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Being 'trauma informed' has become a buzzword in rope (and kink) spaces but many of us still feel unclear about what it actually means, especially in rope. This session invites space to explore your own reactions, patterns, and think about this topic in practice. We will approach being 'trauma informed' not as a moral obligation...
Have you ever heard someone say “kinkshaming is bad, but some kinks deserve to be shamed”? If so, do you agree? If you do, how do we decide? If you don’t, how do you stand up for yourself? And in either case, how do we practice kink in a way that aligns with our ethics,...
Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl, Georg Barkas, Andrea Rimon, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink, intimacy, and relationships. Focusing on concepts central to BDSM, leather, rope, and...
Intimate connections are often complex, tender, and beautifully messy. Each of us brings different ways of sensing, thinking, feeling, and communicating—and when those differences meet, misunderstanding can easily arise. When intimacy, touch, and desire enter the picture, this complexity can deepen even further. Within kink and erotic play, where communication, boundaries, and consent are central,...
So little space is gifted to sadness and grief; frequently, these emotions are bypassed and sidelined. Caritia believes honouring, acknowledging, and releasing grief can be liberating for all aspects of your body and life. How can the practices of kink intentionally support opening up of self? Supported by the ritual container of collective gathering. Caritia...
We all have conflicts. With ourselves, with our loved ones and our collaborators, as well as social and political ones. We often perceive the very concept of conflict as negative, and we are not often taught methods to face it. However, it can also be an opportunity to get to know ourselves and others while...
In recognition of International Workers' Day, our May session will be about the concept of “work.” Pushing against cultural norms within BDSM and kink scenes that have historically been structured to distance BDSM and kink from sex work, we’ll inquire what it means to understand what we do within the context of work. Along the...
Opening up relationships can bring up a lot of emotions, it can be challenging and chaotic at times but also exciting. It is a great opportunity to become aware of what we appreciate and what we would like to change in our existing relationships. This two part series is designed for people who would like...
Have you dreamed of playing with sharps? Have you never quite found the chance to dive in? We are excited to be your Points of Entry. Here you can learn the fundamentals of sharps play, and build the knowledge, understanding and skills to begin your own journey into the world of needles, staples, knives or...
