Sex Positive and Sex Educational

Information is continually added to this resource category.  I do my best to ensure that information is current and accurate, there may be times that information is outdated.  If you find this to be true, please let me know so I can pass the information on to other Seattle Announcements members.

Take a look at Gender and Health Resources as there may be cross over for the resource you are looking for.  Please email me from the HOME page if you are not finding what you are looking for and I may be able to point you in the correct direction or I may be able to find the service for you quickly.  Weekly Support Groups are listed on the Seattle Announcements Calendar and are often FREE.  

Munches are listed at the end of this directory.

I acknowledge and thank all the web sites listed that I directly gathered the following information from.  

Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)

•  http://www.asexuality.org/home/

     Welcome to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
     Unlike celibacy, which is a choice, asexuality is a sexual orientation. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about asexuality check out their web site.

Babeland - Sex Toys for a Passionate World

• http://www.babeland.com/

     Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning opened the first Babeland store in 1993 in response to the lack of women-friendly sex shops in Seattle. The store offered top quality products, a pleasant place to shop, and most of all information and encouragement to women who wanted to explore their sexuality. The store's popularity with both women and men has led to three more stores in New York, plus a thriving and educational website.

 

• http://www.sexpositiveculture.org/ 

     Founded in 1999, the Center for Sex Positive Culture is a nonprofit, membership-based community center. The Center was a one-of-a-kind organization 10 years ago, and remains unique given its nonprofit status and community center architecture.

     It was established in a bold attempt to create an environment that was accommodating to sex positive communities and transformative in all areas of human sexuality, and has succeeded in creating that environment.
     Our mission is to inspire and assist volunteers to produce experiential events where members can explore their sexual interests in a physically and emotionally safe environment.
     As proponents of sex positive culture, we believe that the appropriate uses of sex extend beyond reproduction. They include creating personal pleasure, bonding interpersonal relationships, promoting spiritual growth, and enhancing emotional and physical health. In a sex positive world, everyone has the freedom and resources to pursue a fulfilling and empowering sex life.

•  http://www.bodieslikeours.org/forums 

     Community online forums for those identifying as intersex (this will be cross posted under 'Gender' Resources also).

Go Ask Alice!

• http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

     Go Ask Alice! is here for you, so that you can be connected, inquisitive, informed, and healthy.

I Wanna Know

• http://www.iwannaknow.org/

     Iwannaknow.org offers information on sexual health for for teens and young adults. This is where you will find the facts, the support, and the resources to answer your questions, find referrals, and get access to in-depth information about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.

     Iwannaknow.org is a site of the American Social Health Association (ASHA). ASHA is a trusted, non-profit organization that has advocated on behalf of patients to help improve public health outcomes since 1914. We are America's authority for sexually transmitted infection information.
     You can be assured that the information you find on this website is based upon well-researched and documented medical facts and follows approved treatment guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy, Education, and Research operates on the principle that sexual energy is a positive expression of human life.

• http://www.littleredstudioseattle.com/

     Little Red Studio is a unique experience. Set in a sumptuous space that is both a performance hall and distinguished artist’s work-space and display gallery.  On any given night you might be moved by the sheer talent and spectacle; you may well meet new friends, and maybe even a soul-mate; you may find laughter bursting from your belly, or tears welling up at the sincerity of the gift.  You may find waves of sensuality animating your heart and body.  

     Delicious food is available themed with specialties featured.  This is a must attend venue a few times at least to truly enjoy all the incredible ambiance this establishment has to offer.

• www.scarleteen.com

     Sex education for teens that's contemporary, sex positive and non-judgmental. Includes lots of info and resources for LGBT youth.

The Sharma Center

• http://sharmacenter.org/main/

     We are an educational center inquiring into and sharing the wisdom experienced through love, relationship, and sexuality.  The goal of The Sharma Center is to facilitate positive sexual self expression where one’s deepest intentions and passions can be  authentically realized through personal discovery and choice.  The authority for the organization’s formation, direction and management come from a board of directors drawn from the community itself.
     We will provide classes, workshops, seminars, lectures, experiential social gatherings and a place for other groups within our mission to hold classes and events.

Society for Human Sexuality

• www.sexuality.org

     A social and educational organization whose purpose is to promote understanding and appreciation for the many forms of adult intimate relationships and consensual sexual expression.

• http://www.positive.org/

     You have the right to complete and honest sex education. Demand information from your school, healthcare provider and parents.

Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy, Education, and Research

• http://www.sextx.com/

     Our purpose is to assist people to explore and discover their own sexuality and to support them in finding ways to meet their needs. We serve a diverse group of women and men of all sexual identities, orientations, and lifestyles. All fees are negotiable, based on ability to pay.
     Sex Education Services:  Telephone consultation is available to other professionals and the general public, Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 10:00 AM Pacific Time. 206-522-8588. Telephone is the fastest way to contact us.  Email consultation is available to professionals and the general public.Workshops are presented for both professionals and the general public, typically in co-sponsorship with a business, agency, or educational program.
     Summary of Services:  To health care providers: Professional Consultation, Professional Training, Referral Resource.To the public: Sex Therapy, Sexuality Counseling, Sex Education.
     Free Services:  Telephone consultation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 to 10:00 AM, for other professionals and the general public. We answer our phone in person from 9 to 10 AM on weekdays. At other times we will return your call as soon as possible.  Public education events: Lectures, films, and discussions.

• http://www.sexetc.org/  

     Sex education by teens for teens.  The site has a fun look and feel.

Sex and Love Addict Anonymous

• http://www.slaa-seattle.org/

     Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous.

    

• http://www.sexuality.org/

Various resources in the Seattle area for Seattle sexuality.

Sexuality Gender and the Law

Sex Laws Worldwide (General and Heterosexual/Straight)

• http://www2.lib.uchicago.edu/~llou/sexlaw.html

SPIN is a Seattle, Washington based organization intended for those people open to the possibility of ethical intimate relationships with more than one person at the same time. Sex positive people of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.

• http://wuzzle.org/~spin/

Training Institute in Sexual Health Education

• http://www.sxetc.com/
  

     TISHE is a weeklong, residential, skills-based training led by a team of expert sexuality educators. Topics covered include teaching abstinence with a sex-positive approach, birth control and pregnancy prevention, GLBT issues, enhancing self esteem, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, sexual anatomy, media literacy, sexual values and much, much more!

MUNCHES

On Seattle Announcements Calendar

A Munch is a social gathering of like-minded folks with an interest learning about the alternative lifestyle of BDSM (interpreted as bondage and discipline, domination and submission, sadism and masochism).  These are non-play events and people should come dressed casually and expect the conversation to be comfortable and non-threatening.   

    * Seattle Talking/Capitol Hill Munch - 5th Saturday (Jan 30, May 29, July 31, Oct 30) 2:00 PM Martins off Madison - 1413 14th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-4145 (206) 325-7000. Anyone can attend.
    * Bremerton Munch - 1st Saturdays, 4-6 PM - Family Pancake House, 4115 Wheaton Way,
    * Everett Munch - 1st Saturdays, 6:00 PM at Lily's Garden,  www.lillysgarden.com
1020 North Broadway, Everett - (425) 259-2112.  Over 21 because it takes place in a bar.
    * The Next Generation (TNG) Munch - 1st Saturdays, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Cafe Metropolitan 1701 E Olive Way Seattle, WA
    * The Submissives Brunch - 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM at Marie Callendars near Northgate - 9538 1st Ave NE. Seattle, WA. Submissives/slaves/bottom and/or switches who submit.
    * Seattle Men of Leather (SML) Brunch - 1st Sunday - Various Capitol Hill locations - primarily gay men, leather focused, all are welcome. See http://www.seattlemeninleather.org/ for more information.
    * Women's Welcoming Committee - 1st Monday 7 - 9 PM - Charlie's on Capitol Hill - Women only (not exactly a munch but open to newcomers and food is available)
    * Bellingham Munch - 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM - Rumors 1119 Railroad Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225-5007 (360) 671-1849
    * The Valley Munch (Midtown) - 1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM - The Rainbow Cafe, 112 Main St. Auburn
    * Mid-Day Munch - 2nd Thursday, 2:00 PM - CSPC - Anyone - Canceled in August and September
    * Tacoma Munch and Discussion - 2nd Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 at Roundtable Pizza on Hosmer St.
    * Tacoma Munch - 2nd Saturday, 2:00 - Black Star on Pacific and 100th in Tacoma - Over 21 because it meets in the bar.
    * Bellingham Men of Leather Social* 2nd Saturday - 7:30 - Rumors
    * Olympia/Lacey Munch - 2nd Friday, 6:00 PM - Apollo's Pizza & Pasta - ‎2302 Harrison Avenue Northwest, Olympia
    * North End Munch - 3rd Saturday, 1:30 PM - Azteca 22003 66th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-2463 (425) 672-0601 - Anyone
    * Bellingham Munch - 3rd Saturday, 5:00 PM - Nicks Bella Marina 2615 South Harbor Loop Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 332-2505
    * The Olympia Munch - 3rd Sunday, 6 - 9 PM - Izzy's pizza (on Pacific) 3540 Pacific Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501-2121 (360) 456-0314 - Anyone
    * Bremerton Mid-Week - 3rd Wednesday, 7 - 9 PM - Family Pancake House, 4115 Wheaton Way
    * The Valley Munch (Midtown) - 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 PM - The Rainbow Cafe, 112 Main St. Auburn
    * Eastside Get Together - 3rd Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 - Redmond Top Foods - Food Court
    * Skagit Social Alternative Munch - 3rd Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 - El Cazador's, 481 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA
    * Renton Munch - 4th Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM - The Spot Bar & Grill Street: 4224 E Valley Road City State Zip: Renton, WA 98055 - Over 21 because it is a bar.
    * SML Dress Code Leather Social - 4th Wednesday at the Cuff - Over 21 - Leather or Fetish dress recomended.
    * Tacoma Munch and Discussion - 4th Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 at Roundtable Pizza on 7901 Hosmer St., Tacoma, WA.
    * The Valley Munch (Midtown) - 5th Wednesday, 6:30 PM - The Rainbow Cafe, 112 Main St. Auburn (June 30, Sep 29, Dec 29)
    * Seattle Talking/Capitol Hill Munch - 5th Saturday (Jan 30, May 29, July 31, Oct 30) 2:00 PM Martins of Madison - Anyone

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