Events

An impassioned argument against "body language," this class will a trace a path form Charles Le Brun, Charles Darwin, and Sherlock Holmes to "enhanced interrogation" torture techniques, Linda William's account of the "moneyshot," and the well-meaning, incessant, but all the same ruinous demand for kink classes on how to read other people. This will open...

The discourses that accompany intimacy, kink, and sexuality are taking several concepts for granted and mark them as needs, as these inescapable, biologized authorities that we are bound to obey. Security/safety is one of those concepts that we are not allowed to question. Everyone needs safety in a kink space and everyone strives for security...

  We often call BDSM ‘play’, and shy away from exposing the therapeutic and cathartic side of what we do. But what about when you want to push the boundaries of where you think you can go as a bottom or as a top? If you’ve ever wanted to integrate spiritual and emotional release and...

In Torture, Play, and the Black Experience, Aaron Trammell states that “play functions as a tool of subjugation—one that hurts as much as it heals and has been complicit in the systemic erasure of BIPOC people from the domain of leisure.” This workshop explores the absence of BIPOC individuals from intimacy spaces—both educational and physical—and...

As queer people and communities, we have created our own understanding of family, friendship, and romance. In this workshop Ceci will aim to re-think relationships with you. We will work in a needs and dreams based way to figure out where we find connection, safety, adventure, touch, commitment, and home. You will reflect on very...

In this discussion Alexander focuses on anal fisting from a trans male perspective. Of course all non binary, gender retired and gender fucks are welcome. Whether you are a curious newbie, experienced hole or strong fist you are welcome to join the pit. Let's discuss our experiences as arse and hands lovers with a shift...

This interdisciplinary event brings together clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Avgi Saketopoulou, artist and researcher Andrea Rimon, and pro-domme Sophia Rose for a lecture and discussion exploring the concept of traumatophilia. Traumatophilia refers to the fact that we are drawn to touching our wounds, even to reopen them. Individuals might seek out to engage with past...

What happens when intimacy thrives in uncertainty and the absence of familiarity? This session explores the unique connections that can emerge between strangers in sex work where fear and trust coexist. We’ll think about how risk and uncertainty shape intimacy, trust, and shared humanity. Through a filmed demo, storytelling, and discussion, we will explore •...