This monthly gathering is for men looking to explore their sexual potential, learn about conscious pleasure, and practice strategies for better relating. The topic for July is Creating Safety & Cultivating Presence.

As a culture we are reckoning with ‘toxic’ masculinity and a wave of ‘me, too’ from most women in your life. And most men are in an ongoing struggle with what it means to be a safe, present man in the world and in partnership—while still being wild, sexual, and strong. 

Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, learning how to create safety and cultivating presence is THE BEST GIFT you can offer your partners (especially if those partners are women). As a lifelong feminist and person who dates men, I have a unique insight into how to teach men how to cultivate safety and presence for your partners, friends, and strangers in the world. I hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.

👉🏻 The new rules of engagement for strangers, friends, lovers

👉🏻 Learning to create safety (physical, emotional, sexual) in self and other

👉🏻 Practices for cultivating deep presence

👉🏻 Five ways you can create a safer container for sexual expression with your partner(s)

This monthly collective is organized and hosted by Andrea Bertoli, a men’s Sexuality Coach and Sex Educator, in service of healing and growth. Each month, I will lead a discussion on a chosen topic, and the remaining time will be open for the attendees to reflect and process what they learned, share their experiences, and ask questions. You are welcome to attend monthly, or join us only once. 

Our work in this gathering is part learning session and part men’s circle to share group wisdom and experience. Leading this group is a community service / love offering to the world, and it is free to attend. This class is for anyone that identifies as a man; if you don’t identify as a man, please see other events here to find one that’s a better fit.

Here are the guidelines for our men’s gathering:

1. We meet online via Zoom. 
2. This event is not recorded to create a more intimate gathering. 
3. You must be on time. After 10 minutes I will not let anyone else into the group. You are welcome to leave at any time, but you won’t be able to rejoin. 
4. You must have video on for our session. Whether you join for one session or many, your presence is important, and having a face allows us to feel more connected across the ether. You are welcome to go video off for short periods (ie: bio breaks or to answer the phone) but please plan to have your video on for the whole session.
5. My emails often go to spam because these topics are deliciously naughty. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR emails from me Hello@AndreaBertoli.com and Universe (the ticketing platform). 
6. My intention is to create a safe(r) space for all men: this means that I’ll do my best to moderate and set the stage for kindness, respect, and openness, and that no hateful or disparaging comments are welcome. I am queer/kinky/poly/ENM/trans-loving and affirming, and I hope you are too. If you are rude, disrespectful, or hateful, I will remove you and you will not be allowed back into the circle, ever.

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Meet your Teacher 🌺

Andrea Devon Bertoli is a Holistic Pleasure Coach and Sex Educator that blends the spiritual & scientific to help you experience deeper pleasure and sensual connection with self and other. Her approach to sexual wellness, I use tools from Tantra, mindfulness, and yoga to help people find new ways of relating to their own body and others, and helps people rethink sex and pleasure. She is a certified as a practitioner of Urban Tantra, a certified Sex Educator, and has a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Get deeper practices and education on my Patreon, and follow her on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.