2025 Panels & Workshops

A big component of the Atlantic Sex Show is education.

Panel discussions and Workshops are included in your admission at no extra cost! We will have a dynamic blend of educational workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations throughout the Atlantic Sex Show.

Workshop room capacity is limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you have mobility concerns that restrict you from this mode of access, or want to request ASL interpretation for workshops please reach out at atlanticsexshow@gmail.com.
All events and panels on the Mainstage will be ASL interpreted.

Saturday, June 14 @ 2:15 pm – Mainstage

Does sexuality lie in our loins? Is there a bigger picture? Our brains are some of the most powerful pleasure centres we possess! Join pleasure and sexuality professionals and enthusiats as we talk about how sexuality is a whole body experience as we prepare ourselves for a fun filled weekend!

Saturday, June 14 @ 5:45 pm – Mainstage

Those that participate in Kink are very familiar with the physical consequences of kink, but what about the invisible consequences? Join kink enthusiast and mental health professionals as we discuss and uncover how your mental health and relationship to kink are intimately intertwined.

Sunday, June 15 @ 1:45 pm – Mainstage

Join us for an intimate discussion around sex and disabilities. Our host and their guests will have the floor, discussing how pleasure and disabilies interact. From visible to invisible, the relationship with our bodies and brains of course overlap with our sex lives, so what do those relationships look like when your body or mind may not fit the typical mould.

Sunday, June 15 @ 3:45 pm – Mainstage

Sex and kink can be powerful tools for exploring and celebrating gender and connecting with your body – especially for trans people. Our panelists and host will discuss some of the infinite ways sex and intimacy can be vehicles for gender euphoria, and deepening our connections to ourselves and others.

Saturday, June 14 @ 12:30 pm – Workshop Room 1

Fat Sex explores not only how we got to where we are now in the societal pressure cooker, but how we can make it fun while we are here. Starting with looking at historical influences on how fatness has evolved and then moving into some real life practical tips that could really spice things up and have you feeling fufilled in a new way!

Saturday, June 14 @ 1:00 pm – Workshop Room 2

This workshop focuses on how to feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. Everybody is worth being captured in all their moments, and I would love to be able to help ease people’s minds to the idea of being in EVERY photo.

Saturday, June 14 @ 1:30 pm – Dungeon

Bootblacking, for some, is a practical part of leather upkeep; for others, it may be an integral piece to worshipping the wearer or the boots themself. No matter the reason, this hands-on beginner workshop will cover the basics of bootblacking: essentials to carry in your kit, how to do a simple clean and polish, and a discussion around different ways to incorporate bootblacking into your play!

BYOB (Bring Your Own Boots) and partner if you’d like! Participation is completely optional. Polish gear is provided although bring your own if you already have some! Black boots only due to limited polish supplies

Saturday, June 14 @ 1:45 pm – Workshop Room 2

Disabled sex can be tricky when we run into barriers, but disabled sex is also creative, restorative, exploratory, and vast in how it looks from person to person. This creates the perfect opportunity for person-centred hacks and adaptations to make our sex lives a little bit easier. Join me (Rachele – they/she) for a workshop focused on hacking our sex toys and adapting them to fit our needs. Bring your favourite sex toy that you wish worked for you just a little better, and I’ll supply a few options for adaptation materials. We’ll also discuss how we can address non-physical barriers, and other adaptations you can make outside of the workshop.
This workshop will prioritize the experiences of those who identify personally with disability, but is open to anyone who feels they would benefit from some adaptations or is wishing to learn more about little tricks for making sex more accessible.

Saturday, June 14 @ 2:00 pm – Workshop Room 1

Explore burlesque with Kay Licious. Learn how to shimmy, shake and of course bump & grind! Tantalizing moves and sassy attitude will be covered, so that you can get un-covered. No experience or dance background necessary. All genders and sizes welcome.

Saturday, June 14 @ 2:00 pm – Workshop Room 2

Boundaries don’t have to be rigid—this workshop is a playful exploration of consent, intuitive decision-making, attraction, and the magic of owning your desires. Through dance, movement, proximity, and touch, you’ll embody and express your inner YES and NO in a way that feels both lighthearted and powerful. Using gentle somatic coaching techniques, this interactive session includes both partner and solo components and delivers real takeaways on self-authorship and confidence, leaving participants feeling lit-up and connected.

Saturday, June 14 @ 4:00 pm – Workshop Room 1

Want to feel less shame and more pleasure? Sexual confidence isn’t a look – it’s a feeling and a practice. Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator, will share tips and techniques for feeling more confident in your sexiness. From body confidence, to navigating insecurities and advice on using sexy communication to discover desires, this class will build your confidence for a new approach to sex with your existing or new partners.

Saturday, June 14 @ 5:15 pm – Workshop Room 1

Join Sex & Intimacy Coach Serena Haines for a deep dive into the anatomy, pleasure, and somatic benefits of anal exploration. This seminar goes beyond the basics, offering a shame-free, educational space to understand the body’s natural capacity for pleasure. We’ll cover anatomy, techniques for comfort and safety, and the nervous system’s role in relaxation and deeper sensation. Whether you’re curious or experienced, this workshop will help you explore anal play with confidence, intention, and embodied awareness

Saturday, June 14 @ 5:30 pm – Workshop Room 2

Tap into your erotic energy as a powerful force for healing and transformation. In this immersive workshop, you’ll uncover the unique erotic emotion spectrum that resonates most with you—an insight that can forever shift the way you experience pleasure and intimacy.

Learn how your core desires hold the key to both ecstatic pleasure and profound healing. Erotic energy is Mother Nature’s sacred gift, designed not just for enjoyment but as a catalyst for integration, self-discovery, and emotional liberation.

Come ready to dive in, explore, and reconnect with the wisdom within you.

Saturday, June 14 @ 5:30 pm – Dungeon

Hot scenes don’t happen by accident—they start with clear, honest conversations. This workshop is all about turning your desires into badass, consensual play. We’ll cover how to plan scenes, negotiate boundaries, and communicate clearly—whether you’re playing with one partner or a whole crew.

Learn how to talk dirty and make clean agreements so everyone feels safe, seen, and ready to play hard. No awkward vibes, no guesswork—just solid skills for sexy, empowered kink.

Sunday, June 15 @ 12:15 pm – Workshop Room 2

Positive sexual health does not develop in isolation. When we look at how to improve our sexual health and explore our desires, we often forget to take into account our physical, mental and financial health. This workshop will look at how our sexual health is both impacted by and impacts the other facets of our health. We’ll look at how to become more aware of when and how these factors are impacting each other and strategies for improving our sexual health with this improved awareness. We will have a particular focus on recognizing the impacts of body changes as we age, stress, community vs isolation, and the importance of communication to build a support system for self-care.

Sunday, June 15 @ 12:30 pm – Workshop Room 1

Through guided activities, participants will spark connections, deepen chemistry, and explore intimacy in a fun, low-pressure way (either with a partner, friend or someone new in the room). Intimacy 101: Guided Connections is a playful, interactive experience designed to help folks break the ice, build trust, and explore different layers of connection—whether solo or partnered. Through guided exercises, lighthearted games, and mindful touch (with consent at the core), people get to experience what true presence, curiosity, and attunement feel like. This is all about safe exploration, laughter, and expanding self-awareness!

Sunday, June 15 @ 1:30 pm – Dungeon

In this interactive workshop, Hex will introduce some basic information about what to expect at your first play/sex party, including definitions, baseline expectations, and how to participate well in a new experience. Participants will have the opportunity to participate with other workshop attendees to chat about topics raised as well as ask questions to a 10+yr participant of the kink scene.

Sunday, June 15 @ 2:00 pm – Workshop Room 2

Tassel Twirling is a classic show-stopper in a burlesque performer, plus it’s just plain fun! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make tasselled pasties twirl on your chest, butt, and maybe even some other parts of your body! Open to all sizes and genders, toplessness not required. Bring your own tasselled pasties, or purchase some at the workshop.

Sunday, June 15 @ 2:15 pm – Workshop Room 1

This seminar explores the barriers to pleasure and how to cultivate a more fulfilling, embodied experience of pleasure and orgasm. Through guided discussions and practical exercises, we’ll delve into the science of pleasure, the impact of societal conditioning, and techniques for expanding orgasmic potential in all bodies. Whether solo or partnered, this workshop invites you to redefine intimacy, embrace deeper connection, and unlock new pathways to pleasure

Sunday, June 15 @ 4:00 pm – Workshop Room 2

Connecting with consent means acknowledging that what we do and say impacts others. Join the Consent Kitties to learn and practice consent-focused communication skills for engaging in both sexual and non-sexual connections to better take care of ourselves and each other.

Sunday, June 15 @ 4:15 pm – Workshop Room 1

In this immersive session, you’ll explore how your nervous system shapes your capacity for pleasure and how to unlock its expansion. Through embodied exercises and insights into the connection between body, emotions, and sensations, you’ll learn how to release your blocks and raise the ceiling on what you thought pleasure could be. This presentation offers a fresh perspective on pleasure, empowering you to step onto the path of your full erotic potential.

Sunday, June 15 @ 4:45 pm – Dungeon

Discovering rope bondage can be like exploring a whole new world of possibilities: it can be as exhilarating as it can be overwhelming. With so much to understand and experience on the horizon, very real risks can hide in plain sight if one doesn’t know what to look out for.

Nephira & BabyBear will be discussing the different contexts and considerations that exist in the world of rope bondage as they relate to different bodies, genders, and histories; as well as questions to consider when negotiating different kinds of rope-related experiences.

Sunday, June 15 @ 6:00 pm – Workshop Room 2

Although research is improving on perimenopause and menopause, the impacts on our lives frequently go undiscussed. Often unaware of the facts, the options, and where to get help, women can suffer incredibly during this period of life . It can seriously impact our mental, emotional, physical and sexual health. We feel frustrated and sometimes down right insane. The effects on the relationships we have with others, both romantic and platonic, can make us feel very isolated. But it doesn’t have to!!! This presentation looks at the huge variety of symptoms that are connected to perimenopause, ways that these symptoms can impact us, and a variety of options to help us navigate the changes happening. Let’s start to demystify this very common milestone so we can feel better, live better, and love better.

Sunday, June 15 @ 6:45 pm – Workshop Room 1

What makes sex truly delicious? Eroticism starts in the mind. In this interactive workshop, we’ll dive into the rich world of Eros, exploring the four essential flavours of fantasy—spiritual, romantic, passionate, and power play—and how they shape our deepest desires. Through guided exercises and playful exploration, you’ll discover the key elements that elevate intimacy, deepen connection, and expand pleasure in ways you may have never imagined. Whether you’re looking to unlock new fantasies or enhance your erotic experiences, this session will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and deliciously turned on.