Developing sexual expression and understanding intimacy

The Candid Collectivehosts fun and informative events across London.We believe in the importance of open, honest and straightforward conversation. Our discursive and research-led events focus on sex, bodies and relationships with the aim of starting candid conversations.We collaborate with inspiring speakers, educators and artists in relaxed and convivial settings and hope that the conversations that are started continue long after the event has ended.

The Candid Collective

Online workshops and courses for anyone looking to improve their sensual creativity, sexual expression and intimate relationships.

Partnering with <a href="https://www.thecandidcollective.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Candid Collective</a> throughout July, award-winning Writer and Sex Educator <a href="https://almazohene.com/online-workshops-courses/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Almaz Ohene</a> combines her expert knowledge of sexuality and creative writing to bring new and unique online workshops and courses to anyone looking to develop their sensual creativity, sexual expression and improve intimate relationships.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOW TO BUYRead below for more details on each workshop. You can enrol for each session individually or buy all four together. Just click ‘Select A Date’ and choose your ticket based on which workshop(s) you’d like to attend.The password-protected Zoom link will be emailed to participants one day ahead of the event. To ensure a safe and nurturing closed space, we will not accept names we do not recognise on our guest list. This means participants must log into the event room with the name used to register for the EventBrite ticket. However, once in the Zoom meeting room, participants may use whatever alias they like by changing their profile name (for anonymity). Cameras may be switched on or off depending on each participant's preference.All participants must download, read and sign the ‘<a href="https://almazohenecom.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/participation-guide-and-disclaimer.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participant Guide</a>’ ahead of joining the Zoom session. Due to the adult themes explored, these events are for over 18s only. Remember: signing up isn't an admission of inadequacy, but a commitment to improving sexual expression in your intimate relationships.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------WORKSHOP DETAILSWorkshop 1: Writing RomanceThursday 2 July 2020 20:00–21:15 (GMT+1)

Tap into your sensual creativity by learning how to write Romance and/or Erotic Fiction.Originally run as a dynamic hen-do activity ‘Writing Romance’ workshop has been specially developed with all levels of literary skills in mind.<ul><li>Perfect the art of storytelling by learning how to harness some of your own experiences, secrets, and fantasies to create engaging narratives</li><li>Craft realistic characters with credible backstories, alongside developing entertaining (read, steamy) story arcs</li><li>Six-page printable companion workbook outlining key storytelling techniques; including tips on sketching characters, plotting narratives, writing dialogue and avoiding (or subverting) common tropes</li></ul>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workshop 2: Cultivating Consent CultureThursday 9 July 202020:00–21:15 (GMT+1)

<ul><li>Defining consent</li><li>Tips on how to purposefully let your partner(s) know what you like, and what you don’t</li><li>Practical advice on how to spot consent issues across different real-life situations</li><li>Six-page printable companion workbook defining consent, listing examples of both verbal and non-verbal signs of consent and non-consent, exercises to practice purposefully verbalising pleasure, desires and boundaries</li></ul>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Workshop 3: Improving Intimacy Thursday 16 July 202020:00–21:15 (GMT+1)

<ul><li>Pleasure and anatomy 101 – female-assigned bodies, male-assigned bodies, differences between biological sex and gender expression</li><li>Tips for better and more purposeful communication</li><li>Routes for experimenting with different elements of your sex life</li><li>Six-page printable companion workbook revising anatomy and pleasure points, help discovering erogenous zones and tips for introducing new sexual practices into your repertoire</li></ul>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Workshop 4: Improving Intimacy Part IIThursday 23 July 202020:00–21:15 (GMT+1)

<ul><li>Learn how trust and clear communication can help push exciting sexual boundaries. </li><li>Leaning into introspection and self-knowledge, discover your sexual potential</li><li>Work up to sharing your explicit materials preferences and sexual bucket list with your partner(s).</li><li>Six-page printable companion workbook with cut-out-and-keep ‘Sex Menu’, ethical pornography outlet recommendations for all genders and sex toy reviews and recommendations for all genders</li></ul>UPDATEWe’ll be joined by Ffion Harman, Founder of independent sex toy brand <a href="https://www.finebone.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FineBone</a>, who’ll be answering questions on how to integrate sex toys into both partnered and solo play. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kali.sudhra/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kali Sudhra</a>, Adult Peformer and Sex Educator, will also join us at the end of the session to chat about the different kinds of ethical porn available and her experiences within the industry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Testimonials:“I thoroughly enjoyed Almaz’s workshop and really feel like I was able to develop my literary skills. It was such a safe, welcoming environment and so much fun to write and share work with others. It was so different to anything else I’ve done – would definitely recommend.” – Ammaarah, Online workshop participant, April 2020 “Almaz’s writing romance workshop was a breath of fresh air compared to your average hen-do activity. From start to finish it was fun, engaging and brilliantly facilitated so that everyone got involved. Would definitely recommend!” – Kylie, hen party guest, January 2020“What seemed like it could’ve been very awkward and embarrassing actually ended up being really fun, thought provoking and exciting! Would definitely recommend to friends, it was so great to do something different!” – Jenny, hen party guest, January 2020

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