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Sensual Play Lab (An Evening of Conscious Touch & Sensual Exploration)

Sensual Play Lab is a warm, playful evening of guided practices, consensual touch, and conscious connection in a safe, facilitated container. This is a space to explore how you navigate your desire for connection, presence, and Eros, in real time, with real people.

You will have opportunities to notice what you want, communicate it clearly, co-create experiences, and practice clean endings when you’re complete. This is a Lab, which means we’re here to practice skills, build attunement, and deepen embodied communication, not to perform or “get it right.”

Sensual energy is welcome here. Kissing can be part of connection. Topless participation is optional. Underwear stays on all the time. Every interaction is based on explicit consent. You will be asking and hearing “May I?” “Yes.” “No, thank you.” and honoring all of it.

IMPORTANT: This is not meant to be your first event in the realm of conscious connection. If you have never attended a consent-based workshop before, we strongly recommend starting with a Cuddle Party (or a comparable conscious relating / tantra / somatic intimacy space) to get grounded in the basics of consent, boundaries, and communication before coming into a more sensual practice environment.

Open to all genders, singles, and couples. This is not a dating event, and we do not guarantee gender balance.

At Sensual Play Lab:

• You are responsible for your own experience.

• You are expected to communicate clearly.

• You are willing to practice embodied yes and respectful no.

Come with curiosity. Leave with more confidence in your desire, your boundaries, and your capacity for conscious connection.

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***PLEASE NOTE: These events do fill up fast and do sell out every time. Make sure to get your ticket in advance as we sadly had to turn away several people at the door last time due to capacity.***

What to Expect

The first part will be a workshop on consent and communication. We will play games, and practice saying Yes and No. This will include an opportunity to state boundaries and set intentions.

In the second part we will open the space to "freestyle" play and connection. Here you will be invited to explore and practice. You will have a safe space to ask for what you want and negotiate with others to find connection that is mutually supportive.

Possibilities Include: Massages, Spooning, Watching/observing, Saying "No" to everything, Talking, Dancing, Holding hands, Napping, Hugs, Reading a book

Kissing is welcome.

Topless participation is optional.

Underwear stays on at all times.

Genital touch is not allowed.

All other touch must be explicitly consensual.

You may experience deeper connection, personal insight, laughter, emotion, nervous system regulation, or a renewed sense of belonging.

Skills you will learn and pracite:

  • Saying yes and no with confidence
  • Overcome fears around intimacy and connection
  • Improve your receptivity and communication skills
  • Learn to become more attuned and present in your connection skills
  • Practice making polite, respectful asks that open people up to connect\
  • Build confidence in approaching and engaging with others
  • Increasing attunement and presence

What to Bring

  • Bring your curiosity, playfulness, and sense of adventure.
  • Please wear clothing that is cozy, clean, comfy, and helps you feel relaxed. There will be space to change when you arrive.
  • You are encouraged to bring your favorite pillow or blanket. Stuffed animals are also very welcome.
  • There will be some light snacks provided. Please consider bringing something to share.

PLEASE BE PROMPT

Doors will open at 6:30. Doors will be closed at 7 and the welcome circle will begin. No one will be admitted after the doors have closed. We will have a closing circle at 9:15 and the event will end at 9:30.

Tickets

Please purchase tickets to guarantee your spot. There are multiple price points. If you choose to pay at the door you may be turned away if the event is full. If you desire to come but do not have the funds, please contact me. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

The address is our private space in Tribeca and will be sent to you in your ticket confirmation email (you will need to scroll down--this is the email that comes from Eventbrite).

Refund requests will be honored in full if made 3 days in advance of the event. Additionally, refunds will be issued for anyone who cannot attend because they tested positive for covid or are not feeling well. No refunds will be issued for no call/no show.

THIS EVENT IS DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE, AND LIMITED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE 18+

Covid Protocol

If you test positive or are not feeling well, please stay home. Your ticket will be refunded in full if you must cancel due to illness or exposure. Masks will not be required but anyone's choice to wear one will be honored without question.

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