A Queer Exploration of Desire 10/4

In this workshop, you are invited to join a small, intimate circle (just 10 folks) for an afternoon of somatic exploration: exploring giving and receiving with clarity, compassion, and consent. We'll move through two complementary practices:

The Wheel of Consent (WoC): Discover what it feels like to center your own desires, to center another’s, and to notice when you are a No.
Mindful Erotic Embodiment (MEE): A guided communal yet solo-focused pleasure practice where you create your own “nest,” explore touch on your own terms, and deepen your relationship with your body.

This workshop includes

Guided somatic exercises to feel the difference between "for you" and "for the other" and when you need to give a "No"
Permission to choose your level of participation in every activity: join in, observe, step outside, or simply rest - you are your own bodily authority.
A safer, supportive environment where openness and curiousity are honoured.

Bring anything that helps you feel comfortable and supported in your solo MEE practice:

Yoga mat or soft surface
Sex toys or other personal pleasure tools
Special blankets, pillows, or any cozy items

We’ll supply fresh sheets, blankets, safer sex supplies (condoms, lube, gloves, etc.) and a few shared toys. There is one bed and a few couches that will be available for MEE time, and we will prioritize these for folks who need a raised surface for accessibility reasons. During this practice, we ask that you focus on your own experience but also share in the communal energy:

Center your awareness on your own sensations, breath, and movement. You may choose to play with breath, movement, and sound during your experience.
If it feels right, allow yourself to softly glance around the room—notice the presence of others without dwelling.
Adjust your clothing as desired; the choice to be clothed or unclothed is entirely yours.

We are asking each participant to take a rapid Covid test the day of the workshop and to show us your negative result. Additionally, we highly encourage getting the latest Covid-19 vaccination but it is not required. Participants can choose to be masked or unmasked during all of this workshop.

We are asking for a $49-99 sliding scale contribution for this workshop. If $49 is a stretch for you, please reach out to Mischa at mischa@AuthenticQueerDesires.com; zer goal is that everyone who's drawn to this experience can attend. Special arrangements are available.

Secure your spot today and step into a warm, intimate space for exploration, connection, and radical self-knowing. We can't wait to be with you!

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Are there any anxieties or concerns you have about this workshop that you would like to share?

It is normal to experience nervousness, anxiety, or fear when working with consent, desire, and pleasure, especially in a group setting. We will go slow, at a pace that works with everyone's nervous systems.

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Do you have any needs to make the space accessible for you?

We are committed to making our spaces as accessible as possible. We do have a few stairs from the street level into our house. Our main workshop space will be on the main floor. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will do our best to accommodate them.

We will provide snacks, fizzy water, and tea! Do you have any dietary restrictions or preferences?

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I will bring either a rapid test or photo of a test that I have taken the day of arrival.

Arrival -- Please plan on arriving between 12 noon & 1pm so that we can all start on time*

I will arrive by 1pm

Authentic Queer Desires Policies - Safer Accountable Space Policy*

I have read the Safer Accountable Space policy and agree to follow it during the event.

Sliding Scale: Alexis J. Cunningfolk has written a great synopsis of what sliding scale is and why it is used. If you are unfamiliar with this concept, please look at Alexis' article and wonderful graphic about this at http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale

Registration Contribution: We ask for a sliding scale financial contribution from $49-$99 for the workshop, however we are committed to financial accessibility. If the low-end of the sliding scale is not accessible to you, please email mischa@AuthenticQueerDesires.com. Also please reach out if you'd prefer a payment plan or other financial arrangements.

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OceanHigh-Income: Comfortably able to meet basic needs and can contribute additional funding so that we can keep offering NOTAFLOF and Pond/Lake tickets.

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SeaHigher-Income: Comfortably able to meet basic needs. This is the level it costs us to produce the Ritual.

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LakeLiving Wage / Working Class: May stress about it but can generally meet basic needs

$69.00

PondLow-Income: frequently stress about meeting basic needs

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