Queering Sex-Ed Fun$raiser
Feb
12
6:30 PM18:30

Queering Sex-Ed Fun$raiser

Join us for our annual fundraising extravaganza on Sunday, February 12 at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY.

About

WiseBodies has been teaching real, honest, age-appropriate sex education in the Hudson Valley for 13 years. Our main source of funding comes solely from our programming, so we rely on your donations to help support our small powerhouse of a school. Come celebrate and support this essential community organization!

Drag queen SIS JENNER will be our fabulous host for the evening. Singer-songwriters Ella Claire and Hillary Hawk will both be performing original songs and DJ D0L0RES will be spinning for a dance party to follow.

The Avalon’s kitchen and bar will be open so come grab a drink and dinner before the event starts at 7:30. Doors for the event will open at 6:30, and the Avalon’s kitchen opens at 5pm.

We will also have a silent auction with incredible local goodies along with merch for sale.

WiseBodies is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your donations are tax-deductible.

Can't make the event? Support us with a donation here.

Location

The Avalon Lounge
29 Church Street
Catskill, NY 12414

Date + Time

Sunday February 12, 6:30-10:30pm
Doors at 6:30, event starts at 7:30pm
The Avalon Lounge kitchen opens at 5pm

Covid Safety

Masks are required in the event room. We will have masks available to hand out. There is a restaurant and bar at the entrance where masking is optional that you pass through to get to the event room.

Accessibility

There is metered street parking right in front of Avalon Lounge (free in the evening) and a free parking lot across the street. There are no steps at the entrance, it is a flat entryway. In the main room there is a standing bar area with high stools, a bench, and tables and chairs. There are additional couches and chairs upstairs in the second-floor Lounge (only accessible via a flight of stairs). There are ADA accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms downstairs and an additional gender neutral bathroom upstairs. There will not be an interpreter at the event. Please get in touch if you have any additional accessibility questions, or if you’d like to volunteer to be our interpreter.

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Pom Pom Prom | Prom for Queer Youth
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00

Pom Pom Prom | Prom for Queer Youth

You're invited to Pom Pom Prom on Saturday June 18, 2022

Youth 11 - 17 are invited to join us from 7 - 10pm at Athens Cultural Center in Athens, NY. Dress up, dance, and eat yummy food!

Wear your snazziest. Wear whatever makes you feel good. If you wanna try out something new, there will be clothes to try on, curated by Andy Monk.

We will have art by Tamara Zahaykevich and Anne Scheafer as well as the Spectrum art exhibition by queer artists of the Hudson Valley, curated by Carter Lou and Farika. Our DJ, Kole Kovacs, spins tunes all over the Hudson Valley. Our chef, Kogetsu Walker, makes delicious food at Random Harvest.

Once you're in the space, we'll ask you to stay in the space 'til you're ready to go; no coming and going (safety first). Parents and guardians are welcome to hang out at the Stewart House River Grill, a beautiful outdoor restaurant overlooking the Hudson.

ACC Board members and supporters will be outdoors all evening, surrounding the space with loving attention. The Athens police have been notified of the event, and will offer their support as well. Adults will be indoors, supporting and protecting youth, ensuring a wonderful, very special evening for all.

We ask that youth have a negative Covid test the day of the prom, and wear a mask until they step indoors!

To learn more about WiseBodies: wisebodies.org/about
To learn more about The Athens Cultural Center: athensculturalcenter.org

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Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00

WiseBodies Karaoke Fundraiser at Chaseholm Farm!

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You're invited to WiseBodies fundraiser collab with Chaseholm Farm this coming Saturday, September 4. Join us for an amazing outdoor evening of karaoke hosted by the fabulously talented Al Olender!

We are a Queer-led nonprofit dedicated to teaching real, engaging, and inclusive sex ed that supports the individual and whole community.

Bring your own blanket or folding chairs, and some snacks and bevs and join us on the Chaseholm lawn for a super fun, FREE evening of karaoke in support of our fall season of classes at WiseBodies. We have recently moved to Kingston, NY and are excited to connect with friends new and old.

Big thank you to Chaseholm Farm who has graciously collaborated with us on this event. Chaseholm Farm will donate 10% of profits from purchases at their farm store that evening, so bring your cooler and stock up on their fresh milk, cheese, and meat while you're there!

We'll be passing the donation hat and will have some goodies for sale. Come on out for a super fun evening and support WiseBodies.

Can't make the event? Support us virtually with a donation here.

Location

Chaseholm Farm
115 Chase Rd
Pine Plains, NY 12567

Date + Time

Saturday, September 4th
6PM - 10PM EST

Covid Safety

Masks must be worn at all times outside except when eating or drinking. Masks are required at all times inside the farm store.

Accessibility

Parking is available in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill. Follow the path from the parking lot about a quarter mile up a hill to the event space. There is parking at the top of the hill near the main house available as well. There are porta potty bathrooms, which are not wheelchair accessible. There will be drinking water available. Snacks are available for purchase in the farm store.

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Jun
26
12:00 PM12:00

WiseBodies Pride Celebration

WiseBodies Pride Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, June 26th from 12-6PM EST in Kingston, NY We will be celebrating Pride at our new home — look for our Pride flags on our new front porch at 84 Pine Street. All are welcome, and we’ll gather (covid-safe, with masks, distance, and fans) for costume-making, sidewalk-parading, food and ice cream!

Let’s enjoy being safely together to celebrate all we are, and all we are becoming.

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Jun
15
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Screening of TMI Project's Black Trans Stories Matter, with Dara Lurie

Black Trans Stories Matter

Join us on Tuesday, June 15th from 7 to 9 PM EST for a special WiseBodies screening of TMI Project's Black Trans Stories Matter with our guest Dara Lurie, WiseBodies Board member, TMI Workshop Leader and Black Stories Matter Co-Director!

This performance is a culmination of a Black trans-led 10-week workshop series for Black TGNC people. They gathered, wrote, shared stories, and received support in a space where they didn’t have to justify, explain, or defend their truth.

Dara Lurie is a writer, developmental editor and workshop facilitator. She co-founded the People’s Wellness Initiative, a network of BIPOC and allied herbalists and wellness professionals with the mission of supporting and empowering Black and Brown communities through direct care, information and training.

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Workshop: Moving for Pleasure - Register Now!
Apr
17
12:00 PM12:00

Workshop: Moving for Pleasure - Register Now!

Led by Anna Vomacka & Cynthia Koppe

In this day long workshop we will use movement to expand our sexual bodies, deepen our pleasure practices, and awaken to the erotic potential of life. We will spend the day moving between physical practices, conversation, watching, being witnessed, and playing.

Workshop Date + Time

The workshop is on April 17th, 2021, and will run from 12:00 - 8:00pm EST via Zoom with a two hour break between 4-6pm.

Registration + Cost

Registration costs $50–$150 on a sliding scale basis. Partial scholarships are available depending on enrollment, with priority given to LGBTQ + Black, Indigenous and People of the Global Majority. Payment plans are also available.

Workshop Leaders

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Anna Vomacka

Anna Vomacka is a movement artist living in Brooklyn, NY (land originally inhabited by and stolen from the Munsee Lenape and Canarsie people). Driven by her cravings for community, connection, and spaces of shared learning / (un)learning, and with a desire to preserve her continual-curiosities Anna found (and stuck with/got stuck to) dance and movement. Anna’s work (both in and out of the studio) explores: collective & individual realities, shared intimacy, idiosyncratic differences, physical manifestations of self & socially imposed labels, power of identity, emergence of community, and recycling of movements, dancers, ideas, waste. Anna is also a 200-hr Certified Yoga Teacher (Sondra Loring, Sadhana Yoga), dance teacher for kids ages 3-12, photography model, ceramicist, and kinkster.

Anna grew up with Isa’s presence in her life as a young child. Now, as an adult, Anna has found her self back in the loving comfort and encouragement of Isa, and in turn, WiseBodies. She is honored to have the opportunity to meld her body-knowledge with collective sharing’s of sexual-body-knowledge, lived experiences, and WHOLE body healing.

Cynthia Koppe, WiseBodies Leader

Cynthia Koppe

Cynthia was born in Singapore, grew up in New Guinea and Massachusetts, received a B.A. in Sociology and Dance from Cornell University (2004) and has been based in New York City ever since. Cynthia has worked as a professional dancer for the last 15 years.

In tandem with her dance career, she has been teaching group movement classes and private clients. Cynthia holds a full Pilates Mat and Equipment Certification from the Kane School of Core Integration and two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certifications (Melissa McKay and Science of Self Yoga).

Cynthia has also completed Module 1 of CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, is a certified Female Ejaculation & G-spot practitioner (Deborah Sundahl), and recently completed Tami Lynn Kent’s workshop: Holistic Pelvic Care TM.

She was fortunate to begin learning from and growing with Isa and WiseBodies in the winter of 2019. She is so excited to move into the WiseBodies multiverse.

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Devotion: Winter Solstice
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Devotion: Winter Solstice

"Attention is the beginning of devotion." - Mary Oliver, Upstream

Join us for our inaugural EMBODY talk for a special Winter Solstice ritual. We'll gather to prepare a ritual for the longest night of the year and the beginning of Capricorn season, kindle our creative fires, and learn simple practices for honoring the dance between our inner and external cycles and seasons. The Winter Solstice is the moment right before the days gradually start to lengthen as we grow toward Springtime. We'll invite compassionate reflection on what we have devoted ourselves to this year, the vision seeds we are planting, and learn about plant friends (including pine!) and more that can support our well-being and rituals for this season.

We invite you to bring your favorite cozy beverage, a journal, and a beeswax candle.

SIGN UP HERE

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Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00

MINDFUL SEX: The Practices of Pleasure with Chris Maxwell Rose

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Join us for an immersive exploration of the how and why of Mindful Sex. We’ll focus on specific skills anyone can use to minimize erotic distractions, let go of self judgement and develop the skills of paying attention to pleasure.

Mindful Sex is for all bodies, in all kinds of relationships.

To register, visit wisebodies.org or email wisebodies@wisebodies.org.

$30 donation.

All funds go to support the work of WiseBodies, a legal 501c3 non-profit

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Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00

SUMMONING THE TIDE: Sex Magic for Creativity, Vision & Pleasure

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$30 donation

All funds go to support the work of WiseBodies, a legal non-profit

In this embodied sex talk, we’ll explore practices to engage our sexual energy flow, activate our creativity, and discuss other pleasure rituals for practicing sex magic in solo and partnered play.

sára is an indigenous SWANA/Pinxy non-binary femme Muslima descended from nomadic dreamweavers, kitchen witches, tricksters, and storytellers.

All funds go to support the work of WiseBodies, a legal 501c3 non-profit

Register online or by emailing wisebodies@wisebodies.org

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Jan
17
7:00 PM19:00

The Speculum

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Thursday, January 17th, 2019

7:00 - 9:00pm

$30 donation

876 Columbia Street, Hudson, New York

All funds go to support the work of WiseBodies, a legal non-profit

The speculum can transform how deeply we know our own bodies. Most of us are used to what we’ve been told is normal: being draped and non-participatory for vulva and vagina checks. But what’s “normal” about being separated from the most intimate parts of ourselves? Come join a supportive community for re-imagining what it might be like if we knew our own bodies.

*While this is a clothed workshop, we’ll have the magical experience of seeing at least one vulva, vagina, and cervix.*

Register online or email wisebodies@wisebodies.org.

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Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00

SEX TOYS

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Thursday, December 20, 2018 7:00 - 9:00pm

$30.00 with sliding scale

876 Columbia Street, Hudson, New York

LAURA MARIE RUOCCO believes that demystifying topics of sex, bodies, gender and desire can be a powerful tool for personal and societal change.

Register online or for your questions email Isa Coffey, Director at Wisebodies, at wisebodies@wisebodies.org.

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Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00

OCTOBER 2018: Radial Diamond Kinetics: Sensual Bodies

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Thursday October 18th, 7 - 9pm, at River Pilates in Hudson.

Join remarkable teacher/mover/dancer Hana van der Kolk,
for Radial Diamond Kinetics: Sensual Bodies

This workshop, which is a fundraiser for WiseBodies,
is open to non-dancers and dancers alike (we're all dancers),
so come be present with us.

Suggested donation starts at $30.

Register online or for your questions, email Isa at wisebodies@wisebodies.org.

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SEPTEMBER 2018: SACRED RECIPROCITY with Rose Fleurant and Blache Marie
Sep
20
7:00 PM19:00
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SEPTEMBER 2018: SACRED RECIPROCITY with Rose Fleurant and Blache Marie

Thursday, September 20th, 2018
7:00 - 9:00pm
876 Columbia Street, Hudson, New York
$50.00 sliding scale
All proceeds go to WiseBodies, a non-profit organization

A two-person dialogue about communication before and during sex and intimate exchanges. Conversation may include polyamory, ACES spectrum, labels, harmful voices, shapeshifters, and asking questions. 

Contact Isa Cofey, Director,
wisebodies@wisebodies.org to register.

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Aug
16
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Series (Part III): Sew Cloth Menstrual Pads For Our Community!

June 21st, July 19th, and August 16th
7:00 - 9:00pm
53 Austerlitz Street, Chatham, NY
$50.00 - $5.00 sliding scale
All proceeds go to WiseBodies, a non-profit organization


Join us for an enjoyable 3 evenings learning how to sew cloth
menstrual pads. We’ll sew pads to add to the free menstrual kits
WiseBodies offers youth organizations in Columbia County.
We’ll talk about cycling, menstruation, and herbal support while
we cut and sew. Sewing materials provided, but bring a surger
if you have one! Help provide beautiful, healthy cloth pads
for free for our young people.
Contact Isa Coffey, Director,
wisebodies@wisebodies.org to register.

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Jul
19
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Series (Part II): Sew Cloth Menstrual Pads for Our Community!

June 21st, July 19th, and August 16th
7:00 - 9:00pm
53 Austerlitz Street, Chatham, NY
$50.00 - $5.00 sliding scale
All proceeds go to WiseBodies, a non-profit organization


Join us for an enjoyable 3 evenings learning how to sew cloth
menstrual pads. We’ll sew pads to add to the free menstrual kits
WiseBodies offers youth organizations in Columbia County.
We’ll talk about cycling, menstruation, and herbal support while
we cut and sew. Sewing materials provided, but bring a surger
if you have one! Help provide beautiful, healthy cloth pads
for free for our young people.
Contact Isa Coffey, Director,
wisebodies@wisebodies.org to register.

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Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Series (Part I): Sew Cloth Menstrual Pads for Our Community!

 

June 21st, July 19th, and August 16th
7:00 - 9:00pm
53 Austerlitz Street, Chatham, NY
$50.00 - $5.00 sliding scale
All proceeds go to WiseBodies, a non-profit organization


Join us for an enjoyable 3 evenings learning how to sew cloth
menstrual pads. We’ll sew pads to add to the free menstrual kits
WiseBodies offers youth organizations in Columbia County.
We’ll talk about cycling, menstruation, and herbal support while
we cut and sew. Sewing materials provided, but bring a surger
if you have one! Help provide beautiful, healthy cloth pads
for free for our young people.
Contact Isa Coffey, Director,
wisebodies@wisebodies.org to register.

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May
31
7:00 PM19:00

MAY 2018: THE CLITORAL TRUTH WITH REBECCA CHALKER

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Rebecca Chalker, internationally renowned
women’s health author and educator, will talk about the clitoris and her book The Clitoral Truth, about Pleasure, Orgasm, Female Ejaculation, the G spot, and Masturbation. Books available for purchase and signing

Thursday, May 31st, 2018
7:00 - 9:00pm
442 Warren Street, Hudson, New York
$50.00 - $5.00 sliding scale 

All proceeds go to support the critical work of WiseBodies, a non-profit organization

Contact Isa Coffey, Director,
wisebodies@wisebodies.org to register. 

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Apr
19
7:00 PM19:00

APRIL 2018: APHRODISIAC HERBS WITH ISA COFFEY

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WE'LL TALK ABOUT APHRODISIAC HERBS AND MAKE AN APHRODISIAC ELIXIR TO TAKE HOME.  

WE'LL BE VERY WARM AND COZY. 

THIS IS AN EVENING OF JOYFUL EMPOWERMENT.

THURSDAY APRIL 19TH, 2018  7:00 - 9:00PM

442 WARREN STREET, HUDSON, NEW YORK    $50.00-$5.00 SLIDING SCALE

Isa Coffey, RN, is founder and director of WiseBodies, and has taught joyful, whole sexuality in public and private schools, clinics, community centers, colleges, and homes for 40 years. 

To register: Contact Isa Coffey at wisebodies@wisebodies.org, or pay online with paypal.

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Jun
17
7:00 PM19:00

JULY 2017: BEYOND THE GENDER BINARY WITH CHAR CARROLL

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JOIN US FOR AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION OF ONE PERSON'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE CONFUSION OF GENDER ROLES/EXPECTATIONS AND THE GENDER CUBE MODEL S/HE DEVELOPED.

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 7:00 - 9:30PM

HUDSON LODGE, HUDSON, NEW YORK      $40.00

Char Carroll is an Inter-Faith Minister and counselor who has worked with disenfranchised youth and adults in prisons, homeless shelters, mental health agencies, nursing homes, foster care, substance abuse programs and non-violence training workshops.

To register: Contact Isa Coffey at wisebodies@wisebodies.org, or pay online with paypal.

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May
19
7:00 PM19:00

MAY 2017: THE CLITORAL TRUTH WITH REBECCA CHALKER

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THIS PRESENTATION EXPLORES THE REMARKABLE ANATOMY OF THE CLITORIS; HOW ORGASMS OCCUR, AND WHY THE OFTEN DON'T; WHERE FEMALE EJACULATE IS CREATED, AND THE TRUTH BEHIND THE G SPOT. 

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 7:00 - 9:30PM

HUDSON, NEW YORK      $40.00

May has world-renowned Rebecca Chalker joining us, to guide us through a deep understanding of the clitoris! Join us for a festive party atmosphere, with finger food prepared by Chelsea Snider and local hard cider crafted by Zane Coffey. We'll celebrate this WiseBodies-supporting, community-building, completely enjoyable evening at Tom Taylor's delightfully extravagant venue at 601 Union Street.  

Rebecca Chalker has a Ph.D. in Sexology, is a Certified Sex Advisor, and teaches “A Cultural History of Sexualities,” at Pace University in New York City.  Her book, The Clitoral Truth, is printed in English, Portuguese, Turkish, and German editions, and was highlighted on “Sex and the City”, September 7, 2004.  She has presented at numerous American and international sexology conferences and her articles have appeared on dodsonandross.com, Alternet, RH Reality Check, in On Our Backs, Ms., The Village Voice, and On the Issues, as well as in peer-reviewed medical journals. 

To register: Contact Isa Coffey at wisebodies@wisebodies.org, or pay online with paypal

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Apr
21
7:00 PM19:00

APRIL 2017: MINDFUL SEX WITH CHRIS MAXWELL ROSE

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JOIN US TO EXPLORE HOW AND WHY TO PRACTICE MINDFUL SEX (WITH OR WITHOUT A PARTNER!) DISCOVER HOW MINDFULNESS CAN BRING YOU MORE PLEASURE, EMOTIONAL CONNECTION AND EVEN PROPEL YOU TO EROTIC TRANCE STATES. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 7:00 - 9:30PM

HUDSON, NEW YORK      $40.00

April has our own Chris Maxwell Rose of the Pleasure Mechanics speaking on Mindful Sex.  Come join us for this a festive party atmosphere, with finger food prepared by Nicole LoBue and local hard cider crafted by Zane Coffey.  We'll celebrate this community-building, completely enjoyable evening at Tom Taylor's delightfully extravagant venue on Union Street.  Address provided on registration.  Pre-registration required!

Chris Maxwell Rose offers practical and soulful sex education at PleasureMechanics.com. As an abuse survivor, busy mom and someone with chronic pain, Chris knows that sexual fulfillment isn't always simple. But it is possible, and she's ready to show you how. 

To register: Contact Isa Coffey at wisebodies@wisebodies.org, or pay online with paypal.

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Jan
28
7:00 PM19:00

JANUARY 2017: SEX TOYS WITH LAURA MARIE RUOCCO

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WISEBODIES IS EXCITED TO WELCOME SEX TOY EXPERT LAURA MARIE RUOCCO FOR THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF MONTHLY SEX WORKSHOPS THAT WILL HELP GUIDE US THROUGH THE FIRST YEAR OF THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.  LET'S CALL THIS A REVOLUTIONARY ACT.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2017 7:00 - 9:30PM

CHATHAM, NEW YORK      $40.00

Laura, long-time sex toy aficionado, will introduce us to a range of sex toys that offer the possibility of increased orgasmic ease and fluidity, deepened self and/or partnered pleasure, and an expanded range of sexual possibility.  Laura will make all this easy and fun, offer personal suggestions, and give us ideas for where best to purchase products. Join us for this friendly, community-building, completely enjoyable evening. 

About Laura: Laura Marie Ruocco believes that demystifying topics of sex, bodies, gender and desire can be a powerful tool for personal and societal change.

Contact Isa Coffey, Director at WiseBodies to register: wisebodies@wisebodies.org

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