Let’s talk about sex, and let’s do so in a welcoming and safe environment is the message from The Standard, Miami Beach, as they build on the success of previous years of its month-long packed roster of programs and workshops for Sextember. To celebrate Sexual Awareness Month, this September’s event is designed to challenge societal taboos, promote open dialogue about sexuality, and foster a supportive community.
The Standard Hotel in Miami Beach Is Going All in on 'Sextember' With Game Nights, Shibari Drawing, and More
“As an adults-only property, we’ve noticed a growing interest among our members in exploring sexual health topics,” explains a spokesperson for The Standard. “We believe that by approaching these subjects with positivity and playfulness, we can create a more inclusive and empowering environment for everyone.”
Sextember will feature a diverse range of workshops, panels, and events, all centered around the theme of sexual health, wellness, and empowerment. From tantric experiences to anal pleasure workshops to comedy nights, all guests (adults 21 and older) are welcome, and there’s sure to be something that tickles your fancy or intrigue.
Hosted by The Standard Spa, some of the ticketed events include access to the spa’s indoor baths, but you might want to make a weekend of it and couple a workshop with a stay and visit to the oceanfront wellness center, which is one of Miami’s finest.
Sextember’s hottest ticket is the “Soulgasm: A Tantric Experience” workshop on September 7. This heart-opening session connects participants to their most powerful, creative, healing energy. Led by experienced practitioners, the workshop incorporates unique techniques to foster intimacy, connection, and self-love.
Tantric and organism workshops are becoming more widely available. Many are online, which is excellent for those who live in more rural areas, but attending a program in person will likely be a more fulfilling experience. These workshops aim to help build confidence by helping people understand they don’t have to fit into a single model of desire.
This will be the third year The Standard has run the event, which started after Standard members showed interest in the spa’s tantra workshops. However, this year’s Sextember is the first time many workshops are open to the public.
“There are still a lot of stigmas around sexual health, so putting our Standard spin on the month-long workshops was important for us to open the dialogue and eliminate any taboo no matter your sexuality,” says The Standard.
On September 20, you can sign up for the “Secrets to Sensational Intimacy” workshop. This has been designed to enhance erotic intelligence and sexual self-awareness. Led by well-known sex and intimacy coach Ally Jewel, this session explores the art of arousal, the mastery of touch skills, and effective communication. The session costs $75 and includes access to the spa’s indoor baths.
If you’d like to visit The Standard as a couple and deepen your relationship, there’s a personalized session, “Sextology: Couple’s Compatibility Astrology,” which explores each partner’s energetic signature and how they interact to create a harmonious or challenging relationship. This event is by appointment only and is available throughout the month.
Check out the event’s page for a full calendar of events. 