Hi friends :) 

We hope you enjoyed the wonderful events and connections from the last few weeks. In this edition of the Bloom Community newsletter, we're announcing a new episode of Fuck Yes! along with some awesome kinky and poly events in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and virtually. As always, have a great time and see you out there!

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Fuck Yes! with Erin Tillman

In our next episode of Fuck Yes!, we'll be interviewing Erin Tillman, the Executive Director of Sex Positive Los Angeles. In addition to running SPLA, Erin is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator, Certified Sex Educator, inclusive Dating & Consent Empowerment Coach, Consultant, Author, Speaker, and TV/Radio/Podcast Host. You won't want to miss this!

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Connect. Dance. Love.

Want to blur the worlds between sensuous dance, emotional intimacy, and open sexuality? Connect. Dance. Love. is a dance and sensuality event held in Oakland - featuring a dance class, amazing sexy and sultry DJs, and delectable midnight sushi and snacks. There is space for both intimate dancing and safe, sexy play.

BAY AREA PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS 

• Tues 1/11: Kinky Speed-dating with Psychokitty at Wicked Grounds
• Thurs 1/13: Boundless Volunteer Reunion & Recruitment Happy Hour 
• Sat 1/15: Leather & Lace Soiree with Society of Janus
• Tues 1/18: Psychedelic Integration & Sharing Circle in Berkeley
• Tues 1/18: Wicked Rope Jam at Wicked Grounds
• Sat 1/22: Switch, new queer party in SF

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Poly Cocktails Los Angeles

Check out Poly Cocktails L.A. to build community and form friendships with fellow poly, open, and ethically non-monogamists of all stripes and persuasions in Los Angeles! This is a time to hang out and get to know each other over drinks and food.

LOS ANGELES PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

• Tues 1/11: Kinky Community Karaoke Munch at Murrieta Springs
• Thurs 1/13: LGBTQ Night at Elevation Bar & Lounge
• Sun 1/16: Tantric Dating & Full Moon Circle with Liberate Yourself
• Mon 1/17: LostnFound Munch at Standard Station
• Wed 1/19: ENM Social Club down in San Diego
• Fri 1/21: Bar Takeover Munch in Temecula

VIRTUAL HIGHLIGHTS 

• Wed 1/12 & 1/19: Beat the Winter Blues with Misfits in Love
• Wed 1/12: Queer Women + Nonbinary Dating Salon with humhum
• Fri 1/14: Virtual Play Party (not that kind of play) with the Normalizing Non-Monogamy podcast
• Sat 1/15: Permaculture Meets Polyamory with Sex Positive World
• Sun 1/16: Introduction to Orgasmic Meditation with Emerald May
• Sat 1/22: Conscious Cannabis Circle with Jordan Wolan