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The Pleasure Lab
Let's Talk About Sex, Desire & Pleasure

Welcome to

An honest, judgment-free online session for women

DATE: 

TIME:

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INVESTMENT:

Thursday 14 May

2026

8:00 -

9.30pm

Online 

Women Only

$29

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Sexy conversations. Smart insights. No Awkwardness

Hi, I’m Rachel Strevens.

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I’m a qualified sexologist, and I spend most of my time talking to women who have questions about their bodies, their relationships, and why some things don’t feel the way they used to. A lot of those questions are more common than you’d think.

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Things like:

- Why am I rarely in the mood?
- Why is orgasm difficult for me?

- Has something shifted in my relationship?
- Is this just me, or is this normal?

 

So I’m getting a group of likeminded women together to chat sex, relationships and female pleasure. No filters, and no awkwardness. 

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We’ll be chatting about how desire actually works, how to increase your pleasure and have more (and better) orgasms, and what might be getting in the way of all of that. I’ll share real life insight (because I’ve been there), answer your questions, and kick start a conversation that most of us haven’t really been given the chance to have.

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You’re welcome to join in as much or as little as you like.

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You don’t need to speak.
You can submit questions anonymously, or simply listen in and take away what’s useful.

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Most women who join are in good relationships. They love their partner, but somewhere along the way, life has taken over and sex has slipped down the list. This is a chance to understand what’s going on and reconnect with your own sense of pleasure.

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If that sounds like you, you’ll be in the right place. Bring a glass of wine along with your spiciest questions, and I’ll bring the answers.

What women say about our events

They showed up. Here's what they said. 

It felt deeply nourishing to step into a celebratory, educational, safe, and pleasure-focused space. Your generosity and sparkling zest really touched me. You are an incredible, courageous, and radiant goddess, Rachel. The conversations around toys, play and explosive orgasms continue. You are such an inspiration.

MORGAN G. - PREVIOUS EVENT ATTENDEE

Such a fun and hilarious night out! The... perfect mix of playfulness, cheek and humour. Also surprisingly informative! ...the whole atmosphere was relaxed and inclusive. 

PHILIPPA T. - PREVIOUS EVENT ATTENDEE

Rachel was a friendly & engaging host making me feel welcome and comfortable.

The topic categories were fun & I definitely learned more interesting facts...

I would recommend this event to everyone. 

PAULA J. - PREVIOUS EVENT ATTENDEE

Your host

Meet Rachel Strevens

I'm Rachel — a certified Sexologist, Sex Coach & Educator, Advocate for Female Pleasure, and founder of The Passion Project. I've spent years having the conversations that most people desperately want to have but don't know how to start.

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I believe that pleasure is powerful. And I know from working with hundreds of women that most of us were never given the education we deserved — which leaves us quietly wondering if we're broken. We're not.

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The Pleasure Lab is my favourite thing to do — a room full of curious, brave women ready to learn, laugh, and finally get some answers.​​

Sexologist | Sex Coach & Educator | ANZCAL-Accredited Coach

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Inside this session

What we'll 
explore together

This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation. Here's what we'll cover on the night:

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Why desire changes — and what to do about it

Understanding responsive vs spontaneous desire, and why you're not "broken" if you're not jumping on your partner every other night.

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Pleasure, arousal & what's actually normal

The honest, anatomy-based education most of us never got — demystified, warmly explained, zero awkwardness.

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Your questions, answered

Ask your questions, or send them in beforehand to be answered anonymously — the questions you've been sitting on for years. This is the space to finally ask them.

If you prefer not to talk during the session, you don't have to. While I strive to create safe, inviting spaces in which attendees are comfortable enough to have their camera on and ask questions, if you'd prefer not too, that's fine as well. I get it. 

This session is designed to feel as safe and private as possible. Here's what that looks like in practice:

Fully online — join from home

Private, secure Zoom link sent on booking

Questions submitted anonymously

Women-only session

No pressure to share or speak

Warm, judgment-free host  

Questions

Still on
the fence?

Will I have to speak or share anything personal? Not at all. You can be completely silent the entire session if that's what you are comfortable with. However, it is a safe and supportive environment, and I do my best to ensure people are comfortable enough to ask their questions - but if you'd rather stay quiet and just listen, that is completely fine too.

These are the questions women commonly ask before they sign up. 

Is this session recorded? No — the live session is not recorded and distributed. This is an intentional choice to ensure the space feels private and safe. What's shared in the room, stays in the room.

Who else will be in the session? Women only — from all walks of life. Other events have included women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60's, in long-term relationships, newly single, and everything in between. Everyone is there for the same reason: to learn and to feel less alone.

Is this going to be weird or uncomfortable? Honestly? There's usually laughter within the first five minutes. Rachel has a gift for making this stuff feel completely normal — warm, direct, and not awkward at all. Most women leave wondering why they waited so long.

I'm in a happy relationship — is this still for me? Absolutely. Most women who attend are in long-term relationships and simply want to understand themselves better, reconnect with desire, or deepen intimacy with their partner. You don't have to have a "problem" to benefit.

What do I need to join? Just a device with internet access and Zoom installed (free). You'll receive a private Zoom link via email after booking. We recommend a quiet spot, maybe a glass of wine, and an open mind.

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