A queer speed dating night open to all genders, sexual orientations and star signs!

Star Sign Speed Dating is a definitely-not-awkward evening of connection and fun, open to all across the gender, sexuality and star sign spectrum. We focus on making friends, over finding 'THE ONE' in a low pressure environment where everyone talks to everyone. Celebrate queerness by taking a tour across the zodiac whilst you #slay your sign. It's definitely OK to be nervous but we'll center self-care and offer support in our time-out room where needed.

Our astrologer will be providing guidance and free readings to three lucky humans!

Join us:
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-sign-speed-dating-online-tickets-149916461171
Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).
Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

About sex+

sex+ is an independent online and printed magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex and sexuality. We're passionate about showcasing stories that are rarely seen in mainstream media and that includes supporting the voices of marginalised groups. We believe in community-building and curate events internationally that promote empathy, vulnerability and self-love in safe spaces.

Get ready for a fun, starry night!

Join us for Sexuali-Tea Online - Part of S+ Community Europe Munch, April 1, 2021 at 8:00 PM.

Come along - a free event for all.  

We love talking about sexuality and we love a good cup of tea, so we have combined the two into a sex positive community social! This is a safer, inclusive space to share what's going on in our world and connect with others. Boundaries and consent are super important to us and you will not be required to share anything you're not comfortable sharing.  

The Munch starts at 6pm BST and Sexuali-Tea is from 8-9pm BST, but drop in at any time to join in.

Hope to see you there.

Register here:-

https://forms.gle/3r77wEp19WTgLEBTA

We hope you’re able to join us!

Sex Positive folx can enjoy speed dating with us - make mates, not dates/ non-gendered partnering/ sex positive space/ body positive/ fun

We're taking our much loved Sex Positive Speed Dating online to help sex positive folx get connected in lovely ways.

Don't you hate speed dating? People move around asking the same questions over and over again and then comes the pressure to choose someone at the end of the evening. It all feels just a *little bit* forced. So we decided to throw the rules out of the window and create something entirely new and fun. Here's what we came up with: 

Make mates, not dates: when we're trying really hard to get a date, we all start to act a bit weird, so let's focus on making friends and then take it from there (if you want to?) with no pressure whatsoever! It's far more relaxed for everyone! You can't have fun if you're always thinking about meeting THE ONE! 

Non-gendered pairings: we know that gender is a spectrum and that some people don't identify as men or women, so we're randomly going to decide who gets to meet who.

Sex positive: this means that we celebrate sex and sexuality in all its forms in a shame-free environment. We want sexual freedom for everyone! This includes being LGBTQ+ friendly, kink friendly, poly friendly and generally...friendly!

Body positive: all bodies are beautiful and welcome!

Consent & Boundaries: the easiest way to have a good time is to establish shared values and we really care about everyone feeling comfortable and safe during the event. Therefore, we will start with a short consent and boundaries workshop, where attendance is mandatory. 

FUN: don't worry, we've got this one covered, we're just letting you know what to expect :)

Timings: 

Zoom Room Opens: 8 pm

Start time: 8:10 pm (no entry after this)

Finish time: 9:30 pm

Who's Running This?! 

The usual (editorial) suspects from sex+ will be running this event.

Join us:

Thursday 10th March, 8-9:30 pm GMT

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../sex-positive-speed-dating...

Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).

Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

About sex+

sex+ is an independent online and printed magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex and sexuality. We're passionate about showcasing stories that are rarely seen in mainstream media and that includes supporting the voices of marginalised groups. We believe in community-building and curate events internationally that promote empathy, vulnerability and self-love in safe spaces.

We will be connecting to chat while we craft (or just chat as others craft) around the contentious subject of pubic hair at our Craft Your Bush event, online.

As part of the evening (running from 8-9:30 pm) we'll be showing the short film 'Pubes In The Wind' which celebrates pubic hair in all it's forms.

No artistic ability or materials needed - all are welcome. If you want to get crafty you can just use whatever you have to hand at home - even just paper and scissors will be enough to get creative.

Join us: Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-your-bush-tickets-142841561957 Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).

Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

About sex+ - sex+ is an independent online and printed magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex and sexuality. We're passionate about showcasing stories that are rarely seen in mainstream media and that includes supporting the voices of marginalised groups. We believe in community-building and curate events internationally that promote empathy, vulnerability and self-love in safe spaces.

A queer speed dating night open to all genders, sexual orientations and star signs!

Star Sign Speed Dating is a definitely-not-awkward evening of connection and fun, open to all across the gender, sexuality and star sign spectrum. We focus on making friends, over finding 'THE ONE' in a low pressure environment where everyone talks to everyone. Celebrate queerness by taking a tour across the zodiac whilst you #slay your sign. It's definitely OK to be nervous but we'll center self-care and offer support in our time-out room where needed.

Our astrologer will be providing guidance and free readings to three lucky humans!

Join us:
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-sign-speed-dating-online-tickets-137833623077
Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).
Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

About sex+

sex+ is an independent online and printed magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex and sexuality. We're passionate about showcasing stories that are rarely seen in mainstream media and that includes supporting the voices of marginalised groups. We believe in community-building and curate events internationally that promote empathy, vulnerability and self-love in safe spaces.

Get ready for a fun, starry night!

We love talking about sex positivity and we love a good cup of tea, so we have combined the two into a social event to safely discuss sex positive themes.

For this pre-Valentine’s Day chit-chat we are going to be focusing on self love and solo sex. So let’s forget about candlelit dinners for two and embrace an evening discussing sensual delights for you by you. Let’s share our favourite tips and tricks in a non-shaming, sex-positive space. Let’s resist the commercialism and pressure of the season and celebrate each of our unique selves in style! With tea!

This is a safe, inclusive space to share what's going on in our world, building community and connecting with others. Boundaries and consent are super important to us and you will not be required to share anything you're not comfortable sharing.

We look forward to meeting you,

Cat and Phil

Editors, sex+

Join us:
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sexuali-tea-online-self-love-and-solo-sex-for-valentines-day-tickets-137835641113
Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).
Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

sex+ is an independent online and printed magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex and sexuality. We're passionate about showcasing stories that are rarely seen in mainstream media and that includes supporting the voices of marginalised groups. We believe in community-building and curate events internationally that promote empathy, vulnerability and self-love in safe spaces.

Continuing our Thursday evening Sex Positive Event series, this week we are joined by Kim Loliya who will be leading a discussion group talking about sex and mental health at 8-9:30 p.m (UK time).

As 1 in 4 people will be impacted by mental health difficulties each year - and these are old stats, it is likely worse in the current climate - we wanted to create a forum for folx to discuss this important topic in a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space. As it says in the photo, 'you are not alone' and it can really help to listen or share with others who have similar experiences. Here you will find support as well as ideas and tips to help. Register below!

Join us:
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sex-mental-health-discussion-group-tickets-137837639089
Cost: by donation (suggestion £5-£10).
Zoom link: In the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which you can connect to using the 'Join the event' button in the email sent shortly before the event. Log in using the email that you used to register for the event.

This discussion group will be lead by Kim Loliya (she/her) who is an integrative therapist and facilitator. She works with individuals, couples and groups to support their mental health and wellbeing. Kim's interests include supporting people around sexuality, grief/bereavement, relationships and stress/anxiety. You can find out more and connect with Kim at hello@kimloliya.com.

This is a whirlwind of an evening with a cabaret and panel discussion celebrating fat bodies and debunking the perceptions of fat people in society. Our performers and panelists will be showcasing how sexy, creative and talented fat people are and how their art is informed by their life experiences of being fat in the world. The unique combination of panel and performances will bring art to life in a moving and light-hearted way and create the space for important conversations and for audience participation in the Q&A at the end.

Performers and Panelists

Rubyyy Jones

Rubyyy Jones is a glittering force of nature! Burlesque Hall of Fame Winner! And a ‘big, fat, fabulous, queer Canadian’! Trained in dance, voice and theatre, Rubyyy Jones has been moonlighting in burlesque and cabaret in the UK for the last seven years. A provocative MC, a innovative and award winning neo burlesque artist, a pioneer of the Queerlesque genre and marvellous mentor to many, Rubyyy is creator, curator and creature of the night! From Las Vegas to Paris, from Amsterdam to Toronto, Berlin and beyond, Rubyyy has brought her signature ferocious style and focused disruptions to stages and spaces all over the world.

Mathilda Gregory

Mathilda Gregory is a writer and a performer who makes autobiographical work about bodies and popular culture. She has made two live shows Werewolf Erotica She Wrote and How to be Fat and is the host of Fat Cabaret. She writes for The Guardian, Buzzfeed and the BBC and is the most famous author of werewolf erotica in the world.

Veronica Montenegro

Veronica Montenegro: Colombia's second biggest export. She's an (ex) telenovela superstar, comedian, drag queen, and part-time hand model. With a big personality, and even bigger wit, she is always ready with a story to tell, and a life lesson to sell.

Kim Loliya (Curator)

Kim Loliya is a body activist, sex educator and editor of sex+, a sex positive magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex. As a body-based coach at The Pleasure Institute, Kim specialises in women's sexual empowerment and healing, believing that sexual pleasure is our birthright and that overcoming sexual shame is the key to joyful, powerful lives and relationships. Kim runs workshops and curates events on a variety of topics that support self-love and the overcoming of shame.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

A limited number of tickets are available on the door at £15.

We are back for our second panel debate of the year, this time exploring The Orgasm Gap in the run up to Valentine's Day! According to a study conducted last year by Durex almost 75% of women in the Netherlands do not orgasm during sex, whereas only 28% of men say they don’t always climax during sex. Studies have also found that comparatively women orgasm more in lesbian relationships and when masturbating alone. This so-called "orgasm inequality" in heterosexual couples is a real phenomenon, which is affecting intimacy, relationships and the wellbeing of many worldwide. Our panel experts will be sharing their knowledge and offering practical solutions to narrow the gap and bring more pleasure to all. 

Event Schedule

Doors open: 19:00

Panel debate: 19:30-20:30

Q&A: 20:30-21:00


Panel Members

Kim Loliya (Chair)

Kim Loliya is a sex educator and editor of sex+, a sex positive magazine that shares real stories and rewrites narratives about sex. As a body-based coach at The Pleasure Institute, Kim specialises in women's sexual empowerment and healing believing that sexual pleasure is our birthright and that overcoming sexual shame is the key to joyful, powerful lives and relationships. Kim runs workshops and curates events on a variety of sex-related topics and is passionate about promoting inclusivity in the sexuality industry by leading Diversity For Sexuality Professionals - a practitioner group that provides support and best practice to widen access to sexuality-based services and training.

Seani Love

Seani Love is a male sex worker specialising in erotic journeys using the wonderful overlaps between Conscious Kink, BDSM and neo-Tantra. With training in counselling, theatre, Urban Tantra and many other hands-on and hands-off modalities, he has won numerous accolades including Sex Worker of the Year at the Sexual Freedom Awards in London in 2015. His work combines techniques from erotic ritual, extreme sensitivity to consent and boundaries and Jungian psychology to create powerful pathways to empowerment, healing and self-discovery. As an international workshop facilitator, Seani Love has supported many on their journey to places of increased power, sexual expression, body awareness and self-love.

Dr Trudy Barber

Dr Trudy Barber is an arts practitioner and academic researcher exploring sex and technology. She has been accredited with developing one of the first immersive VR sex environments whilst still an undergraduate at Central Saint Martins in 1992. Trudy has written, broadcast, lectured and consulted on the subject of techno-sex world wide, and is currently Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Portsmouth. As part of her PhD on Computer Fetishism and Sexual Futurology, Trudy explored different sexual sub cultures and their relationship to emerging technologies. Today she continues to explore notions of our attachment, sexual and otherwise, to digital technologies in general and robotics in particular.

Alix Fox

Alix Fox is a multi award-winning journalist/broadcaster/sex educator. Fox presents The Guardian's hit weekly sex & relationships real-life storytelling podcast, Close Encounters, which reached #7 in the worldwide iTunes podcast chart. A finalist for the Women of the Future Awards 2017 in the Media category, winner of the Sexual Freedom Award for Publicist of the Year 2017 and shortlisted for the Family Planning Association Rosemary Goodchild Award for Sexual Health Journalism 2017. Alix works as a Sex & Relationships Expert for Durex, and is a spokesperson for Japanese sex toy firm TENGA in the UK. Additionally, she’s been employed as an expert on Channel 5 TV show SexPod and is a resident Sex Expert at Superdrug.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

There will be a very limited number of tickets available on the door at £15 each.

This dinner is for female identified sexuality professionals (including trans, genderqueer and non-binary individuals) to meet, connect and share our stories, highs and lows. All sexuality professionals are welcome (including sex workers, bodyworkers, coaches, event organisers/producers, sexologists etc.)

To attend please email sexpluszine@gmail.com and we will confirm the venue and add you to the guest list. 
 

Last year we had a lovely community dinner where we talked and connected around sexuality, our lives and so much more. We have decided to do it all again and hope you can join us. 

To RSVP please email sexpluszine@gmail.com and you will receive the restaurant details and confirmation of your place (if you have clicked 'going' via Facebook that won't count as a valid RSVP). 

Our intention is to hold a sex positive, safe space, which is free from -isms or -phobias, where everyone can be themselves. This is not a pickup zone and any predatory behaviour will result in the person being asked to leave. 

Any questions, please pm us. 

Editorial Team

This is a free webinar for sexuality professionals (coaches, bodyworkers, facilitators/event organisers, sex workers etc.) exploring marketing in our industry. We will be covering the following topics: 

- Definitions, Dreams & Desires
- Fears & Feels
- Attractive Character
- Your Market
- Your Traffic
- Your Funnel
- Social media
- Our Industry

There will also be time for a Q&A and peer support at the end. No specialist knowledge is required and marketing-phobes are very welcome! 

Registration: this webinar will take place on Zoom, please email sexpluszine@gmail.com for the details of the link. 
 

We are celebrating our first birthday since our launch in January 2017 with a new series of panel debates on sex! Our first panel will celebrate the voices of Women On Top, an exploration of female dominance in the bedroom and beyond. We will be covering the following hot topics and much more:

• What female dominance in the bedroom ACTUALLY means
• What to do and how to get started
• What's in it for men?
• Female dominance and gender equality
• How to find your individual style
• How to play safe and stay happy

There will be a live Q&A at the end of the panel debate for all the questions you never dared to ask.

Event Schedule

Doors open: 19:00

Panel debate: 19:30-20:30

Q&A: 20:30-21:00

Panel Members

***Kim Loliya (Chair and Editor)***

Kim is a Somatic Sex Educator who specialises in women's sexual empowerment and healing through bodywork and coaching. Kim believes that sexual pleasure is our birthright and that overcoming sexual shame is the key to joyful, powerful lives and relationships. Kim facilitates workshops and panel debates on a variety of topics and promotes inclusivity in the sexuality industry by leading Diversity For Sexuality Professionals - a practitioner group that provides support and best practice to widen access to sexuality-based services and training.

***Marti Birch***

Marti is a passionate facilitator, mentor and feminist, working internationally in the field of sexuality since 2013. She loves to create spaces and situations where we can explore our depths and our limits, preferably while having a really great time! Her ongoing fascination in power, consent and equality has inspired her latest project, Sound of Birch, where women bring the ethos behind what they learn in the bedroom into everyday life. Marti has helped many women nurture their own power and take more control of their lives. Her personal story has inspired her quest to help others to contribute to the world with their power and their vulnerability, their wisdom and their authenticity.

***Goddess Qadesh***

A lifestyle and Professional Dominatrix doing sessions online, in real time, as well as many other things! Qadesh provides a wide spectrum of services to create fulfulling client sessions for everyone involved, never doing anything that isn't enjoyable. Quadesh takes particular pleasure in CBT, bondage, domestic service and financial domination, though the overwhelming drive is the act of domination itself. The control given by clients and slaves is a precious gift and leaves a delightful taste in the mind.

***Majeste***

Majaeste has been a presence in the kink scene for a fair few years now, from hosting workshops to running events. She believes passionately in dispelling the myths and fallacies often perpetuated about female dominance and submission. As likely to be seen poised on a throne surrounded by kneeling women as in the centre of the crowd gesticulating to the point of drink spillage, she likes to challenge the assumption that dominance always takes a certain form.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

We work in a beautiful, emerging field and this is an opportunity to meet, connect, share our highs and lows and support each other. The brunch is for all sexuality professionals including, but not limited to: sex workers, bodyworkers, sexologists, facilitators, community leaders, educators and coaches. Allied professionals working with sexuality professionals are also welcome. 

Our theme will be BODY-BASED SELF-CARE. 

To attend, please email sexpluszine@gmail.com and we will confirm the address. If you have any questions, please get in touch. 

We look forward to meeting you!