This introductory day-long workshop is for anyone who is new to kink and curious about exploring its many topics and tools. We will approach this with an emphasis on consent, awareness, and care for ourselves and our partners. You will also learn practical skills to feel more confident in your relationship with kink.
We will talk about navigating boundaries, negotiation, and consent in a BDSM context. We will think about desire and how to communicate our wants and needs. There will be the chance to explore practical skills and feel and try out some different toys and tools. As well as a chance for our kinky questions to be thought about and discussed in an open and curious space.
Event Details
Date & Time: July 1st, 2023, 11 am- 5 pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Knowledge level: none
What to bring: Any toys you would like to explore, ask questions about, or learn to use in different ways. An open mind, and of course any questions or thoughts you have about kink and BDSM.
Solo or Partnered: All constellations – but we will not be partnering people.
What we will teach/offer you
– Demystifying kink language and vocabulary – what does it all mean?
– Boundaries, power, and consent
– Communication, verbal and non-verbal
– Explaining and exploring different types of BDSM
– Practical tips for safer experiences
– A chance to handle and try different toys
– Self-care and aftercare
Mandatory Covid-19 rules
Accessibility Note
The workshop is held in spoken English. German can also be provided. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
Accommodation:
For people coming to this workshop from out of Berlin, we can offer you accommodation in our space (mattress, bed linens, cushions, bathroom, shower, and kitchen) in the common area. If you are interested, please message us at info@karada-house.de
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,
Friends describes people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender straight privileges.
Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
