The State of…Sex: Conversations on Connection, Kink, and Healing with Midori and David F Khalili, LMFT
Hosted at Manny’s on Valencia and 16th
Sex in America: Midori & David F. Khalili explore intimacy trends, kink, trauma & practical tips for fulfilling sensual experiences.
In this workshop, you will
What's happening in the evolving landscape of sex in America? Explore topics from shifting intimacy trends and the intersection of kink and trauma to actionable strategies for more fulfilling sensuality and sexual experiences. Midori, founder of ForteFemme and author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Rope Bondage, and David F. Khalili, LMFT of Rouse Relational Wellness, tackle these questions and more. Join them for an insightful evening exploring the complexities of modern intimacy and leave with fresh perspectives and practical takeaways.
Biography:
David F Khalili is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco, and authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating.
David pulls from many influences in the world of mental health and sexual wellness, as well as cultural and spiritual influences from his heritage from Iran. David aims to help those in the margins feel less lonely and more connected with their communities. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background, which includes peer sex education, work in adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University.
Midori (She/her) is an educator, artist, and whip-smart provocateur who’s been transforming how we think about kink, consent, and connection for over 30 years. Born in Japan and beautifully forged in the fires of 1990s queer San Francisco, she brings a multicultural lens to everything from Shibari to power dynamics to playful negotiation.
She’s the founder of ForteFemme®, Consent Dojo®, and Rope Dojo®—spaces where curiosity meets courage and learners leave empowered. As Co-director of Education for the Kink Informed Certification through the Sexual Health Alliance, she helps therapists and institutions get wise about kink and consent.
Author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, among other books, and a contributor to both academic texts and cultural conversations, Midori bridges worlds—from clinicians to kinksters, and everyone in between.
Event Details
When: Wednesday June 4th,6-7 pm PST
Where: Online - secure Zoom room. Cameras off.
How Much: $18.54 - sign up below
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