A community event exclusively for s*xworkers to form new friendships & romantic connections!
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Are you seeking a deeper sense of community with fellow humans of the s*xwork industry?
Ready for deep, meaningful conversations that go beyond the small talk?
S*x work can be lonely. Your friends may not understand or know what you do and it can be hard to meet colleagues. Due to the stigma on s*x work, forming romantic connections with those outside the industry might feel challenging as well. This is why we decided to create an event exclusively for s*x workers!
Welcome to a space where you can truly express yourself and cultivate exciting, empathetic new connections (both romantic & platonic) with other s*xworkers both like-minded and different.
Authentic Relating is a ground breaking social technology that enables you to heartfully, playfully and courageously connect, using the tools of radical honesty and active listening. The practice invites you to drop deeper into presence, embodied awareness and permission to express whatever is alive within you and the ‘we-space’ between you and other(s).
Come and meet a whole bunch of vibrant, fascinating characters, and practice communication skills you can gift to your life beyond the workshop!
Games will be played in pairs and small groups, which will be configured at random.
Some games will include the opportunity to give & receive co-regulating, consensual touch.
We’ll end the evening with an open lounge space for those who want to keep hanging out!
This event welcomes all aged 18+ who work in the s*xwork industry, including full service providers working from home, in brothels/clubs/private houses, street workers, escorts, window workers, sugar babies, p*rn performers and those working in the camming industry or clipsites/Onlyfans, and erotic/sensual massage therapists.
Everything shared in the workshop is consensual and confidential.
The space holders:
I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi nomadic who’s current home-base is Amsterdam. My passion is cultivating healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships. I have organised and facilitated over 200 Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe. My training includes the Authentic Life Course, The Embody Lab, the International School of Temple Arts, and the Connection Institute. My portfolio includes internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch, and organisations such as ART International. My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!
For more information, check out itoiauthenticrelating.com.
I’m Zina (all pronouns), a queer s*x worker living in Amsterdam. For the past seven years I’ve been working as a p*rn performer and escort and I love having a job that is so focused on intimacy and human connection. I’m also a certified s*xological bodyworker with my own practice and I co-host small group ceremonies for those who like to take psychedelic truffles in a safe and therapeutic environment. In 2018, born out of my own need for community, I’ve founded Callgirls ‘n Coffee, a s*x worker monthly meetup group at the Prostitution Information Center in Amsterdam.
i to i workshops have already been a big hit in The Netherlands, as well as New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and the UK Here’s what others have said:
"This has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls for over 6 years" - Matthew
"I live with complex PTSD and anxiety so in the past I have really struggled to open up to people and build meaningful connections. Discovering these workshops has been a life changer and both my therapist and I are thrilled with how my confidence has blossomed in recent months. Laurie's time and generosity really means the world to me" - Sarah
Laurie's workshops re-opened an old window for me in a new way. Heaps of fun too! And I even met a very special person. Highly recommend for anyone curious and keen to connect with depth & joy" - Luca
"I'm amazed at how your workshops continue to lift me up. It's such a delight to meet new people, genuinely, and feel the warmth and excitement of budding connections" - Doug
Practicalities:
When: Friday 7th June, 19.30 - 22.00. Please be on time!
Where: Upstairs at De Ruimte, Weesperzijde 79A, 1091 EJ Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Cost:
€15 for those on low income (less than €25,000 p.a)
€25 for those on medium income (between €25,000 and €40,000 p.a)
€35 for those on high income (over €40,000 p.a)
Intoxicants: This is a drug & alcohol free event. There will however be plenty of tea (and snacks) available!
Dress code: Whatever you're comfortable in.
Language: This workshop will be facilitated in English, but feel free to play the games in Dutch if you prefer.
Refund policy: No refunds given, but if you cannot make it you may transfer your ticket to someone else or use your ticket as credit for another i to i event.
