Sexual Savant Salons
The Sexual Savant Salons are a series of hedonistic and informative evenings presented by experts well-versed in the sensual arts. These postmodern salons are a version of the 19th century demimonde that offered a sexually permissive, intellectually adventurous haven from mainstream life.
Imagine a beautifully appointed salon lit by candlelight, soft music playing and drinks flowing. There will be a 60-90 minute multi-media and interactive presentation-cum-performance art on the evening’s topic, followed by an open question and answer/discussion period and mingling. In this relaxed environment amongst friends and lovers, attendees will learn new sensual techniques to ignite their love lives. As in the salon tradition, the evenings are meant to stimulate personal confession and discovery. They are a space to ask your most burning questions about sex and walk out more inspired and open as a sexual being than when you arrived.
Here’a an excerpt from an interview I did with VancityBuzz on the salons:
Vancity Buzz: What are The Sexual Savant Salons?
Kim: The salon tradition dates back to the 16th century. They were places for people to explore different topics through conversation and to be entertained, often with a decadent twist. The Sexual Savant Salons are a safe and relaxed space for people to learn about sex (wine helps!). Our culture is really bi-polar about sex. You see it everywhere but it’s discouraged to really talk about it openly or to actively learn to be a better lover. People often have questions about their sensuality and don’t know who to turn to for guidance. I think a thriving, passionate sex life is essential for everyone and the salons help make that happen.
VcB: What do you teach?
Kim: While I touch on technique, I also go into a lot of ‘why?’ As in, ‘Why is oral sex good for you?’ Because unless you are inspired to do something – like oral sex – all the technique in the world isn’t going to help you. I talk about intimacy and communication – all the fundamentals for a fabulous sex life.
VcB: Who can come to the salons?
Kim: Singles and couples, men and women. Anyone looking to expand their repertoire and have a fun experience together. Coming to a salon is a way to deepen your knowledge – it doesn’t mean that you are sexually lacking.
VcB: How are they set up? Are they….interactive?
Kim: Ha! It’s a multi-media presentation, cum-performance art. They are interactive in that it’s a dialogue – people are encouraged to share, open up and ask questions. That’s as interactive as they get 
VcB: Fun fact?
Kim: In ancient China, Taoist physicians would prescribe acupuncture, herbs and…get this – certain sexual positions to cure different ailments. So if you had a problem with your digestion, your doctor might tell you to go home and have sex in a certain position three times a day for the next thirty days.
VcB: I heard you were in Playboy magazine?
Kim: Yes, I was!
VcB: What was that like?
Kim: It was really exciting to expose myself like that…kidding. I was in Playboy, but for the articles! I wrote a piece called The Multi-Orgasmic Woman which you can find here.
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The salons will be held at Tart Boutique on Granville Island and a private boudoir-esque space downtown. I’ll personally be facilitating all of the salons except for Natural Birth Control – I’m bringing in a certified Billings instructor to teach that one.
I also customize private soirees so if you have a group of friends you’d like to create an evening with, please get in touch! Singles, couples, men, women and all sexual orientations welcome at all salons except for the Jade Egg, which is women only. I’ll let you know when we begin the Penile Weight Lifting classes! All salons are non-refundable but you may transfer your place to someone else.
I’ll be updating my Facebook page with dates and you may also sign up for my newsletter to stay current when I announce new dates.
Upcoming topics:
The Multi-Orgasmic Couple – A Tantra Primer
Sexual energy is one of the most powerful energy sources we have. Learn to access and harness it to fuel your life and relationships. In this workshop you’ll experience how to expand your orgasmic and creative potential. Learn about: the three types of female orgasms and how to achieve them; techniques to harmonize and connect with your partner; and steps for building stamina in men. The result: multi-orgasmic bliss for both of you. We’ll also look at how to create and rebuild chemistry in your relationship. A fulfilling, juicy sex life is the rocket-fuel that powers your entire life.
Location: Tart Boutique – Vancouver’s only erotic luxury emporium. Tart is on Granville Island and features beautiful, design-centric sex toys (think elegant, gold-plated dildos), a beautiful selection of lingerie and a host of well-vetted sex books. Staff will be on-hand after the salon to assist with store purchases (if you are feeling inspired after the salon!), which will be discounted by 20% that night only.
Friday September 17th, 7 – 9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles, organic wine and 20% discount on purchases that evening.
Location: Tart Boutique
The Art of Pleasuring a Man
Seduction and what makes men tick – emotionally and physically. Fellatio, deep throat and manual techniques and tutelage for bringing him to his knees. How to fall in love with oral sex, access the male G-Spot and harness your fantasies for greater satisfaction. What every lover of men needs to know.
Friday October 15th, 7 – 9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles, organic wine and 20% discount on purchases that evening.
Location: Tart Boutique
The Art of Pleasuring a Woman
For all their mystery, there are keys to unlocking women. Learn techniques to set her on fire. It’s all at the tip of your tongue – both in how you talk to her and how you touch her. Open your woman with your words, sex toys and sexual positions. Make her feel safe enough to succumb.
Friday November 19th, 7 – 9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles, organic wine and 20% discount on purchases that evening.
Location: Tart Boutique
Vaginal Weight Lifting: Jade Eggs and the Female Love Muscle
A toned PC (pubocoggygeal) muscle leads to more vaginal pleasure, better G-Spot orgasms and a chance at breaking the world record for vaginal weight lifting – if you can beat 31 pounds! Learn Taoist techniques that were employed by courtesans in the emperor’s court of ancient China to strengthen the ‘love muscle.’ The use of a jade egg is tonifying and strengthening for the pelvic muscle and goes far beyond the effectiveness of Kegels. I have eggs for sale for $50- which you may pre-purchase or buy on the evening.
There are two fall dates currently scheduled for this class. Each class will demonstrate how to use the egg and work with your sexual energy. The second class will allow for questions in your practice and how to advance further if you so desire.
Friday October 1st, 7-9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles and organic wine. Women only.
Location: Downtown Vancouver – details upon registration.
To register for the class only: $50-
You may pre-purchase an egg and I’ll have it waiting for you at the salon: $50-
Vaginal Weight Lifting: Jade Eggs and the Female Love Muscle
Friday November 5, 7-9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles and organic wine. Women only.
Location: Downtown Vancouver – details upon registration.
Natural Birth Control
Every female in the animal kingdom shows visible signs of estrus. So do humans. Learn how to observe fertility signs in the body through the use of the natural Billings Method. It’s 100 per cent effective, as easy and far healthier than swallowing a pill. This workshop will be led by a certified Billings instructor and follow-up will be available for those wishing to adapt the method.
Friday October 29, 7-9pm. $50- (plus hst) includes aperitifs, aphrodisiac truffles and organic wine. Men, women, singles, couples welcome.
Location: Downtown Vancouver – details upon registration.
Image: Ingres, La Grande Odalisque, 1814
