Caritia has always been curious about relating dynamics and the interplay between desire, wants, and needs. Frequently, running into the question: who are our present styles and ways of relating made for? In this discussion and lab, Caritia invites participants to deconstruct what relating is to them and ways in which to create dynamics that...
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Polyamory / Ethical Non-Monogamy are becoming more and more part of the intersectional, queer, and also the kink discourse around politics, freedom, and identity. These practices are complex and have a huge potential to free yourself from oppressive norms of any kind. However, shedding yourself from certain societal and personal conditioning is often complicated. Even...
Apologizing is something that all of us are very familiar with, whether we like it or not. It is an essential part of how we sustain relationships and practice consensual and meaningful connections. It plays a role in every relationship, but especially in polyamorous and open relationships. Many of us need to unlearn hetero- and...
Do you know how to assess the health of your relationship(s)? Are you aware of how to find the areas you need to work on? Join this session to get some more knowledge on what makes a relationship stable and how to figure out where your friction stems from. This event is part of the...
Join this fun and probably slightly chaotic session with a Canadian polycule of 10-ish people. How do they make it work and what have they learned on their journey so far? This event is part of the "Love is Polytical" 2024 Conference for Ethical & Intersectional Polyamory/Non-Monogamy and can be purchased as a solo...
This workshop aims to explore the historical influences of colonization on our perceptions of love, relationships, and non-monogamy, and how to decolonize these constructs for more inclusive and authentic connections. Participants will break down Eurocentric norms of love, such as monogamy and nuclear families. They will also discuss how colonial languages have shaped the...
Ceci Ferox will lead you on a journey of self-tying to reconnect with yourself and your body. The session will start with an emotional check-in and end in collective aftercare and sharing to give your solo practice some community support. You choose how you tie in this class while Ceci guides your focus and inspires...
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...
Want to learn about the superpowers of fat bodies in rope? Join this class to learn how to use the strengths of soft and heavy bodies for kick-ass upper body harnesses. We will find answers for questions on tension, placement, body handling and geometrics. We’ll figure out harnesses with arms free, in the back and...
Use your body in a vastly different way. Restricted, restrained, maybe even tamed – our bodies are subdued to very strict rules and movements in our daily lives. Time to get primal and rough. Rough body play allows for more fighting, emotions, and a deeper exploration of power dynamics than play fights. Once a month...
A rope hangout is an event where we learn from each other, peer-to-peer, get to know each other, and do rope in a relaxed atmosphere, regardless of experience level. You can hang out, have coffee, tea, or soft drinks and chat with people if you don't feel like tying. Being there is enough! Note:...
In this weekend workshop, we will be exploring the ‘classic’ shapes of Shibari, which will be referred to as ‘archetypes’. Even though Shibari is still early in its development, there are already clear repeated patterns in its short history. These shapes have become synonymous with practicing Shibari, particularly with a Japanese influence rather than drawing...