Kink is seen as something dirty that needs to be hidden, something you choose to do instead of needing.
Still very recently being kinky was a mental disorder, a paraphilia that was pathologized. The normative gay community has been trying to keep a distance to BDSM because of politics, even though it’s an integral part of queer culture. Some people still fear for their jobs and their family ties in case their kinky activities would come out. And some people get turned on by feeling wrong, by being stigmatized.
Being kinky has a different meaning for different people. For some, it is a primary sexual identity, more important than things like the gender of partners or genital-based sexual activity. For others, it’s a secondary identity, and for many, it’s the spice for the bedroom or a preference they can live without.
Join Ceci for this exploration of kink through performance and discussion. Share stories, get political, feel like you found a home, feel alienated, get angry, give support, listen. Leave with some new perspectives in the end.
This event is part of the “About: Sexual Identities” Conference and can be purchased as a single ticket or be part of the day ticket or full conference ticket.
Event Details
Date & Time: April 24th, 2 -3.30 pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: discussion / demonstration
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English, translation into German can be provided
Minimum Knowledge Level: –
What to bring: utensils like paper, pen, or laptop
Class recording: Yes. The participants will not be recorded.
What will happen
– Performance on kink and identity (Trigger Warning for kinky content, possible face, and neck rope, possible triggering language)
– Facilitated discussion and sharing ink is seen as something dirty that needs to be hidden, something you choose to do instead of needing.
What else to know
After your successful ticket purchase, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event.
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
Photo by Valke Unelma
