Non-Monogamy Discussion Group Vancouver - April - Tuning Into Pleasure

Welcome to the Non-Monogamy Discussion Group Vancouver! We will be meeting the THIRD Monday of the month at Cross and Crows Books . Bring your ideas, questions and opinions!

The Specifics:

Date: April 21, 2025

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

(Doors open at 7pm for this event and we start the discussion at 7:30pm)

Where: Cross and Crows Books - 2836 Commercial Drive

Cost: by donation ($2-5) or shopping at the bookstore!

Who can attend: Everyone is welcome - We ask that if you engage in our space that your partners have knowledge of your practice.

Health/Safety: Please do not attend if you are sick (even if it's not covid). I will bring my air filter for the space. Stay vaccinated. Please leave your perfumes at home.

We will be continuing the no mandatory masks for the rest of 2025. Posted about this to be made.

Accessibility: Technically a wheelchair accessible entrance (has a slope) but not a washroom. Semi low stim - you can hear the sky train pass . The book store is closed for our event. Variety of chair styles/sizes available.

What to expect during this event

7:00pm - Door open, find yourself a chair, browse the book store (you can shop) and settle in.

7:30pm - Discussion begins

-Read the Norms

-Introductions & Ice Breaker

-Topic - Tuning into pleasure

10 min break

-Announcements & Discussion cont.

9pm Wrap-up - check out at the bookstore or order a book for pick up.

9:10pm You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here.

Topic: Tuning into pleasure

“What gives you pleasure?

For many of us, answering this seemingly simple question can be challenging.

Pleasure. A multisensory experience. A medicine that when taken in the right doses, can calm our nervous system and regulate our emotions. Giving ourselves pleasure is a necessary element of self-care, mental wellness and spiritual nourishment.” - Ahava Shira

In this discussion, we’ll explore how pleasure can enhance and even ease our experience of non-monogamy. How does your relationship with pleasure—both past and present—inform how you navigate non-monogamy? What societal and cultural messages shape how we think about and engage with pleasure? How do we distinguish between short-term pleasures and those that bring us lasting satisfaction?

Do you take time to check in with your pleasure during daily activities or intimate moments? When pleasure feels absent or out of tune, do you notice a shift in how you engage with your relationships or non-monogamous practices?

Join us as we dive into these questions and more! Bring your experiences, thoughts, and tips to share as we explore the role of pleasure in non-monogamy and life in general.

Let’s talk, reflect, and discover together.