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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

April 13–27

Consent Academy: The Accountability Series ($105–$180 | online)

Accountability processes and pods have the potential to repair relationships and strengthen communities. At the same time, they are also very specific, time and labor intensive methods of creating accountability with plenty of risks associated with them. This spring, join the Consent Academy for a series on the skills and knowledge needed to increase your chances of a successful accountability process or pod. Each class will be recorded for later viewing.

April 18-27

On the Boards: Cherdonna & The Bearded Ladies | Threesome ($20–$29 | in person)

Welcome to Threesome: an evening of three solo drag, dance, and cabaret artists searching for stability while living in uncertainty with all the tools they can find in an active auto body shop. Expect an hour of pleasure, punk rock, and spectacle.

April 21

Sex Positive World: Sexy Intersections: Anti-Oppression and Sex Positivity ($0–$25 | online)

This class helps us all think about the many power dynamics that affect us when we interact in sex positive community. This is a core class in SPW for all of us wanting to learn more about how we show up/speak up/receive feedback from others when we share space together. 

April 21

Sex Positive World: Journey Through Time ($0–$25 | online)

Ancient India, the land of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Tantra, the land that birthed plenty of religions, spiritual quests and philosophical journeys, also generated several LGBTQ+ tales that were deliberately hidden when preaching the New-Age Hinduism.

April 26–29

Seattle Erotic Art Festival ($28–$350 | in person)

The annual weekend-long event that showcases erotic art in diverse media including painting, photography, sculpture, film, literature, and interactive installations. A wide range of performance art is also represented, including burlesque, ballroom dance, circus arts, and live music.

April 28

Sex Positive World: Toying with the Unseen: Energy Play w/ Miss Mackenzee ($0–$35 | online)

Within this workshop you’ll learn how energy play can create spiritual and transcendental experiences for yourself and your partner(s).

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 few weeks.

We include short lists of upcoming non-CSPC events in every newsletter. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

March 28–April 6

Theatre Off Jackson: Sleeping Beauty: a literary burlesque ($25–$50 | in person)

Once upon a time . . . a curse befell a princess, placing her in a deep and dreamful sleep. This spring . . . Noveltease Theatre journeys into a dreamworld of faeries, witches, beasts, and magic inspired by fairy tales and folklore from around the world in Sleeping Beauty and the Bear Prince, told in our signature literary burlesque format.

April 10

Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Rat City Roller Derby, Seattle's premier flat-track roller derby league.

April 13–27

Consent Academy: The Accountability Series ($105–$180 | online)

Accountability processes and pods have the potential to repair relationships and strengthen communities. At the same time, they are also very specific, time and labor intensive methods of creating accountability with plenty of risks associated with them. This spring, join the Consent Academy for a series on the skills and knowledge needed to increase your chances of a successful accountability process or pod. Each class will be recorded for later viewing.

April 14

Sex Positive World: The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)

Join us for an interactive workshop on creating safer sex and more pleasurable connections through awesome communication! 

April 18-27

On the Boards: Cherdonna & The Bearded Ladies | Threesome ($20–$29 | in person)

Welcome to Threesome: an evening of three solo drag, dance, and cabaret artists searching for stability while living in uncertainty with all the tools they can find in an active auto body shop. Expect an hour of pleasure, punk rock, and spectacle.

April 26–29

Seattle Erotic Art Festival ($28–$350 | in person)

The annual weekend-long event that showcases erotic art in diverse media including painting, photography, sculpture, film, literature, and interactive installations. A wide range of performance art is also represented, including burlesque, ballroom dance, circus arts, and live music.

May 8–12

The Pleasure Witch Retreat with Nadia Lune ($1,900 CAD | in person)

Where women and vulva bodied beings come together to heal in community and remember our greatest power and magic. Healing in community amplifies the process immensely because this is the way our ancestors healed before patriarchy ripped us apart and pinned us against each other.

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

March 28–April 6

Theatre Off Jackson: Sleeping Beauty: a literary burlesque ($25–$50 | in person)

Once upon a time . . . a curse befell a princess, placing her in a deep and dreamful sleep. This spring . . . Noveltease Theatre journeys into a dreamworld of faeries, witches, beasts, and magic inspired by fairy tales and folklore from around the world in Sleeping Beauty and the Bear Prince, told in our signature literary burlesque format.

March 30

Olmstead: Nerdlesque ($20–$120 | in person)

Fat Bottom Productions brings you nerd-y burlesque in the Flamingo Room at Olmstead!  Always a great show. Always great entertainers. Always great food and atmosphere.

April 2

Sex Positive World: Practice, Practice, Practice ($0–$10 | online)

Have a sex positive skill you want to practice with someone? There’s so much we learn in workshops that we may not have time to fully integrate or get comfortable with at the time, so we want to give you all a chance to practice some of these skills at your own pace.

April 10

Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Rat City Roller Derby, Seattle's premier flat-track roller derby league.

April 13–27

Consent Academy: The Accountability Series ($105–$180 | online)

Accountability processes and pods have the potential to repair relationships and strengthen communities. At the same time, they are also very specific, time and labor intensive methods of creating accountability with plenty of risks associated with them. This spring, join the Consent Academy for a series on the skills and knowledge needed to increase your chances of a successful accountability process or pod. Each class will be recorded for later viewing.

April 14

Sex Positive World: The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)

Join us for an interactive workshop on creating safer sex and more pleasurable connections through awesome communication! 

April 18-27

On the Boards: Cherdonna & The Bearded Ladies | Threesome ($20–$29 | in person)

Welcome to Threesome: an evening of three solo drag, dance, and cabaret artists searching for stability while living in uncertainty with all the tools they can find in an active auto body shop. Expect an hour of pleasure, punk rock, and spectacle.

April 21

Sex Positive World: Sexy Intersections: Anti-Oppression and Sex Positivity ($0–$25 | online)

This class helps us all think about the many power dynamics that affect us when we interact in sex positive community. This is a core class in SPW for all of us wanting to learn more about how we show up/speak up/receive feedback from others when we share space together. 

April 21

Sex Positive World: Journey Through Time ($0–$25 | online)

Ancient India, the land of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Tantra, the land that birthed plenty of religions, spiritual quests and philosophical journeys, also generated several LGBTQ+ tales that were deliberately hidden when preaching the New-Age Hinduism.

April 26–29

Seattle Erotic Art Festival ($28–$350 | in person)

The annual weekend-long event that showcases erotic art in diverse media including painting, photography, sculpture, film, literature, and interactive installations. A wide range of performance art is also represented, including burlesque, ballroom dance, circus arts, and live music.

April 28

Sex Positive World: Toying with the Unseen: Energy Play w/ Miss Mackenzee ($0–$35 | online)

Within this workshop you’ll learn how energy play can create spiritual and transcendental experiences for yourself and your partner(s). 

Broaden Your Mind

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

February 3

Abbey Arts: Bandit Theater: Swipe Right [IMPROV] ($15–$22.50 | in person)

One brave soul from our audience will plug their dating profile into a projector and allow comedians to critique their online presence. Then the improvisers will do a set of improv comedy based on the profile. You’ll laugh, you’ll judge, you’ll fall in love.

February 7

Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

Join us for a fun, educational night of sex trivia and to fundraise for comprehensive sexuality education! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Pleasure Pie, a grassroots sexual justice organization based in Boston, MA.

February 9+ (three weekends in February)

Acrobatic Conundrum: THREADS ($17.50–$100 | in person)

THREADS is a circus paean to the fibers that intertwine to make up our lives and universe, that connect us and string together our story. Pendant, taut, and resonant, the cast of acrobats weave their stories together via the fiber-centric movement arts of aerial rope, trapeze, slackrope, and hair-suspension, all set to a soulful score played by chanteuse and multi-instrumentalist, Kamila.

February 11

Abbey Arts: The QUEER Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Want to Fall In Love ($10–$30 | in person)

Are you a f***ing amazing person who just wants to meet another f***ing amazing person?

This event is for you!

February 13

Papaya Project: Seattle Sexuality Professionals Meet-Up (free | in person)

Are you a Sexuality Educator, Counselor, Therapist, or other sexuality-related professional living in Seattle? Do you want to connect with other people in your field, brainstorm future collaborations, or just have a space to collectively decompress? Join us for this special meet-up, where we will discuss sexuality and spirituality.

February 14

Olmstead: BeautyBoiz presents Cupid's Cabaret ($15–$60 | in person)

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Athena knows, and she's got something for you either way. Come out to Olmste(a)d on Valentine's eve and soak up all the sexiness of the lovely cast for our very first dinner variety show!

February 16–17

Kremwerk: 10-Year Anniversary (TBD | in person)

Can you believe it's been a whole decade of Kremwerk magic? We're throwing the ultimate birthday bash the best way we know how -- with three rooms of music, dancing, and YOU!

February 17

Pan Eros Foundation: CBT: Squeezing, Smacking, and Stretching ($30 | in person)

This rope workshop will be a hands-on class with active participation and rope tying. We will briefly analyze the various aspects of CBT such as male anatomy, health risks, and safety precautions to keep in mind. We will then discuss various techniques for squeezing, smacking, and stretching the cock and balls. We will then conclude with 3 different CBT ties and practical hands-on practice with step-by-step follow-along instructions.

February 18

North End Makerspace: Be Gay, Make Stuff (free | in person)

Let's get together in a safe and welcoming environment and make stuff! Whatever craft floats your boat. We have plenty of table space and some tools you can use while you're here. 

February 18

Sex Positive World: Challenging Amatonormativity ($0–$25 | online)

This presentation delves into the hidden world of genetics, neuroscience and medicine. We shall be discussing 11 sex chromosomal compositions that we know of today, presented alongside brain imaging studies of hypothalamic areas (BNST and SDN-POA/INAH 3 Cluster) that recognize gender change in an individual. Neural bases of monogamous and non-monogamous behaviors and advanced medical research into in-vitro gametogenesis and parthenogeneis, shall also be presented.

February 19

Stoup Brewing: Board Gayme Night (free | in person)

A weekly meetup for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted by Seattle Gaymers. 

February 20

Sex Positive World: Awesome Boundaries Around the World ($0–$25 | online)

Whether you’ve been taught to go against your own boundaries in order to please others or to push hard for what you want, or a mix of both, this on-line workshop is a place to explore together how we each got to where we are today with boundaries and how to get to a better place in how we set and receive boundaries.

February 24

Pan Eros Foundation: A Black Tie Affair ($120–$2,700 | in person)

You are cordially invited to an exclusive soirée benefiting the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. We are pleased to host you at Gallery Erato, Seattle’s year-round home of erotic art. Join us for an evening of performances, exquisite food, a unique way to participate in the art and support the festival, and a sneak peek at the 2024 selected art.

February 25

Sex Positive World: Sexy Intersections: Anti-Oppression and Sex Positivity ($0–$25 | online)

This class helps us all think about the many power dynamics that affect us when we interact in sex positive community. This is a core class in SPW for all of us wanting to learn more about how we show up/speak up/receive feedback from others when we share space together. It’s a good space for beginners who are eager to learn as well as for experienced community members who want more tools and techniques to navigate sexy spaces well.

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

January 5 (recurring Fridays)

Kremwerk: Hot Heels - RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party (free | in person)

Rev up your engines for RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 with Seattle's preferred pick of poisons, the fabulously lethal Viper Fengz! 

January 9

Pan Eros Foundation: Erotic Movement After Trauma ($23 | in person)

Connecting to or finding the erotic self can be profound, especially after living through trauma. Trauma can pull us far away from this part of ourselves, and leave us yearning to feel connected to our bodies, but deeply afraid to traverse that work. This workshop is intended to help you find safe and supportive ways to connect to your erotic self in a professional and compassionate container.

January 10

The Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–20 | in person)

Join us for a fun, educational night of sex trivia and to fundraise for comprehensive sexuality education! A portion of each ticket will be donated to ROOTS Young Adult Shelter. Founded in 1999, ROOTS (Rising out of the Shadows) was Seattle’s first overnight shelter designed to meet the unique needs of homeless young adults ages 18-25 years old.

January 13

Theatre Off Jackson: Sunday Night Shuga Shaq ($45–285 | in person)

The longest running and ONLY monthly ALL PEOPLE OF COLOR Burlesque Revue in the Pacific Northwest, The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq, is back!

January 16

The Papaya Project: Seattle Sexuality Professionals Meetup (free | in person)

Are you a Sexuality Educator, Counselor, Therapist, or other sexuality-related professional living in Seattle? Do you want to connect with other people in your field, brainstorm future collaborations, or just have a space to collectively decompress? Join us for this special meet-up, where we will discuss sexuality and spirituality.

January 18

The Consent Academy: Foundations of Consent (free | online)

We all need to be able to talk about consent and how to build consent culture. Most of us have learned that 'no means no' and 'yes means yes', but consent goes way beyond that. Join us for a conversation about the foundations of consent so you can practice consent more in all aspects of your daily life.

January 19

Sex Positive World: Naughty Playoffs ($0–20 | online)

Test your Naughty knowledge via our Trivia-Jeopardy special. Featuring questions on sexy interactions with Culture, Money, BDSM/Kink, Literature and Science, join us as we embark upon this journey through Sex Positivity.

January 20

SEA-PAH: A Capitol Hill Queer History Walking Tour ($10–15 | in person)

Are you a Seattle area transplant and interested in learning more about the City's queer history? Or are you a native and have a fascination with local knowledge? SEA-PAH presents a Capital Hill Queer History Walking Tour where we'll go around one of our favorite neighborhoods learning about its history.

January 21

Sex Positive World: Worldwide Orientation ($0–25 | online)

Come get oriented to more Sex Positive World in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment! You will be greeted by the leadership of Sex Positive World at the beginning of this meet up and also spend time with leadership supporting events in your own area of the world.

January 24 (through April 3)

The Consent Academy: Consent and Leadership Series ($300+ | online)

Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.

January 27

Pan Eros Foundation: Sounding 101 ($30 | in person)

This workshop will start off with a presentation highlighting the various aspects of male urethral sounding: materials, sterilization, techniques, sexual benefits, health risks to consider, and overall safety precautions. After the presentation there will be a live sounding demonstration. The demonstration will show methods for gradually increasing thicker sounds while simultaneously stimulating the penis edging the model closer to orgasm. Disclaimer: There will be full male nudity, live demonstration of urethral sounding that may involve ejaculation.

January 28

Sex Positive World: The Pleasure Talk ($0–25 | online)

Join us for an interactive workshop on creating safer sex and more pleasurable connections through awesome communication!

Broaden Your Mind - 12.7.23

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

December 9

Sex Positive World: Awesome Agreements ($0–25 | online)

In this class, you’ll learn how to decrease conflict and increase intimacy by making agreements that honor both personal autonomy and interpersonal connection. We will cover how to identify underlying needs, why agreements are more effective than rules, why things like “sunset” clauses can reduce resentment, and what you can do when an agreement is broken.

December 9

Toys 5: A Dungeon Party ($13–40 | in person)

Toys 5 is a dungeon party for men and for people who have lived experience as men. When you first enter the Toys party you'll walk through the exhibition of men-in-art (curated especially for the month of December). In this same area, we'll have several kinky tops who will be offering brief (10-15 minute) tastings in their areas of expertise.

December 13

Sex Trivia ($10–20 | in person)

Join us for a fun, educational night of sex trivia and to fundraise for comprehensive sexuality education! A portion of each ticket will be donated to the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC). KCSARC is an independent nonprofit serving survivors and their families throughout King County and engaging communities in building a world without sexual assault.

December 14

Revelry – A Night of Drag and Other Shenanigans ($35–55 | in person)

Help us ring (and sing!) in the holidays with a variety show featuring drag, music, dance, and campy surprises. Bid on fun items in our “Naughty & Nice” silent auction, have your picture taken with Santa, and participate in one 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!

December 15

The Moth StorySLAM: Confession ($15 | in person)

Prepare a five-minute story about big reveals to dark secrets. Tumultuous affairs bubbling up to surface with gossip or devastating accidents in which broken heirlooms and treasures must be revealed. Anonymous tips on perpetrators and obvious scoundrels admitting to their wrong-doings. Stories also welcome about secret admirers finally getting the courage to spill the beans!

December 17

SEA-PAH Walkies to Wild Lanterns ($37 | in person)

It's that time of year and we are headed to Woodland Park Zoo's nighttime holiday light show and festival, Wild Lanterns! So grab your leash, your mittens, and a cup of cocoa, and let's head to the zoo! Make sure to buy your tickets for the 5pm slot if you want to walk with the group. We will meet at the penguin parking lot between 4:30-4:45 before heading inside.

March 9

Seattle Fetish Ball ($117–234 | in person)

We’re giving you a heads up, because tickets are on sale now! Beyond BDSM, the Seattle Fetish Ball is a celebration of eroticism, sensuality, and freedom of expression. Let loose, dress daringly, and embrace your inner kink in a safe, consensual, and respectful environment. Whether you're a seasoned fetish enthusiast or curious to explore, this is the perfect place to indulge your desires and let your inhibitions go.

Broaden Your Mind - 11.2.23

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

November 6

Board Gayme Night at Stoup (free | in person)

A weekly meetup for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted by Seattle Gaymers.

November 8

SLSC: RopeLab (donation encouraged | in person)

SLSC RopeLab is a collaborative men’s rope bondage community for experienced rope riggers to workshop and practice rope techniques. This is a space for gay and bisexual men, transmen, and other male presenting people to participate in ropework peer-learning skillshare.

November 11

Sex Positive World: Pleasure Bound ($11–55 | in person)

Join Jamie and Lady Vivus for one or both workshops starting with: Awesome Pleasure, a workshop on how to ask for what you want and say no to what you don't! Then learn the ins and outs of getting started with rope bondage in Bedroom Bondage!

November 11

SEA-PAH: Best in Show ($20 suggested | in person)

Best in Show is a charity competition show, where contestants will be put through multiple rounds of grueling challenges to test their mettle and see who will take home the title! This year, our pups will be paired with members of Seattle Men in Leather who will act as their handlers for the night.

November 12

Abbey Arts: The Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Want to Fall in Love ($10–30 | in person)

This structured indoor event is not about scrolling and swiping and making snap decisions based solely on physical appearance. This event is about being open enough to see each other's humanity.

November 19

Sex Positive World: Sexy Intersections ($0–25 | online)

This class helps us all think about the many power dynamics that affect us when we interact in sex positive community. This is a core class in SPW for all of us wanting to learn more about how we show up/speak up/receive feedback from others when we share space together.

November 25

Olmstead: Burlesque in the Flamingo Room ($20–120 | in person)

Fat Bottom Productions brings you the best burlesque at the best venue on the Hill! Our venue gets you up close and personal with incredible performers from across the Pacific Northwest.

December 3

Sex Positive World: Practice, Practice, Practice ($0–10 | online)

There’s so much we learn in workshops that we may not have time to fully integrate or get comfortable with at the time, so we want to give you all a chance to practice some of these skills at your own pace.

December 3

Sex Positive World: Erotic Blueprints ($0–25 | online)

Do you know what your Erotic Blueprint™ is? It's the unique map to your arousal! Haven't heard of these blueprints? Don't worry, it's a new discovery in sexuality. There are 5 types: Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, & Shapeshifter. Each blueprint has very specific turn-ons, turn-offs, superpowers, and challenges.

Sex Trivia 10-19-23

Get ready to spice up your inbox with our new Sex Trivia segment! We're here to tickle your brain with some tantalizing intellectual treats. In each biweekly newsletter, we'll erect your curiosity with some sizzling trivia questions. The catch? You'll have to wait until the next newsletter for us to announce the winner! “I see you shiver with antici…pation!” The more you play, the more chances you have to score some fabulous prizes down the road. Enjoy playing!

Question #1

Oil-based lubes can be used for all of the following things EXCEPT?

A. Pure silicone-based sex toys

B. Latex barriers (most condoms and safer-sex barriers)

C. Bare bodies without contraceptives/barriers/sex toys

D. Toys with metal, glass, or ceramic

Question #2

The first female condoms, reputed to have been used over 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, were made of what?

A. Snake skin

B. Lamb intestine

C. Goat's bladder

D. Seaweed

Question #3

Which of the following are aphrodisiacs?

A. Artichokes

B. Chocolate

C. Chili peppers

D. A and B

E. All of the above

Question #4

What is the record number of orgasms in one hour?

A. 7

B. 32

C. 67

D. 138

Question #5

Which of these animals have sex for pleasure (you can choose multiple)?

A. Bonobos

B. Rhinos

C. Crows

D. Penguins

E. Salmon

Bonus!

What questions do YOU have about sex? Is there anything you're itching to know more about?

Submit your trivia responses via our Google form here!

Prize

The first person to submit their response and answer all questions correctly will win two tickets to a future “Sex Trivia Night” at Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill. Winner will be announced in the subsequent newsletter.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

If anyone wants to try their hand at the full sex trivia, the next event is happening at Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill on November 1! Buy tickets HERE! Sex Trivia began in 2022 as a way to provide a fun space to learn about sex, and to support comprehensive and queer-centered sexuality education. A portion of each ticket will be donated to a selected nonprofit organization whose mission aligns with our values of access, equity, and reproductive justice.

Who are our brilliant trivia masters?

Naomi Price-Lazarus (she/her) is a sexuality educator, event facilitator, and dance party host. Naomi is the Founder of Papaya Project, a Seattle-based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive sexuality education and community-building events to youth and adults. With a queer-centered and pleasure-focused approach, Papaya Project aims to destigmatize and expand understandings of identity, sexuality, bodily autonomy, and pleasure. Naomi also creates and sells art that celebrates sexual anatomy and pleasure (@PapayaProjectOrg). Naomi spends her free time playing sports, baking cookies, and traveling around the world.

Breona Mendoza (she/her) is a queer sex educator, sex therapist, author, and avid supporter of self-love in all respects of the word. Her book, Clitaurus Chronicles, is a sex education story that uses art and metaphor to convey important lessons around communication, consent, and pleasure. She owns and operates a therapy practice called Colorful Therapy where she works with youth and adults to build relationships skills, self-love, and liberation. She spends the rest of her time cultivating a sex-positive community, eating absurd amounts of peanut butter, finding excuses to play dress up, and contemplating ingenious ways to empower people to become more comfortable and loving with their parts. Follow her @ClitaurusChronicles.

Honor system

We know that Google is a convenient and helpful tool, but please look upon this as an intellectual challenge; something fun and educational to help us learn and grow within the sex-positive and kink communities. Please don't look up the answers and respond simply to win stuff.

If you have any questions, please contact Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org.

Broaden Your Mind - 10.5.23

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 the first issue each month. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

October 6–7

A Metamodern Prometheus ($1–50 | in person)

A literary burlesque about the creation of Frankenstein

October 6–7

Northwest Film Forum: Sex Demon ($7–14 | in person)

Last screened theatrically in 1981 and never released on home video, Sex Demon is a crucial—yet long-lost—piece of queer horror history that’s been preserved in 2K from a recently discovered 16mm release print.

October 8

Consent Academy: Consent, Neurodiversity, and Kink ($20–40 | online)

This discussion-focused workshop is designed to help folks of all neurotypes better understand and communicate with their neurodivergent partners and play partners. The workshop will give an overview of what neurodiversity is and why the neurodiversity paradigm is important. It will also cover how the systemic oppression of neurodivergent people can create barriers to consent and will address strategies for promoting trauma-informed and accessible spaces.

October 8

Sex Positive World: Cultural Spa: Healing Inherited Wounds ($0–30 | online)

This workshop is centered around trauma-informed practices that equip us with the skills necessary to address embodiment of traumatic experiences.

October 12–29

Seattle Queer Film Festival ($50+ | in person and virtual)

The 28th Annual Seattle Queer Film Festival runs October 12-22 (in-person) and October 22-29 (virtual) in venues in Capitol Hill and Columbia City, with virtual reach including Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Our theme for this year’s festival is “Queer Joy Is Cinematic”, while we also explore what ‘queer joy’ means to all members of our community, recognizing we must fight and exist in equal measure.

October 13

Kremwerk: Hyper-ween ($11.33 | in person)

We're throwing a spine-chilling party 4 u spinning emerging hyperpop, synthpop, nightcore, and whatever-the-fuck-core is next. HYPER is and will always be a queer party guaranteed to transform any space into an immaterial world, so we’re going to slay the haunted house down BOOts this year one last time.

October 15

Sex-Positive World: Awesome Boundaries ($0–25 | online)

Whether you’ve been taught to go against your own boundaries in order to please others or to push hard for what you want, or a mix of both, this on-line workshop is a place to explore together how we each got to where we are today with boundaries and how to get to a better place in how we set and receive boundaries.

October 21

Pan Eros: Seduction: Monstrous ($55 | in person)

It’s time for Seattle’s sexiest Halloween party! Gallery Erato is preparing to host Seduction: Monstrous—a night of music, dancing, ambient performances, and the hottest costumes to make it out of the bedroom await you!

October 22

SEA-PAH: Suicide Awareness Walk (free | in person)

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

October 22

Sex Positive World: The Pleasure Talk ($0–25 | online)

Join us for an interactive workshop on creating safer sex and more pleasurable connections through awesome communication!

October 26

Papaya Project: Seattle Sexuality Professionals Meet-up (free | in person)

Are you a Sexuality Educator, Counselor, Therapist, or other sexuality-related professional living in Seattle? Do you want to connect with other people in your field, brainstorm future collaborations, or just have a space to collectively decompress? Join us for this monthly community meet-up!

October 26

Pan Eros: Creepy, Crawly Lap Dance ($42 | in person)

Creepy Crawly Lap Dance explores the spine chilling side of lap dancing just in time for Halloween! Ghouls, gals, and guys will learn a short choreography to take with them or use individual moves in whatever order makes you feel good. Lap dance pairs will have the option of only one person learning the moves, or to switch and allow both participants to learn.

November 1

Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–20 | in person)

Join us for a fun, educational night of sex trivia and to fundraise for comprehensive sexuality education!