PAWTUCKET, RI—The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health invites the public to its “An Affair to Remember” fundraising event. Held Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 6–9 p.m. EST at Fête Music Hall (103 Dike Street, Providence, RI 02909), the event celebrates The CSPH’s fifth year as a sex-positive adult educational organization.
“We are thrilled to host our supporters and community members in celebration of this milestone,” said Kira Manser, Program Manager. “This evening is both about looking back and honoring the foundational work done by leaders in the sexological field, as well as looking forward to all the ways The CSPH can continue building in the future.”
The unique fundraising event will feature an art installation entitled "A Place at the Table," inspired by Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Plate." This will be a one night only exhibit, showcasing dinner plates crafted by local New England artists. Each plate honors a significant moment in the history of the field of sexuality, and will be auctioned off during the event.
The night will also include music and light hors' d'oeuvres, with one free, custom-crafted, signature CSPH cocktail and one gift bag for each attendee. Additional silent auction items will also be available, ranging from wellness packages to a weekend stay in the Berkshires. Funds raised by this event will help The CSPH support its mission; the Center’s goal is to raise $20,000 towards providing comprehensive and pleasure-based sexual health and education services.
Tickets are available here. Donations may also be made here. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The CSPH is tax-exempt; any donations made to The CSPH are tax-deductible.
For more information on The CSPH’s “An Affair to Remember” event, click here.
Limited VIP tickets are available for a specialized experience, as well an exclusive toast with Megan Andelloux and The CSPH Board during the event. Founder and director of The CSPH, Andelloux is a board-certified sexologist, ISSWSH Fellow, and AASECT-certified sexuality educator, widely known for her innovative workshops and her sex positive approach to sexuality education.
“Our five-year anniversary is a huge milestone for The CSPH, and we are excited for the chance to celebrate this achievement,” said Andelloux. “But we also want to use this occasion as a stepping-stone to even greater accomplishments to come. We see ourselves becoming the go-to touchstone for sexual pleasure and health education, and with your help, we can make this a reality. Thanks for all that you do, and come have a great night out with us!”
Founded in February 2010, The CSPH is an educational organization that works to reduce sexual shame, challenge misinformation and advance the field of sexuality. The CSPH provides sex-positive sexuality education and cultural dialogue through a wide variety of programming, including workshops, performances, and events for community members; practical skill-building events and classes for emerging and experienced professionals; and presentations for hospitals, medical organizations and at national conferences. The Center also maintains one of the largest sexual resource and media libraries in the northeast, available for public perusal.
Additionally, The CSPH offers wide-reaching web resources, such as a video series and weekly features such as a news digest and articles highlighting upcoming conferences andrelevant sexual studiesto keep visitors educated, entertained and aware.
“Since 2010, our interdisciplinary team approach has ensured that our work addresses the physical, emotional, and mental needs that arise within the complex intersections of health and pleasure,” said Andelloux. “We work to educate people and spark dialogue, especially around topics that may be very difficult, in service of creating a more sexually literate society and promoting sexual health and wellness. The CSPH is uniquely qualified to lead this conversation as an organization founded and governed by certified sexuality educators, licensed social workers, and practicing physicians.”
The CSPH’s mission is of reducing sexual shame, by thwarting efforts aimed at hindering the dissemination of information about sexuality to their communities. It achieves these goals by working collaboratively with medical and behavioral health professionals to promote medically accurate and affirming information. For more information about The CSPH, click here.
