Happy Monday lovely Bloom Community!

As we wait for the Omicron hump to pass, we still have a lot in store for you in coming weeks to make some beautiful connections. In today's edition of the Bloom Community newsletter, we're announcing some job postings and a member survey, along with some exciting new partnerships. Hang in there, we love you!

BLOOM NEWS: Hiring + Member Feedback

Bloom is hiring a Social Media Manager (remote) and an Events/Community Ambassador (Los Angeles). Check out the positions and apply.

We're also conducting a member feedback survey to help the Bloom Team prioritize what to build next. Please share your insights by clicking the link below!

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: About Last Night

We're excited to partner with About Last Night, a monthly San Francisco based storytelling series where real people share hilariously true (and way too personal) stories about horrifying one night stands, awkward hookups, and embarrassing sexual adventures. Join us on Friday February 4th for an in person evening of drinks, laughter, and sex positivity! Buy Tickets Here.

BAY AREA PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS 

• Tues 1/25: East Bay Community Dance w/ DJ DZ
• Wed 1/26: PlayxLand SF at the Cat Club - PLUS save the date for a Bloom night on Feb 16th! 
• Tues 2/1: LGBTQIA+ Psychedelic Integration & Sharing Circle
• Sat 2/5: Welcome to the SF Scene at Wicked Grounds AND Tying & Flying: Self Suspension Intensive by Twisted Windows
• Sun 2/6: Explore East Bay: Poly Hike at Tilden Regional Park

BLOOM MEDIA: Normalizing Non-Monogamy

Our partners at the Normalizing Non-Monogamy podcast interview another member of the Bloom team! Hear from Erika (going by Franziska here) on their journey to joining Bloom Community + related takes on labels, polyamory, and social change. Also see Luna's episode if you missed it. 

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: SoCal Creatures

Our partners at SoCal Creatures are hosting a Human Pet Play Mosh on Zoom this February! They invite you to join us for a day of human pet play fun with Show & Tell, Games, and a Movie. The Socal Creatures Community also has a monthly Primal Support Group, with the next one being Feb 8th. 

LOS ANGELES PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

• Mon 1/24: Monday Night Soundbath by Jordan Wolan 
• Mon 1/24: Let’s Talk About Sex(Positivity) Series w/ Erin & Dedeker from Sex Positive Los Angeles 
• Tues 1/25: Footnight IE by Nova Nebula
• Thurs 1/27: {FEMINIE EROTIC}: Free Introduction by The Stellar Life
• Sat 1/29: BDSM Play Party & D/s 101 Class by Nova Nebula

VIRTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Wed 1/26: Virtual Speed Meet & Greet by Normalizing Non-Monogamy
• Sun 1/30: Slow Dating: Authentic Connection (Bay Area) 
• Wed 2/2: Dating as a Path to Enlightenment by humhum
• Thurs 2/3: Book Club on "The Different Drum" by Sex Positive World AND Connexploration Salon by humhum
• Sun 2/6: Ecosexuality: An Introduction to Eco-Erotic Play by Love InSight