The sum is more than its parts. When it comes to multiple simultaneous power relationships, things can get overwhelming really quickly. Especially in intersecting communities of queer, disabled, and otherwise marginalized and policed bodies, contexts like economic dependencies, disabilities, accessibilities, and traumata are adding to the complexity. In this class we look at possible pitfalls and…
This class covers first aid fundamentals for the most common situations kinksters might encounter, as well as worst-case scenarios. We will also discuss specific information and considerations for professionals doing paid session work with clients. What we will cover legalities basic anatomy (circulation, oxygen, sugar, nerves, etc) and conditions that can affect these (bleeding/clotting…
This month's Jam details will be announced as soon as possible Just a reminder this rope jam is for people of the global South, People of Colour and Indigenous, Brown and Black people, we love our White allies but this space is not for you. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend! Tickets are PWYC with a suggestion of $15. All skill levels welcome! Bring rope if you have some but some loaners…
Shibari Live Drawing differs from usual live drawing sessions in two major ways. For one, the poses that can be reached with the help of ropes are very different from anything live drawing models could assume on their own, e.g. suspensions. On the other hand, those poses are short living, which means that artists are not only met with unusual poses but also with less time to catch them. In…
Too often, pain play gets flattened all the time. Into impact play. Into a set of roles and a handful of tools. Into repetitive patterns. But what if we started somewhere else entirely? Intentional Pain Play is a workshop that approaches sadomasochistic practice from the inside out: not what you do, but what you're doing it for. What intentions, needs and desire drive you to give and/or receive…
Very often when people as whether it's okay or advisable to play with trauma the answer is: don't. Better not touch it. You will re-traumatize yourself. Wait until you're "healed". But here's the thing: Most of us are already doing it. Whether we are aware of it or not. Fuck Your Trauma starts by acknowledging that trauma and kink are already in the room together. The question isn't whether to…