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Back That Ass Up!: Anal Sex 101
Thursday, September 24th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 Are you interested in anal pleasure but not sure where to get started? Already tried anal play but wanting to learn some fun tricks and techniques? Whether you’re brand new to the wonderful world of anal or already have some backdoor experience, this class is sure…
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When dildos came out of the closet
In the 1970s, dildos were a point of contention in the feminist movement. A 1974 issue of Lesbian Tide warned: “anyone admitting to using a dildo today would probably be verbally castigated for enjoying ‘phallic’ pleasure.” Some activists thought dildos were too reminiscent of the patriarchy. Others felt that since dildos specifically didn’t require men, using them…
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Re-learning orgasm
Headlines are funny sometimes. “A Trans Woman Learns To Masturbate” is the title the piece was given on Eros Media, yet such a statement ignores the unique, languid writing style of author Jetta Rae. It also simplifies the myriad issues Rae explores — beyond just masturbation, beyond just being trans. Rae begins by addressing the societal…
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Modern Dating: A Safe, Practical, and Fun Approach
Wednesday, August 12th — 7:30 pm — $15 Maybe you’re getting back into the dating game after a long break, or maybe dating has always seemed tricky — either way, this class will give you the knowledge and tools to dive in! These days, everyone has heard of online dating, even if they’ve…
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Full-Bodied Fellatio
Thursday, September 17th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 What do you do when your partner lacks blowjob skills? Where do you go for training when you wish to improve your own? Here! M. Makael Newby is a relationship coach and dance instructor with a particular skill for breaking physical action into components and teaching…
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Bon Appetit!: The Fine Art of Cunnilingus
Sunday, August 23rd — 7:30 pm — $20 You asked and we answered—She Bop presents a cunnilingus class for anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to give (or receive!) phenomenal oral pleasure. She Bop educators, Amory Jane and Sid Need, will teach you everything you want to know about anatomy, arousal, hand…
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Beyond Monogamy
Thursday, August 6th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 A growing number of people are exploring alternatives to monogamy, through swinging, polyamory, and other types of open relationships. If you or someone you know are one of those people, this might be the workshop for you! Whether you are curious about opening up, already…
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Rough Sex for Everyone: Consent and Desire
Sunday, July 19th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 The sweet intersection of a slap and a kiss. The rough and tumble of a spank and caress, of a commanding voice and a gentle stroke, of a laugh and a growl. Does this sound like you? Or do you wish it could? We’re stoked to…
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10% Tuesdays in June for the Q Center
On each Tuesday in June, 10% of our sales will go to the Q Center, the wonderful LGBTQ community center just around the corner from us in North Portland. The Q Center is an absolute gem of an organization; here’s their description of what they do: Q Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization…
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Shine Louise Houston’s latest queer venture
Many in the adult industry are familiar with Shine Louise Houston’s work. She’s the founder of Pink & White Productions, which has been in operation for 10 years. She’s the mastermind behind The Crash Pad, a porn series about a secretive San Francisco apartment where queer folks go to have spectacular sex. Her other films, Superfreak, The Wild…
