Sex Positive Calendar: Erotic Holidays To Watch Out For
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Celebrate pleasure, play, and connection all year long
Imagine a calendar where you can find out the next best day to be sex positive? A sex positive calendar is a great way of staying in touch with your sexual self and a great reminder to reconnect with your desire and sexuality.
The world of sex-positivity isn’t just about what happens behind closed doors, it’s about celebrating pleasure, consent, expression, and identity in everyday life. And what better way to do that than marking your sex positive calendar with fun, empowering, and sometimes cheeky holidays?
From the bold and kinky to the heartfelt and educational, this sex positive calendar is your guide to erotic celebrations around the globe (and a few Aussie-specific ones too). Whether you’re buying a little something special for your partner, or for yourself, here’s how to honour each month with pleasure-forward flair.
January
Self-Love Month
January is all about fresh starts, and what better way to begin the year than by celebrating the most important relationship you have, the one with yourself.
Self love is not just about flicking the bean, it’s also about all the other little things you do that make you happy to be your self. Dive deep and think about how you really look after yourself. What are the things that you do that are just for you and no one else?
Write a list and try to get to them before the month is up, but remember, self-love is also about being kind to your self when you fail. So don’t worry if you can do them all, just push back the due date!
National Cuddle Up Day (Jan 6)
This snuggly little day is about warming up with your favourite human(s). Romantic or platonic, it’s all about connection. Remember cuddles are even better with consent, so make sure you check with the cuddlee before diving in. And it’s probably not a great idea to go around hugging your work colleagues, this “day” isn’t an excuse to be a creep in public!
Have a think about how hugs or cuddles make you feel and try to commit to hugging more after all there are actually a bunch of mental and physical health benefits to hugging on the regular!
February
National Condom Day (Feb 14, AU)
It’s not just Valentine’s Day, it’s also a day to celebrate safe, consensual sex! Recognized widely in Australia, it’s a great time to refresh your stash. Try something a little different like flavoured condoms, something with a cooling touch. You can even get these all sorts packs to spice things up a little! Maybe use it as an excuse to talk to your partner(s) about your contraceptive strategy.
International Flirting Week (Second week of Feb)
Flirting is a lost art, and this week is your permission slip to bring it back. Wink at your crush, drop a compliment, or master the slow-text tease. Remember, as with all things sexy it’s super important to make sure that your flirty behaviour is being reciprocated. So make sure its not all one sided and then go nuts!
Flirting is a great way to ignite the spark in a long term relationship or might be the push you need to seal the deal with someone you have had a bit of a crush on for a while! ad this to your sex positive calendar!
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March
Steak & Blowjob Day (Mar 14)
The unofficial “inverse Valentine’s Day.” It’s a satirical (but now very real) day for giving your partner a hearty meal and a heartfelt BJ. The origins of this day is a little icky, however who needs and excuse to dote on a partner! Remember Valentines isn’t just for the Ladies, it’s for everyone, just like steak and oral!!
International Sex Worker Rights Day (Mar 3)
A day of recognition, celebration, and activism for sex workers worldwide. It’s a time to honour their rights, their work, and their safety. The best way to support sex workers is to book one! Respect them and pay them for their time!
If you’ve not done this before and have always wanted to, sex worker rights day might not be the best day to actual seal the deal however it’s a great time to start planning, Check out our article on how to safely and respectfully contact a sex worker.
April
Cake & Cunnilingus Day (Apr 14)
Yes, it's real and yes, it’s delicious. Meant as a tongue-in-cheek response to Steak & BJ Day, this one’s for the vulva-havers. Again this day as with its cousin is routed heavily in traditional gender rolls and relationship structures. However, it’s a great excuse to get down and wet between the thighs, especially if it’s been a while, oh and don’t forget the cake and maybe some flavoured lube to spice things up?
National Horny Day (Apr 16)
Born on the internet, this day encourages people to openly own their desire. Expect flirtatious memes and bold DMs. Its also a great opportunity to tell your partner(s) what they do to help you get in the mood, what makes you horny? Have an open dialogue, you might even discover something about yourself?
May
Masturbation Month
This entire month is a celebration of self-pleasure and sexual wellness. Started in 1995 after Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was fired for saying masturbation is healthy. Every year in Masturbation May Sex shop around the world Celebrate with awareness and if you're like us, great deals! Every year we pack the month with a bunch of exciting sales and deals including; double points for members and free gifts with purchase! May is also a great opportunity for you to take stock in your masturbation habits, are you really serving our self the best or has it become a bit of a habitual release? Check out our article on making masturbation more exciting and see how you can spice things up! This is a must for your sex positive calendar
IDAHOBIT (May 17)
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia is a day for reflection, protest, and solidarity. Tell you queer friends you love them, and support them. Publicly denounce homophobic public figures and email your local representative and tell them how much you love, admire and appreciate your queer friends!
June
National Sex Day (June 9)
It’s 6/9 — need we say more? Celebrate the act and art of sex with joy and intention. Mutual pleasure is an amazing thing, Day of 69ing is not just an opportunity to sit on your partners face but a great time to think about all the other positions we don’t get to try very often.
Pride Month
Globally recognized, June is for LGBTQIA+ pride, protest, and parties. If you want to know a little more on the history of pride month then check out our article all about it. You might be wondering, if your straight, why this is on the list!? We think its important for all people to consider what sex positivity means for different folks.
Sex positivity for someone from a conservative up bringing might be as simple as talking to their partner about their libido and sexual needs. For someone who has their sexuality literally made illegal by a government it means protest and free expression. Everyone can celebrate pride month so this is a great one to add to the sex positive calendar.
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July
Nude Recreation Week (First week of July)
Let it all hang out! This week promotes body freedom and clothing-optional activities — from skinny dipping to sunbathing. Remember there are different nudity laws in different states, around Australia so be careful. However, most states around the country have at least one nudist beach. It gets a little chilly in the south in July so watch out for shrinkage.
National Orgasm Day (Jul 31)
A day to celebrate climax, connection, and body literacy. Solo or with others — go get yours. I mean I don’t know about you, but I really don’t need a national holiday to tell me twice. That being said this might also be another great opportunity to have a chat to your partner(s) about what gets them off and, well… practise, maybe all day, maybe all night? Maybe you could have a competition to see who can orgasm the most in one day? Or who can make the other orgasm the most in one day? Sounds like fun but remember to stay hydrated!!
August
International Female Orgasm Day (Aug 8)
Founded in Brazil to promote female pleasure and sexual equality. There was a time where people though the female orgasm was a myth… yeah and tbh some people still do probably. However it’s been proven that woman, just like every other gender, have orgasms, and vulva owners can really orgasm!
National Underwear Day (Aug 5)
Celebrating lingerie and underthing’s of all styles, shapes, and bodies. Everyone deserves to feel sexy, some people pull off that feeling in nothing at all, others love some lace! No matter your gender or your body shape or size you gotta try dressing down to get down if you know what we mean! This might just ignite something you didn't know you had, so let add it to the sex positive calendar!
September
World Sexual Health Day (Sep 4)
An important reminder to prioritise consent, pleasure, and safety in your sexual life. This might also be a great yearly reminder to get tested, if you are single or practicing non monogamy or for any reason really. Go get tested!
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (Sep 23)
A proud, beautiful day to recognize bisexual people and their experiences. Remember Bi people can present “straight” and they are often the most erased queer minority around! My partner and I for example are both some levels of bisexual, and yet we are in what looks like a hetero relationship. Our friends often forget or think we have forgotten that we are bi all the time!
October
National Coming Out Day (Oct 11)
A day for visibility, vulnerability, and support. Whether you're out, questioning, or an ally, this one’s about connection. Show your support for folks who might want to come out by flagging that you are a safe person to come out to everyday!
No Bra Day (Oct 13)
Initially tied to breast cancer awareness, it’s also a celebration of body freedom. Remember breast cancer can often be very treatable when caught early, so it’s a good idea to get your self checked regularly! I mean who needs an excuse really? This is a must have on the sex positive calendar!
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November
National Sex Toy Day (Nov 4)
All about exploring tools of pleasure, connection, and curiosity. As with a lot of these days it’s a great day to have a chat with your sexual partners about toys and how we can use sex toys to improve our pleasure! However if you only visit your local sex shop once a year, make it the 4th of November! Cos no doubt we are having a sale!! haha
Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20)
A powerful, sombre day to honour trans lives lost to violence and fight for a safer future. If you are interested in knowing more about this have a look at this incredible article written by Charlott!
December
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (Dec 17)
A global day of solidarity, education, and remembrance for sex workers and allies. Be loud and proud about supporting sex workers rights to work. Brush up on the facts with this great article written by Morgan on the topic!
Global Orgasm Day (Dec 22)
Have an orgasm and focus on world peace. No, really. Orgasm + intention = energy shift. Global Orgasm Day, created by activists Donna Sheehan and Paul Reffell, occurs on December 22nd after the winter solstice. It aims to focus orgasms on peace for one day, promoting a positive effect on human wellbeing. Who can't get behind a little world peace, this is a must for the sex positive calendar!
A Year of Pleasure and Power
Sex-positivity is about so much more than sex. It’s about self-knowledge, consent, body autonomy, and joy, whether you're celebrating solo, with a partner, or with your whole community.
So grab a calendar, mark your dates, and treat yourself (and others) with care, creativity, and a little kink when the moment calls for it.
