The program of the day
There’s a gorgeous and diverse mix of workshops to choose from. Create your own program for the weekend and remember:
It’s OK to skip a workshop and simply chill (we have a space for that) or visit the pop up shops or take a walk outside if that is what you need to have a great weekend! We hope to welcome you to the festival.
Saturday
09.30 doors open
Feel free to come early and take some time to land, have a cup of tea, find your way around. We recommend you arriving at least ten minutes before the program starts.
10.00 opening circle & practicalities
We start the day together in a circle. It’s the moment when the organizers of this weekend welcome you and when we tell you about the practicalities of the day. This is also the moment when the teachers and speakers of today present themselves. Don’t miss it!
11.00 workshops round 1
Wat wil ik nou echt? (Dutch)
with Sinsia the Queer Sex Coach (she/they)
Consent is zoveel meer dan alleen maar “ja” en “nee” zeggen. Want hoe weet je eigenlijk wat je wel en niet wil? Hoe voelt dat in je lijf? En hoe communiceer je daarover? Tijdens deze workshop leer je de communicatiestijl van je lichaam beter kennen, zodat je bewustere keuzes kan maken over wat je wel en niet wilt doen. We gaan verlangzamen, tijd en ruimte nemen om te voelen en zo een authentiekere connectie opbouwen met onszelf en de ander.
Aanraking kan onderdeel zijn van de workshop, maar is afgebakend op de hand en de onderarm.
Cuddle Workshop
With Piero Flor (no pronoun)
Do me, Consensually
with Wilrieke Sophia (they/them)
Consent is sexy, right? When we feel safe, heard, and acknowledged in our boundaries and desires, there is more to feel and more to play. Imagine getting exactly what you want. The place on your body, the pressure, the intention. And all of that with someone’s full focus. How does that make you feel?
In this workshop, we will exercise our communication muscles by playing in the ways we choose. We will start with a brief inner exploration of what we long to give and receive before there is the opportunity to actually play with others. What would you like to do to me, or let me do to you? We play in groups of two, sometimes more. You can do all exercises on your own, and although you can, consensually, take some clothes off, undies stay on.
Mindful Masturbation
with Arati (she/her)
Are you ready for exploring your own delicious body and sensuality? Knowing what you like and what you need in intimate relationships starts with opening up yourself to your own universe of sensations and sensuality. In this workshop, Arati will guide you in a Mindful Masturbation session. She will offer you an amazing experience in your – perhaps first – collective embodied self-love practice and teach you how you can build up your own practice.
But what (the heck) is Mindful Masturbation and why would you do it in a group? When people hear the word ‘masturbation’ they usually think of playing with your genitalia as the only thing you do. We learned to do this in secret and therefore quickly. Because of that we developed shame and judgment around it and lost our curiosity about what the whole area of our sexual being can offer us. Mindful Masturbation is about that! It offers a huge variety of exercises and helps you to use your breath, movement, self-touch, and voice to develop or regain your erotic strength and skills.
By starting to practice it you’ll learn to stretch your capacity for pleasure and happiness. By doing it in a group you will heal your shame, and discover the joy of doing this together. The energy of the group will get you even more in your sensual erotic flow. During the workshop, our clothes stay on and there will be no genital touch. Blindfolds are available.
13.00 Lunch Break
You can eat the lunch you brought with you, share what you brought for lunch potluck style with your (new) friends or get something to eat at the food stalls!
P.S. Did you know that during the whole day there will also be some great pop up shops
14.30 workshops round 2
Tantric Tapas
with Chris van der Weide (she/her)
In this workshop, you will be introduced to various flavours from the ‘Tantric Menu’. A gentle starter, with a tasty main course and a sweet dessert… It’s a workshop with both solo, partner and group elements, designed for you to meet yourself and each other from different perspectives (physically, energetically, and mentally). On the one hand, it will be a light experience suitable for all levels on the other you are in charge of crafting how deep you wish or dare to go!
Japanese Bondage
with Asa (they/them) and Kai (he/him)
We invite you take your very first steps in learning Japanese-inspired rope bondage within a setting that’s particularly designed for LGBTQIA+ and friends.
This 2 hour workshop intensive is designed for absolute beginners with little or no prior knowledge about shibari and kinkbaku (a.k.a. Japanese bondage). Asa (they/them) and Kai (he/him) will teach you all about the basics of tying and being tied, how to develop your skills, build muscle memory, and find creativity and intimacy on your rope journey.
What you will learn: How to play safely with ropes (Health and risk awareness; Consent, trust and communication; Breath, space, intention), Rope knowledge (Which ropes are safe to use for Japanes bondage – and which are not; How to store, (un)fold and handle your rope; Buying bondage ropes vs. Making them yourself), The foundation to properly tie arms, legs (and more) (The only tie you’ll ever need to master Japanese bondage; Another tie to level-up your rope play), Three techniques to (both) enjoy bondage (Wrapping, adding tension & counter tension; Basic frictions; Playing with power dynamics), Expanding your skills (Tying and thinking creatively; Bringing all lessons together in your (first) rope harness).
It’s encouraged but not obliged to come with a partner. Due to hygiene reasons, we do not have rental rope, so we encourage people to bring their own (natural fibre) rope. Ropes can be bought upfront at Niet Lief or Tailbone Shop (who can send or bring them, use BEINTIMATE23) or buy them at Tailbone’s pop-up shop on location.
How to choose the right partner for intimate connections?
with Tony Fonderson (he/him)
There are typical dilemmas people face when they are considering whether to open the door of intimacy to someone they’re attracted to and how the combination of longing, excitement, hormones and vulnerability can complicate making empowering choices. In this workshop, you will receive guidance on what factors to consider when deciding who to allow into your intimate lives, and tips to express your honest expectations, needs and boundaries in ways that increase your chances of getting met. This will be done through a series of Guided Reflections focusing on the areas of self-awareness, conscious inquiry, and deliberate decision-making.
Tantric Tango
with Ezequiel Sanucci (he/him)
In this workshop, Ezequiel brings together the essence of tantra with the passion of tango in a dance full of body awareness. The aim is that the sexual energy will melt together with the sensitivity of the tango embrace and the beauty of the tango music. Polarities will become one in a space where the leaders play with their dominance and the followers will surrender to the movements. It’s a full experience of trust, connection, nonverbal communication, emotions, sensuality and the pleasure of dancing. Ultimately you will learn the tango in a non-conventional way by using your intuition and the connection with your own emotions. No previous tango experience is needed.
16.30 closing of the Saturday
We end the Intimacy Festival together, just like how we started it: all together.
17.30 Dinner
Just like with lunch you can eat what you brought for yourself, share potluck style with your (new) friends or get something to eat at the food stalls!
20.00 Independent program by Odessa Muiderpoort
The Saturday evening is not part of the Intimacy festival, but an independent program curated by Odessa Muiderpoort. Your ticket for the Intimacy Festival gives you free access to this event.
For this part of the day the doors open to people who come to only this event – so you will see fresh faces! The evening is a clubbing night – be mindful the flavour of the evening may be different from the rest of the festival. There are DJs, and activitites in the basement. Feel free to lounge on the second floor if you don’t feel like dancing, but don’t want to go home yet either!
Two of our spaceholders will be available during this part of the evening too, if you need some support, a hug, or whatever you need!
Sunday
09.30 doors open
Feel free to come early and take some time to land, have a cup of tea, find your way around. We recommend you arriving at least ten minutes before the program starts.
10.00 Morning Movement
Partner Yin Yoga
Suus hosts a Yin Partner Yoga Class with partner stretches (bing a partner or find one on the spot). The focus will be on surrendering, listening to yourself and/or each other, feeling what is possible for both yourself and your partner, and helping each other. Stay connected to yourself and express your needs and boundaries.
Movement Meditation
Jason is offering “Float Your Body” – a gentle moving meditation to land at home in your body and awaken your senses. We’ll use grounding practices to relax our body and mind, find safety in our nervous system, and open to curiosity and a sense of possibility.
Touch-Based Art Ritual
Neoza will lead you through a low-key touch-based art ritual. Start your morning with connection and touch! Neoza Goffin is an interdisciplinary healing artist, touch-based guide and curator. She uses installation, photography, VR, video and performance.
Queer Sharing Circle
Are you part of a minority group (e.g. queer, BIPOC, disabled, fat, neurodivergent, etc) – than a group event like this may be challenging for you. This sharing circle, led by the amazing Maz, is for you. To share (or just listen) with peers. You are welcome with all that you bring.
11.15 opening circle & practicalities
We start the day together in a circle and say our good mornings! The facilitators and speakers of the day will introduce themselves and their workshops. This is a great moment to feel their vibes and choose your favorites for the day!
12.00 Workshops round 2
Tantrische Intimiteit (Dutch)
with Wendy Doeleman
Waar denk jij aan als ik ‘tantrische intimiteit’ zeg? Mogelijk als eerste aan knuffels, massage of fijne seks, oftewel vormen van aanraking. Aanraking kan inderdaad heerlijk intiem zijn. En toch is intimiteit in tantra iets veel groters. Het gaat over nabij-zijn (‘intiem zijn’) met álle facetten van het leven. Dat wil zeggen dat je het leven en je ervaringen niet ‘van een afstandje’ vanuit je hoofd beleeft, maar dat je ze letterlijk ‘aan den lijve’, met al je zintuigen ervaart. Dat kan bij een aanraking gebeuren, maar ook bij woorden, muziek, een blik, een emotie en nog veel meer.
Intiem-zijn met alles klinkt vast aantrekkelijk en toch blijkt het in de praktijk niet altijd makkelijk te zijn. We hebben immers zo vaak allerlei laagjes om onszelf heen gewikkeld. Dat is lekker veilig natuurlijk, maar tegelijkertijd is je diepste verlangen waarschijnlijk om die laagjes af te pellen en te laten zien wie of wat jij werkelijk bent. En inderdaad, door je sluiers af te doen kan jouw werkelijke aard, je essentie, steeds meer zichtbaar en voelbaar worden en dan begint het leven pas écht.
Deze workshop bestaat uit een diepgaande meditatie (oefening) waarbij je meerdere mensen zult ontmoeten. De uitnodiging zal hierbij zijn om jezelf, op manieren die bij jou passen, steeds meer te laten zien in verbinding met de ander. Zo kun je spelenderwijs gaan ontdekken wat intimiteit met het leven werkelijk voor jou betekent en hoe het voelt als jouw werkelijke ‘zijn’ zich aan de wereld toont. Laat je in deze workshop verrassen door de diepgang én speelsheid die tantra in je leven kan brengen.
Voorwaarden: Enige ervaring met meditatie, inquiry en contact met anderen in workshopvorm is aan te raden. We gaan er vanuit dat je je eigen proces in grote mate zelf kunt dragen.
Sensual Cuddle Workshop
with Piero Flor (no pronouns)
In this workshop, we dive a little faster and deeper into touching and cuddling. In a Sensual Cuddle Workshop, there is more room for a sensual connection with each other. Contrary to a normal cuddle workshop, (consensual) kissing and partial nudity are optional for those who desire a more intimate connection.
A cuddle workshop is not just about cuddling. It is also about connection, boundaries and authentic relating. You are free to choose whether you really want to connect. Nothing is mandatory. We build up slowly. You first take time for yourself and then carefully make contact with the other person. We explore our personal boundaries step by step in a playful and accessible way. The focus of this workshop is on loving attention and is of a non-sexual nature.
In this workshop, we explore intimacy beyond traditional gender norms and expectations. All types of bodies are welcome. All types of abilities and disabilities are welcome. We create an open and welcoming space for each and every participant. Come as you are.
Gender 101
with Sinsia the Queer Sex Coach (she/they)
Does the word ‘gender’ start to make you dizzy a bit? Then this is the workshop for you. Sinsia explains the most important terms and helps you navigate the turbulent gender sea with more flexibility. Moreover, we take a short dive into the same sea, and we ask ourselves: what does gender mean to me?
Hear me!
Rosa will host an interactive workshop on the emancipation of sexual pleasure, inviting people to connect their personal experience within a larger context. Together diving into the question how to educate ourselves and stand up for our sexual pleasure in intimate encounters and relationships.
14.00 Lunch Break
You can eat the lunch you brought with you, share what you brought for lunch potluck style with your (new) friends or get something to eat at the food stalls!
P.S. Did you know that during the whole day there will also be some great pop up shops
15.30 Workshops round 3
Connective Dance
with Ezequiel sanucci (he/him)
Ezequiel will guide you to explore your own body movements and how to connect them with a partner. By awakening the sexual energy, it will add extra sensations and possibilities to your dance. The focus will be set on playing with polarities of leading and following energy and their characteristics in a partnering dance. It will be about leading, giving directions, holding the space, creating trust and being playful to allow you or your partner to surrender, enjoy vulnerability and enter a dance trip. Ezequiel will teach you possibilities to help you improve this dance communication and some fun technical elements. To experience surrendering and trust there is an option to also dance blindfolded.
Energy Sex
with Wilrieke Sophia (they/them)
You don’t need to take your clothes off to have amazing sex. You don’t need to touch your genitals (or even any part of your body) to have amazing org@stic experiences. Regardless of our gender or sexual preferences, we all have receptive and penetrative qualities that we can use in all kinds of fun ways.
This workshop is for both pragmatists and spiritual folks (I speak both neuroscience and woo-woo), singles, couples and other relationship constellations, folks and constellations of any gender, sexual preference, newbies and more seasoned practitioners.
Expect a playful workshop where we will explore the possibilities of what can happen when we enlarge our spectrum of energetic play.
There’s no penetrative sex in this workshop, undies stay on. All activities and exercises will be guided and are optional. You can participate solo, with a partner, and in small groups.
Let’s talk about… intimacy & expression
with Lione Mirca (she/they) and guests
A panel. Dialogues. Unusual meetings and conversations. Exploring and discovering.
We will explore the pillars of the festival: authentic connection, radical inclusion, celebrating expression and courageous intimacy.
We will ask our panel questions, and so can you. Questions regarding the pillars and also about themes and groups near and dear to the hearts of our panellists (more about that closer to the start of the festival). We will also be in dialogue in smaller groups and have in-depth and intimate conversations. Because words and conversations are important parts of intimacy. Check the teachers’ page for more info about our panellists.
Queer Somatics
with Skylar (they/them) and Danique (she/her)
Do you want to learn more about savouring pleasure and increasing your capacity to be present? This workshop is for everyone that is curious about exploring different ways of erotic and sensual touch in an accessible way. We will work with a partner(s) and discover more about the ways we can see the other person and our habitual ways of touching in relation to pleasure and how to change those.
17.30 Closing Circle & Thank You’s
It’s the end of the official program of the weekend! Join us for the closing circle to close the circle of the journey we made together, send some love showers to the people who made it happen, and maybe to exchange some contact details with your new friends! We will also tell you about the concert and after-party that happen in the evening.
18.00 Dinner
You can eat the food you brought with you, share what you brought potluck style with your (new) friends or get something to eat at the food stalls!
19.30 Concert Roos Blufpand
We are proud to announce the amazing tunes of Roos Blufpand!
”This new Roos-era sounds like my guilty pleasure music: with a delicious drop where you can rock your hips and shake your bum. My new album and subsequent tour are danceable and empowering for anyone who – like myself – can sometimes use a reminder that you are good as you are.” – Roos
20.30 Afterparty
Don’t want to go home yet? No worries! We have a DJ who will keep you up a bit longer in the basement! Navid Divana will spin his beats for us!