Dear Good Vibrations,
Please stop putting on such awesome classes, you’re making me look like I don’t have anything else to write about for sex events.
Thanks,
Caitlin
Just kidding, Good Vibes! But honestly, a quick shout out to our local legendary sex toy company. This place was started in 1977 by sex educator Joani Blank, and since then has made lovers of all kinds of sexual persuasions very, very happy with it’s high quality toys, classes and videos. But you already knew that. Onto this week’s sex events! Not coincidentally, they feature three Good Vibes lessons for very bad girls and boys. But it would appear the rest of the Bay has caught the fever for some bedroom education as well…
Prostate Play and Pleasure
Dr. Charles Glickman knows what it takes to make your little prostate guy happy. In this free hour long class, he’ll run down the toys, tips, and techniques to shed some love on you or your partner’s gland of love.
Wed/7 6:30-7:30 p.m., free
Good Vibrations
2504 San Pablo, Berkeley
(510) 841-0171
The Sexuality of Pregnancy and Birth
The store continues it’s non stop sex ed blockbusting with this class, which takes away the confusion and uncertainty regarding pregnancy and sexual activity. Sexual pleasure as a labor enhancer? Which positions will show love for that belly of joy? Carrie Flemming, birth advocate/artist/health worker shows the way.
Wed/7 8 p.m.-10 p.m., $25-30
Good Vibrations
603 Valencia
Freedom Dreams
Don’t miss the kick off party for Safetyfest, Community United Against Violence’s educational workshop series on avoiding domestic violence in queer/trans relationships. The party will feature queer performance group Mango with Chili, bangin’ DJs, a kissing booth, and of course, lots of learnin’ on how to keep your honey and yourself safe.
Thur/8 7-10 p.m., $5-20 sliding scale
Bench and Bar
510 17th St., Oakland
Booze, Broads and Hotrods
For all those into the smoothness of curves, the rev of the engine, the smell of hot grease… the 12th annual car show/jive dance party/burlesque showcase, Booze, Broad and Hotrods. Get you out to Milbrae for cheap hotel rooms at the Clarion, a pre 1965 classic car show, and front row seats for La Cholita, the infamous burlesqueteer who will be performing throughout the evening.
Sat/10 3 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., $18-20
Clarion Hotel
401 East Milbrae, Millbrae
Secret Desires: Playing with Erotic Edges
On how to bring what you’ve always thought would remain a fantasy in your head to the fore of your lovemaking. Cleo DuBois shows the way to “deeply authentic sex.” And perhaps a little more honesty in the bedroom, to boot.
Tues/13 8-10 p.m., $25-30
Good Vibrations
1620 Polk, SF
Girl Sex 101
Allison Moon wants to teach you the same lessons on licking, grinding, and girl on girl sexual communication that she dispenses at Burning Man’s Camp Beaverton for Wayward Girls. Won’t you let her?
Tues/13 7-9 p.m.
Center for Sex and Culture
1519 Mission, SF
(310) 694-4895
School of Shimmy: Burlesque 101
I’m unclear on whether it’s B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Pasty), but regardless, you should get your shakable ass down to El Rio for Red Hot Burlesque’s crash course on that classiest form of clothes shucking. Important: will there be $1 Pabsts?
Tues/13 7-9 p.m., $30 (reservations recommended)
El Rio
3158 Mission, SF
(201) 615-9245