Presenters for Homecoming 2025
Alixzander
Alixzander (He/They/It) has been active in the kink community since 2012. They are a former board member of Black Rose, and served as their education director. They are also senior staff at The Crucible, Camp Crucible, CrucibleCon, & Fornucopia, the director of VIP Services at CLAW, the Director of Education at the District Eagle, and hosts kinky play events in the DMV area. Alixzander is known for creating immersive, inclusive, and sex-positive events that celebrate radical Queer joy.
Auntie Vice
Auntie Vice is a kink writer and educator. They hold a Ph.D. in Political Psychology and BA in Psychology. Their kink education is based in an advanced understanding of psychology and power structures. They run the award-winning sex blog LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com. They have three nonfiction kink books out, including the Golden Flogger Finalist The Big Workbook for Submissives. They have a forthcoming book Brave and Crazy: Navigating BDSM with a Neuroatypical Brain from Jennifer Kingsley Publishing in 2026. They also host the podcast “Fat Chicks on Top.”
BDSM Research Team
Dr. Brad Sagarin is a professor of social psychology at Northern Illinois University and the fearless leader of the Science of BDSM Research Team (www.scienceofbdsm.com). With a passion for untangling the complexities of consensual kink, Brad’s research dives deep into the psychology of BDSM, the power of social influence, and the beauty of numbers that tell a story. His work has been published in scholarly journals and featured in media outlets like The Economist and New Scientist. A dynamic speaker and media consultant, Brad blends academic rigor with a flair for making taboo topics tantalizing. With degrees from MIT and Arizona State, he’s equally at home geeking out over stats as he is exploring what makes intimacy tick.
Randal, aka evilgeniusofevil, somehow tricked several universities into giving him degrees and now spends his time asking the important questions, like “How does one get wetter?” A researcher with the Science of BDSM team, he leads studies on squirting, the crossover between kink and swinging, and what people actually do when they think no one’s keeping notes.Beyond the lab, Randal is a community leader on FetLife, where he runs events ranging from sultry dancing to hilariously terrible erotic films to hands-on vulval casting. He’s an enthusiastic supporter of people exploring their desires, loves hearing about what really happens in the wild, and believes that sexual communities thrive when people can be curious, open, and shamelessly themselves. If you’ve got a curiosity, a story, or a sexy data point to share, he’s all ears—just don’t be surprised if it turns into a research question.
Catieosaurus
Cate Osborn (she/they), aka Catieosaurus, is a certified sex educator, intimacy coach, and content creator known for frank conversations about ADHD, mental health, and disability. With two Masters degrees in Shakespeare and experience as Entertainment Director at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, she transitioned to content creation during the pandemic and gained nearly 2 million followers with her frank and honest conversations about neurodivergence and intimacy. She’s a Twitch Partner, Playboy contributor, and hosts both Sorry I Missed This on the Understood.Org network and Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest, a top-50 mental health podcast. Her debut book will be released by Simon & Schuster in March 2026, followed by a national comedy tour.
CoolCat
CoolCat exists at the intersection of pet play and age play. They attended their first ABDL event in 2003 and then went on a mission to find all the other cats. CoolCat began teaching in the kink community at CAPCon and later founded a dedicated pet play programming committee to help bridge the ABDL and pet communities. They also organized Chicago Kritters, a munch created to welcome species and identities often overlooked in the mainstream pup and handler scene. Today, teaching remains the highlight of CoolCat’s con experience. Their workshops on pet and age play give people permission to have fun, be themselves, and rediscover the simple joy of play. They hope their authenticity and free-spirited energy help others feel more comfortable in their own skin (or fur).
Feral_trashpanda
Feral (reba) is a polyamorous femme queer slave who has been ingrained in her local and regional communities since 2014. She is protected, loved, and tortured (consensually) by several humans and calls the midwest home. Prior to 2020 you would find this trash panda bootblacking, handling contestants, teaching, or getting down and dirty in the dungeon! Now she exists in a permanent state of chaos with the occasional break out to events all over the country. She is a PRICK player, consent enthusiast, mental health advocate, and service slut. She is lucky to have presented at local, regional, and international events and has only had animal control called on her once.
Kinkmedic
Kinkmedic has been a paramedic for over 20 years. His career has taken him from responding to 911 calls to working in the ER during the Covid outbreak. With thousands of hours of clinical experience and even twice that spent treating patients, there’s no corner of being a paramedic he hasn’t seen. He has guest lectured at the University of Minnesota, Loyola University – Chicago and is currently teaching the next generation of paramedics how to not kill their patients.
Laura Boyle aka RoseOfSalt
Laura Boyle is a relationship coach, sex educator, and the author of Monogamy? In this Economy? and Ready for Polyamory. She’s been involved in her local polyamorous and kink communities for 20 years now, and happily nerds out about relationships with her polycule on the East Coast.
Master So’N’So
With no secret talent except a passion for improvement, So’N’So gives the world his insights from a life of art, rope, and non-monogomy.
Miss Mackenzee
Miss Mackenzee is a queer, neurodivergent Board-Certified Sexologist, BDSM and intimacy educator, hypnotist, trauma-informed coach, and kink mentor. She owns Elysium Dungeon and hosts the Kink, Intimacy, and Cannabis Lounge Podcast. As the founder of BDSM and Intimacy University, she creates unique BDSM toys, furniture, on-demand courses, spicy digital guides, and more. An author and media expert, she’s spoken at major universities and media outlets. With over 10,000 hours of continued education, she conducts workshops on energy play, sex magic, bondage, power exchange, and spirituality. Her mission is to support others in exploring their desires safely and authentically, fostering inclusive, judgment-free spaces. She aims to be the guide she wishes she had, helping people achieve hotter, safer, and more fulfilling intimacy.
Professor Grey
Professor Grey (she/her) is a smart, sassy, fierce Femdom. Grey is an active member in the Minneapolis Community, where she is currently serving as a moderator for their largest Edge Play group. As an educator, she has presented locally and nationally on Sex, Kink, BDSM, and Mental Health. You may remember her courses from KK Homecoming in 2022 or 2023. Perhaps listened to her discuss Femdom perspectives, Sex, or Female Lead Relationships on Authentically Kinky, GoodSex, or Dating Kinky Podcasts. Better yet – have you attended a live lesson with the Professor?
Rhiannon aka ANecessaryEvil
A returning Kinky Kollege presenter, Rhiannon is eternally excited to share with the (kinky) class! After ten years in the kink community, she finally feels confident saying she knows a thing or two, but is forever aware that there is more to learn. When not presenting, she can be found living the poly life in the Midwest with her two squishy-faced dogs, watching Bluey, and occasionally camping. Don’t miss checking out her large pin sash collection and please don’t hesitate to ask for one that catches your eye…trades are always negotiable!
ruby
ruby is an“intensity-slut” ,an experienced bottom/masochist, and a servant leader with a heart for community and a proclivity for peer led discussion. She believes that kink is best enacted in community, that people on the right side of the slash should talk to and support each other, and her workshops are an opportunity for bottoms, submissives and slaves to do just that! ruby sees Kink through an intersectional lens and has a special focus on honoring the past and our roots as we grow and learn as a community.
SabreHyde
SabreHyde (she/her) is a rope switch and teacher-organizer from Traverse City, Michigan, who enjoys traveling, metal concerts, and backpacking. In January 2017, Sabre co-founded the TC Rope Jam (currently on hiatus) to bring rope education and practice to the nascent rope community in Northern Lower Michigan. You can find her enthusiastically attending events across Michigan and in Chicago. She believes rope should be accessible to anyone with a passion for it, and strives to have and teach a variety of options for different genders, physical limitations, body sizes and shapes, and goals. A lifelong learner, she invites you to provide candid feedback on or ask questions about any class, tie, or technique you see her use.
Scott Smith
Scott Smith began exploring the facets of S&M at an early age. With his creative and rather deviant mind, he enthusiastically developed his techniques of bondage and suspension from his experience with nautical and high angle rope work. His powerful physical interactions of his activities were initially necessities for various activities including white water rafting, scuba, climbing, and paramedical rescue. Scott brings a distinct intensity and passion to the ebb and flow of learning, teaching and actualizing S&M. A believer that the magic of BDSM comes through the connection of the participants, his workshops develop and nurture that connection; while maintaining a decidedly sadistic edginess. Scott has presented countless workshops and seminars throughout North America and abroad for organizations large and small. Scott is internationally known for his rope work, connection, and edge play workshops. Feel free to contact Scott through FetLife at Scott_Smith, or his email Scott@OneWithKnots.com.
StrumPet
StrumPet was introduced to Scott Smith (here at the KK venue) by mutual friends in 2013. A few hours, one memorable elbow drop, and lots of tears later – it was clear that a powerful connection had sparked. Their bond, strengthened by an intense play style and mutual respect, continues to grow both inside and outside the dungeon. Together, they actively share their experiences and insights with the BDSM community through education and storytelling. StrumPet identifies as a service-oriented bottom, drawn to structure, problem-solving, efficiency, and Sir’s unmistakable evil chuckle.
Scottaconda
Scottaconda is a b-boy from Chicago gone DJ representing the Midwest in the elements of EDM and Hip-Hop. Being proud of taking into consideration how the crowd feels, his performances have never been anything less than absolutely amazing. At Anime Expo 2015, he had a double encore in which he was, with no doubt, the hype of the night. He coordinates the Soap Bubble for Anime Central, and has also performed at Anime Expo, Otakon Vegas, Anime Central, Anime Milwaukee and much, much more. He has an infectious energy that he spreads through his love of music, and it shows on the faces of the people who see him perform!
Seq
Seq (they/she) has been involved in BDSM/Leather communities since the mid-90s, but for the last 5+ years, their primary focus has shifted to building consent culture and fighting for the rights of those who practice consensual alt-sex activities. Seq is a neurodivergent, nonbinary, pansexual/bisexual, nurturing but intense edgeplaying-dominant and Leather titleholder living with chronic illness. You can find them developing curriculum, facilitating, and educating at: Navigating-Consent, Consent-Alive, and the Consent Academy, as well as volunteering time at local shelters and food drives. You may have seen Seq running audiovisuals at Leather and kink events, serving on or leading Consent Teams or Community Support Teams in various alt-sex communities, serving on judges panels at Leather contests around the Midwest, or perhaps holding space for those who have experienced harm, discrimination, or exclusion. You may also have encountered them in the work they do as a board member and as committee chair at the National Coalition For Sexual Freedom. Treating others with dignity and serving communities are of highest value.
X2Ride
X2Ride is a yoga instructor and ayurvedic coach. Her journey to Well-Being started in 2008, when she became a Spinning instructor and took her first yoga class to “stretch” after Spinning. That yoga class piqued her curiosity and lead her to self-discovery of how she could take care of herself to live a healthier lifestyle utilizing all aspects of yoga. After hundreds of hours of training she started sharing yoga and ayurveda with her friends, family and in Corporate America so more people could be curious about ancient India practices in a safe, compassionate environment. It is an ongoing journey that she embraces everyday through continued exploration. X2Ride looks forward to teaching Fundamental Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation and the 7 Pillars of Well-Being discussion with the Kinky Kollege Homecoming participants. Allowing others to be curious as they continue this journey to optimal health and well-being.
Yulinda Rahman aka Doc Yu Roc
Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, Ph.D., LCPC, is a pioneering voice in the intersection of kink, mental health, and somatic healing. As the founder of the Kink Professional Standards Alliance (KPSA), she is setting the bar for ethical and professional standards for kink practitioners, educators, and clinicians worldwide. Under the KPSA umbrella, she has developed multiple groundbreaking initiatives, including the Therapeutic BDSM Collaborative Network™ (TBCN), the Certified Professional Kink Practitioner (CPKP) Program, the Journal of Kink and Community, and the Applied Therapeutic BDSM™ Training. Her latest book, The Edge of Excellence: Therapeutic BDSM & Beyond, brings together her research, training models, and the collective wisdom of the field to redefine what professional kink-based care can look like. Known for her signature blend of science, spirituality, and shadow integration, Dr. Rahman bridges clinical expertise, lived experience, and cultural awareness to create healing frameworks that are radical, rigorous, and deeply human.
