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These can shape how each person understands and experiences desire, pleasure, intimacy and connection—and they may not change in the same way or at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this warm, approachable and evidence-informed workshop, \u003cstrong\u003eAudrey Panter, MSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, will introduce a broader way of understanding desire, pleasure and intimacy. You’ll receive practical information, thoughtful questions and ideas to help you better understand yourselves and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we’ll look at some of the factors that can support or get in the way of desire and connection, question common myths and assumptions, and consider how greater understanding can support more open communication, connection and pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Take Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broader understanding of desire, pleasure and intimacy—topics often shaped by stigma, silence and misinformation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence-informed information about desire and sexual well-being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsight into why partners may experience desire, arousal and changes differently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical language and conversation prompts to support communication, comfort and connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions and ideas to support continued reflection and discovery together—without pressure or expectation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is for \u003cstrong\u003ecouples and partners who want to better understand desire, pleasure, intimacy and connection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be curious about how desire works, noticing differences or changes between you, navigating a new life stage—including perimenopause or menopause—wanting to communicate more comfortably about intimacy, or simply interested in learning together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to be experiencing a problem or relationship difficulty to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuriosity is enough. Nothing to fix. More to discover—together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relaxed, education-focused online workshop with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 minutes of teaching, practical information and optional private reflection or conversation with your partner\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes for optional questions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera optional. Sharing never required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep your camera off, and you will not be called on, asked to introduce yourselves or expected to share personal details about your relationship. Any reflection or conversation between you and your partner can remain private.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are welcome to listen, learn, reflect or ask questions at the level that feels comfortable for both of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💻 \u003cstrong\u003eLive online via Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⏱️ \u003cstrong\u003e75 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eThursday, November 19, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🕖 \u003cstrong\u003e7:00–8:15 p.m. Pacific\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🎟️ \u003cstrong\u003eOne registration includes both partners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🎥 \u003cstrong\u003eSeven-day replay access to the educational portion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💲 \u003cstrong\u003eEarly-bird price: $69 CAD per couple through November 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular price: $79 CAD per couple beginning November 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Privacy Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the educational portion of the workshop will be recorded. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Q\u0026amp;A and any participant discussion will not be recorded or included in the replay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose how visible or involved you want to be. 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