CENTER FOR SEX AND CULTURE

Be the first to catch a sneak peek of the Academy's new aquarium gallery Animal Attraction, about the incredible mating strategies of the animal kingdom—from hermaphroditic banana slugs to cannibalistic praying mantids. Get an insider’s perspective on the exhibit from aquarium director Bart Shepherd, catch Jane Tollini talk on animal sex of the Zodiac signs, and learn about the sex life of frogs from Academy herpetologist Bob Drewes.

In the realm of human reproduction, learn all about the science of orgasm from Dr. Carol Queen, Good Vibrations Staff Sexologist; check out a pop-up exhibit of vibrators past and present, courtesy of the Center for Sex & Culture and Good Vibrations; and meet professor of human sexuality at SF State, Ivy Chen. Music by soul/boogie aficionados Sweater Funk DJ collective.