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...
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Queer Intimacies is a two-day conference exploring the diverse landscape sexualities, kink, and intimacies, bringing together theorists, practitioners, and participants to bridge theoretical insights with lived experiences. Through workshops, lectures, and discussions, we will question, critique, broaden, and/or reimagine topics and concepts within kink, sexualities, and intimacies research and practice that are too often used...
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 •...
You've been doing rope suspensions for a while and now it's time to go from more static into transitions? Perfect! There's no better person to teach you all the tipps and tricks than Addie! Prepare yourselves for four masterful sessions that will blow your mind (and not your joints!) and add several options for progressions...
Welcome to the world of rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. We...
This bi-weekly open training is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. Our open rope training for beginners is a continuous offer for anyone looking for a regular practice space to advance their skills. Each time...
IT'S ROPE JAM TIME! Rope Jams are spaces to meet people who love to tie or be tied (or both) and/or bring your tying partner(s) to have a wonderful session together in a space with like-minded people. All roles, levels, styles, etc. are welcome. In the last hour of the jam, we will lower...
For a lot of us self-tiers, masturbation is a big part of the practice that usually stays hidden. Now it’s time to shed light on the ancient practice of giving yourself a hand. Ceci will share practical ties and tricks they gathered along the way on their 13 year journey of being a horny rope...
Rope Bondage exists in space and time. We need to necessarily tie somewhere but this somewhere is not obvious. Every point in space implies a time, a situation, as well as an orientation, which, in turn implies a direction. In this workshop series we will look at the different spatial and temporal aspects of tying....