Join us for a Common Press Anti-Valentine’s Day event on Thursday 13th February, from 7 PM - 9 PM, as we celebrate radical self-love and connection.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’ll dive into the highs and lows of modern relationships, dismantle toxic culture, and explore the many ways we experience intimacy and belonging.
Our sensational panelists will share juicy insights and expert tips- Nikki from Bliss Club, Adam Zmith, author of Solemates, and MJ Fox from Joy Ride. Guiding us through this night is the one and only Ruby Rare.
- Doors open at 19:00
- Discussions & Q&A from 19:15 - 20:15
- Social and mingle until 21:00
About Ruby Rare (Host)
Ruby Rare (she/they) is an award-winning sex and relationships expert, passionate about helping people overcome shame through knowledge, empowerment, and celebration. Their work, shaped by experiences as a queer, non-monogamous, dual-heritage person, began with teaching Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in schools before shifting to adult education. Ruby is an ambassador for Brook, the UK’s leading sexual health charity, and co-hosts The Ins and Outs podcast with Megan Barton-Hanson. A trusted voice in the sex-positive community, Ruby fosters care and curiosity both online and beyond.
Ruby's new book The Non-Monogamy Playbook is a practical and joyful guide to polyamory and open relationships. It explores the history of non-monogamy and challenges society’s preference for monogamy. Ruby shares personal insights with humor and empathy, offering tools to navigate its complexities. She provides expert yet relatable advice on boundaries, self-compassion, and relationship management. This book is an empowering resource for anyone curious about non-traditional love.
About Bliss Club
Bliss Club has been sharing and educating the community for the last 4 years. Bliss Club teaches you how to let go of your hang-ups and explore your sexuality at your own pace. You will learn everything there is to know about sex outside of the ‘penetration’ box, regardless of your gender or sexual orientation. With maps of pleasure zones as well as an inventory of moves, it is full of tips and tricks on how to pleasure yourself and your partner, resulting in explosive new experiences.
Whether you’re a virgin or sex expert, Bliss Club is perfect for anyone wanting to reinvigorate their sex life.
About MJ Fox and Joy Ride
MJ Fox is the Co-Founder of Joyride, a sex-positive event series blending sexual expression, rave culture, and art.
About Adam Zmith
Adam Zmith is a writer and podcast producer whose work explores the beats of our bodies, in the past, present and future. He is the author of Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures (Repeater Books, 2021), which won the Polari First Book Prize 2022. As a writer he has also made work for theatre and film. In podcasts, he co-produced The Log Books podcast, wrote and produced the BBC podcast series The Film We Can’t See, hosts the Free Sex podcast, and is co-director of the production company Aunt Nell.S.