Outercourse isn’t just foreplay—it’s sex, and you’re probably already having it. Any sexual activity that is non-penetrative is outercourse, whether that’s kissing, grinding, sensation play, or bondage. There are endless ways to have sex beyond intercourse and penetration. This interactive workshop explores the many ways to experience pleasure beyond penetration and how to communicate your sexual desires with confidence. Talking about sex can be awkward—but it doesn’t have to be. Many of us struggle with shame, embarrassment, or just not knowing how to put our desires into words. Let’s break through the discomfort, discover new ways to access pleasure, and practice talking about what we want! 

Do you resonate with One Directions’ “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful?” Has society made you feel that you are “less than”? Do you ever have trouble setting boundaries?  If so, you might be struggling with your self-worth. Luckily, enhancing your self-worth is possible – most of us will embark on the journey at some point in our lives! This workshop serves as a starting point on the dynamic, lifelong mission of building self-worth from within. Through engaging activities, self-reflection, and group discussions, you will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of your own self-worth and its impact on your sexual and romantic experiences, and you will be equipped to practice self-compassion strategies for continued growth on your self-worth adventure. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship with yourself or others, this workshop will help you take the first step toward a more fulfilling, authentic life. Join us as we follow Beyoncé’s lead to become “comfortable in [our] skin” and “cozy with who [we are]”!

Tired of getting ghosted on dating apps but determined to find a connection? Are these apps ruining our ability to flirt, communicate, and genuinely connect? Or do they hold the potential of your next great hookup or love? Join our workshop to consider how dating apps make you feel, compose the perfect opening line to your next match, and learn how to communicate your desires–whether romantic or sexual–with clarity and respect. Through interactive exercises, we’ll tackle challenges like unrealistic online dating expectations, reflect on past negative experiences with apps, and hone the art of expressing interest (or disinterest) on dating app platforms. By focusing on self-awareness, ethical communication, and intentionality, this workshop will help you transform online encounters into meaningful connections centered on pleasure and authenticity. This is your chance to help shift online dating culture. 

If someone ignores your needs, dismisses what matters most to you, or judges you for your desires, you’d probably tell them to get lost–right? But wait...what if that someone is you? Your relationship with yourself is the one you can never walk away from, so it's worth taking the time to make sure it's a good one! 

In this workshop you will explore your connection with yourself, with a focus on discovering and developing your sexual self. We will work together to identify sexual values, challenge socio-cultural stigma surrounding sexuality, and design self-intimacy practices that foster self-acceptance and personal growth.

In 1987, the anti-narcotics campaign “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” was born. In the now infamous video, a disembodied narrator holds up an egg to the viewer, and states “this is your brain.” He then fries the egg in a pan while declaring “this is your brain on drugs.” 

When it comes to drugs or sex, the education many of us receive relies on similarly vague and nonsensical metaphors that center purity. This introductory consent-centered workshop will take you on a journey through the real world of sex, drugs, and sex on drugs. Moving beyond the abstinence-only strategies of the past, we will expand our imaginations and collective skill sets for reducing harm. We will creatively generate answers to questions such as: 

• Why do people use drugs prior to or during sex?

• How might my body feel while using drugs?

• Can you consent to sex while using drugs? How?

We will experiment with sensation, imagery, and embodiment to richen our internal sense of awareness and define our personal capacities for mind and body altering experiences. From there, we will practice using safety-planning strategies for maximizing pleasure and minimizing harm.

*For everyone’s comfort and safety, high-filtration masks are required for this workshop and will be provided. If masking isn’t for you, we invite you to choose another workshop.