In the first part of this virtual event, you will hear directly from Erin what has been happening behind the scenes at SPLA. Attendees can ask questions, pitch event ideas, and meet fellow members at this casual virtual event.

The second part of this event features a special guest to share their knowledge about a specific topic in the realm of sexuality, sensuality, body positivity, consent/boundaries, dating, intimacy, relationships and other related topics.

Our special guest for Wed, Sept 29 is Certified Sexuality Educator, and host of the American Sex podcast, Sunny Megatron. Sunny’s chosen topic of discussion for this hour-long conversation is ‘BDSM Scene Negotiation & Psychological Play,’ where we’ll explore the strategic side of kink play and D/s relationships. Here’s what she says about this topic…

“BDSM education often focuses on technical, hard skills--how to flog, tying rope bondage safely, learning proper spanking technique, etc. Mastery of soft skills, however, is just as critical but often looked over. Navigating consent, scene negotiation, and engaging in psychological play like humiliation requires proficiency in soft skills--effective communication, flexibility, problem-solving skills, self-awareness, ethics, and more.”

This event will be townhall/Q&A style, so bring your questions! See you there🤗

SUGGESTED DONATION:

This event is a free offering but a suggested donation for this event is $5. If you can pay more, please do, and if you need to pay less or are not able to pay at this time, then that is alright as well. Either way, thank you for contributing to keeping this community running! Event fees go towards covering overhead and funding outreach efforts. To make a donation please click here (https://www.paypal.me/paymentsspla) and enter and add "Sunny Megatron" in the description along with your Meet Up name, your real name & email address. Please do not make your yearly dues payment with this payment.

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ABOUT SUNNY:

Sunny Megatron is a sexuality & kink educator and media personality. She’s the host and executive producer of the Showtime original television series, SEX with Sunny Megatron, plus co-hosts the AASECT Award winning American Sex Podcast and Open Deeply Podcast. Sunny is a Certified Relationship Coach and American College of Sexologists International Certified Sex Educator plus was voted XBIZ 2021 Sexpert of the Year and Kinkly’s Sex Blogging Superhero of 2017. She’s been featured by outlets like Cosmo, Playboy, Buzzfeed, and CNN, plus is a contributing editor of XBIZ Premiere Magazine and a regular columnist for Sexual Health Magazine. Her first book, Customizable Kink: A Strategic Guide to Erotic Play will be released in 2022.

About Erin Tillman:

Erin (she/her) is the Executive Director of Sex-Positive Los Angeles, Certified Intimacy Coordinator, Certified Sex Educator, inclusive Dating & Consent Empowerment Coach, Consultant, Author and Speaker based in LA. In 2021, Erin’s book, The Consent Guidebook, was selected by AASECT (The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) to receive their 2021 General Audience Book Award. In 2018, Erin was awarded the Gender Equity Champion Award presented by the California National Organization for Women (NOW). For over 10 years, she has helped empower singles through workshops, matchmaking, podcasting and her book, The Consent Guidebook. She has contributed to Lifetime, Buzzfeed, Elle Magazine, Men’s Health, Washington Post, and more.