Each of us processes pain and intense sensations in different ways. Some of us scream, some go silent, and some laugh with glee. Some focus on the connection we have with our partners and go stoic, while others dance, writhe, and squirm to let the pain come out through movement.
From distracting ourselves with other thoughts or body inputs, to breathing techniques we each enter altered states differently. The same is the case for transforming what individuals and society call “pain” into passion, fugue states, or delight. In this workshop, we will discuss how different individuals process pain and how to increase your own effectiveness in transmuting pain into pleasure, suffering, or erotic connection.
Event Details
Date & Time: June 9th, 2023, 8 pm – 10 pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: workshop
Minimum Knowledge Level: –
What to Bring: ideas, questions, partners, ways to keep notes
Solo or Partnered: any constellation works
Class recording: Yes. This class will be recorded (only the facilitator, not the participants) and is available for ticket holders for 14 days after the event.
What we will teach
– Develop a new understanding of what “pain” can mean to different people
– Decide what they want to transmute pain into
– Increase your “toolbox” of different approaches to altering your state of consciousness during intense sensations
– Pick up tools for increasing the sensations experienced in scenes, as well as decreasing it
– Hear various stories from the instructor and fellow students on their relationship with erotic pain
Accessibility Note
The workshop and discussion are held in spoken English with automated captions in English which are provided by Zoom. Communication within the class can be had via chat but also people can come on mic and speak. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance, i.e. someone reading out the chat, etc, please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
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, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
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.
If you cannot afford the ticket price (even the solidarity price), please send us a message. We will find a way.
