WHAT TO EXPECT AT CLIMAX
A Conference About Pleasure, Connection, and Sexual Wellness
CLIMAX is a one-day sexual wellness and intimacy conference bringing together educators, brands, and curious people for a day of learning, conversation, and exploration.
Through expert-led sessions and interactive experiences, CLIMAX creates space to explore intimacy, relationships, and pleasure in an open, thoughtful, and stigma-free environment.
Expert-led talks, panels and workshops from leading sexuality educators
A welcoming, sex-positive community environment
Opportunities to connect with educators, brands, and fellow attendees
Conversations that are thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in real experience
A Growing Sexual Wellness Community.
CLIMAX is part of a growing movement bringing thoughtful conversations about sexuality and pleasure into the mainstream.
Our inaugural conference brought together a vibrant community of educators, brands, and curious attendees for a day of learning and connection.
In 2026, CLIMAX returns with:
A larger venue
Expanded programming
More speakers and workshops
A growing community of attendees
Ottawa is quickly becoming a hub for sex-positive events and sexual wellness education — and CLIMAX is proud to be part of that momentum.
The Experience, The People, The Purpose
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A Conference Designed for Curiosity and Connection
CLIMAX is designed to feel educational, fun and welcoming.
Our goal is to create a space where people can engage with conversations about sexuality, pleasure, and relationships with curiosity, without shame, pressure, or sensationalism.
The atmosphere is:
Sex-positive and inclusive
Grounded in research and lived experience
Approachable and engaging
Consent-focused and respectful
You’ll find a community of people who are curious about relationships, pleasure, and intimacy — and who believe sexual wellness deserves thoughtful conversation.
Whether you attend alone, with a partner, or with friends, CLIMAX offers a space to learn, reflect, and connect
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CLIMAX programming combines education, conversation, and hands-on exploration.
Expert Talks: Presentations from leading sex educators, therapists, and health professionals exploring topics in sexual wellness, pleasure, and relationships.
Panel Conversations: Multi-perspective discussions featuring educators and experts examining evolving conversations around sexuality, culture, and relationships.
Interactive Workshops: Guided sessions that explore topics more deeply through discussion, practical exercises, skill-building, and experiential activities.
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Our programming is shaped by real conversations about what people are curious about — and where they often feel stuck when it comes to sex, intimacy, and relationships. Throughout the day, attendees can explore talks, panels and workshops led by leading educators in sexual wellness.
Sessions will explore a wide range of topics, including:
Pleasure and desire — from pleasure mapping and erotic imagination to expanding your erotic repertoire
Sexual health and the body — including hormones, menopause, postpartum sexuality, erectile dysfunction, pelvic health, and painful sex
Relationships and communication — exploring monogamy, alternative relationship structures, infidelity and repair, and embodied boundaries
Identity and sexual exploration — questioning orientation, intersectional sexuality, and overcoming sexual shame
Sexual skills and play — touch skills, erotic movement, fantasy-building, kink for beginners, sex toy knowledge and techniques, and creative approaches to pleasure.
Sex across life stages — dating later in life, sex after 50, parenting and intimacy, and navigating changing bodies.
CLIMAX encourages attendees to choose the sessions that resonate most with their curiosity and interests.
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CLIMAX brings together a diverse mix of people interested in sexual wellness and intimacy.
Our attendees include:
Curious individuals who want to deepen their understanding of pleasure and relationships
Sex educators and therapists
Healthcare professionals and wellness practitioners
Creators, writers, and artists
Relationship and intimacy coaches
Students and researchers
You don’t need to be an expert to attend. CLIMAX is for anyone curious about sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. Whether you’re a professional in the field or someone simply looking to better understand pleasure and connection,, you’ll find a welcoming and thoughtful community.
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One of the most meaningful parts of CLIMAX is the community that forms throughout the day.
Between sessions, attendees can:
Meet speakers and educators
Connect with other attendees
Explore booths from brands shaping the future of pleasure and relationship education
Enjoy sex-positive artistic performances and live demonstrations
Continue conversations sparked during workshops and panels
Many of the most memorable moments happen in the hallways, during breaks, and in conversations that unfold organically.
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Creating a respectful and consent-centered environment is a core value of CLIMAX.
We are committed to fostering a space that is:
Respectful of diverse identities and experiences
Inclusive of different backgrounds and relationship styles
Free from harassment or discrimination
Grounded in consent and personal boundaries
Attendees are expected to engage with curiosity, respect, and care for the shared learning environment.
Join Us at CLIMAX
Date: October 25, 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada
CLIMAX is a one-day conference featuring multiple sessions running throughout the day. Attendees can move between sessions and design their own experience based on their interests.
Additional details about the schedule, speakers, and venue will be announced closer to the event.
MEET THE 2026 CLIMAX COMMUNITY
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Rae Szereszewski
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Jason Wu
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Luna Matatas
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Fatima Mechtab
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Sarah Kelly
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Becky Hill
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Jason Taylor
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Martin Fransham
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Emily Zawadzki
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Ashley Matthews
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Miel Nannini
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Sabrina Baldini
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Noémie Kyryluk
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Bara Al-Obaidy
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Ro Nwosu
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Angelique Montano-Bresolin
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Natalia Banton
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Wanda Cotie
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Ona Praderas
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Richa Rehan
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TR Appleby
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Erin York
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Meghan Stewart
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