Annanda DeSilva

Annanda has been happily working at Come As You Are since 2009, when she arrived in a flurry of colour and set her sights on decorating and bedazzling everything. Thus, in addition to spending tons of time on the store floor with co-workers and customers, she is now our Visual Merchandiser, Window Display Designer, Art Show Co-ordinator and the Organizer for the whimsical and sexy Erotic Arts and Craft Fair! For some balance and to put the other side of her brain to good use, Annanda has recently taken over our Accounts Payable department, where she gets to play with numbers like she used to do at Math Camp.

One of the many things she finds fulfilling about her work at Come As You Are is the opportunity to create an accessible and comfortable environment to talk about and explore aspects of sexuality that are often silenced in the larger world.

In the event that she is not here at the store, Annanda loves to cook, eat, sew, crochet, hang out with cats and occasionally perform really campy burlesque dance numbers around Toronto. She can be reached at annanda@comeasyouare.com.

Noah Kloeze

Noah is CAYA’s newest addition, arriving after happily working in the organic grocery industry. From fondling zucchinis to polishing cherries, Noah’s appreciation for a lush piece of produce is genuine, and considerable. Although certain of few things, there is one thing they know for sure: there is something remarkable about food that can really satisfy a craving.

Erotic Breathwork Workshop
For Queer & Trans People of Colour (and their allies)
With M’kali-Hashiki
Breath is an anchor, a vehicle, a springboard. Breath is the glue that keeps us in our bodies & connects us deeply to those around us. In a safe & sacred space, you will learn fundamental breathing techniques that will not only increase your connection to your own erotic power, but allow you to more easily share erotic energy with others. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a blanket or yoga mat for the floor exercises. There will be no nudity or sexual activities in this workshop.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013. 7:30 - 9:30PM (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $35/per person (Sliding Scale is Available)

Learn more about Erotic Breathwork Workshop.

$35.00

The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure Workshop
With Aislinn Emirzian
Are you curious about prostate play? Or maybe you’ve tried it and want some tips to make it even more fun? We’ll give you all the info you need to see for yourself why more men and their partners are discovering how much fun prostate stimulation can be. We’ll talk about the common concerns that sometimes keep people from exploring it (and how to overcome them), tips for easy and pleasurable anal penetration, prostate massage, which toys work best for prostate fun, pegging, combining prostate pleasure with other kinds of sex, and much more. Whether you’re just starting out or you already enjoy prostate play, come learn some new ways to make sex lots of fun! This workshop is for people of all genders and orientations!

When: Thursday, August 1st, 2013. 7:30-9:30PM
Cost:$30/person (sliding scale available)

Learn more about The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure Workshop.

$30.00

Pop His Rocket Workshop - Friday
A Woman's Guide To Handling Your Guy
With Ducky Doolittle
We'll be straight up with you. This is a blow job class. Super fun and loaded with tips and techniques that will blow his mind. So sit down, prepare to be titillated and have a great time! And while you are there, having a great time talking about blowjobs with Ducky, prepare to be transformed in other ways as well. Because Ducky's seventeen years of sexual research has proven men are sexually deeper and far more beautiful than the world gives them credit for. She'll teach you how to see beyond the B.S. of this Girls Gone Wild world and really connect with your guy.

Expect to learn:

The truth about his pleasure anatomy, including his hottest spots and how to stimulate them.
Tips and techniques that will have him melting in your mouth and in your hands.
Sex secrets and desires guys are too shy to tell you.
How to define what makes you sexy in his eyes and how to amp-up your sex appeal.
Fresh communication techniques that will have him eagerly asking how he can please you in return!

For more on Ducky visit www.duckydoolittle.com

When: Friday, September 6, 2013. 7:30 - 9:30PM. (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $35/per person (Sliding Scale is Available)

Learn more about Pop His Rocket Workshop - Friday.

$35.00

Pop His Rocket Workshop - Saturday
A Woman's Guide To Handling Your Guy
With Ducky Doolittle
We'll be straight up with you. This is a blow job class. Super fun and loaded with tips and techniques that will blow his mind. So sit down, prepare to be titillated and have a great time! And while you are there, having a great time talking about blowjobs with Ducky, prepare to be transformed in other ways as well. Because Ducky's seventeen years of sexual research has proven men are sexually deeper and far more beautiful than the world gives them credit for. She'll teach you how to see beyond the B.S. of this Girls Gone Wild world and really connect with your guy.

Expect to learn:

The truth about his pleasure anatomy, including his hottest spots and how to stimulate them.
Tips and techniques that will have him melting in your mouth and in your hands.
Sex secrets and desires guys are too shy to tell you.
How to define what makes you sexy in his eyes and how to amp-up your sex appeal.
Fresh communication techniques that will have him eagerly asking how he can please you in return!

For more on Ducky visit www.duckydoolittle.com

When: Saturday, September 7th, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30PM. (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $35/per person (Sliding Scale is Available)

Learn more about Pop His Rocket Workshop - Saturday.

$35.00

Art of the Female Orgasm Workshop
The Art of Female Orgasm
With Ducky Doolittle
Oh la la! Women are a deep pool of pleasure and Ducky is here to teach you how to swim! She will demystify the female body, from erogenous zones, to the vulva, clit, G spot, female ejaculation, pelvis muscles and even anal pleasure. Together we'll compare ancient Eastern knowledge, current scientific data, personal discoveries, tips & techniques and send you home with a wealth of orgasmic knowledge and resources. Walk away understanding why some touches deliver amazing stimulation and how to draw deeper orgasmic responses. This workshop is for women and lovers of women.

Expect to learn:

How to have (give) a better orgasm that very night.
How to expand your (her) orgasms, have multiple orgasms or how to orgasm if you never have.
The truth about female ejaculation.
Why a lot of women feel like they have to pee during sex.
The truth about which sex toys will take you (her) over the edge.

When: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 5:30-7:30 PM (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $35/per person (Sliding Scale is Available)

Learn more about Art of the Female Orgasm Workshop.

$35.00

Pop His Rocket Workshop - Monday
A Woman's Guide To Handling Your Guy
With Ducky Doolittle
We'll be straight up with you. This is a blow job class. Super fun and loaded with tips and techniques that will blow his mind. So sit down, prepare to be titillated and have a great time! And while you are there, having a great time talking about blowjobs with Ducky, prepare to be transformed in other ways as well. Because Ducky's seventeen years of sexual research has proven men are sexually deeper and far more beautiful than the world gives them credit for. She'll teach you how to see beyond the B.S. of this Girls Gone Wild world and really connect with your guy.

Expect to learn:

The truth about his pleasure anatomy, including his hottest spots and how to stimulate them.
Tips and techniques that will have him melting in your mouth and in your hands.
Sex secrets and desires guys are too shy to tell you.
How to define what makes you sexy in his eyes and how to amp-up your sex appeal.
Fresh communication techniques that will have him eagerly asking how he can please you in return!

For more on Ducky visit www.duckydoolittle.com

When: Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30PM. (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $35/per person (Sliding Scale is Available)

Learn more about Pop His Rocket Workshop - Monday.

$35.00

Lessons in Non-Monogamy Workshop
With Andrea Zanin

These days, there’s a ton of non-monogamy 101 information out in the world—you can read up in lots of places about the basics of opening up an existing relationship, navigating the first pangs of jealousy, and figuring out how to colour-code your calendar. But when you’ve been doing non-monogamy for a while, you may have hit upon some challenges they don’t cover in the intro manuals. Relationships shift and end, configurations take on new shapes and sizes, living situations evolve, sexual desire waxes and wanes, new people show up in the mix. In navigating your own poly waters, what mistakes have you made along the way? What would you do differently if you could start over? What lessons have you learned? What wisdom can you share? Where do you need to challenge yourself to grow some more? What support do you need going forward? Come enjoy some thought-provoking exercises and facilitated discussion to assess where you’re at and get some ideas of where to go next. Newbies are welcome, but the discussion will be geared to those who have a couple years’ experience under their belts.

When: Sunday, September 22, 2013. 5:30PM-7:30PM (All genders welcome.)
Where: Come As You Are
Cost: $25/person (Sliding Scale Available)

Learn more about Lessons in Non-Monogamy Workshop.

$25.00