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Or if you'd like to book one of us for an interview or speaking engagement, or to commission us to write, you'll see our expertise and contact details below.
If you'd like to cover Curious Creatures for your publication, please feel free (and please link to www.curiouscreatures.biz). Useful information is below, including photos you're welcome to use (photographer credit: Emmy Morgan Brown). We'd also appreciate you dropping us a line to let us know.
Or if you'd like to book one of us for an interview or speaking engagement, or to commission us to write, you'll see our expertise and contact details below.
CURIOUS CREATURES BIO
Curious Creatures believes in a world where personal empowerment, sexual freedom, diversity of expression, and spectacularly good communication skills are the norm. It's one thing to agree that, in theory, consent and communication and safety are important. Putting that into practice, however, is a little harder. In some ways, Curious Creatures exists as a response to that challenge.
Curious Creatures believes that sex is about delicious, hedonistic experience as well as being a path of self development and a contribution to a less violent world. We run a wide variety of kink, tantra, sex-positivity, and psychology workshops in cities across Australia. We're particularly known for our focus on consent culture (and our famous consent card: 'great communication = great sex!').
Curious Creatures take health and safety, and the regulatory environment, seriously. We are apparently the only workshop providers in Melbourne with a license class that allows for sexual contact between participants. For the roughly one-quarter of workshops that fall under this category, we meet and exceed their obligations in relation to providing an appropriately safe workshop environment.
Curious Creatures believes that sex is about delicious, hedonistic experience as well as being a path of self development and a contribution to a less violent world. We run a wide variety of kink, tantra, sex-positivity, and psychology workshops in cities across Australia. We're particularly known for our focus on consent culture (and our famous consent card: 'great communication = great sex!').
Curious Creatures take health and safety, and the regulatory environment, seriously. We are apparently the only workshop providers in Melbourne with a license class that allows for sexual contact between participants. For the roughly one-quarter of workshops that fall under this category, we meet and exceed their obligations in relation to providing an appropriately safe workshop environment.
rog's story
Roger Butler was brought up white, middle-class, mostly heterosexual, and male.
In addition to that lineage, they now identify as kinky, tantric, polyamorous, queer, and very, very curious. Their training includes Process Oriented Psychology and the facilitation of groups, coupled with an extensive education in sexuality. They love creating and facilitating diverse workshop offerings. These range from the ever-popular Fun Little Sex Games and Kink 101, to the sensory indulgence of The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual, to self-development gem The Joy of Accusations. 
speaker & author
On their podcast Curious Conversations about Sex, Rog speaks on topics as broad as complex relationship dynamics, body image, gender issues, sex in long-term relationships, kinky sex, abuse and trauma, modern tantra, and sex work.
They're also a writer, crafting articles with diverse slants. Read: *popular: Ten Things I Wish Someone had told me about Porn *scholarly: A Counter-Intuitive Solution to the Problem of Violence against Women *fun and light: Fun Little Sex Game 'Switch' If you'd like to book Rog as a speaker, interview them on your show, or commission them for a written piece, please contact us. |
sexuality workshops
Rog has been creating and facilitating Curious Creatures sexuality workshops for six years. Prior to this they facilitated well over a thousand workshops across various industries.
They're easily one of Australia's most prolific sexuality workshop facilitators. Their most adventurous offering to date is Curiosity: 'a play-party built around consent, communication, community, safety, inclusivity, and self-development.' The Curiosity play-space runs most months in Melbourne and attracts over 100 people including interstate visitors. It has inspired other parties around Australia (though none include all its features). Read a review. 
expertise
Main Areas of Expertise:
Sex, sexuality, kink, urban tantra, polyamory, queer, gender equality, inclusivity, diversity, Process Oriented Psychology, group facilitation, communication skills, consent, body image, gender issues, personal development, sex workshops Personal Interests: Gender equality, gender issues, sex, kink, urban tantra, communication, Process Work, polyamory, disco |
ROG'S speaking ENGAGEMENTS
Melbourne Writers Festival, "The Death (and Rebirth) of your Sex Life", August 2018, with Linda Kirkman.
Society of Australian Sexologists, "What Good Kink Practice can teach us about Communication, Consent, and Empowerment", August 2018.
The Age newspaper, "About Last Night", 2017.
Festival of Really Good Sex, various workshops, 2016.
ABC Television and Netflix, "Luke Warm Sex", 2015, as specialist.
Celebrating Sexuality Festival, various workshops and performances, 2013.
Pleasure Salon Melbourne, "For the Love of Men", 2012.
Pleasure Salon Melbourne, "The Year's Best", 2012.
Huffington Post Live, "10 Things I Wish I'd Been Told About Porn", 2012.
Society of Australian Sexologists, "What Good Kink Practice can teach us about Communication, Consent, and Empowerment", August 2018.
The Age newspaper, "About Last Night", 2017.
Festival of Really Good Sex, various workshops, 2016.
ABC Television and Netflix, "Luke Warm Sex", 2015, as specialist.
Celebrating Sexuality Festival, various workshops and performances, 2013.
Pleasure Salon Melbourne, "For the Love of Men", 2012.
Pleasure Salon Melbourne, "The Year's Best", 2012.
Huffington Post Live, "10 Things I Wish I'd Been Told About Porn", 2012.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Dossie Easton (San Francisco)
Author of 'The Ethical Slut', 'The New Topping Book', 'The New Bottoming Book', 'Radical Ecstasy', and 'When Someone you love is Kinky'
"Recently I was privileged to share a day of teaching with Rog, and to enjoy his expertise at facilitating group experience. In this instance, he skilfully transformed a group of participants mostly unknown to each other into a community, and welcomed the diversity of experience in sex and gender that enriched our weekend intensive. As a teacher, Rog always shines brightly, offering a series of participatory exercises facilitating communication about identities and orientations that affirmed everyone’s life choices, and were also downright fun."
"It was brilliant. Well organised and presented. Facilitator put everyone at ease and continually encouraged all to experience things to the level that made them comfortable. I loved everything about the event. A unique compelling and exciting adventure." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"I loved it. I loved the sense of ease and comfort I experienced the moment I walked in (which is pretty significant considering I (a) showed up alone and (b) had only booked the workshop the previous day). I loved the facilitators' style and presentation. It struck the right balance between information and serious on one hand, and playful and fun on the other. It felt clear that this was an education that every single youth / student should receive and I felt very grateful to be part of it." ~ participant re Curiosity workshop
"I loved it - the openness, inclusivity and the emphasis on communication" ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"It was awesome. I loved the actual practice after receiving all the tips of how to do it safely. I liked how Rog made all the different kinks accessible by modeling not judging them when they came up in conversation, and being enthusiastic about them. This helps my sexual journey heaps. Thank you!" ~ participant re Roleplay Your Way
"Rog was a great instructor and tackled the tough subject with grace and humility." ~ participant re Playing with your Power
"My partner and I had a fantastic workshop. We didn't know if kink would be our thing but this was an easy and intriguing introduction for us and we want to explore more - thanks!" ~ participant re Kink 101
"Powerful. It was a privilege and a revelation to be surrounded by people so brave, so open and so beautiful in their exploration. And it was challenging, exciting and broadening for us." ~ participant re Kink 102
"it was excellent. safe space to explore who i am right now, who i would like to become, to discover my sense of my own eroticism. i liked everything." ~ participant re Erotic Movement
"An amazing experience that I will enjoy again as I already have tickets for the next one. Therte was nothing not to like, and the word like understates my feelings for the event. I have never felt so accepted, empowered, and free to be me in my life. Thank you!" ~ participant re Curiosity
"awesome! Excellent info, gorgeous intimate demo, lovely participants. Nervous newbies well cared for." ~ participant re A Curious Approach to Spanking
"It was powerful to learn about and explore more about touch and understanding my own comfort zone, stepping outside of it and feeling empowered to use my words to set boundaries." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"I really enjoyed the workshop and learned a few things that will significantly improve my ability to connect and have fun. The techniques/exercises covered are so simple, effective and obvious that I'm really bummed out not having this knowledge earlier in my life. Thank you, Rog" ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"I felt very calm and welcomed - I really appreciated how queer-friendly the workshop was and for the way that it actively functions to build a culture that is non-judgemental and welcoming of people who are often marganislied in society. I was really pleased to hear stories from other participants returning to the workshop of how Curiosity has helped to build a culture where people can learn to love their bodies - regardles of age, fatness, thiness, or any other sense of not-beautiful enoughness that broader society perpetuates." ~ participant re Curiosity workshop
"Loved it. Totally loved the opportunity to touch someone in a very safe way, and having them affirm that they liked it. To be touched in a moment that is all about the touch, and not about the social context, or the what next was just sublime." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"loved it. We were pretty nervous to begin with but felt very comfortable very quickly. The games we learnt have proved to be wonderful." ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"Quite brilliant! I’m usually uncomfort able in social situations , and I was apprehensive about the event, but the very professional structuring and the wealth of explanation allowed me to feel safe and included. I had a wonderful experience, was accepted with kindness and love." ~ participant re Curious Creatures
Author of 'The Ethical Slut', 'The New Topping Book', 'The New Bottoming Book', 'Radical Ecstasy', and 'When Someone you love is Kinky'
"Recently I was privileged to share a day of teaching with Rog, and to enjoy his expertise at facilitating group experience. In this instance, he skilfully transformed a group of participants mostly unknown to each other into a community, and welcomed the diversity of experience in sex and gender that enriched our weekend intensive. As a teacher, Rog always shines brightly, offering a series of participatory exercises facilitating communication about identities and orientations that affirmed everyone’s life choices, and were also downright fun."
"It was brilliant. Well organised and presented. Facilitator put everyone at ease and continually encouraged all to experience things to the level that made them comfortable. I loved everything about the event. A unique compelling and exciting adventure." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"I loved it. I loved the sense of ease and comfort I experienced the moment I walked in (which is pretty significant considering I (a) showed up alone and (b) had only booked the workshop the previous day). I loved the facilitators' style and presentation. It struck the right balance between information and serious on one hand, and playful and fun on the other. It felt clear that this was an education that every single youth / student should receive and I felt very grateful to be part of it." ~ participant re Curiosity workshop
"I loved it - the openness, inclusivity and the emphasis on communication" ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"It was awesome. I loved the actual practice after receiving all the tips of how to do it safely. I liked how Rog made all the different kinks accessible by modeling not judging them when they came up in conversation, and being enthusiastic about them. This helps my sexual journey heaps. Thank you!" ~ participant re Roleplay Your Way
"Rog was a great instructor and tackled the tough subject with grace and humility." ~ participant re Playing with your Power
"My partner and I had a fantastic workshop. We didn't know if kink would be our thing but this was an easy and intriguing introduction for us and we want to explore more - thanks!" ~ participant re Kink 101
"Powerful. It was a privilege and a revelation to be surrounded by people so brave, so open and so beautiful in their exploration. And it was challenging, exciting and broadening for us." ~ participant re Kink 102
"it was excellent. safe space to explore who i am right now, who i would like to become, to discover my sense of my own eroticism. i liked everything." ~ participant re Erotic Movement
"An amazing experience that I will enjoy again as I already have tickets for the next one. Therte was nothing not to like, and the word like understates my feelings for the event. I have never felt so accepted, empowered, and free to be me in my life. Thank you!" ~ participant re Curiosity
"awesome! Excellent info, gorgeous intimate demo, lovely participants. Nervous newbies well cared for." ~ participant re A Curious Approach to Spanking
"It was powerful to learn about and explore more about touch and understanding my own comfort zone, stepping outside of it and feeling empowered to use my words to set boundaries." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"I really enjoyed the workshop and learned a few things that will significantly improve my ability to connect and have fun. The techniques/exercises covered are so simple, effective and obvious that I'm really bummed out not having this knowledge earlier in my life. Thank you, Rog" ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"I felt very calm and welcomed - I really appreciated how queer-friendly the workshop was and for the way that it actively functions to build a culture that is non-judgemental and welcoming of people who are often marganislied in society. I was really pleased to hear stories from other participants returning to the workshop of how Curiosity has helped to build a culture where people can learn to love their bodies - regardles of age, fatness, thiness, or any other sense of not-beautiful enoughness that broader society perpetuates." ~ participant re Curiosity workshop
"Loved it. Totally loved the opportunity to touch someone in a very safe way, and having them affirm that they liked it. To be touched in a moment that is all about the touch, and not about the social context, or the what next was just sublime." ~ participant re The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual
"loved it. We were pretty nervous to begin with but felt very comfortable very quickly. The games we learnt have proved to be wonderful." ~ participant re Fun Little Sex Games
"Quite brilliant! I’m usually uncomfort able in social situations , and I was apprehensive about the event, but the very professional structuring and the wealth of explanation allowed me to feel safe and included. I had a wonderful experience, was accepted with kindness and love." ~ participant re Curious Creatures
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