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SUMMARY:Great Sex in Late Stage Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:Audre Lorde taught us that caring for ourselves is “not self-indulgence\, it is an act of political resistance.” Late stage capitalism and the current political climate can cause toxic dynamics to infiltrate our sexual expression and experiences. In this class\, we will discuss ways to use our sexuality to promote political and social justice\, and to undo problematic dynamics we wish to avoid. We will center pleasure activism and define ways we can enact self-preservation against these systems. We will present tangible tools that can be used to promote pleasure and justice in our sexual worlds. Join us! \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n1. List 3 ways political stress and external systems can impact sexual pleasure and functioning.\n2. Identify at least 2 ways to use sexual expression to undo problematic political ideas or capitalist concepts. \nThis program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators\, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 1 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Please select the CEU option at registration if you are eligible and wish to receive the certificate. You MUST attend the live session and confirm your attendance in the session to complete the requirements. Workshops offered by non-AASECT affiliated educators have been supervised and reviewed by an AASECT-certified supervisor. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org. \nThis class is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, and you may also inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com. Don’t forget to check out our other trainings and make sure to join our mailing list for workshop announcements\, Ask a Sexpert\, and free sexual and mental wellness resources! \n  \nAbout your facilitators: \nTamara Pincus\, LICSW (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist who runs The Pincus Center which offers therapy\, coaching and sex education. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients. Tamara has been working in the field of sex therapy since 2011 and since then has built a practice with a team of 11. Tamara is passionate about racial justice\, fat justice and LGBTQ rights. She also co-authored a book titled It’s Called Polyamory: Coming Out About Your Non-Monogamous Relationships with Rebecca Hiles. She lives in Virginia in a queer polyamorous household of chaos. \nLing-Yun Garada-Lin\, MSW (she/they) is a queer\, Chinese\, neurodivergent activist and lifelong learner with a decade of experience in housing stability and emergency services in the DC-Northern Virginia area. Their therapeutic work includes facilitating group therapy for disordered eating\, LGBTQIA+ peer support\, mindfulness\, and substance use disorder. They take an integrative approach rooted in Critical Race Theory\, CBT\, mindfulness\, and creative expression\, focusing on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities while welcoming all navigating relationships\, transitions\, trauma\, mental health\, and identity. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/great-sex-in-late-stage-capitalism/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sex Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250918T141524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T151702Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Pleasure: Sex and Neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:People with ADHD\, autism\, and other forms of neurodivergence often struggle to get what they need out of sexual relationships and situations. In this workshop\, we will discuss how neurodiversity can affect sexuality and give strategies for how to help navigate sensory\, communication\, and relational differences so you can have the best sex possible. \nSign up on Eventbrite. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n1. After completing this training\, participants will be able to identify at least 2 ways to accommodate sensory sensitivities in sex. \n2. Participants in this training will be able to identify at least 2 strategies for communicating with partners around sexual needs related to neurodivergence. \nThis program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators\, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 1 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Please select the CEU option at registration if you are eligible and wish to receive the certificate. You MUST attend the live session and confirm your attendance in the session to complete the requirements. Workshops offered by non-AASECT affiliated educators have been supervised and reviewed by an AASECT-certified supervisor. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org. \n  \nThis class is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, and you may also inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com. Don’t forget to check out our other trainings\, and make sure to join our mailing list for workshop announcements\, Ask a Sexpert\, and free sexual and mental wellness resources! \n  \nAbout your facilitators: \nTamara Pincus\, LICSW (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist who runs The Pincus Center which offers therapy\, coaching and sex education. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients. Tamara has been working in the field of sex therapy since 2011 and since then has built a practice with a team of 11. Tamara is passionate about racial justice\, fat justice and LGBTQ rights. She also co-authored a book titled “It’s Called Polyamory: Coming Out About Your Non-Monogamous Relationships” with Rebecca Hiles. She lives in Virginia in a queer polyamorous household of chaos. \nReese Hebrank\, LCSW-C (he/him) is a queer\, polyamorous\, transgender clinician with The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education. He received his MSW from the University of Southern California and previously worked in public mental health care\, as well as doing mobile crisis and emergency care. He specializes in trauma recovery\, gender identity\, neurodiversity\, and– as a person with disabilities and the parent of a child with disabilities– the experience of ableism. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/neurodivergence/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sex Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250925T203936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204238Z
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SUMMARY:October Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in group is designed to offer support for people who are in relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship (monogamy) and another partner wants an open relationship (consensual non-monogamy / CNM). Open to individuals\, couples\, and polycules/collections of associated people who are searching for a way to manage differences in what form of relationship they want. This group offers a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one. \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not. \nThis group is virtual. Sliding scale tiers are available; please inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/october-drop-in-support-group-for-mono-cnm-relationships-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250818T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T155320Z
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SUMMARY:Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationship Structured Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you are in a mixed-dynamic mono/CNM relationship\, where one person wants exclusivity and another person wants multiple partners? Could you use some support figuring out if/how to navigate that complexity? Then consider joining Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff for a 6-week structured support group. From September 17th\, 24th\, October 1\, 8\, 15\,22 we will meet every Wednesday evening at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern time for information\, discussion\, questions\, and support. \nThis is a hybrid support group/informational course that combines brief power point presentations on key ideas\, large and small group discussions\, and homework assignments. Each session lasts for six weeks\, with live online meetings once a week. \nEach week has a specific focus and homework\, so the series is more structured than the usual support group\, but it is more discussion-focused than a true class. For more information and registration see the link below. For questions\, contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/mono-cnm-mixed-dynamic-relationship-structured-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250523T195549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T180417Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Designed for individuals\, couples\, and polycules/collections of associated people who are searching for a way to manage differences in what form of relationship they want\, this group offers a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one. \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not. \nThis group is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, please inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-drop-in-support-group-for-mono-cnm-mixed-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250408T203044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203044Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Positive Professionals Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:Come network at our body positive pool party for therapists\, educators\, and others in the sexuality field.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/sex-positive-professional-pool-party-2025/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, VA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Pincus":MAILTO:tpincus@tamarapincus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250523T194835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T140547Z
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SUMMARY:Creating and Maintaining Polyamorous Families
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Week of Visibility for Non-monogamy\, the Pincus Center is collaborating with Sheff Consulting to offer a workshop on creating and maintaining polyamorous families. We will discuss issues such as how people manage multiple partnerships\, how to come out in various settings\, where it makes sense to come out or not\, how to raise children in poly homes\, and legal issues facing polyamorous families.  \nElisabeth Sheff\, author of The Polyamorists Next Door\, will present the results of her Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study. Following this we will have an open discussion where questions from attendees are welcome. \nTamara Pincus is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist who runs The Pincus Center which offers therapy\, coaching and sex education. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients. Tamara has been working in the field of sex therapy since 2011 and since then has built a practice with a team of 11. Tamara is passionate about racial justice\, fat justice and LGBTQ rights. She also co-authored a book titled “It’s Called Polyamory: Coming Out About Your Non-Monogamous Relationships” with Rebecca Hiles. She lives in Virginia in a queer polyamorous household of chaos. \nDr. Eli Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children\, and has more than 25 years’ experience researching consensual nonmonogamies. Dr. Eli has a PhD in sociology and is a Certified Sexuality Educator who has written four books and 30+ academic articles on CNM and BDSM/kinky sex. She serves as a relationship coach\, educator\, and expert witness. She has appeared on hundreds of podcasts\, television shows\, and media interviews with outlets from NPR\, National Geographic\, and the New York Times\, to Cosmopolitan and Savage Love. Dr. Eli blogs for Psychology Today and always wants to make friends with dogs. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice. \nThe Week of Visibility is a shared\, movement-wide activity being coordinated by OPEN\, a grassroots advocacy nonprofit working to advance rights and acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships. 
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/creating-and-maintaining-polyamorous-families/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250522T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T162112Z
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SUMMARY:Alexandria LGBTQ+ Pride Fair
DESCRIPTION:Find our table at Alexandria’s LGBTQ+ Pride Fair for free goodies!
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/alx-pride-2025/
LOCATION:Alexandria City Hall\, 301 King St\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250408T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T194802Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Splash! A Fabulous Fat Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:Come play in the sun with other fab fatties & allies at a private\, inclusive party for adults by body-affirming professionals & activists.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/make-a-splash-a-fabulous-fat-pool-party-2025/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, VA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Pincus":MAILTO:tpincus@tamarapincus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250407T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T210254Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Community Connections Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:A community-building event for queer people to come together and create lasting connections in a positive\, inclusive space. Hosted by the Queer Mental Health Initiative.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/queer-community-connections-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Her Diner\, 2004 18th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090211
CREATED:20250407T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T154522Z
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SUMMARY:May Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Our coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. Open to people who are considering enrolling in the 6-week structured support group\, but designed primarily for alumni of that 6-week program who want ongoing support. Sign up on Eventbrite.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/may-drop-in-support-group-for-mono-cnm-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Nonmonogamy
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