Classes and Workshops
Looking for the schedule of Dr. Ruthie’s events and workshops? Go here!
Every engagement is designed to be professional, fun, engaging and educational. Interaction is key, from small groups to giant lecture halls. Dr. Ruthie offers an incredibly wide range of workshops and classes, all of which have been practiced and delivered with multiple audiences before being added to this list. Her experience as a university instructor, guest lecturer, sexuality educator, and international conference presenter ensure that she has ample experience and skills to provide your group with a fantastic experience! She also welcomes special requests and enjoys adding new workshops to her list.
Panel Facilitation:
Dr. Ruthie is a highly trained and skilled qualitative interviewer, making her an excellent choice for panel facilitation on almost any topic. Please contact her to discuss your topic and panel. References and evaluations are available.
Relaxation & Discussion
Easy Stress Relief for Busy People Relaxation for Empowerment Easing Stress Together (for relationships) Stress Relief for Moms Stress Relief for Dads Self-Care for the Stressed: For Your Practice and Yourself (designed for outreach professionals and therapists) Safe & Sound: Relaxation for Survivors of Sexual Violence (for individuals or relationships) Safe & Sound: Relaxation for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (for individuals or relationships) Period Parties (menstruation discussion with socializing, in a tea-party or wine tasting atmosphere. features all natural menstrual product information)
Professional Training
Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence Common Patterns in Domestic Violence Working with Survivors of Past Intimate Partner Violence Self-Care for Therapists: You’re Worth It, too! (can be tailored to your field) LGBTQ Info for Therapists or Teachers Kinky Clients: A Primer for Therapists Sexuality Training for Therapists (topics and level based on your needs) Sex-Positive Professionals networking events Online Teaching Skills for Educators and Outreach Professionals Writing for Publication (for aspiring or nervous writers, academic or non) Charging What You’re Worth (for private practice therapists, coaches, healers, etc.) Ethical, Responsible Writing for Sex-Positive Authors
University Lectures
Work and Motherhood Conflict & Violence Friendships & Intimacy Gender Development & Diversity The History & Evolution of Sex Toys Diverse Sexual Behaviors Gender & Sex Across the Lifespan Sexuality in Mid & Later Life Marital Violence Gender & Aging Disability & Sex Relationship Power Balance & Imbalance Dating Violence & You Ageism & Sexuality Gender Discrimination Social World of Late Life Adults
Intimacy
Listen for Love’s Whisper: Reconnecting Through Gentle Communication Trusting Touch Parents and Lovers? Dating Your Own Spouse Rediscover Love Making (for established couples) Easing Stress Together Safe & Sound: Relaxation for Survivors of Sexual Violence Safe & Sound: Relaxation for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Well-Being (designed for shy, traditional, and milder audiences)
Rediscover Love Making Make Her Moan: Tips & Tricks to Pleasuring A Woman (for heterosexual men) Dirty Talk for the Shy Fantasies for the Shy (for individuals & relationships) Playing with Fantasies (interactive for relationships) Unleash Your Sex Goddess (for women) Oh My! A Hands-Off Guide to Your Vulva (best when either all women or all relationships) Find Your Orgasm (for individual women or couples with women) Tickle Your Fancy: Discover Anal Play (for relationships) Backin’ It Up: Anal Pleasure For the Love of Lube The History and Evolution of Sex Toys Playing with Toys Delicious: Pleasure for Lush Bodies (for larger participants and/or their admirers) Body Wisdom (for survivors of sexual violence, can include their partners) Parents and Lovers? The Talk: Raising Sexually Healthy Children Sex Before, During, and After Menopause Hot, Accessible Sex: Pleasure for All! (content on sex and: disability, large-bodied lovers, and general medical concerns. focus on positions, comfort, techniques and accessible toys)
Spice and Kink – designed for kinky audiences, may be explicit
These workshops often utilize models for demonstration purposes. Workshop hosts outside the DC/Baltimore area may need to assist in model recruitment – speak with Dr. Ruthie about this possibility.
- Deep Kisses: The Art of Giving Blow Jobs (includes content for all bodies, including strap-ons)
- Sex Toys for Boys (includes content for all anatomies identifying as male)
- Sexual Healing Circles for Survivors of Violence (includes clothing-optional meditation and non-sexual touch)
- Fantasies for the Shy (the kinky version, for shy kinksters)
- Ins and Outs of Anal Toys
- Hot, Safe and Sexy
- Play with Toys 101
- Back to Basics: Masturbation for Guys & Gals
- Strut and Spit: Basics of humiliation play for the soft hearted
- Sacred Touch Circle: Prostate Stimulation (those with prostates should bring a partner to follow along)
- Sacred Touch Circle: Vulvar Stimulation (those with clits should bring a partner to follow along)
- Vulva Mural Group: Markers, mirrors and mats
- Little Blue Mat: A Hands-On Exploration of Your Vulva (best when either all women w/o partner present or all relationships)
- Dressing Your Best: Determining Fit and Style (for beginning or aspiring male cross dressers)
