February 2020
The Sadist Butcher: Anatomically-Based Fear Play
Want to pretend that your bottom is livestock, or a hunted deer, and it's time to get the knives? Or maybe you just like the idea of playing Hannibal Lecter? This can be an intense edgeplay scene if it's done right, even though no one actually gets cut up for real. But you have to know, convincingly, where to "cut" - and these three homesteading kinksters will show you how to look like you know what you're doing, and safely…
Find out more »M/s Conflict Resolution Q&A
Conflict is a part of all relationships. Contrary to all the porn, a master doesn't solve conflict by just ordering the slaves to shut up about it. Sometimes it can be tricky to resolve problems, especially when emotions are running high, while still remaining solidly within the power dynamic. Raven and Joshua are going to talk about conflict resolution in M/s in the context of questions from the audience. Bring the issues you're brave enough to share, and they'll tackle…
Find out more »Fur, Feather, Fangs, Fetish: Primal Animal Play as Shamanic Totem Working
Having an “animal side” can sometimes lead you to looking at the actual life of that animal in the wild, and that’s one step away from working with the spirit of that animal species. The line between “sex fetish” and “shamanic fetish” can get pretty thin on this ground! Let’s talk about what happens when animal play becomes spiritual communion.
Find out more »Whoa! I think that was Spiritual
You’re not the sort of person who generally has anything to do with so-called “spirituality,” but Something Just Happened in a scene, and you aren’t sure what to do with it. This class is a non-judgmental discussion of many ways the numinous can intrude on our BDSM or power exchange, even with those who are suspicious of such things. No proselytizing, no need to Believe in anything; just acknowledgement. Come share your experiences, or just listen and know you are…
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