In this class we will look at various consent models, then delve into ways to examine the risks of play, so we can better plan to mitigate risks and evaluate whether a scene should proceed. If time allows, we will explore one or more scenarios as a group.
Join us for Got Consent, a good starting point for Consent To Kink. We will touch on the following ideas: State of Consent, Consent Culture, Consent Best Practices, Things to Consider, Withdrawing Consent, Ability to Consent, Trauma, and Explicit Prior Permission for Consent to Kink. We will also provide free resources made available by the…
Heat, Strike, Heal Fire, metal, and a steady hand: everything you need to understand before the first strike. This introductory level branding workshop is open to everyone and covers the essential elements of strike branding. We’ll look at the safety and medical considerations first, including negotiation and consent, skin preparation, recognizing when a burn requires…
Taking their breath away while avoiding the flat line: a realistic look at methods, risks, and safety for novice to seasoned experts. The goals of this workshop are to provide a real-world examination of breath control through the eyes of a former paramedic and lifetime edge-player. We’ll discuss the two broad categories of ‘breath control’…
Suspensions bring a whole new level to Shibari. Even more than standing or floor work, the rigger controls the aesthetic, the rigger decides what the bottom can or cannot leverage against, and the rigger controls the ‘wobble factor’ – that wonderful balance between “I feel like I’m falling over” and “I’m safe in a hammock”….
CBT is about having a man’s balls in your hands, feeling the warmth, feeling the pulse, knowing you have their undivided attention, and controlling how they breathe with the firmness of your grasp. In this workshop, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of asking for the control with the first touch, accepting the control…
Somewhere along the way, Americans started to believe that after you turn 50, dating, play, and sex are all downhill from there. Play and sex does not have to stop because you are over 50. Let me repeat that: PLAY AND SEX DOES NOT HAVE TO STOP JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE OVER 50. As we…
De-escalation, De-collaring, and Divorce A lot of people are drawn to the community for its sex appeal, the fun toys, the fashionable outfits, the possibilities of meeting people to play with, and for all the potential fun to be had. What happens when the ring or the collar comes off or when the ring AND…
Vetting and Safety for the Individual, The Community, and Your Relationship The “V-word,” vetting, is a hot buzz word on social media lately. Do you really understand what vetting means? What does vetting mean when it comes to the individual, our community, and our relationships? This intense class will help you understand what the “V-word”…
The BIPOC Roundtable is a dedicated space for connection, reflection, and honest conversation among People of Color. Together, we’ll share our culturally-specific challenges in the kink world, and uplift one another through dialogue rooted in respect, understanding, and community.
