Frolic Reminders

Tickets are getting picked up quickly! Get your tickets for The Frolic today! 

Setup/Strike Volunteers Needed

Want to pick your camp spot early and eat yummy gyros? Arrive between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Monday, August 14 for setup. We'll have gyros for dinner. Strike on Sunday includes dinner. You are welcome to stay over but you don't have to. The best part… The Queen of setup and strike is in charge! (And it's not me, says Turtle.) 

Email Turtle to sign up for setup/strike! Frolic@thecspc.org

Kinksters Got Talent!

Friday night, August 18, the entertainment is all of you uniquely talented individuals! Without question, we have some of the most uniquely talented individuals on this precious earth attending The Frolic this year. As such, we are basically all but required to give you an opportunity to showcase those talents.

As we welcome people from all walks of life, we welcome all forms of talent to this show. Throw your propriety to the wind, and share those secret talents you’ve been hiding.

Get creative! Can you juggle dildos? Can you pick up a dumbbell with your penis? Play the flute with your vagina? Make your boobs dance in opposite directions? Do you have a comedy routine you’d love to share? Or a monologue about pooping at work? Now is the time to bust out your favorite scene from The Vagina Monologues or refresh your best dance routines.

Sign-ups will be available during The Frolic leading up to the event on Friday night, so be sure to sign up early if you want to set the bar high and catch the audience while they’re fresh! 

Are you so talented that you’re not sure what would be best to share, or worried your talent might violate an existing rule for the camp? Feel free to reach out to The Frolic entertainment team for advice and approval at frolicentertainment@thecspc.org and remember that standard camp rules apply.

Flee Market! 

"Hold on a second! Don't you mean Flea Market?" 

"Nope! I meant Flee!" 

Get your extra gear that is gathering dust, that corset you never wear, those special books, cuffs, leather, latex, spanking bench… Clean it up and bring it to our mini Frolic market. Buy, sell, trade…then flee the market to try out your new treasures! 

Are you a maker or creator? Bring your kinky goods to sell! You must be attending The Frolic to participate. No, we are not taking a cut. We just want to support our community members! Email Turtle or Larry at frolic@thecspc.org with questions!

Consent Corner 23.11

By Emma Atkinson 

Greetings, lovely readers! Hopefully you’ve given your consent to the many gifts of summertime.

Did you know that other people aren’t the same as you? It’s something that one can know intellectually, yet struggle with in everyday life. We can show our love and affection in different ways. Even those words “love” and “affection” can mean different things to different people at different times.

Let’s remember to celebrate our differences. Let’s appreciate each other for the wondrous beings that we are, just as we are. Let’s remember that we can always learn and grow and do better. Let’s do what we can to strengthen the community that we’re creating in all we do, alone and together.

Homework: heck no, it’s August! It’s the perfect time to share your thoughts with us at: info@thecspc.org.

"Be excellent to each other." —Bill and Ted

"Be sexcellent to each other." —Emma

Broaden Your Mind 8.3.23

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!

August 4

Kremwerk: PBS Kids ($17 | in person)

Funbox is a monthly themed drag show featuring drag performances inspired by geeky pop culture. This August we’re paying tribute to our favorite childhood PBS Kids characters!

https://www.kremwerk.com/upcoming/2023/08/04/fubox-pbs-kids

August 5

Bollywood Nights: Love Wins ($15–$25 | in person)

Seattle's largest Queer Desi/South Asian & allies party returns! With marriage equality being debated in the India Supreme Court (OMG YES!), Nepal passing marriage equality, and our SCOTUS moving backwards (boo!!!), the time is now for our community to manifest love wins!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bollywood-nights-love-wins-pyaar-jeetata-hai-tickets-671826921407

August 6

Beyond Descent: Emergency Management in Rope ($45 | in person)

Most “Emergency Descent” classes focus on how to get the bottom down from suspension as fast as possible; this class will be different. We will identify the possible emergencies in rope suspension, discuss how dangerous they actually are, and how they can be prevented or addressed.

https://www.pan-eros.org/event/beyond-descent-emergency-management-in-rope/?instance_id=5486

August 14

Papaya Project: Create Your Own Sex Zine ($20–$30 | in person)

We are offering a creative space to process and celebrate sex and sexuality. We invite you to make a zine and take part in a collective movement to destigmatize sex!

https://papaya-project.org/2023/06/08/create-your-own-sex-zine/

August 16

Black Carousel - The All Black Variety Show ($10–$18 | in person)

Every 3rd Wednesday at Unicorn in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood! Doors 8pm. Show 9pm. Black Carousel: The All Black Variety Show!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-seattle-presents-black-carousel-the-all-black-variety-show-tickets-464058339987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&from=f288dd07315011ee9cebeaa74ec558f1

August 16

Three Dollar Bill Cinema: Mutt ($12–$15 | in person)

Starring Lío Mehiel in a star-making role, Feña is a twentysomething trans man finding stability in his life after transitioning. But over a crash course single day, his new normalcy is challenged by the return of three people into his life. Three Dollar Bill Cinema brings you opportunities to engage with LGBTQ+ cinema year-round.

https://www.goelevent.com/ThreeDollarBillCinema/e/MUTT

August 17

Levity Arts Collab: Free Circus Arts Extravaganza (free | in person)

Bring your friends and family, picnic blankets, dance moves, and good vibes to Gas Works Park for an evening of free music, performances, and an all-out circus arts extravaganza!

https://www.levity-arts.com/shows

August 27

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.

https://www.sexpositiveworld.org/event-details/sexy-intersections-anti-oppression-and-sex-positivity-4

August 29 – Nov 21

Feeding Your Flower ($1,300+ | online)

Biohack the patriarchy and let your flower bloom! A 13-week group class for anyone experiencing any sexual dysfunctions (pain with sex, lack of desire, etc.), high-performing professionals experiencing burnout, individuals trying to conceive, or anyone who just wants to optimize their body's efficiency and pleasure.

https://bl.ooo/m/feeding-your-flower

Community Matters: Volunteer-O-Rama + New Board Member!

New Board Member

Welcome to our newest Board member, Teeebone! You might know him as a DJ at PPMT, a tech host for one of our many online events, the writer of the long-running newsletter column dedicated to CSPC history, or one of the many other ways he has contributed to the CSPC community over the years. As a member of the CSPC for over 18 years, Teeebone has served in every in-person event-facing role including party champion, setup/strike, cashier/registration, party ambassador, DJ, monitor, host, tech host, and EC. He has also served behind the scenes designing event posters, writing for the newsletter, developing the new party guide program, and supporting major events like Pride and the Frolic. His deep historical knowledge of the CSPC, his experience in building and supporting volunteer teams to ensure long term success, and his willingness to devote his energy to the growth and evolution of the CSPC will make him a strong team member on the Board. Please join us in offering him a huge welcome as he takes on yet another volunteer role supporting the CSPC!

Volunteers Make the Hotness Happen!

The CSPC needs you! Volunteers run all our sexy events and take on all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our community running smoothly. As the number of events we offer grows, so does our need for more volunteers who can share the load–many hands make light work! Whether you want to join a team that works behind the scenes, become a regular volunteer at a specific event, or pick up occasional last-minute party shifts when a regular volunteer calls in sick, there’s a volunteer role just right for you! Give back to your sex-positive community and get free entry to events you work (pre-purchased tickets can be moved to a future event if you take a last-minute party shift). See our Volunteering web page for the simple steps to become a volunteer today!

Volunteer Appreciation!

Volunteers create all our fun parties, keep our events safe and even take out the trash and clean the floors. Without you, none of this kinky fun would be possible!

As a “Thank you!” for all your hard work, the Board is putting together a day of fun in the sun on Sunday, July 23 from 12 to 6 p.m. Current CSPC volunteers with active Volgistics accounts (as well as up to two guests) are invited to this free, outdoor play party. (As this is outdoors, masks are optional.) Come on out for socializing, home cooked food, a swag raffle, lots of play time, and a pile of thank you's.

Our outdoor venue is located in Snohomish; address will be provided via email after registration. Register here today! Please consider carpooling as parking will be limited. Carpooling can be arranged on Discord or through the Volunteer Google Group. Please note any dietary restrictions during registration.

Thank you so much for all you do for the CSPC family! We'll see you on the 23rd for a big ol' Smack on the Back!

Advanced Volunteer Training

Ready to up your volunteering game? Join us online July 24 for advanced volunteer training! From 7-8 p.m. there will be Registration training for anyone interested in facilitating our front-of-house operations. If you have experience in customer service and like the idea of greeting our partygoers while smoothing their way to kinky enjoyment, this could be a great opportunity. 

From 8-9 p.m. we'll have a Monitor training classroom. Monitors are a key component of our mission. If you're passionate about consent culture, responsible kink, and just plain helping your fellow community members, please consider becoming one of our Monitors by taking this first step.

To sign up, simply follow these steps:

  • Log into Volgistics (if you haven't already created an account, use the new volunteer steps here to get started)

  • Select the “My Schedule” tab/menu item, then navigate to July 24

  • Use the “Schedule me” buttons to sign up for each class you plan to attend

A shortened link to the Zoom meeting is included in the shift information. Signing up in Volgistics for the classes will help us update accounts more quickly after each class as well as letting the team know you plan on attending (in case of any technical difficulties or similar, we can send a note to let you know what's going on).

If you have opted in for 'Schedule Reminder' communications, you will also receive the link via email 2 days before the training.

A couple of notes on training:

  • Monitor class attendees will have completed the first step on the path for monitoring. You'll work with monitorlead@thecspc.org to schedule shadow shifts for training with a monitor at events before you will be able to sign up for monitoring on your own.

  • Registration class attendees should be ready for shifts right away (please allow up to 1 week for Volgistics to be updated after class)

If you have any questions please send emails to eventsdirector@thecspc.org

Hope to see you there!

Frolic Stewardship Day

Join us for the Frolic Stewardship opportunity in Buckley at Grove Getaways on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and they will feed us! Please register here to receive all the necessary information and so we can tell them how many to expect so they have enough food to feed everyone. 

This is outdoor work: cleaning, landscaping, building etc., to each person's capacity. Bring gloves, a water bottle, and wear "get dirty" clothes (not that kind, the other kind). The event starts around 9:30–10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able. Feel free to bring your own tools, but make sure they have your name on them.

These are amazing people and you are sure to have a good time. You will leave tired in body but reenergized in spirit!

Sign up today!

Parties from the Past: Paradise, Part 2

By Teeebone

With the success of Paradise over the years, the CSPC decided to do something extra special for its 10-year anniversary in 2011. By that time, it had expanded from a long holiday weekend to almost a week, Tuesday to Sunday, August 9th to the 14th! Here is a passage from the event program:

Unity Ceremony, Paradise 2011 - Festival!

Tuesday, August 9th, 7:00 pm

Let the drum draw you into the circle of stones, to the circle of friends and family at Paradise.

A Community Color Guard will open our Unity Ceremony this year. We hope all will attend and stand to honor the many varied communities who attend Paradise.

Announcements will be shared with the circle.

Hedonist, Holy, and Spiritual Benediction.

Acknowledgement of people who have made Paradise possible over the years.

Lighting of the Unity Flame.

Thank you to Allena.

Closing of the Unity Ceremony led by the Color Guard.

Color Guard escort to the stage for a spinning presentation to kick off Pride Rally!

A pretty cool way to start things out, huh? But wait, there’s more! That year they had 36 different presenters offering classes and discussions on many of the various things we at the CSPC know and love: Basic Flogging, Sensual Caning, Erotic Hypnosis, How to Do a Striptease, How to Whip like a Pro, Yoga in the Dungeon, and so many others.

In the evenings, there was entertainment (and some fire play!). On Friday night there was a live music concert featuring Mindvice, followed by a talent show “ghosted” by Morgue Ann, and then the evening concluded with an outdoor movie. Saturday night featured W.E.L.T., a whip performance troupe, and after that there was an erotic vaudeville show.

Paradise also had a group of dedicated vendors who set up shop to sell their wares to those who were looking to purchase new toys to play with later. Some vendors were active sponsors of the event like Moonsong Chainmail, Wild at Heart, and Golem Copy Center while other sponsors were sex-positive organizations like the Seattle Girls of Leather, Leather Reign, and the Seattle Men In Leather.
Everyone who attended received a Paradise 2011 commemorative pin with the event logo on it, the perfect souvenir for a one-of-a-kind experience. It was nothing short of epic because all told, it took the work of 90+ volunteers to make it happen. And coming up this August 15th, we’ve got The Frolic! Tickets are on sale now, so get them while you can! Come join us in this gathering of kinksters to go camping, have fun, and live our best lives.

Pre-Frolic 101 and Munch

Both events are ONLINE and FREE! Find all the details here.

Pre-Frolic 101 - Wednesday, August 2

7:00-7:30 p.m.

How to Get the Most Out of The Frolic

Teachers: Turtle + Tristan

How is a kinky campout different from a regular campout? Come find out how to make the most out of your experience without wasting precious time!

Pre-Frolic Munch - Wednesday, August 2 

7:30-9 p.m.

Join your fellow kinksters for a pre-Frolic Community Munch starting right after the pre-Frolic 101, at 7:30 p.m. 

Join the fun and meet other campers before the weekend campouts begin. Build familiarity and perhaps plan shenanigans to look forward to!

The Frolic 2023 Sponsors--Thank You!

It is with immense gratitude that The Center for Sex Positive Culture and The Frolic Team thank these sponsors for their support in all the various forms they are expressed!

Crystal Fire Entertainment 

https://www.facebook.com/CRYSTALFIREENT

crystalfireent@gmail.com

Mobile music for all your entertainment needs!

DJ Ren1, DJ Oblique, DJ Teeebone 

Lover's Lair

https://loverslair.com/

4001 198th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, Washington 98036

425-775-4502

Ask about the exclusive CSPC discount!

Grove Getaways 

25101 136th Street Court East, Buckley, WA 98321

Available on both Hipcamp.com and Booking.com

desi(re al)chemy

Eirikah Delaunay 

Sex & Relationship Coach

Eirikah@DesireAlchemy.com

https://DesireAlchemy.com

Frolic Talent Show: Sneak Peek!

By Maggie, The Frolic Entertainment Co-Lead

"Choose Your Adventure" is the theme of this year's frolic, and it’s time for you to start considering what talent you’re going to share at The Frolic! That’s right! Friday night, August 18, the entertainment is all of you uniquely talented individuals! The talent show is a time-honored tradition and highlight for most! 

Without question, we have some of the most uniquely talented individuals on this precious earth attending The Frolic this year. As such, we are basically all but required to give you an opportunity to showcase those talents.

From magic tricks and optical illusions to dramatic readings and serenades. As we welcome people from all walks of life, we welcome all forms of talent to this show.

Throw your propriety to the wind, and share those secret talents you’ve been hiding.

Get creative! Can you juggle dildos? Can you pick up a dumbbell with your penis? Play the flute with your vagina? Make your boobs dance in opposite directions? Do you have a comedy routine you’d love to share? Or a monologue about pooping at work? Now is the time to bust out your favorite scene from The Vagina Monologues or refresh your best dance routines.

With less than a month until the opening ceremonies, get your mind working and rehearsals started. Or wing it! Sign-ups will be available during The Frolic leading up to the event on Friday night, so be sure to sign up early if you want to set the bar high and catch the audience while they’re fresh! 

Are you so talented that you’re not sure what would be best to share, or worried your talent might violate an existing rule for the camp? Feel free to reach out to The Frolic entertainment team for advice and approval at frolicentertainment@thecspc.org and remember that standard camp rules apply. 

We can’t wait to see all of your wonderful/funny/terrifying/creative talents!

Frolic Flee Market!

"Hold on a second! Don't you mean Flea Market?"

"Nope! I meant Flee!"

Get your extra gear that is gathering dust, that corset you never wear, those special books, cuffs, leather, latex, spanking bench… Clean it up and bring it to our mini Frolic market. Buy, sell, trade…then flee the market to try out your new treasures!

Are you a maker or creator? Bring your kinky goods to sell! You must be attending The Frolic to participate. No, we are not taking a cut. We just want to support our community members! Email Turtle or Larry at frolic@thecspc.org with questions!