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June 16, 2025

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Where Curiosity Meets Chemistry: Science Gets Sexy

Arizona Science Center Hosts Science With A TWIST: Nerdy & Naughty Event

 

PHOENIX – Arizona Science Center is breaking down barriers and turning up the heat on all things sex and science for its next Science With A TWIST event: “Nerdy & Naughty: A Night of Sexy Science”. This 21+ event will be held on June 20 from 6:00 - 10:00  p.m. and will be a night where every experiment is designed to spark curiosity, fun, and a little bit of naughty science. 

Attendees will explore the art of attraction through trivia and interactive demos, uncover the engineering behind sex toys, and dive into pleasure-based intimacy with guest speakers.

WHO: Arizona Science Center

WHAT: Science With A TWIST – Nerdy & Naughty: A Night of Sexy Science

WHERE: 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

WHEN: Friday, June 20, 6:00–10:00 p.m.

DETAILS: Nerdy & Naughty: A Night of Sexy Science Highlights:

  • Activities 
    • Race the Rubber: Step into the ultimate party challenge! Strap on a helmet, start moving and watch as each step inflates a condom balloon on top of your head. Keep going until it pops—first to burst their balloon wins!
    • Period Cramp Simulator: Are you tough enough? Strap in and find out! Our Period Cramp Simulator delivers real contractions to put your pain tolerance to the test.
    • The Science (and Engineering) of Sex Toys: Discover the science of pleasure! Get hands-on with the engineering behind sex toys—design, mechanics, and innovation that make them work.
    • There will also be sex-themed trivia and a guest speaker, who will talk about moving from performance-based sex and toward pleasure-based sex
  • Third Party Vendors include:

DISCLAIMER: This event is intended for adults only and explores scientific topics related to human sexuality in an educational and respectful manner. The content may be explicit and is designed for a mature audience.

For more information about Science With A TWIST and parking information, visit www.azscience.org/visit/events/science-with-a-twist.

For Media Inquiries:
Contact: Kristina Celik, celikk@azscience.com 

About Arizona Science Center 

Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.

 

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