More than 400 supporters flocked to the West Side’s luxurious Hudson Terrace lounge Tuesday night for limitless drinks, sexy entertainment and decadent fun at Planned Parenthood of New York City’s 8th annual Summer, Sex & Spirits benefit.

Guests mingled and danced in the spacious yet intimate venue, adorned with sparkling chandelier fixtures, bathed in warm pink lighting and sprinkled with red leather couches. They spilled out onto the outdoor patio, taking advantage of the all-night open bar while waiters circled with trays of hors d’oeuvres and rich desserts. Signature mixed drinks—the Sex in Paloma and the Margaret Sanger “Collins”—were served, and a station of volunteers dished out dixie cup servings of creative ice cream flavors.

DJs Tanner and Louis XIX kept the mood alive with girl-power classics like Kim Carnes’ Bette Davis Eyes, and This Ambitious Orchestra performed crowd pleasers including Beyonce’s Run the World (Girls), while scantily-clad women adorned in sequined, circus-themed ensembles and feathered headdresses danced on stilts, twirling parasols.

The famous, red-headed Mistress B, known for her erotic balloon artistry, laughed and posed for pictures with guests in a black leather get-up and fishnets, twisting balloons into masterpieces such as Rolling Stones-style lips and tongues, male genetalia and pole-dancing women.

Guests admired beautiful designer fashion items displayed around the perimeter of the room, using personal identification numbers to participate in open bidding on prizes ranging from handbags to gift certificates to sex toys; a sparkly Jimmy Choo Wallet and cherry red shades from Chanel were among the prizes, to name a few. The hyped 24-carat-gold INEZ vibrator, made by Good Vibrations and valued at more than $13,000, rested in a plush, felt-lined display box on its own table.

Mel Gagarin, one of the event’s organizers, estimated that the benefit drew in more than $25,000, including proceeds from the open auction, a raffle and ticket sales. Tickets for the 21-and-over celebration, priced at $40 for general admission and $80 for a pass to the VIP reception, sold out to fill the venue to capacity.

One hundred percent of the funds raised Tuesday night will go to fund Planned Parenthood of New York City services.

“Summer, Sex & Spirits is organized by PPNYC’s all-volunteer Activist Council. All money raised at the event supports PPNYC’s healthcare services, education programs and advocacy work,” Gagarin said. “The event brings together pro-choice New Yorkers in a fun, summertime cocktail party environment and encourages folks to get more involved in our advocacy work.”

Planned Parenthood of New York City will host their eighth annual benefit Tuesday night

By Rebecca Harris

Young professionals and feminists from across the city are sure to come out to the West Side next Tuesday for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, circus acts and a few naughty surprises.

Planned Parenthood of New York City will host its eighth annual Summer, Sex and Spirits Benefit this Tuesday night at Hudson Terrace, a luxurious bar and lounge in Hell’s Kitchen overlooking the Hudson River. The main event will begin at 8 p.m., following a VIP reception at 7 p.m.

This year’s sexy benefit will be circus themed, with tricks by Lady Circus including aerial acts and stilt walking. DJ Tanner and DJ Louis XIX will take the stage, along with musical performers such as This Ambitious Orchestra. Erotic balloon artist Mistress B will also work the crowd throughout the night, mingling with guests and crafting naughty balloon masterpieces.

In addition to entertainment, the 21-and-over celebration will feature an open bar all night, light refreshments, a raffle and a silent auction fundraiser. Prizes include designer fashion items, restaurant and hotel certificates and “experiences”—ranging from a group cupcake-making class to a 24-carat gold-plated vibrator valued at more than $13,000.

The benefit is organized by PPNYC’s Action Fund Activist Council, a volunteer branch of Planned Parenthood. All proceeds raised at the benefit will go towards health care services, legislative advocacy and education programs across the five boroughs.

Last year’s event drew about 300 attendees and raised more than $23,000, according to Stephanie Demmons, community organizer for PPNYC. Tickets can be purchased online at PPNYC’s website. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door; VIP passes go for $80.