Here’s a way of crossing off a few naughty names on your Christmas list: Shop Sensual, an erotic pop-up shop happening at Reunion studio in Humboldt Park from Friday to Sunday. Organized by designer Leah Ball and photographer Chelsea Ross of Feminist as Fuck, and Kristen Kaza of No Small Plans Productions and Slo ‘Mo Party, Shop Sensual will be offering sexy creations by more than a dozen local artists and designers— Leah Ball herself, Noelia Towers, Claire Arctander, Silk Shaman, Morgan Reed Jewelry, Gnat Glitter Kink, Mano Y Metal by Desiree Guzman, Remix by Giselle Wasfie, Humboldt House, Cities in Dust, Emma Alamo, and Solid Air by Taylor Mauch. The event will also feature intimate performances by Darling Shear and Kiara Lanier in addition to three pleasure-centered workshops thorughout the weekend: “Unlocking the Erotic Mind” with sexologist Rena McDaniel of Intraspectrum Counseling, “Slow Jams Yoga” with Lauren Ash of Black Girl In Om, and Erotic Drawing I with Leah Ball.
What advantages do you think a more sensual life can bring to the general public? How can people incorporate sensuality in their often busy lives? Tapping into a more sensual state is grounding. Self-care is our greatest tool in healing and fortifying ourselves against the stresses of the world. Sensual Shop will offer items to engage all the senses . . . touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, as well as the underappreciated sixth sense: intuition. One thing we hope to convey is that the sensual lives everywhere. It’s not necessarily one action or activity; it is an attitude and an approach to life.
