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...
Let’s slow down together and end the week/welcome the weekend with some soft body contact and co-regulation. Whether you’re an experienced cuddle slut or curious about how to cuddle with people you don’t know, this session will provide some gentle guidance into a cozy cuddle puddle. We’ll double down on the coziness with a quiet...
Kick off the new year — and your rope journey — with a weekend that bundles our entire Rope Fundamentals series into one playful, beginner-friendly shibari workshop. We have reworked our rope curriculum, and you get to reap the benefits in this relaunch weekend. Across two days, you’ll move from the simplest building blocks to...
Welcome to the world of Japanese style 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...
Explore your first full suspensions — side-on! We will use your choice of upper body harness with a basket tie to practice partial and full side suspensions. We will play with body angles and load distribution to understand our harnesses and partners better. The suspensions are done starting from the ground. We’re exploring low suspensions...
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. All kinds of Japanese inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku are welcome. You can hang out, have drinks and snacks and chat with people if you don't feel like...
We speak of care so easily — but how do we live it? Care in Curiosity invites you into a shared space of exploration and play, where care, pleasure, and intimacy become questions we embody together. Guided by Caritia, you’ll uncover what care means for you — and how it connects us all. This workshop...
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...
Each January, at the beginning of the new calendar year, we pause and take time to reconnect with ourselves. Take a deep, big breath, unclench your jaw, and loosen your shoulders—shake it out. Yes, this life is filled with challenges, so much fun, and yet also overwhelming at times. You are doing the thing; you...
Welcome to the world of Japanese style 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...
People engage in oral sex for so many reasons… but how do we get our desires met and explore with partners? Whether you are new, or a seasoned fan looking for new ideas, this class works beyond the belief that one size fits all – let’s make this type of play the right fit for...
Ceci’s arms-front harness offers comfort, adaptability, and clean aesthetics. You’ll learn how to construct it while focusing on body geometry, balance, and connection. A great transition harness for those moving toward suspension or more demanding floor work, as the focus is more on the body being tied and tailoring, than using specific frictions. Rope Structures...
