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Even More Pleasure, Power, and Pain: Expanding Your BDSM Experiences
Thursday, July 2nd– 7:30 p.m. — $20 Do you have a basic understanding of BDSM play? Perhaps you’ve read some of the how-to manuals, own some kinky toys, took a class or two, or have explored some sexy role play in the bedroom. Where do you go from here? In this class, you’ll…
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The academic study of porn
Taking an analytical eye to porn is not new. When feature-length porn films began playing in movie theaters in the 1970s, some feminist scholars and activists reacted with disdain, arguing that porn was inherently objectifying. Others disagreed, leading journalist and activist Ellen Willis to coin the term “pro-sex feminism” in 1981. Around this time, film scholar Linda…
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10% Tuesdays in May for TransActive’s In A Bind program
Throughout the month of May, 10% of all purchases made at She Bop on Tuesdays will go to TransActive’s In A Bind program! TransActive is a Portland-based non-profit that provides a wide range of services to transgender and gender nonconforming children, youth, and their families. Their In A Bind program provides chest binders to…
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Full-Bodied Fellatio
Thursday, June 25th — 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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Keeping the Fire Alive: Satisfying and Sustainable Sex
Thursday, June 4th — 7:30 p.m. — $15 The number one reason that couples seek sex therapy is because sex has slowed or stopped altogether and it makes them question the viability of their primary long-term relationship. And while changing patterns in sexual dynamics can take time, it is far from hopeless! Most…
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10% Tuesdays in April for Portland Women’s Crisis Line
Each Tuesday this April, 10% of our sales at She Bop will go to the Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL). PWCL is a hugely important organization that offers 24/7 support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. They offer services such as safety planning, peer support, crisis intervention, needs assessments, and referrals…
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What it’s like to be professionally cuddled
You may have seen the headlines. Woman Opens Professional Cuddling Shop, Struggles to Keep Up with Demand. Woman Opens Cuddling Shop And Gets 10,000 Customers In The First Week. But if that seems fishy, it is: that figure would amount to less than 1 minute of cuddling per customer, with the cuddler working non-stop, 24…
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Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM
Thursday, May 21st — 7:30 p.m. — $20 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well… sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical. If you’ve been curious about something…
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Back That Ass Up!: Anal Sex 101
Wednesday, May 27th — 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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Beyond Monogamy
Sunday, May 3rd — 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 enjoying…
