

EFF’s Hack of Age Verification Company Shows Privacy Danger of Social Media Laws

The Frolic: Bittersweet Farewell

by Mina (she/her), Co-Director

TL;DR: It is with mixed feelings that I announce that the Frolic event has been discontinued. I recommend checking out Kinky Acres WA and their outdoor Spring/Summer events on FetLife! If interested in discussing potential options for hosting a small outdoor event within the CSPC, I encourage volunteers to reach out to the Events Director at eventsdirector@thecspc.org. 

The Frolic group on FetLife and the designated channels in the CSPC Discord server will become inactive and archived at the end of January 2026. 

My intention of the following writing is to break the glass. I’m more than a name on the Directory page, more than a volunteer. I’m a guarded introvert that believes everyone deserves to have a safe place to be themselves, and I enthusiastically devote a lot of time and energy to make that happen within this organization, as do so many other folx within our community. So this is me taking up space, taking a leap of vulnerability, and sharing maybe a little too much of my humanness.

A Little More Personal | Content Warning: Bereavement, Mental Health

Where: Hugo House

Music: “You Know I Can’t” - Josh Kramer, Shades of Grey

After volunteering in various roles for The Frolic three years in a row, I can say that it was an event like no other for me. Its unique space fulfilled my needs of community, kink, and self-care. I was able to share an intimacy and vulnerability that I typically wouldn’t have felt inspired or comfortable enough to do at a play event. Through shared meals, classes, and scenes, I experienced connections in a gentle but raw and primal sense.

I had the privilege of co-directing the 2024 event with Turtle (as perceived), a long-time volunteer with The CSPC. Without her creativity, passion, and steadfast support for this 6-day, 5-night event, I believe it would not have succeeded as well as it did while she held leadership roles in 2023 and 2024. After doubling our volunteer staff in 2024, both Co-Directors and 50 Lead and Core volunteers gave their all and then some, leaving too many of us hollow by the end of it. And yet, we still wanted to come back again the following year; volunteers and attendees giving immediate feedback and alternatives to strengthen this space of exploration. When Turtle announced her leave of absence from volunteering for personal needs, I felt anxious taking this on without her but optimistic about the future.

A few short months later, that optimism and excitement was suffocated by a sickly moment of dark surprise, seasoned with a series of unfortunate events. My younger sister had passed away and I had to announce that Frolic 2025 was on hiatus. If you know, you know how twilight zone grief can feel (“a feeling of being disconnected from reality, where things seem ‘off’ or you're just zoning out into a daydream”). For the last year, I have been avoidant of my reality, taking a large step back in volunteering, keeping only a small thread to feel anchored in the dark comfort of isolation. 

While I hope to be more involved in the future, I’m protecting my fragile peace by walking away from projects that ask more than I’m able to give. Thank you for all the support and memories during my time with Frolic. I hope to make more memories one day with new outdoor adventures.

Research Study Opportunity

Would you like to be part of a collaborative research study focused on BDSM participants’ experiences of erotic ritual?

“The intention of this research is to, in a small way, help shed light on historically stigmatized BDSM practices and communities.”

If so, please check out the flyer below!

For more info, or to sign up: email Claire Sanchez, MA, Ph.D. Candidate, Meridian University eroticritualandemotionstudy@protonmail.com

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

January 17

Pan Eros | Hypnokink Enthusiast Group ($10 suggested | in person)

Have you thought about including hypnosis in your kink or sex life? Infinitely adaptable, you can use hypnosis to enhance arousal, do bondage without restraints, build fear play and mindf*ck scenes, strengthen D/s training, increase relaxation for sensual scenes, and much more!

January 18

SEA-PAH | Puppy 101 (in person)

Live on the west side of the Puget Sound? We’re having our first west side Puppy 101 class this Sunday at Kitsap Aces in Bremerton before our mixer at Sirens! Seating is limited so it's first come first serve.

January 23–27

Beacon Cinema | A New Love in Tokyo ($15 | in person)

At the terminus of the Japanese Bubble era – evoked brilliantly here by neon-lit streets and chic interiors – Ayumi, a call girl, and Rei, a seasoned dominatrix, bring viewers into their nocturnal orbit, into a life dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, camaraderie and the joys of hanging out in the then-thriving – and perpetually horny – districts of Shinjuku and Shibuya. Marketed in some territories as a quasi-sequel to Ryu Murakami’s moody TOKYO DECADENCE (1992), Banmei Takahashi’s A NEW LOVE IN TOKYO unfolds as its tonal opposite: less a somber sexploitation film than an unexpectedly sex-positive workplace comedy ripe for rediscovery.

January 24

Pride Across the Bridge | Trans and Nonbinary Swim (free | in person)

An opportunity to engage in aquatics for our radiant trans and nonbinary community. Pride Across the Bridge works hard to provide inclusive and affirming spaces for transgender and nonbinary individuals to come together, celebrate their identities, and enjoy the camaraderie and joys of swimming that may be taken for granted by many. We know the hurdles many in our trans and nonbinary community face, and whether it’s body dysphoria or self-conscious body image keeping you from the water, join your community who understands and live out your aquatic dream!

February 13

Hot Rat Summer | Sweethearts: a t4t art show (free | in person)

Opening Reception and art market Friday, February 13 6pm at Common Objects 2601 1st Ave Brought to you in collaboration with two trans art collectives (thequeeragendadotgay and Collective Motion), curated by Al Pastries and Jennifer Spektor. Includes a 10 foot Saint Mosaic by the anonymous Hot Rat Summer mosaic artist and features multimedia artwork by over 50 local trans artists.

New Incident Reporting Process

Hey folks,

We've rolled out a new incident reporting process! This new system involves the participation of several board members to help make decisions more quickly. It also involves partial anonymization as an effort to afford bias and conflicts of interest. The President and Vice President receive all incoming incident reports, anonymize them, and send it to a rotation of other board members to decide on what appropriate action should be taken.

That's just for incidents reported through our online form. At events, if you have a concern with another member, please reach out to a monitor or the on-duty EC. On Discord, reach out to a mod. Regular reports from our Events and Comms Directors are in the process of being worked into this system so we can consistently promote our culture of consent.

We'll keep improving this system as we use it. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to vanessa@thecspc.org.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

December 13–14

Northwest Film Forum | What if We Changed the Human: Three films by Monika Treut ($16–$35 | in person)

In these three documentaries by Monika Treut, four individuals' journeys with gender are documented across 30 years.

December 14

EnFemme: A Sissy Sioree ($35+ | in person)

Come one, come all to the pinkest and frilliest party of the year! Come celebrate all things sissy with us! From the folx who brought you Diapers and Drinks, YML, Dom(me)icile, and The Clubhouse, we have a new event up and coming. En Femme: A Sissy Soiree is a celebration of all things feminine, frilly, soft, poofy, and joyous! This is a social mixer with light BDSM play allowed. Think light spankings for the naughty and service for the maids. Admirers might be able to find a special sissy to coo over as well!

December 16

Papaya Project: Spicy Speed Dating for Queer Femmes & Thems ($15 | in person)

If you're queer and interested in dating women, non-binary, and trans folks, then this event is for you! Let’s come together for a night of meeting new people, making friends, and maybe even finding a spicy spark or two. This event is not just for dating. You’ll be able to indicate what you’re looking for (friendships, dating, etc.) and everyone will be given guidelines for respecting boundaries. No matter what you’re into, our goal is for you to feel safe and respected, and to have fun!

December 18

Pride Across the Bridge | Beyond Binary Connections (free | in person)

Come as you are to this bimonthly no-expectations social space for our transgender and non-binary community. Enjoy good food, board and card games, and chill conversation with others in the queer community. Feel free to bring a game of your own to share, just hang out and chat or just come to quietly enjoy the company!

December 20

Pan Eros Foundation | Enhancing Long Distance D/s ($30–$70 | in person)

Many of the typically recommended activities for D/s — protocol, service, orders — are very different when your D/s is long distance. But there are still so many options for control, play, and connection. For some people, long distance D/s has a variety of benefits that in person / short distance D/s doesn't have. Come chat, brainstorm, and share ideas of what has worked for long distance D/s; you'll leave with a plethora of ideas for power, control, and surrender, to implement in your own long distance relationships.

December 31

Kremwerk | SHINE New Year's Eve 2026 ($18+ | in person)

Join us for our 10th annual SHINE New Years Celebration at the Kremwerk + Timbre Room + Cherry Complex! To celebrate all that’s been and all that’s still to come we've got three rooms of music and dancing all night long with a champagne toast at midnight!

January 10

Pan Eros Foundation | Bondage Slam at Gallery Erato ($10 suggested | in person)

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performance bondage featuring acts by local rope bondage artists. Prepare to be spellbound by the energy that these performers bring to their craft, and witness the power and connection of performance bondage. This event intends to create a space for up-and-coming and established rope bondage artists, and to promote Seattle's vibrant bondage community.

Ticket Cap Reminder

With cold and flu season rapidly approaching (if it isn’t already here), we want to remind you that in the months of December, January, and February we will be capping parties at 100 tickets. This is especially important for the parties that sell out consistently — looking at you, Fresh Meet and LaQueer — and will also mean that parties that don’t usually sell out might do so in these months! We encourage you to grab tickets early if you want to attend parties, and take advantage of the Ticket Transfers channel in the Discord server if you are looking for last-minute tickets or want to offload tickets you bought. 

Another great way to get into parties is to become a volunteer and sign up for events! You can find more about how to get started as a volunteer on our website. Please note that the volunteer approval process is not instantaneous, so get started soon so you’ll be ready to go when your favorite party hits the calendar. You have to have an active membership in order to volunteer, so make sure you’re up to date before you submit your volunteer application. 

Lastly, thank y’all so much for continuing to stay home when you’re not feeling well. It’s a huge bummer to miss a party, but we see everyone taking the necessary steps to protect yourselves and each other, and the community is a lot better for it. 

Stay safe and stay sexy, even in the depths of cold and flu season! 

Event Arrivals and Departures

Arrival Reminder

When attending an event with a New Member Orientation (NMO), please be aware of your impact. If you arrive while the NMO is still in progress, keep noise levels to a minimum. Talk only as loud as necessary to complete registration. 

Once you move from the registration area to the main area, please wait quietly for the NMO to end. Save conversation for when the event has started or take it outside the building. 

If the downstairs is open, you may proceed there to socialize, put your items in lockers, or use the restrooms. Please be aware that play is not permitted before the event start time and that early admittance to the downstairs is not always possible due to the demands of setup. 

Members are welcome to attend NMO with a regular member ticket, just let the registration volunteer know that you are a member so they can look for your name on the correct registration list.

End of Event Reminder

All play should wrap up at least 15 minutes prior to the end of the event. Attendees should be ready to exit the building by the event’s listed end time.

The only people remaining in the building after the listed end time should be volunteers involved in strike, trash removal, or with Event Coordinator permission, such as attendees waiting in the reception area for their transportation to arrive or to provide transportation for a volunteer. 

This is not a new rule, rather it is a return to enforcing our already existing policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

November 20

Seattle Pride | Transgender Day of Remembrance (free | in person)

Presented by UTOPIA Washington, Seattle Pride, and Green River College. Join us as we honor our trans and gender-diverse siblings whose lives were taken too soon by anti-trans violence and systemic harm. This event will feature an all-trans lineup of performers who will guide us through a powerful celebration of trans lives, resilience, and community.

November 22

Pan Eros | Stronger Than You Think: A workshop on CBT in a kink context ($40+ | in person)

Having conducted field research on cock and ball torture (CBT) for nearly 50 years, Daniel presents their non-scientific findings for your consideration and entertainment. This workshop will include a survey of cock and ball bondage, different methods of torture and CBT safety considerations as well as a brief overview of a few of the off-the-shelf CBT toys commonly available.

November 22

SEA-PAH | Best in Show! (free | in person)

Best In Show returns! Our dog show style fundraising event is back on Saturday, November 22nd at The Lumber Yard! Pups and Handlers compete in a series of challenges in front of a panel of esteemed judges. But the audience can “bribe” (donate money) to change the score of their favorite contestants. The money raised from this event goes to benefit Lambert House.

December 1

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center | World AIDS Day Fundraiser (free | in person)

Join us on Monday, December 1 for the 22nd Annual Stronger Together: World AIDS Day Event at Centilia Cultural Center. Gather in community and remembrance of those lost to AIDS-related complications while celebrating how far we have come and looking to a future that's stronger than HIV.

December 6

Pan Eros | More Holes in Friends, Uping the Intensity: Stacking, twisting, and tying off needles ($30+ | in person)

During this class we will learn specific intermediate needle techniques through some lecture and hands-on practice. Students need to have a basic understanding of piercing and blood-safety precautions, these will not be covered in this class. Experience piercing in a shallow and a deep manner will be a helpful skill to have prior to taking this class. We will cover stacking needles and making “buttons,” tying and corseting needles, and making needles more intense during penetration, while under the skin, and during removal.

December 9–11

The Beacon Cinema | Bye Bye Love ($15 | in person)

Lost and nihilistic drifter Utamaro chances upon Giko, a female-presenting shoplifter who immediately catches his eye. One thing leads to another and the couple soon find themselves on the lam for murder. This provides for a delightful pretext to explore notions of societal malaise, free love and gender fluidity in a rapidly evolving 1970s Japan, as both Utamaro and Giko begin to know each other on the road by way of a variety of encounters, alternating between surrealistic, psychedelic and sexual.

December 11

Theatre Off Jackson | Revelry!: A Night Of Drag And Other Shenanigans ($35+ | in person)

Help us ring (and sing!) in the holidays with a one night only variety show featuring drag, music, dance and campy surprises. Have your picture taken with a not-so-nice Santa and participate in some of our opt-in games. Cash bar and concessions will be available throughout the night.  This event is come-as-you-are casual, but festive attire is highly encouraged! All proceeds benefit Lambert House LGBTQ+ Youth Center in Seattle.

December 14

EnFemme: A Sissy Sioree ($35+ | in person)

Come one, come all to the pinkest and frilliest party of the year! Come celebrate all things sissy with us! From the folx who brought you Diapers and Drinks, YML, Dom(me)icile, and The Clubhouse, we have a new event up and coming. En Femme: A Sissy Soiree is a celebration of all things feminine, frilly, soft, poofy, and joyous! This is a social mixer with light BDSM play allowed. Think light spankings for the naughty and service for the maids. Admirers might be able to find a special sissy to coo over as well!