The Center for Sex Positive Culture

Welcome to the Center for Sex Positive Culture. The Center is a non-profit, membership-based community center located in Seattle, Washington.

CSPC events


The Center hosts numerous events spanning a broad range of interests and activities.










Art

BODYBOUND
a weekend mini bondage conference

BODYBOUND
a weekend mini bondage conference

Female Genitorture
by Mistress Marry

Masturbation Skills For Those Wanting More From Their Solo Play (annex)
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Dance

Cirque du Noc (at the Little Red Studio Space)
Our yearly off-site Exotic Circus Show and Winter Fetish Ball

Grind -- Party and Dance
A dance and BDSM party

MachiSushi an evening of Sex Machines, Sushi, and Sounds
a special fundraiser for the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture

Poly Dance and Sea-Poly Meet and Greet!
A dance for Center Members and Members of the Sea-Poly Yahoo group.

RAPTURE--Dance Your Way to Heaven! Presented by LoveTribe.org
Fundraising Benefit for the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture

The Hump! July 9 -- 80's Metal
Wednesday Dance Party. The preceding social is free and open to anyone who wants to drop by (even non-members who want to check out the Center)

The Hump! July 23 -- Disco Swingtown
Wednesday Dance Party. The preceding social is free and open to anyone who wants to drop by (even non-members who want to check out the Center)

The Hump! July 16 -- Fetish Fashion Show!
Wednesday Dance Party. The preceding social is free and open to anyone who wants to drop by (even non-members who want to check out the Center)

The Hump! July 2 -- Funk, as in Funkadelic. Get down!!
Wednesday Dance Party. The preceding social is free and open to anyone who wants to drop by (even non-members who want to check out the Center)

The Hump! July 30 -- Stripper-cize me.
Wednesday Dance Party. The preceding social is free and open to anyone who wants to drop by (even non-members who want to check out the Center)

The Spin: Motown, Soul, & Funk
A second Friday dance night. Music type changes each month

The Spin: 80's and 90's
A monthly 80's and 90's dance night.

Women To Women Dance Party (in the Annex)
Non BDSM Women's Night

Discussion, salon, support group

Ascension: Young Adult Discussion Group
Young adult discussion group.

Chronic Illness Support Group
An on-going peer facilitated support group for LGBT and sex positive folks who have any CHRONIC physical illness

Diabetic Support Group in the Annex
Support group for diabetics.

Dom/me Discussion Group
A meeting for Dom/mes, Tops, switches

Eros Diologue: "What is sex positive?"
Salon type discussions prior to some of our events.

Gor Discussion Group
The Goreans Of Reality discussion group meets to discuss how to live the Gorean master-slave relationship here on Earth.

Kinky crafter's munch
A chance to get together with other crafter's for socializing

No Safeword Writers' Group
For anyone interested in writing

Owners & Slaves Discussion
A discussion and support group for all folks who are or want to be in Ownership/property relationships.

Poly Lifestyles
A support/social group for all individuals in and interested in the Polyamorous lifestyle

Ponies and Pups Social/Support Group
Ponies and Pups is an inclusive group open to persons 18 years of age and over who have an interest in animal roleplay and D/S.

Switch Discussion Group
A meeting for switches and those interested in learning more about the Switch perspective.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group -- Losing To Win:
Losing Pounds, Gaining a Positive Sexual Identity

Whip Enthusiasts Group
A whip support group for people of all levels

submissives/bottoms/slaves Discussion Group
A meeting for those who identify as bottoms, submissives, or slaves

Drop-in

Drop In Wednesday: Happy Birthday To You!
A monthly celebration for our members and their guests.

Meeting

Big Committee Meeting
For anyone interested in being part of our education and programming committees

Center and Foundation Board Meetings (in the Annex)
Board meetings for both organizations (Foundation meets irregulary at this time)

Other

*Health Screening Day
Free Paps and Mammograms from Verbena Health and the YWCA

Bang for The Buck
yearly fundraiser for AIDS Lifecycle put on by Midori

Fetish Bazaar
Our annual Holiday Vendor Fair

New Volunteer Introduction & Orientation (in the Annex)
For those who are interested in volunteering or finding out more.

Paradise Unbound
Our annual Labor Day Week camp out.

Sunday Morning Yoga (in the Annex)
Join us in the Annex for yoga every Sunday

TAKE IT TO THE BLEEDING EDGE!!! (in the Annex)
Blood Faire 2007 awaits!

Winter Holiday Kidz Pajama Party (in the Annex)
Adult Kidz Play.

Women Seeking Women Speed Dating(in the Annex)
Speed Dating for Kinky Women -- Pre registration required!

Yard Sale Fundraiser! (in the Annex)
A chance to clean up your place and make a bi of money for us and yourself

Performance, showing

Author Jenny Block to Read at the Center
Jenny will be in Seattle for a day to read passages from her new book of "Open -- Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage".

Good Asian Drivers Tour
Two queer kids trying to conquer America their infectious dorkiness and their loud, obnoxious art.

MOVIE SCREENING: Inlaws & Outlaws (in the Annex)
The award winning movie about LOVE

Male Stripper Night (in the Annex)
A night for the guys to strip for us gals.

Movie Screening: Susan For Now (in the Annex)
A screening of the new documentary, Susan for Now, created by a Center member and featuring many people you'll recognize.

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Yankee Kink
celebrate the day after Independence day with your kinky forefathers (or facsimile there of)

Red Hot Words: Special Audition for the new play: The Dick and Beaver Show!
tonight's a special audition/reading for our new theatrical endeavor

Seattle Erotic Art Festival Gala
A one day romantic journey around the world of erotic art.

Sex-Positive Meet and Greet
Social, SJ Tucker Concert and Party

Play party

And I Touch Myself
A night for sensual and sexual self pleasure, exhibitionism, voyeurism and more.

Ascension: Party -- Toga! Toga! Toga! (in the Annex)
A Roman themed play party for our Ascension members and their guests

BODYBOUND
a weekend mini bondage conference

Bondage Is The Point
Monthly event dedicated to bondage

Caribbean Groove (in the Annex)
An island escape (except there may be pirates).

Club Thump
Third Friday Dance Night!

Crowbar (in the Annex)
a night for Transmen and the people who want to play with them

Dark Desires
A play party for those interested in BDSM, Tantra and ritual.

Daytime Playtime
A chance for some "afternoon delight"

Fireplay Party (in the Annex)
It's that time of year, when things start sizzling!

Get Hooked On Blood
A quarterly blood party/fundraiser

Happy Halloween 2007
THE Official CSPC Halloween Party

KIDZ EVENT: Anime Playground
theme to be announced

Leather Reign After Party
A chance for Leather Reign attendees to chill out after a weekend conference.

Men-Only Night: In The Annex
Men's play and sex party

Metal Member Lounge
A special night for all of our Metal Members

Monday Madness!
A Monday night play party in the Annex

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Newcomer Meet and Beat
A pansexual play party with the newcomer in mind

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Sleazy, Seedy and Sexy night
Come get hot and nasty on the first Saturday of each month.

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Whips, Mayhem & Metal!
A night for pansexual BDSM and Metal music.

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Auntie Serene's Closet (see description for theme)
BDSM Night with a twist

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Fantasy and Uniform Night (see description for theme)
A chance to dress up in uniforms or fantasy costumes.

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: Pandora's Dungeon -- A quarterly event
A pansexual dungeon event.

Pansexual BDSM Play Party: RAW !
A night for pansexual RAW (rough and willing) BDSM.

Pansexual BDSM Social
A free social event before the Pansexual BDSM experience.

Partner's Party: The Return of the Classics
Dominant and submissive night

Partner's Party: Thousand and One Nights
An evening devoted to service

Party in the Annex TBA
still working on details

Pet Party! (in the Annex)
A party for all you animals and animal lovers. Puppies, kitties, ponies and other pets are welcome along with their handlerss

Photo Fetish Party (in the Annex)
a chance to get photos of your play by local erotic photographers.

Primal Rhythm
An erotic drum and dance party

Queer Play Party!
Hosted by Babeland and the Center!

The Chill - In the Annex
A Thursday night BDSM Event

Tie me up, Take me down...(in the Annex)
Second Friday Bondage & SM Party

Totally Queer Party
A rather irregular event put on by our Men and Women's Teams for our Queer Community

Try It You'll Like It
BDSM Tasting Night

Women-Only Night: Fourth of July Fire Play!!!
Women-only play party.

Potluck

Christmas Day at the Center


Poly Potluck
A potluck and discussion for anyone involved in or curious about multiple-partner relationships.

Social event

Christmas Eve at The Center
Our yearly Christmas Eve Movie Night and Potluck

Drop-In Tuesday (in the Annex)
Our weekly social time for our members and a great chance for non members to check out the center.

Drop-In Wednesday
Our weekly social time for our members and a great chance for non members to check out the center.

Life Drawing (in the Annex)
Drawing sessions with live models for budding or accomplished artists.

Mystery Porn Theatre 3000 (In the Annex)
An opportunity to watch and make fun of bad porn.

New Year's Eve At The Center: RSVP PLEASE!
Our yearly New Year's Eve Celebration

Pool Time (and Pony Time Too!)
Swimming and socializing at The Longhouse. During the summer Ponies and other "critters" are welcome to come play, also.

Speed Dating For Tops and Bottoms -- January's event is Canceled
A chance to meet potential play partners RSVP required to lorypnw@gmail.com

Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
For our volunteers and their partners

Workshop

All Saints Day Grind
A dance and BDSM party

A Garden Bursting With Life (in the Annex)
With Veronica Monet

A Little More Than A Slap and a Tickle
Beginning BDSM by Jennifer of Libido Events

Advanced Rope Bondage: Essence of Bondage Through Suspension
Bondage Workshop Fundraiser for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

Anatomy 101 for BDSM
by Sophia Sky

BDSM 101 (in the Annex) see description for topic
Simple beginner workshops to give you an idea of what's possible.

BDSM 101 - The Overview (in the Annex)
A basic overview of BDSM play.

BDSM on a Bootstring
BDSM for the Budget Minded

Become a Master Lover (in the Annex)
A men's only Tantra Class

Become a Tantric Lover (in the Annex)
a women's only class

Bi-Curious? Where To Start For Girls Who Want To Date Girls -- In the Annex
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Bottoming Skills: learning how to bottom from a bottom (annex)
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Butt Sex and Anal Pleasures (Annex)
Learn all about butt sex and anal play from Jennifer of Libido Events

Cell Popping Body Art
A unique form of branding by Artistic Domme

Cock Sucking: the Hand Job, Blow Job class - Fully Interactive, Couples Only (In the Annex)
Couples only (limited to 16 couples)

Creative Bloodplay (IN THE ANNEX)
Class emphasizes the artistic aspect of bloodplay.

Cuddle Party (in the Annex)
with Betty Martin

Dark Tantra, an Exploration of Tantra and BDSM (in the Annex)
Facilitated by Robert Allen

Divas of San Francisco: Portraits of Transsexual Women (in the Annex)
A presentation of new work by noted Photographer David Steinberg

Erotic Fire Play Workshop (in the Annex)
by Robert Rubel, based on his book: Flames of Passion: Handbook of Erotic Fire Play

Erotic Home Video Workshop (in the Annex)
Learn how to create your own erotic videos

Erotic Spiritual Play: A Celebration of Love (in the Annex)
Explore the physical, spiritual and emotional intimacy possible with oneself

Erotic Wax & Ice Play; a hands-on class (couples only)
Erotic Temperature Play

Extended Teasing & The Art Of Foreplay (in the Annex)
Couples Only: Involves Nudity & Sexual Contact with partner

Extreme Sensations of the Boy Bits (in the Annex)
Learn the basics of CBT

Flirting for Everyone: How to be an outrageous & sincere flirt.
with Teri Ciacchi and Allena Gabosch

Flirts, Inc. Beginning Flogging Workshop
Beginning Flogging Workshop (Pre-registration Required to flirtsinc@metalcat.com)

Head Bondage
tying up heads and hair

Health and Safety for the Dungeon (in the Annex)
a free workshop on blood born pathogens, safe body fluid practices and other safety and health issues

Human Animal Training Demonstration (in the Annex)
Human Animal Training Demonstration

Kink Magic by Taylor Ellwood and Lupa (in the Main Space)
workshop and book signing

Kiss Me Like This - a couples only class (in the Annex)
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Kiss Of Fire
Body Branding Workshop by Elwood

Life Drawing
Drawing sessions with live models for budding or accomplished artists.

Massage Night
Erotic and sensuous massage

Masturbation for Women (in the Annex)
an Interactive workshop by Jennifer of Libido Events

Max Hosts Midori - Mapping Your D/s Archetype - 03/01/08
This interactive workshop helps Dominant/submissive (D/s) and Master/slave (M/s) individuals, couples and groups find their own relationship archetypes - useful information for creating protocols and fleshing out details of daily interactions

Max Hosts Midori - Pink Japan - Contemporary Sex Culture in Japan - 03/01/08
Join Midori for a funny and insightful photo tour of Japan's hidden sexual culture, to include gender relations, sexual habits, sexual consumer culture and the gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgendered world

Max's Bondage Workshop Series
A monthly bondage class before Bondage Is The Point

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Bondage Biomechanics Part 1 - Basic Body Assessment for Bondage - 01/05/08
Mark Yu presents basic techniques for evaluating bondage positions. Topics include anatomy, energetics, common problems and troubleshooting techniques.

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Bondage Biomechanics Part 2 - Anatomy of a Suspension - 01/05/08
This workshop teaches rope players how to better understand the physical and energetic effects of different rope suspension techniques

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Bondage for Sex - 11/04/07
This workshop provides everything you need to know to make bondage for sex fun and easy.

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Rope Bondage - 09/30/07
This workshop is a great introduction to rope bondage, covering technique, materials and lots of hands-on practice.

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Hojojutsu Arm Binders - 01/06/08
Hojojutsu was part of the Samurai martial art repertoire of ancient Japan and has a long and complex history. These ties are at the root of the Japanese bondage we see and enjoy today.

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Midori teaches Predicament Bondage - 03/02/08
Predicament bondage showcases the top's imagination and skill, and taxes the bottom's endurance, pain threshold, or pride. It's entertaining, too!

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Moving Bodies Through Space - 02/03/08
Many of us don't have the luxury of working with bottoms who are smaller and lighter than we are. And some bottoms are more cooperative than others. This workshop will enhance the top's ability to work against inertia, gravity and mild resistance.

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Partial Suspension - 05/04/08
This workshop covers "almost" suspension, where the person being tied stays on the floor but with a vertical line taking some of their weight. You'll learn basic vertical-line techniques and will acquire fundamental skills required for suspension bondage

Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Rope Bondage 201 - 12/02/07
This workshop gets you beyond the fundamentals by combining knotwork and positions with some of the softer elements of a rope scene - rhythm, pacing, connection and style

Max's Two-Day Bondage Intensive - Bondage Basics Through Suspension - 10/06/07 - 10/07/07
13 hours of focused bondage instruction, from the basics through suspension bondage

Maximizing M2M Pleasure: Enjoying More Slices of Your Sexual Pie.
Facilitated by: Sexologist, Dr. Jallen Rix, “The GaySexpert.” And by: Life Coach and Massage Healer, Mark Hollenstein

New Member Orientation: Intro to Sex-Positive Culture
A mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining.

New Member Orientation: Intro to Sex-Positive Culture
A mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining.

Owning Desire (in the Annex)
with Teri Ciacchi

Pole Dancing Class -- Women only (In the Annex)
Learn to dance like a stripper!

Pussy Licking Good (in the Annex)
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Pussy Licking Good - Fully Interactive, Couples Only (in the Annex)
Couples only (limited to 16 couples)

Remarkable Relationships (in the Annex)
Transform your ability to create and maintain remarkable relationships!

Safer Sex for Swingers and the Sexually Adventurous (In the Annex)
Safely adding others, swinging with a safety net

Safer Sex for Swingers and the Sexually Adventurous (In the Annex)
Safely adding others, swinging with a safety net

Saturday New Member Orientation
A mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining.

Sensual Play For Lovers (couples only)
sensual play to enhance your experience

Sex Tips To Rock Your Partners World (in the Annex)
by Jennifer of Libido Events

Sexy Body Sexy Mind
with Teri Ciacchi

Strap On 101
How to use toys and harnesses for anal play

TANTRA: Sex, Spirit, and the Rest with Robert Allen (In the Annex)
In this experiential night we will explore how many kinds of freedom the world has to offer, from the physical to the spiritual.

Take Charge: A Woman's Class in Dominance
With Jennifer of Libido Events

Talk Like a Deviant
Verbal Play as a Tool for Sex and BDSM

Tantra and couple's sacred intimacy
a workshp for couples by Tanja Diamond

The GREAT Sex Workshop (in the Annex)
by Robert Rubel, based on his book: Squirms, Screams and Squirts: A Guide to Extraordinary Sex

The Good, The Bad and The Poly by Allena (in the Annex)
Basic Polyamory workshop

The History of BDSM (in the Annex)
A comprehensive history by Peter Tupper

Three Some's & Group Sex Play (in the Annex)
by Jennifer of Libido Events

Thursday New Member Orientation
A mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining.

Ties that Bind Intimacy...Tantra for Scenes and Connection. (in the Annex)
BDSM and Tantra with Tanja Diamond

Topping to the Next Level: Part 1 - Techniques for Thoughtful Tops - 02/10/08
Part 1 of a 4-part series - Max & Russell discuss topping models and what it takes to produce a good scene.

Topping to the Next Level: Part 2 - How to Push - 04/13/08
Part 2 of a 4-part series - Max & Russell present ways to help bottoms push through barriers and exceed their own expectations.

Topping to the Next Level: Part 3 - Hot Negotiation - 05/11/08
Part 3 of a 4-part series - Making negotiation an enjoyable part of your scene

Topping to the Next Level: Part 4 - Specialty Tools - 06/08/08
Part 4 of a 4-part series - Handling unusual opportunities and special situations.

Transformative BDSM workshops (in the Annex)
by Arielle

Tribal Instinct: Advanced Fisting : In the Annex
Men-only workshops, classes, and presentations.

Using Tantra for Sexual Healing (in the Annex)
with Tanja Diamond C.hT, NLP, CTE

Volunteer Workshops: July -- TBA
Volunteering workshops for Center and Foundation volunteers

Women Only Salon/Workshop: How to Make a Fireplay Kit
A forum for BDSM and sexuality discussion and education