Every second Tuesday of the month we will be treated to free sex and kink education on a wide range of topics. Stay tuned for more sexy topics coming your way!
Fantasy & Desire: Cultivating Your Erotic Imagination
What actually sparks your curiosity? What have you daydreamed about, but maybe never gave yourself permission to really explore?
Your erotic imagination is a built-in playground. It’s a safe space to experiment and get curious about what you want, completely free from the pressure to act on a single fantasy or figure everything out right now. In this gathering, we’re tapping into the roots of desire through guided, low-stakes activities designed to wake up your imagination and help you discover what feels genuinely exciting to you.
Come ready to play with ideas and see where your mind wanders. You don't need any prior experience, you won't be put on the spot to share your personal fantasies out loud (unless you want to), and there is zero expectation to actually do anything we talk about. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to see where your curiosity leads.
About Our Instructor:
Amanda Jepson (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapy Supervisor, Board Certified Sexologist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of clinical experience. She specializes in working with active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders, with particular expertise in combat trauma, sexual violence, complex trauma, and vicarious trauma. Amanda is also deeply committed to serving the queer community and works affirmatively with clients across diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. As a Certified Sex Therapist, she is highly trained in addressing concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, relationships, consensual non-monogamy, and kink through an intersectional, inclusive, and sex-positive clinical lens. Amanda’s work emphasizes safety, empowerment, and resilience, supporting clients in healing from trauma while cultivating authentic connection, embodiment, and overall well-being. In addition to direct clinical work, Amanda provides supervision and consultation to therapists seeking advanced competency in trauma and sex therapy. Her work emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and the reclamation of identity, helping clients move from survival toward meaningful connection, embodiment, and psychological well-being. She has been featured on the Sex & Psychology Podcast and Midori’s Consent Dojo, where she contributes clinical insight on trauma, consent, and sexual health.
Important Registration Information:
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- Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
- You must be 19 yrs old to attend Studio Friction events
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