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Each Wednesday this month, I’m partnering with Oli Lipski (AKA ‘The Queer Sensualist’), a sex, relationships and intimacy coach to run my series of four workshops online via Zoom. And ‘She Dares To Say’ readers can get 20% off their ticket price by using the following discount code: ALMAZ20

TONIGHT | Wednesday 8 November 2023 | 19:30–20:45(GMT) | Workshop 1: Writing Romance

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Perfect the art of storytelling by learning how to harness some of your own experiences, secrets, and fantasies to create engaging narratives.

Craft realistic characters with credible backstories, alongside developing entertaining (read, steamy) story arcs.

Click the video below to listen to a 40-second clip of a story I wrote for audio erotica outlet Dipsea. And here’s the same extract in script format, for you to follow along. By the end of the session you’ll have gained tips and techniques to write your own short piece of romantic/erotic fiction.

Ticket price includes Six-page print-out-and-keep companion workbook outlining key storytelling techniques; including tips on sketching characters, plotting narratives, writing dialogue and avoiding (or subverting) common tropes.

What peeps have said about ‘Writing Romance’:

“It was a great introduction and helped me to begin with my idea of writing erotic short stories, what I had in mind for so long time. I’m very grateful for the worksheet, which will help me to stay tuned with that idea. I would definitely recommend your workshop.” – Anna, online workshop participant

“What seemed like it could’ve been very awkward and embarrassing actually ended up being really fun, thought-provoking and exciting! Would definitely recommend to friends, it was so great to do something different!” – Jenny, hen party guest

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Workshop 2: Cultivating Consent Culture | Wednesday 15 November 2023 | 19:30–20:45 (GMT)

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• Defining consent

• Tips on how to purposefully let your partner(s) know what you like, and what you don’t

• Practical advice on how to spot consent issues across different real-life situations

• Six-page printable companion workbook defining consent, listing examples of both verbal and non-verbal signs of consent and non-consent, exercises to practice purposefully verbalising pleasure, desires and boundaries

What peeps have said about ‘Cultivating Consent Culture’:

“It was great! I liked how open it was and people felt they could voice their thoughts in a safe space.” – Anon., online workshop participant

“The use of current material made it fresh and pointed to the reality of the topics currently being discussed widely at present.” – Anon., online workshop participant

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Workshop 3: Improving Intimacy | Wednesday 22 November 2023 | 19:30–20:45 (GMT)

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• Pleasure and anatomy 101 – female-assigned bodies, male-assigned bodies, differences between biological sex and gender expression

• Tips for better and more purposeful communication

• Routes for experimenting with different elements of your sex life

• Eight-page printable companion workbook revising anatomy and pleasure points, help discovering erogenous zones and tips for introducing new sexual practices into your repertoire

What peeps have said about ‘Improving Intimacy Part I’:

“I really enjoyed the session and learnt a lot about female-assigned anatomy that I didn’t realise I didn’t know. I also really liked how diverse and inclusive the session was in terms of both anatomy shown and different identities.” – Anon., online workshop participant

“What I am very happy about is that from your workshop my partner and I had an hour-long chat about sex etc. It was really important and something we were both too scared to talk about. So the workshop was a massive success for us.” – Anon., online workshop participant

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Workshop 4: Improving Intimacy Part II | Wednesday 29 November 2023 | 19:30–20:45 (GMT)

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• Learn how trust and clear communication can help push exciting sexual boundaries.

• Leaning into introspection and self-knowledge, discover your sexual potential

• Work up to sharing your explicit materials preferences and sexual bucket list with your partner(s).

• Six-page printable companion workbook with cut-out-and-keep ‘Sex Menu’, ethical pornography outlet recommendations for all genders and sex toy reviews and recommendations for all genders

What peeps have said about ‘Improving Intimacy Part II’:

“The workshop with Almaz was a perfect hen activity, especially for hens who might not want a butler in the buff but do want to add a little bit of naughty nudity. Almaz made us feel comfortable from the start and led a conversation about sex from a female lens which is often left out! It was a light-hearted but informative session about sex, pleasure and female empowerment.” – Anon. in-person hen party guest

“When I joined Almaz’s workshop, I felt welcomed into an environment where people were able to speak about sexual intimacy openly, honestly and with positivity. Just being present for that was a positive experience for me, let alone some of the unexpected things I learned about sex toys, indie porn sites and affiliate links!” – Anon., online workshop participant

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I’m Almaz Ohene, a Creative Copywriter, Freelance Journalist and Accidental Sexpert.
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