In this episode of The Poly Tantra Kink Podcast, Laurie talks with sex educator and consent pioneer Reid Mihalko about navigating group social sexual spaces with more confidence and care. They explore how to prepare for play parties and retreats, understand different party cultures, and have clearer safer sex conversations.

Reid shares practical tools for staying grounded, finding the right community for your nervous system, and using humor and consent to create connection instead of pressure. This episode is for anyone curious about or already exploring group erotic spaces.

• Preparing for play parties and group spaces
• Understanding different play party cultures
• Consent practices and welcome circles
• Safer sex conversations that build trust
• Staying grounded in high-energy environments
• Humor as a tool for easing awkwardness
• Aftercare and integration after events
• The Embrace the Awkward approach to initiation

As seen on NETFLIX' "Chelsea Does..." alongside Chelsea Handler, Reid Mihalko (he/him) of ReidAboutSex.com is an internationally known sex and relationship geek who threw an orgy for Oprah's OWN Network on Lisa Ling's "Our America." He has led thousands of workshops and play parties, and his work has been covered by media outlets across 7 continents. His charisma and easy to understand, pragmatic advice has helped people at virtual and in-person events. His workshops and college lectures have been attended by over 60,000 people from across the globe.

Reid would also like you to know that, in early 2018, some very brave people came forward during #MeToo sharing harms that Reid had caused them. Reid stepped down from teaching and initiated a transformative justice-based accountability process to address his misconduct and make amends if and where possible. The formal, year-long process along with Reid's apology and resources were shared publicly and can be found at TinyURL.com/reidaccountability.

Follow @ReidAboutSex on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

• Reid Mihalko's Play Party Resources: https://www.reidaboutsex.com/playparty

• Sex Geek Summer Camp

• Consent and communication education by Reid Mihalko

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