The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education

11/24/2025

Are you an adult who’s never had an /adult toy/ or you want to grow your current collection? Maybe you’re thinking about gifting your significant other(s) an extra special something this holiday season, but you’re unsure where to start?

Join s*x educator Bria Noelle for "Tools for Pleasure: S*x Toys 101!" Discover how adult toys can enhance s*xual pleasure, gain confidence in picking out toys, and learn how to talk to partners about using toys together. This class is open to all genders, s*xualities, and relationship structures. Expand your s*xy horizons and unlock new levels of pleasure! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tools-for-pleasure-s*x-toys-101-tickets-1858632322309

Even if you can't attend live, all ticket holders will receive an email a few days after with the video recording, slides, and chat log. You can experience the class at any point later. "Tools for Pleasure" is co-sponsored by Lotus Blooms.

11/24/2025

Our friends at Western University are looking for research participants:

Want to help improve our understanding of how mental health symptoms overlap? Participate in an important research study on symptom and disorder comorbidity and overlap! This research team is looking for cisgender women (assigned female at birth) who are 18+ and have experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression, AND/OR s*xual dysfunction (no diagnosis necessary) to complete a 15-minute survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards! Your involvement can have a lasting impact on the treatment, diagnosis, and understanding of how s*xual dysfunctions fit into our current understanding of mental health disorders. Learn more and complete the survey today. https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXU3Wa2BQJUOcaq

11/11/2025

Don't miss our support group tomorrow for consensually non-monogamous, polyamorous, and monogamous people!

11/06/2025

A sneak peek at some of the topics that come up in our Monthly Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationships, led by Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff.

The next support group will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Join our online judgement-free zone to discuss exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-drop-in-support-group-for-monocnm-mixed-dynamic-relationships-tickets-1125626391839

11/06/2025

Virtual event happening tonight! Learn about pleasure activism and how to enjoy intimacy when it seems like the world is on fire.

Explore how to use pleasure activism as a tool for political resistance and s*xual well-being.

11/05/2025

Are you in a relationship where one partner wants monogamy and another wants consensual non-monogamy?

At The Pincus Center, we call this a mono/CNM dynamic. And we have a monthly support group where you can explore the challenges and wins of having a mixed dynamic relationship with our expert coach Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff.

On Wednesday November 12, join an online judgement-free zone to discuss exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one.

Coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and another wants non-monogamy, led by an expert coach

11/04/2025

We have so many amazing events coming up, it's hard to keep track of them all. Here's the full list so you don't miss a thing 💜💙 for more information and to RSVP, check out https://thepincuscenter.com/events/

- November 6, "Great S*x in Late Stage Capitalism"
- November 12, "Monthly Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationships"
- December 2, "Tools for Pleasure: S*x Toys 101"
- December 4, "Freaky Holidays: Managing Family for S*x / Gender Nonconformists"
- December 10, "Monthly Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationships"

11/04/2025

We are happy to be a part of The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and we met so many nice people at the 2025 Best in Business Awards!

10/30/2025

Late stage capitalism and the current political climate can cause toxic dynamics to infiltrate our s*xual lives. On November 6, we're hosting "Great S*x in Late Stage Capitalism" to center pleasure activism and present tangible tools that can be used to promote pleasure and justice in our s*xual worlds.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-s*x-in-late-stage-capitalism-tickets-1702857836629

Open to both the general public and clinicians. Aasect CE credits are available. See you online on 11/6 at 7 PM ET!

Explore how to use pleasure activism as a tool for political resistance and s*xual well-being.

10/29/2025

As Transgender Empowerment Month comes to a close, a reminder that trans people deserve pleasurable s*xual experiences and relationships.

Want to learn more about gender affirming s*xuality? Download our class "Banging Beyond the Binary: Trans S*x 101." Whether you identify as gender expansive, play with someone under the trans umbrella, or work with clients in this situation, this space is for you. https://www.sendowl.com/s/gender/transgender/banging-beyond-the-binary-trans-s*x-101-by-the-pincus-center/

This explorative and engaging workshop on gender affirming s*x is taught by certified s*x educator Jamie Joy. (http://jamiejoy.org/)

10/28/2025

A little preview of our class, "Great S*x in Late Stage Capitalism," happening next week! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-s*x-in-late-stage-capitalism-tickets-1702857836629