Sex toys have been used to treat "hysteria", sold as "novelty use only" and have even been outlawed in some parts of the world! But what if we did away with the shame and the mystery and sex toys were just tools we utilised during sex? In this workshop, sex educator and empathy expert Kate Kenfield will show you how toys can become a natural extension of your solo or partnered play, how technology can make our lives more pleasurable, what to look for when choosing a sex toy and how to build a collection without blowing your budget. You’ll leave this workshop armed with practical knowledge about sex toys and other pleasure items, as well as plenty of tips for talking about toys with your partner/s. And you can test your newfound knowledge in our Sex Toy or What? quiz on the night - complete with fun prizes from Nikki Darling! Our previous workshops with Kate have sold out, so don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Nikki Darling will have free safer sex and pleasure samples available for all attendees, as well as a special discount voucher for use on nikkidarling.com.au. Loop has an extensive drinks menu and light meals and snacks will be available (please feel free to enjoy dinner before or even during the workshop - Loop staff are experts at stealth-delivering pizza right to your seat!) Note: There will be some opportunities for contributing to light whole-group discussion, but no required participation or interaction between participants. -------------------------- About Kate Kate Kenfield is a speaker, writer, and empathy educator. She holds a Master’s in Public Health, and is a sought-after expert on sex and relationships. She’s been published in Thought Catalog, The Mighty (writing about her experience with chronic migraines) and The Huffington Post. She's guest lectured at universities including University of Melbourne, New York University, and UC Berkeley. Originally from California, she’s now based in Melbourne, Australia and frequently travels internationally to speak. You can find out more about Kate at teaandempathy.org, connect with her on Twitter (@katekenfield), or Instagram (@katekenfield). -------------------------- About Nikki Darling Nikki Darling was founded by Lauren Clair in 2015 with the belief that sex toys are for every body! Nikki Darling is committed to creating spaces that are fun, approachable and safe for you to learn about sexual health and pleasure. We're here to help fill in the blanks left by a world that doesn't adequately prepare us for positive, affirming sexual relationships with other people, or with ourselves. We work closely with qualified, sex-positive educators, therapists and community stakeholders to deliver quality adult sex education, workshops and other events as well as helping people find the perfect sexual health and pleasure products from our range online. You can find out more about Nikki Darling at nikkidarling.com.au, and connect with us on Twitter(@nikkidarlingau), Instagram (@nikkidarlingau) or Facebook(@nikkidarlingau). -------------------------- FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes. Loop Project Space & Bar is a licenced venue and attendees must be 18 years or over. What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? The venue is close to Parliament Station (please use Bourke/Spring exit), Tram Stop 9 for the 86/96 tram lines and there is paid parking behind the venue (and limited street parking in the area). Is the venue accessible? Loop Project Space & Bar is a wheelchair-accessible venue. If we can better meet your accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss. What can I bring into the event? Your good self! All workshop items are provided by Nikki Darling. How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please email us at [email protected] Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Defintely Not! All ticketholders are placed onto the doorlist, so all you need is your name, and ideally, the confirmation email with ticket PDF just in case! Is my ticket transferrable? Absolutely. We understand that sometimes life happens, so please feel free to pass your ticket on to another person, but please just drop us a quick message to let us know about the name change! Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes - if you are booking multiple tickets in the one order, we only require the name of the person making the booking. If you are not arriving together, please ensure your guests know to provide the ticketholders name, and ideally, to have a copy of the email confirmation and/or PDF ticket on their mobile device. I am experiencing financial hardship, how can I attend? To ensure this event is accessible to everyone regardless of income status, we offer a NOTAFLOF option - this means No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds. If you are experiencing financial hardship and wish to attend Nikki Darling Presents workshops, please contact us by email: [email protected].