Want to be able to maintain multiple healthy relationships? Do you feel challenged by jealousy or unsure how to support your partner when they’re feeling jealous? Do you feel confident naming needs and negotiating agreements?
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Join sex and intimacy coach and educator Dr. Alison Ash of TurnON.love for this experiential workshop and you will:
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Empower yourself with the know-how and tools you need to have happy, secure, and fulfilling non-monogamous relationships.
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A suggested but not required precursor to this workshop
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“Dr. Aly’s approach to jealousy allowed me to explore it, along with other underlying emotions, as a call to action. Learning how to negotiate allowed me to connect with my and my partner's intentions for our explorations and how to structure them in a way that feels safe and accessible.” - D.G.
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"I am so glad I got to be in a room full of folks exploring alternative relationship styles. Concepts, communication and mindset associated with a non-monogamy can be applied to many relationships as triggers related to power dynamics, jealousy and boundary setting come up in all sorts of relationship dynamics." - S.R.
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“Dr. Aly was emotionally encouraging and answered all questions with care and grace. I left having discovered a new way of communicating my needs to my partners I hadn't had before. I can't recommend her class highly enough." - M.P.
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Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering intimate experiences. She has helped pioneer research into the orgasm gap and has written on topics ranging from pleasure in heterosexual dynamics to queer and trans identities and experiences. She also draws on her extensive training in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach, and Somatica Method of sex and intimacy coaching to support her clients to radically explore and courageously express themselves.
Sebastian aka Seb is a certified TurnON.love sex and intimacy coach and educator. In addition to the extensive training he’s received from Dr. Alison Ash, the founder of TurnON.love, Seb has training from The Sexual Health Alliance, which is an AASECT accredited coaching program. Seb has two decades of experience of working with autistic folks, and specializes in supporting neurodivergent people and their partners to have fulfilling intimacy. He works with a wide range of clients supporting them to have the kinds of sexual interactions and romantic relationships they desire. Seb also works as a certified trauma-informed massage therapist, supporting his clients with embodiment, nervous system regulation, and naming wants and needs.
Dr. Aly and Seb design workshops, courses, and retreats and offer individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to be able to cultivate and sustain nourishing emotional and sexual intimacy. They invite you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love at www.TurnON.love and on Instagram.
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* Please take an at-home antigen test on the day of the workshop and take a photo of your results. Tests can also be purchased at the door for $10. If you are feeling unwell or develop symptoms, please stay home. Masks will be optional.
* I welcome folks of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, ages, body types, races and ethnicities. The bathroom at this venue is not ADA accessible (may not be large enough for folks in wheelchairs).
* A limited number of volunteer and sliding scale tickets are available. Apply for a sliding scale ticket or send an email to coordinator@turnon.love to volunteer.
* Please note tickets are not refundable. You may transfer them to another pair of individuals but not to a future event.
For more info, visit www.TurnON.love
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Tuesdays April 22nd-May 27th on Zoom
Join me for this empowering 6-week coaching program designed to equip you with the confidence, tools, and strategies needed to make dating fun, fulfilling, and successful. If you’re tired of wasting time on unfulfilling dates or struggling with the emotional toll of rejection, this program will give you the clarity and skills you need to approach dating with a new mindset. In this supportive, small group environment, you’ll participate in experiential exercises and guided group discussions on topics that will completely transform your approach to dating. You'll receive tailored coaching support as sessions will be guided by members’ questions, experiences, and needs. Open to people of all genders and sexual orientations and applicable to both monogamous and non-monogamous dynamics.
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April 24th-27th in Sonoma
Also available as an on-demand rental
Do you and your partner miss that old feeling of excitement and passion that has faded into complacency and predictability? Struggling with different libidos, relating to sex like it’s a chore, and feeling rejection and resentment are just some of the challenges couples in long-term relationships face. When intimacy gets stagnant it can be hard to find ways to reconnect sexually that feel genuine and pleasurable. Escape the distractions of daily life and immerse yourselves in a transformative 3-night, 4-day retreat and reignite passion, rebuild intimacy, and create a sustainable foundation for lasting connection.
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Check out the detailed schedule, photos of the property and lodging options, and more!
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May 4th in Oakland
Also available as an on-demand rental
Givers will learn how to discover what turns their lover(s) on and explore a wide range of techniques for maximizing pleasure. Receivers will learn how to surrender into sensation while also taking a more active role in cultivating their own pleasure. Discover all the nerve pathways involved so you can understand the different kinds of orgasms possible as well as science-based techniques for how to explore them. Plus, there's a thorough live demo so you can see all the skills put into action. Both individuals and couples are welcome!
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May 14th in Oakland
Also available as an on-demand rental
Has flirting always felt awkward and the idea of making the first move anxiety-provoking? Tired of letting opportunities pass you by because you’re afraid to make a move? Gain verbal and non-verbal skills for flirting and seduction. Discover how to initiate and escalate in ways that feel attuned, playful, and inviting. Learn how to recover from failed flirting attempts. Whether you want to learn how to create new romantic connections or improve your ability to seduce your current lover(s), this workshop will help you get freaky without being creepy!
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June 18th in Oakland
Also available as an on-demand rental
Miscommunications are common, boundaries get crossed, and hurt feelings happen - but they don’t have to end in disconnection. Want to know how to resolve conflict and feel closer after? Learn the dos and don'ts of repair conversations and the common mistakes that can intensify conflict rather than healing it. Receive a clear formula that will teach you when and how to effectively have repair conversations. Successful repairs allow for you to feel closer than ever before as you gain confidence in your ability to withstand inevitable relational challenges.
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June 28th in Oakland
Also available as an on-demand rental
Play parties are a provocative way to explore your sexuality and relationships, experiment with your desires and fantasies, and discover new aspects of yourself. However, without the proper preparation, play parties can also feel intimidating and intense. Address common anxieties, tackle potential challenges, learn play party etiquette, gain tips for meeting new people, and receive valuable insights on attending play parties solo or alongside a partner. You'll feel confident navigating play parties and maximize your ability to experience pleasure and fun!
How to Be a Feminist in the Bedroom
Navigating Non-Monogamy Level 1
Mastering Non-Monogamy Level 2
Refining Your Sexual Intuition
Repairing Ruptures in Relationships
Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills (8 week course for individuals and couples)
Sustainable Intimacy: Reignite the Flame for the Long Game (4 week course for couples)
The Ins and Outs of Play Parties