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Awesome Boundaries:

At one time or another we've all said yes when we wanted to say no, no when we wanted to say yes, and maybe when we really didn't mean it. In one way or another we've pushed someone's boundaries, invaded their personal space or had ours invaded.

We’ve experienced conversations or touch we didn’t want or gone in for some kind of touch without waiting, or accepted a lukewarm yes. Whether you’ve been taught to go against your own boundaries in order to please others or to push hard for what you want, or a mix of both, this on-line workshop is a place to explore together how we each got to where we are today with boundaries and how to get to a better place in how we set and receive boundaries.

During this workshop we’ll:

• Talk about what a boundary is and where we usually set them versus where we would like to set them

• Learn how to say "no" clearly and how to respond to hearing one

• Learn how to explore safely using negotiation, changing our 'yes' to a 'no' when needed, while giving and getting feedback

• Explore cultural differences in what looks and feels like a healthy boundary

• Learn how to deal with someone who doesn't respect our boundaries

• Learn more about fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses in yourself and others

• Have opportunities to practice and discuss boundary setting with other participants

This is a practical class where we work with actual situations sharing useful tools for bettering our boundaries and how well we perceive and support the boundaries of others.

There will be several break outs into smaller groups for discussion and practice. You'll be amazed what comes up that you didn't even expect and how much you can learn about yourself, your boundary style and your self talk when negotiating in real time with others.

NOTE: This class counts for leveling purposes in SPW and many chapters where a safer sex talk class is part of leveling up requirements. If you're a chapter member, check with your chapter leadership if you have questions about those requirements.

About Sex Positive World:

Sex Positive World is an umbrella organization that encourages and supports worldwide sex-positive communities. We are an entirely volunteer-run non-profit committed to changing societal ideas and values around sexuality through education and empowerment.

Our umbrella covers all aspects of human sexuality, including gender and orientation (LGBTQIA), relationship styles (monogamy-polyamory), and sexual expressions (kink, tantra, lifestyle). We focus on consent and boundaries, how to have a sexy safer sex talk, body-positivity, healthy touch, sexual health, reproductive freedom, trans rights, anti-racism (yes, this is a sex-positive issue!), sex-positive parenting, and more.

This organization was founded in 2009 as a single chapter in Portland, Oregon, and we have since expanded to more than 5,000 members and 10 chapters in cities across the US and Europe. You can learn more about Sex Positive World HERE!