Frank Conversations is a loose discussion series that tackles complex topics around, relationships, kink & sexuality, bodies, gender, and identity in a no-bullshit kind of approach. We all have questions and problems, sensibilities, trauma but also curiousness and playfulness around these topics. Together we will create a safe(r) environment where ANY question can be asked....
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Spring is upon us once again and cycles of birth have begun, well for some at least. The overwhelming changes that continue to haunt us this past 2+ years with the pandemic, the loss of life, changes of government, and now a war - have taken their toll on our being as a whole. Our...
Consensual non-consent is a form of play that is based on a mutual agreement between play partners to act as if consent has been waived. This form of play is a complex web of thoughts, ideas, and desires which requires a delicate balance of boundaries and communicated needs to navigate what can be deliciously troubled...
You have done some tying on the floor and are ready to dive deep into the geekery. Or you want to polish your technical skills further. In this workshop, we will dive deep into the frictions for tying on the floor. We will practice using counter tension, the direction changer/half hitch, and the munter hitch....
Kink does not exist in a vacuum. In Deviations, hosted by Karada House, Andrea, Addie & Barkas will discuss historical and contemporary texts that have shaped kink, sexuality, and our understandings of ourselves. Each episode consists of a 120 minute-ish unscripted conversation. It is not expected that the audience will have read the texts in...
You have solid skills at floor-based tying. You want to understand more about what’s important for secure suspendable structures. In this workshop, we will learn what kind of basic structures form most suspendable harnesses (wraps, stems, cinches) and the basic frictions used for them (munter hitch variations, X-friction, L-friction, half-moon). We will learn about placing...
This class takes a deep dive into the minute details of what makes good tension, clean placement, even lines, and smooth, effortless rope movement. These absolutely fundamental (and universally applicable) micro-techniques are difficult to pin down but magic once implemented, and make the difference between good rope and excellent tying. We will look at how...
Kink and intersectionality are topics that are often spoken about separate from each other or on a more theoretical basis while trying to understand systemic oppression. Only rarely is the opportunity given to go into the nuance of the idea of how intersectionality affects our kinks and vice versa. Caritia aims to offer space for...
Kink and rope are wonderful ways in which we can connect with ourselves in solo play or with others. But part of playing not only in a safe(r) but also more effective way is knowing your way around the body. How much do you know about your own body? Its. movements, its anatomy, and how it...
Let's give ourselves permission to let go of tension, stress, anxiety, sadness, anger, and fear and embrace relaxation, self-care, change, creativity and expansion. Caritia invites participants to explore the dimensions of self-expression and kink in this workshop, where rituals of release will be interlaced with the creative connection. Spontaneous individualized rituals will be formed through...
There are times when it simply doesn't work to sit on the floor or to stand to tie. Tying with, on, and to a chair has many playful advantages. In this workshop, Caritia will aim to introduce participants to the joy of combining comfort and stress when tying. Event Details Date & Time: May...
Ready to get (back) out there but don’t know how? Join this workshop that asks all the difficult questions to make it easier for you to find the company you actually need in your life right now. Maybe you find love, a friend, or an existential crisis that will change your life, who knows! We...