BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wicked Grounds - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wicked Grounds X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://wickedgrounds.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wicked Grounds REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T230631Z CREATED:20260521T230451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T230631Z UID:6372-1780596000-1780603200@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Art & Science of Compersion with Marie Thouin PhD DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be compersive?\nHow can we access more compersion for our partner(s) and loved ones?\nIs compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships? \nđŸ’» In this comprehensive webinar\, Dr. Marie Thouin addresses these questions and much more\, using her breakthrough research and wisdom from her book\, ‘What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships’. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe Compersion Roadmap: Six factors that foster or block compersion\, with real-life stories from Marie’s research\nMyths & Realities: Debunking misconceptions about compersion and its connection to jealousy\, love\, and non-monogamy\nA Nuanced Understanding of Compersion: Taking into consideration individual\, relational\, and social factors\nSelf-Assessment: Tools to identify your strengths and challenges with compersion\nA Compassionate Approach: Using compersion as a flashlight\, not a stick to beat yourself with. No toxic positivity required\n\nTopics Include: \n\nWhat is compersion? Defining multiple flavors and types of positive empathy\nTrue or false? Debunking myths about compersion\nIs compersion necessary?\nThe roadmap: 6 elements that promote compersion\nPitfalls: What blocks compersion?\nCompersion in your world: Identifying your relational ecosystem’s strengths and bottlenecks\n\nPRESENTER: \nMarie Thouin\, PhD is the author of “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships\,” the first-ever comprehensive scholarly book on compersion. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts\, including ELLE\, the Savage Lovecast\, The Times of London\, and HuffPost. Marie has also published seminal research studies\, the first encyclopedia entry on compersion\, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com\, a popular website that features her research\, blogs\, and resources on the topic of compersion. She is the Founder of Love InSight\, a Mindful Dating & Relationship Coaching practice where she supports and guides people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/c1f561b0cb URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-the-art-science-of-compersion-with-marie-thouin-phd/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Art-Science-of-Compersion-800-533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T022733Z CREATED:20260609T022733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T022733Z UID:6418-1781632800-1781640000@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: BDSM & Attachment Styles with Sir Panda DESCRIPTION:Attachments are emotional bonds formed in childhood\, and whether we form secure or insecure attachments is dependent upon how our needs for attention\, love\, and growth are met. The patterns set in place carry forward to how we form adult attachments\, including friendships\, romantic partners\, and the bonds of power exchange. \nThis presentation will examine the basics of Attachment Theory\, how attachment styles are expressed\, and how they are manifested in different BDSM identities and roles. The class will also touch on how to encourage secure attachment in ourselves and in our relationships with others. \nPRESENTER: \nSir Panda (he/him) is a polyamorous Dominant and kink educator living in the Kansas City metro area. He started his educational journey in 2011\, teaching consent and BDSM basics at the Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) in Seattle\, WA. Sir Panda has served in a variety of roles in the kink community over the last 15 years\, including discussion group facilitator\, event planner and host\, communications director\, house top\, and Program Lead for KinkFest. \nSir Panda has presented classes and workshops for the CSPC\, Wicked Grounds\, Pragmatically Kinking\, the Kink Center\, the Venusian Society\, and Leather Reign. He has been a guest on the podcasts for Erotic Awakening and Interview My Kink. \nSir Panda can be found online as Sir-Panda on FetLife\, RealSirPanda on Instagram and Substack\, and through his educational organization D/s Outreach\, www.dsoutreach.com. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer multiple price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/eb7f46cad1 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-bdsm-attachment-styles-with-sir-panda/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BDSM-Attachment-Styles-800-533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T222050Z CREATED:20260615T222050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T222050Z UID:6431-1782039600-1782046800@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Daddy Issues: Daddy Dynamics & You A class with Lady V DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Workshop is accessible to ALL genders of Daddy & sides of the slash
.yes\, even subby daddies. We <3 submissive & switchy daddies. This workshop is not necessarily geared towards ageplay or ABDL\, but inclusive of it. \n\nDaddy\, don’t stop! No\, seriously\, dude.\nLearn about Daddy Dynamics in this workshop dedicated to the Daddy who understands from the inside & out (& its not just because their fist is inside me). \nWhat are Daddy Dynamics?\nA Daddy dynamic is a relationship or short-term play where one player is “Daddy” & typically plays a parental or semi-nurturing type figure within the scene or short to long-term dynamics. \n“Daddy” dynamics are HIGHLY influenced by the people involved & the interests in their preferred types of play. Daddies can be scary sadists to submissive sweethearts who want to please their Princex\, Princes\, & Princesses. \nDaddy Dynamics can be everything from light & fluffy to dark & demented
maybe even a mix of both depending on your tastes! \nIn this class\, we’ll dive into:\n\nFiguring out what kind of archetype resonates with you as a Daddy or finding the right Daddy(s)\nFiguring out what type of dynamic works best (ex. Daddy Dom/little\, Princex/daddy sub\, etc.)\nPickup play or short-term dynamics & integrating Daddy elements into play\nKeeping things fresh & healthy in long-term Daddy dynamics\nHow to heal after a dynamic has ended\nIncluding others into dynamics such as other submissives\, Princexes\, & other Care Givers.\nHow any gender can be “Daddy” & what it means to be “Daddy” to someone\n\nWhy Learn From Lady V?\nLady V has been in & out of Daddy/girl dynamics for the last several years. While once swearing up & down she could never call a man “Daddy”\, now EVERYONE’S HER DADDY. \nMany of her dynamics have been everything from long term relationships (LTRs) to occasional play partners to pick up play. Some include submissive daddies to Daddies with strong backhands. \nWhile not currently in a Daddy dynamic\, Lady V still plays with DD/lg & Princess/daddy sub dynamics as a Pro Domme & a lifestyle switch. \n\nDISCLAIMER: We do not advocate for incest or anything in a similar vein. This is only roleplay between consenting adults. Also\, not all of us have Daddy issues because of our biological Fathers\, but thanks for assuming. đŸ–€\nPRESENTER: \nLady V (she/her) is a spiritually & socioculturally driven sex-positive educator\, community organizer\, lifestyle switch & pro dominatrix. \nShe is an out\, proud\, & fierce-as-fire transwoman with a passion for empowering others. While hailing from Detroit\, Michigan\, she has settled in Oregon\, with her Mistress in a 24/7 TPE where she serves as the majordomo for her leather family\, the Atomic Army. Lady V considers herself both a lifestyle & professional switch. Any way the wind blows\, it doesn’t really matter to her. \nShe hopes to inspire others to enjoy sex positivity from an authentic place\, as well as embrace their spiritual place within sex positivity & find healing within it. You can perv more of her social media & body of work by clicking HERE \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several TICKETING tiers\, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/a387c84c61 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-daddy-issues-daddy-dynamics-you-a-class-with-lady-v/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Daddy-issues-800-533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232737Z CREATED:20260615T232737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T232737Z UID:6466-1783360800-1783368000@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: "What's Your FetLife?" Managing Social Media Profiles for Kinksters with Miriam Green DESCRIPTION:Social media accounts like FetLife\, Plura\, or even dating profiles are one of the primary ways that kinksters connect with their local communities. But how can we make the best of those platforms while avoiding their challenges and pitfalls? \nWhether you’re new to creating kink-centered social media accounts or you want to get more out of the ones you already have\, join Miriam Green for a new class on building and using your profiles. We’ll talk about: \n\nThe benefits and pitfalls of kink social media\nSetting up your account for the long-term\nOnline security and privacy basics for kinksters\nHow to make the most of online interactions\nSafety & vetting\n\nAnd of course we’ll get to all of your questions. \nPRESENTER: \nMiriam Green has been in the public kink scene for over twenty years in the Austin\, Houston and San Francisco scenes. They teach a series of KINK 101 classes on the SF kink community\, BDSM negotiations\, and dating while kinky. They also are the owner of Wicked Grounds. \nYou may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.com \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/91171ffe0d URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-whats-your-fetlife-managing-social-media-profiles-for-kinksters-with-miriam-green-2/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Whats-Your-FetLife-Managing-Social-Media-Profiles-for-Kinksters-800-533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232906Z CREATED:20260615T232906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T232906Z UID:6468-1783447200-1783454400@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: KINK 201: Advanced BDSM Negotiations - Relationships\, Dynamics\, and Contracts with Miriam Green DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Kink 201 session exploring negotiating how to think about and create long-term D/s dynamics and kinky relationships that work! We’ll talk about: \n\nSetting your own must-haves and red flags\nNegotiating for play partner relationships\nD/s relationships & contracts\nHow to maintain relationships over time\nAnd more!\n\nBuilding on our negotiation basics\, we’ll learn how to negotiate as partners toward a BDSM style that is hotter\, more fun\, and more powerful for all partners in a dynamic. \nThis workshop is designed for kinksters with some experience and knowledge of how to negotiate for BDSM play and scenes but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications in ongoing relationships. This series welcomes all genders\, orientations\, and dynamic styles. \nPRESENTER: \nMiriam Green (they/ them) is the owner of Wicked Grounds and has been teaching in BDSM for over one dozen years for Wicked Grounds\, Society of Janus\, Foundations\, Dark Odyssey\, and other local and national BDSM organizations. Mir has been in the public BDSM scene for nearly 20 years in Austin\, Houston\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. \nTICKETING: \n$20\, $30\, and $40 price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/2220f6a645 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-kink-201-advanced-bdsm-negotiations-relationships-dynamics-and-contracts-with-miriam-green-2/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/KINK-201-Advanced-BDSM-Negotiations-Relationships-and-Dynamics-800x533-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T233158Z CREATED:20260615T233150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T233158Z UID:6470-1783537200-1783544400@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:SF: Kinky Speed Friending with PsychoKitty DESCRIPTION:We can’t promise love\, but we can help you with a fun night full of meeting people\, a lot of people\, fast. \nOur purpose is to encourage you to meet new people. \n– Find people with similar kinks as yours. \n– Find people with whom to explore new kinks. \n– Find new friends. \n– Find new people to play with. \n  \nPeople will be separated by appetite\, either top or bottom. (Switches can pick a side or wait to see what side is needed more.) And then you will get two minutes with each person and a chance to connect afterward. \nThe evening is about meeting people who complement your kinky appetite\, not about identity or gender. The people you meet will be worth meeting\, even if they aren’t your appetite. \nOnce the event has started\, we can not add new people\, so please be on time. \n  \nPRESENTER: \nRyan “Psychokitty” has been helping people connect with similar events for over a decade\, from the old Shibaricon in Chicago to Dark Odyssey: Surrender\, or hosting events at the SF Citadel\, Catalyst\, and of course Wicked Grounds. \n  \nACCESS: \nIn SF\, this event will be held at Trellis. Please note that doors will close quickly so we recommend arriving 15 minutes before the event starts for check-in. \nWe cannot admit anyone after about 7:10 (once the event has begun)\, so please plan accordingly! Late arrivals cannot be refunded. \nPlease do not attend in person if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever. Anyone displaying signs of respiratory symptoms may be asked to leave\, regardless of vaccination status. URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/kinky-speed-friending-with-psychokitty/ LOCATION:Trellis Coworking and Events\, 981 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kinky-and-BDSM-Speed-Dating-Friending-800x533-1-e1761157159893.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001403Z CREATED:20260616T001351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T001403Z UID:6509-1784743200-1784750400@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Long Distance Polyamory w/ HG Wyndell DESCRIPTION:Whether your partners are two hours away or halfway around the world\, it can take a lot more than Google Calendar to make long-distance polyamorous relationships functional\, healthy\, and fulfilling. \nSometimes the distance is a six-month job placement\, sometimes it’s living thousands of miles apart. Distance will multiply the complexity already present in polyamorous relationships. \nWe’ll discuss the challenges\, additional dynamics\, and helpful approaches to long-distance polyamory based on lived experience. Hopefully leaving you with more tools in your toolbox for figuring out how to make it work in healthy and fulfilling ways for you. \nPRESENTER: \nHG Wyndell is an activist\, educator\, and Spiritworker who is driven to facilitate accessible ritual spaces for folks seeking access to more deeply nourishing relationships with themselves and others. They are committed to living life through a lens of wonder\, and in our experience\, they don’t mess around when it comes to embracing the complex beingness of whoever is blessed to be in their presence and consideration. They weave their lived experiences with intentional relationship\, genuine gender expression\, ceremony\, creative arts\, chronic illness\, and embracing pleasure seamlessly with a whole lot of love and a good bit of magic into the rich curriculum they offer. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/a86b53e7ac URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-long-distance-polyamory-w-hg-wyndell-3/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Long-distance-polyamory-with-HG-Wyndell-800x533-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T002434Z CREATED:20260616T002434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T002434Z UID:6517-1784977200-1784984400@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Total Power Exchange: The Unsexy Logistics with Aidan Sunassee DESCRIPTION:Total Power Exchange can involve intimacy\, devotion\, and surrender. It also involves calendars\, budgets\, household decisions\, health emergencies\, disagreements\, paperwork\, boundaries\, and figuring out what happens when life throws chaos your way. \nThis class will break down some practical structures that help TPE relationships function over time. We will discuss division of responsibility\, decision-making authority\, financial oversight\, privacy\, limits\, accountability\, and the legal realities of authority-based relationships. You will also be introduced to practical safeguards\, including emergency planning\, independent support systems\, powers of attorney\, medical decision-making documents\, and other legal tools that may matter when a dynamic becomes deeply intertwined with ordinary life. \nFor anyone building\, considering\, or already living within a long-term TPE dynamic\, this class offers a grounded look at the responsibilities that make surrender safer and authority worth trusting. \nPRESENTER: \nAidan Sunassee (he/him) is a certified sexologist\, educator\, researcher\, and active member of the kink community. His facilitation style is trauma-aware\, grounded in inclusive practices\, and informed by both personal experience and academic research. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and lived experience\, creating spaces where community voices are centered\, respected\, and empowered. Aidan is affiliated with the APA Division 44 Taskforce on Kink and BDSM\, serves on the board and research team of TASHRA\, and teaches with the Center for Positive Sexuality. His independent research explores how pleasure and power exchange intersect with healing in kink spaces and dynamics. Beyond his research\, he has developed and led community education programs on kink\, consent\, trauma awareness\, and ethical non-monogamy. \nAt the core of his approach is a belief that academic knowledge and lived truth must meet and challenge each other. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several price points\, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/81be64bb6b URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-total-power-exchange-the-unsexy-logistics-with-aidan-sunassee/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/800-533-art-of-dirty-talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T024615Z CREATED:20260717T024615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T024615Z UID:6606-1786791600-1786798800@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Sustainable Dominance: Managing Capacity in Long-Term Leadership with Aidan Sunassee DESCRIPTION:Long-term dominance asks a great deal of a person. While maintaining a dynamic is a shared responsibility\, many Doms choose to carry a significant share of the structure\, planning\, co-regulation\, and day-to-day care that keeps it running. Over time\, that responsibility can become exhausting\, particularly if they feel expected to remain endlessly capable\, composed\, and available. \nThis class focuses on the emotional and practical work of sustaining authority over time\, without falling into the dreaded pit of burnout. We will discuss decision fatigue\, Dom drop\, resentment\, inconsistent capacity\, unrealistic expectations\, and the pressure to be “the stable one” through every demand life places upon you and yours. \nYou will learn ways to communicate boundaries and capacity clearly\, receive support\, and build systems that involve submissive partners in maintaining the relationship they are also part of. If you’re a D-type who loves holding responsibility (perhaps a little too much)\, an s-type who wants to learn more about D-type burnout\, or anywhere in between\, this is the class for you! \nPRESENTER: \nAidan Sunassee (he/him) is a certified sexologist\, educator\, researcher\, and active member of the kink community. His facilitation style is trauma-aware\, grounded in inclusive practices\, and informed by both personal experience and academic research. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and lived experience\, creating spaces where community voices are centered\, respected\, and empowered. Aidan is affiliated with the APA Division 44 Taskforce on Kink and BDSM\, serves on the board and research team of TASHRA\, and teaches with the Center for Positive Sexuality. His independent research explores how pleasure and power exchange intersect with healing in kink spaces and dynamics. Beyond his research\, he has developed and led community education programs on kink\, consent\, trauma awareness\, and ethical non-monogamy. \nAt the core of his approach is a belief that academic knowledge and lived truth must meet and challenge each other. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several price points\, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f1689c15e9 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-sustainable-dominance-managing-capacity-in-long-term-leadership-with-aidan-sunassee/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/800-533-Sustainable-Dominance.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T025007Z CREATED:20260717T025007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T025007Z UID:6609-1786802400-1786809600@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: DIY Power Dynamics with Empress Oxblood DESCRIPTION:When you hear the term “Dominant/submissive relationship” a specific image may come to mind: a leather-clad domme with a high-heeled boot on her bound and gagged submissive’s back or perhaps a handler leading their masked pet around on a leash made of heavy chains. \nThere’s a reason these aesthetics captivate. They’re sexy\, dangerous\, intriguing\, and spark something deep and primal. \nBut what if none of that works for you? Where do you fit in? Join Empress Oxblood as we strip away the leather\, unhook the leash\, remove the collar\, and explore the core skills you actually need to DIY a dynamic that’s unique to you. Whether you’re casually interested\, completely new\, or an experienced player\, you’re invited to discover your own power (or lack thereof). \nPRESENTERS: \nEmpress Oxblood (she/her) brings a bright\, nurturing touch to even the most sadistic of scenes. She’s a pervertable witch\, Trickster Goddess\, and mischievous dominant who fucks a lot of trans women. She is the proud owner of her service dog\, nadya oxblood\, and serves as the treasurer for Sex Positive Portland\, operations lead for Carnal Abyss\, and an educator for Hitchin’ Bitches PDX. \nnadya oxblood (she/her) is a writer\, activist\, submissive\, and all-around dumb slut who seeks stillness through bondage and calm through pain. when she’s not serving on her knees or exploring the outer limits of what trans bodies can do\, she likes to gaze longingly out the window and wonder why she’s like this. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested; sliding scale available for accessibility. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/b0b8b0c076 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-diy-power-dynamics-with-empress-oxblood/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/800-533-DIY-Power-Dynamics.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260825T011616Z CREATED:20260825T011616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T011616Z UID:6704-1788980400-1788984000@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:Kinky Speed Friending with PsychoKitty DESCRIPTION:We can’t promise love\, but we can help you with a fun night full of meeting people\, a lot of people\, fast. \nOur purpose is to encourage you to meet new people. \n– Find people with similar kinks as yours. \n– Find people with whom to explore new kinks. \n– Find new friends. \n– Find new people to play with. \n  \nPeople will be separated by appetite\, either top or bottom. (Switches can pick a side or wait to see what side is needed more.) And then you will get two minutes with each person and a chance to connect afterward. \nThe evening is about meeting people who complement your kinky appetite\, not about identity or gender. The people you meet will be worth meeting\, even if they aren’t your appetite. \nOnce the event has started\, we can not add new people\, so please be on time. \n  \nPRESENTER: \nRyan “Psychokitty” has been helping people connect with similar events for over a decade\, from the old Shibaricon in Chicago to Dark Odyssey: Surrender\, or hosting events at the SF Citadel\, Catalyst\, and of course Wicked Grounds. \n  \nACCESS: \nIn SF\, this event will be held at Trellis. Please note that doors will close quickly so we recommend arriving 15 minutes before the event starts for check-in. \nWe cannot admit anyone after about 7:10 (once the event has begun)\, so please plan accordingly! Late arrivals cannot be refunded. \nPlease do not attend in person if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever. Anyone displaying signs of respiratory symptoms may be asked to leave\, regardless of vaccination status. URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/kinky-speed-friending-with-psychokitty-2/ LOCATION:Trellis Coworking and Events\, 981 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kinky-and-BDSM-Speed-Dating-Friending-800x533-1-e1761157159893.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260825T012232Z CREATED:20260825T012232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T012232Z UID:6706-1789063200-1789070400@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Dating as Shadow Work: Turning Emotional Triggers into Pathways of Growth with Marie Thouin PhD DESCRIPTION:Dating has a way of bringing uncomfortable feelings to the surface—fast. Few other arenas of life expose our tender spots like romance does. One moment\, we are flying high and find ourselves pedestalizing hot strangers; the next\, we’re swimming in insecurity\, shame\, devastation\, or hopelessness. \nOur shadow self represents the parts of us that we hide from our own sight—patterns and traits we would prefer not to feel\, identify with\, or be viewed as by others. However\, what we resist persists: when repressed\, our shadow often controls our lives from the sidelines\, keeping authentic love and connection at arm’s length. \nIntegrating the shadow is about reclaiming disowned parts of ourselves in order to gain awareness\, wholeness\, and personal agency. In this class\, we’ll explore dating as a spiritual and psychological practice—a living lab for shadow integration. Through guided reflection\, dialogue\, and practical tools\, we’ll look at the emotions we most want to avoid: embarrassment\, humiliation\, abandonment\, disappointment\, shame\, insecurity\, grandiosity\, and more. We will learn how to work with them skillfully. Rather than chasing validation or avoiding pain\, we’ll reframe dating as a path of self-inquiry\, expansion\, and authenticity. With this framework\, every experience\, even “bad dates\,” becomes material for growth\, self-reclamation\, and emotional liberation. \nBy shifting from a win/lose mindset to one of curiosity and evolution\, participants will learn how to date from a place of truth in relationships—not from the shadow’s behind-the-scenes manipulation. \nYou’ll learn how to: \nRecognize and name shadow emotions and patterns that surface in your dating experiences \nTransform emotional triggers into insights for integration and healing \nReclaim your psycho-emotional space from rejection loops and idealization \nApproach dating as a sacred practice of awareness\, embodiment\, and authenticity \nDate others from a place of wholeness and authenticity\, paving the path to better relationships \nFormat: \nEmbodied meditation + interactive talk + guided reflection exercises + group dialogue \nWho it’s for: \nThis class is for anyone who senses that dating can be more than just a search for “the one” and that it can be a profound mirror and teacher. \nIt’s especially for: \nIntellectually and spiritually curious humans who love psychological depth and meaning-making \nRelationship geeks and emotional explorers who want to understand their own patterns more deeply \nQueer\, non-monogamous\, kinky\, or otherwise non-traditional daters seeking a growth-oriented framework that honors their complexity \nFree spirits who want to love and connect authentically\, without giving away their power \nAnyone tired of repetitive loops who’s ready to use dating as a site of awakening rather than reenactment \nNo matter your gender\, orientation\, or relational style\, this space invites honesty\, courage\, and curiosity about what dating stirs within you\, and how every emotional trigger can become a doorway to greater freedom. \nPRESENTER: \nMarie Thouin\, PhD is a Dating & Relationship Coach who supports and guides people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. She is the author of “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships\,” the first-ever comprehensive scholarly book on compersion. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts\, including ELLE\, the Savage Lovecast\, The Times of London\, and HuffPost. Marie has also published seminal research studies\, the first encyclopedia entry on compersion\, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com\, a popular website that features her research\, blogs\, and resources on the topic of compersion. Find out more at MarieThouin.com or on Instagram at @drmariethouin. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/47b645b29e URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-dating-as-shadow-work-turning-emotional-triggers-into-pathways-of-growth-with-marie-thouin-phd-2/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dating-as-Shadow-Work-800-533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T015947Z CREATED:20260910T015947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T015947Z UID:6750-1789815600-1789822800@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Receiving Service Well: Is This Meaningful to You? with Aidan Sunassee DESCRIPTION:Most conversations about service focus on what a submissive is willing or eager to offer\, which is lovely. However\, far less attention is given to the Dominant staring at a lovingly presented act of service and thinking\, with genuine affection\, “I appreciate this very much\, and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it.” \nThis class is for anyone who wants to better understand what service actually means to them. We will discuss different forms of service\, how to identify what you genuinely enjoy receiving\, how to communicate preferences and standards clearly\, and how service-oriented submissives can better understand what makes an act feel meaningful to the person receiving it. Sometimes that means completing a task in the quickest or most practical way. Sometimes it means doing it in a very odd and particular way because that is what the Dominant enjoys\, values\, or has asked for. \nIt may be easy to say that service well done is service wanted\, but what does that actually mean in practice? What happens when efficiency and preference point in different directions? The goal is for you to leave with practical tools for building service dynamics with less hopeful guesswork and far fewer beautifully polished things nobody really asked for. \nPRESENTER: \nAidan Sunassee (he/him) is a certified sexologist\, educator\, researcher\, and active member of the kink community. His facilitation style is trauma-aware\, grounded in inclusive practices\, and informed by both personal experience and academic research. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and lived experience\, creating spaces where community voices are centered\, respected\, and empowered. Aidan is affiliated with the APA Division 44 Taskforce on Kink and BDSM\, serves on the board and research team of TASHRA\, and teaches with the Center for Positive Sexuality. His independent research explores how pleasure and power exchange intersect with healing in kink spaces and dynamics. Beyond his research\, he has developed and led community education programs on kink\, consent\, trauma awareness\, and ethical non-monogamy. \nAt the core of his approach is a belief that academic knowledge and lived truth must meet and challenge each other. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several price points\, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/87c121c137 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-receiving-service-well-is-this-meaningful-to-you-with-aidan-sunassee/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/800-533-Recieving-Service-Well.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T204500 DTSTAMP:20260910T015358Z CREATED:20260731T014719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T015358Z UID:6660-1789843500-1789850700@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Ownership Dynamics with Ancilla L DESCRIPTION:This class is about ownership as a concept in relationships and as a power-dynamic. Ownership can look different depending on the relationship you are in and can also be a tricky situation to navigate\, so we will cover it from lots of different perspectives: \n\nHow do you view ownership?\nHow does ownership manifest in different power dynamics?\nOwnership as objectification\nOwnership as a component of a dynamic and ownership as the basis.\nHow do you want ownership to look in your dynamic?\nFiguring out the aspects of ownership that work for you.\nIntersections with ownership: CNC\, ESM\, TPE etc.\nThe mechanics of consent in ownership dynamics\nPower and play in ownership dynamics\nCommonly faced issues in ownership dynamics\nNegotiating for ownership\nPsychological and neurological impacts of ownership.\nCare and toxicity in ownership dynamics.\n\nAnd much more! \nPRESENTER: \nAncilla L is a kink educator\, erotic author and podcaster based in India. She identifies as a polyamorous\, pansexual masochist. She is the founder of Ancillary Kink Support\, a woman\, queer\, and bottom-led educational platform for fetish and BDSM. Her classes focus on depth\, individualised approaches to desire\, research and are primarily experience-based. Ancilla L is also the creator of The Sextbook Initiative\, as part of that she writes stand-alone textbooks on individual fetishes that serve as detailed\, adaptable frameworks. The three titles currently available are The Power-Exchange Sextbook\, The Masochism Sextbook and The CNC Sextbook. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d2809f7918 URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-ownership-dynamics-with-ancilla-l/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/800-533-Ownership-Dynamics.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260910T021545Z CREATED:20260910T021545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T021545Z UID:6759-1790100000-1790107200@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Daddy 101: Build the Foundation with Sinclair Sexsmith DESCRIPTION:Somewhere in you there’s an inkling that you might just like being a daddy\, isn’t there? Or maybe you are pretty sure that your partner is a daddy\, but they just don’t know it yet? \nCome join Sinclair and talk about the fundamental components that make up a daddy\, how to start a daddy dynamic\, how to add a daddy dynamic into an existing dynamic\, or how to encourage someone that they might just be a daddy (even if they don’t know it). \nLet’s talk about the great (and challenging) things that make a daddy dynamic possible\, so you can show up and claim whatever daddy space feels right for you. \nPRESENTER: \nSINCLAIR SEXSMITH (they/them) is a queer trans butch\, a leather dominant\, and a writer\, focusing on individual\, interpersonal\, and institutional systems of power. They study dominance and submission\, social & restorative justice\, the energetic body\, trauma\, and transformation. They have been in the kink communities since 1999\, and orchestrate transformative kink scenes through written erotica and ritual practice. They actively explore the philosophies of power exchange and the practicalities of sustainable\, long term D/s. As a leather community member\, titleholder\, and organizer\, Sinclair has presented and performed 200+ times at 75+ venues\, including International Ms. Leather\, Dark Odyssey\, SXSW\, Harvard\, and Oz Kink Fest. Their short story collection\, Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica\, was a 2016 finalist for a Lambda Literary Award\, and they have edited 7 queer erotica anthologies; their latest book is Daddy4Daddy: Queer Kink Erotica. Find Sinclair online at http://sugarbutch.net/find-sinclair \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer multiple price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/aa71d965ec URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-daddy-101-build-the-foundation-with-sinclair-sexsmith-3/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/800-533-Daddy-101.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260914T220044Z CREATED:20260914T220044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T220044Z UID:6779-1791136800-1791144000@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: KINK 201: Advanced BDSM Negotiations - Relationships\, Dynamics\, and Contracts with Miriam Green DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Kink 201 session exploring negotiating how to think about and create long-term D/s dynamics and kinky relationships that work! We’ll talk about: \n\nSetting your own must-haves and red flags\nNegotiating for play partner relationships\nD/s relationships & contracts\nHow to maintain relationships over time\nAnd more!\n\nBuilding on our negotiation basics\, we’ll learn how to negotiate as partners toward a BDSM style that is hotter\, more fun\, and more powerful for all partners in a dynamic. \nThis workshop is designed for kinksters with some experience and knowledge of how to negotiate for BDSM play and scenes but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications in ongoing relationships. This series welcomes all genders\, orientations\, and dynamic styles. \nPRESENTER: \nMiriam Green (they/ them) is the owner of Wicked Grounds and has been teaching in BDSM for over one dozen years for Wicked Grounds\, Society of Janus\, Foundations\, Dark Odyssey\, and other local and national BDSM organizations. Mir has been in the public BDSM scene for over 20 years in Austin\, Houston\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. \nTICKETING: \n$20\, $30\, and $40 price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/9da4e37f0a URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-kink-201-advanced-bdsm-negotiations-relationships-dynamics-and-contracts-with-miriam-green-3/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/KINK-201-Advanced-BDSM-Negotiations-Relationships-and-Dynamics-800x533-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260914T223652Z CREATED:20260914T223652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T223652Z UID:6798-1792004400-1792011600@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:Kinky Speed Friending with PsychoKitty DESCRIPTION:We can’t promise love\, but we can help you with a fun night full of meeting people\, a lot of people\, fast. \nOur purpose is to encourage you to meet new people. \n– Find people with similar kinks as yours. \n– Find people with whom to explore new kinks. \n– Find new friends. \n– Find new people to play with. \n  \nPeople will be separated by appetite\, either top or bottom. (Switches can pick a side or wait to see what side is needed more.) And then you will get two minutes with each person and a chance to connect afterward. \nThe evening is about meeting people who complement your kinky appetite\, not about identity or gender. The people you meet will be worth meeting\, even if they aren’t your appetite. \nOnce the event has started\, we can not add new people\, so please be on time. \n  \nPRESENTER: \nRyan “Psychokitty” has been helping people connect with similar events for over a decade\, from the old Shibaricon in Chicago to Dark Odyssey: Surrender\, or hosting events at the SF Citadel\, Catalyst\, and of course Wicked Grounds. \n  \nACCESS: \nIn SF\, this event will be held at Trellis. Please note that doors will close quickly so we recommend arriving 15 minutes before the event starts for check-in. \nWe cannot admit anyone after about 7:10 (once the event has begun)\, so please plan accordingly! Late arrivals cannot be refunded. \nPlease do not attend in person if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever. Anyone displaying signs of respiratory symptoms may be asked to leave\, regardless of vaccination status. URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/kinky-speed-friending-with-psychokitty-3/ LOCATION:Trellis Coworking and Events\, 981 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kinky-and-BDSM-Speed-Dating-Friending-800x533-1-e1761157159893.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260927T092318Z CREATED:20260927T092318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T092318Z UID:6885-1793901600-1793908800@wickedgrounds.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Polyhearted Guide to Understanding Compersion with Marie Thouin PhD DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to be compersive? \nHow can we access more joy and support for our partner(s) and loved ones? \nIs compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships? \nđŸ’» In this class\, Dr. Marie Thouin addresses these questions and more\, using her breakthrough research and wisdom from her book\, What is Compersion?: Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe Compersion Roadmap: Six factors that foster or block compersion\, with real-life stories from Marie’s research\nMyths & Realities: Debunking misconceptions about compersion and its connection to jealousy\, love\, and non-monogamy\nA Nuanced Understanding of Compersion: Taking into consideration individual\, relational\, and social factors\nSelf-Assessment: Tools to identify your strengths and challenges with compersion\nA Compassionate Approach: Using compersion as a flashlight\, not a stick to beat yourself with. No toxic positivity required\n\nTopics Include: \n\nWhat is compersion? Defining multiple flavors and types of positive empathy\nTrue or false? Debunking myths about compersion\nIs compersion necessary?\nThe roadmap: 6 elements that promote compersion\nPitfalls: What blocks compersion?\n\nLearn more about Marie at www.MarieThouin.com. Looking forward to seeing you there! \nPRESENTER: \nMarie Thouin\, PhD is a Dating & Relationship Coach who supports and guides people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. She is the author of “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships\,” the first-ever comprehensive scholarly book on compersion. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts\, including ELLE\, the Savage Lovecast\, The Times of London\, and HuffPost. Marie has also published seminal research studies\, the first encyclopedia entry on compersion\, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com\, a popular website that features her research\, blogs\, and resources on the topic of compersion. Find out more at MarieThouin.com or on Instagram at @drmariethouin. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/110ef34eda URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-the-polyhearted-guide-to-understanding-compersion-with-marie-thouin-phd/ CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://wickedgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/800-533-The-Polyhearted-Guide-to-Understanding-Compersion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wicked Grounds":MAILTO:Events@WickedGrounds.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR