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SUMMARY:ONLINE: BDSM Negotiation: From Awkward to Awesome with Miriam Green
DESCRIPTION:Ever felt that pre-scene flutter of nerves when it comes to expressing your boundaries or deepest desires? You’re not alone. But being honest about your desires and voicing them out loud is critical for safe\, hot scenes — and it’s what experienced players will expect from you. \nEffective kink negotiation isn’t always intuitive\, especially when you’re just starting out. But it can be learned\, and we’re going to do just that. \nThis Kink 101 session is designed to transform hesitant conversations into confident\, connection-building dialogues. You’ll walk away with practical tools to ask for exactly what you want\, making your play hotter\, safer\, and incredibly fun. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nNegotiation styles for your own style and voice\nMastering pre-play agreements that set the stage for thrilling scenes\nHow to negotiate without breaking the mood\nNailing communication during and after the scene\nHow to adapt scene negotiations within existing BDSM relationships\n\nThis workshop welcomes all genders\, orientations\, and dynamic styles. \nDrawing on the psychology of peak experiences\, we’ll learn how to collaborate as partners\, using negotiation not as a chore\, but as a powerful act of co-creation. Whether you’re curious about kink\, a relative newcomer\, or a seasoned kinkster looking to sharpen your communication\, you’ll walk away with new perspectives and skills. \nGet ready to navigate your desires with a newfound swagger and make every negotiation count! \nPRESENTER: \nMiriam Green (they/them) has been active in the public kink scene for over twenty years and an instructor for more than twelve\, focusing on communication skills\, impact play\, and advanced kink techniques. As the owner of kink education company Wicked Grounds\, Mir collaborates with dozens of other educators to offer a wide range of classes for kinksters at every stage of their BDSM journey. \nOver the past dozen years\, Mir has taught several hundred BDSM classes through Wicked Grounds\, Society of Janus\, Foundations\, Arizona Power Exchange\, Dark Odyssey\, Boundless Events\, and other respected kink organizations and conferences. They particularly enjoy leading intensives\, helping students deepen their kink skills over a day\, weekend\, or multiple weeks online. You can also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with Mir at WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com. \nTICKETING: \nThe regular ticket is $30. This is what most people should pay. We offer a sliding scale\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/ff1232430f
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-bdsm-negotiation-from-awkward-to-awesome-with-miriam-green-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T013245Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Double the Spectrum: Navigating Relationships Between Neurodivergent Partners with Lilithfoxx
DESCRIPTION:When two neurodivergent individuals come together\, the dynamics of a relationship can be uniquely rewarding and sometimes challenging. “Double the Spectrum” is a class designed to explore the joys and complexities of neurodivergent-to-neurodivergent partnerships\, focusing on how shared and differing traits can influence connection\, communication\, and intimacy. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for navigating sensory sensitivities\, emotional regulation\, and conflict resolution while embracing each partner’s strengths and needs. This class is perfect for neurodivergent couples or individuals seeking insights into building harmonious\, supportive relationships with other neurodivergent partners. \nPRESENTER: \nLilithfoxx (she/her) is an accomplished Board-certified sexologist\, educator\, and professional speaker with a specialized focus on alternative sexuality\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB)\, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion\, and cultural competency in clinical\, academic\, and research settings. Presently\, she is engaged in pursuing her AASECT Sexuality Educator certification\, and is a student at The Kinsey Institute\, demonstrating her commitment to the field and professional growth. Identifying as a BIPOC\, Queer\, and neurodivergent individual\, Lilith brings a unique and valuable perspective to her work. This personal insight has been key in developing her specialty areas and contributing to a more inclusive conversation about sexuality and relationships. Lilith’s connection to alternative sexuality extends beyond her professional work. For over a decade\, she has identified with kink and polyamorous communities\, even stepping into the roles of community organizer and educator in these spaces for the past five years. She is also a skilled workshop facilitator\, delivering sessions on relationships\, sexuality\, intimacy\, and inclusion. Her workshops have reached global audiences through conferences around the world\, ensuring a wide and diverse range of perspectives in her audience. Lilith draws on her experiences as a proud former sex worker to inform her professional approach and expertise\, fostering a deeper understanding of the varied facets of sexuality. Her insights and expertise have been recognized and featured in major publications such as Cosmopolitan\, Men’s Health\, Glamour\, Kinkly\, Ask Men\, Mashable\, and many more. \nBefore her foray into sexuality education and consultancy\, Lilith enjoyed a successful decade-long career in digital marketing. As a senior-level digital marketing director\, SEO-specialist\, web developer\, and business consultant\, she worked with businesses spanning from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She continues to utilize these skills\, providing marketing and business consulting services to sex-positive and adult-industry businesses. \nThrough her professional endeavors\, Lilithfoxx continues to inspire\, educate\, and foster a more inclusive understanding of sexuality\, relationships\, and intimacy. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/47d368daea
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-double-the-spectrum-navigating-relationships-between-neurodivergent-partners-with-lilithfoxx/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T160000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Ass to Grass: Fitness as a Tool of Domination with MF Dom
DESCRIPTION:Fitness is a multi-layered practice with benefits that extend far beyond aesthetics\, and in many ways\, kink operates the same way. Both can be tools for healing\, transformation\, power exchange\, and sensual exploration. The body’s responses to movement\, pleasure\, strain\, endorphins\, and challenge can be intentionally woven into kink to build richer\, more connected scenes or even empower a thriving 24/7 D/s dynamic. \nThis class explores how to integrate fitness principles with kink play. We will use the gym\, free weights\, bodyweight training\, conditioning\, and mobility work to prepare both doms and subs to experience kink through a heightened physical\, emotional\, and erotic lens. \nPRESENTER: \nMF Dom: Dominant | Educator | 8 Years Experience \nDominance is more than control; it’s an experience in trust. How do we set up a scene that allows the sub to trust you with whatever will happen next? How do we create and acknowledge boundaries and ensure they will be respected so that within them you both can revel in the pleasure of suspense\, pain\, and tension? With eight years of practice in BDSM\, MF Dom brings a grounded\, intentional approach to power exchange that gets you both there by balancing intensity with care. \nMF Dom specializes in impact play\, wax play\, electro play\, and aftercare. He guides partners and students through the physical and emotional rhythms of trust\, sensation\, and release. His demonstrations and lessons emphasize safety\, consent\, and connection\, inviting others to explore the power of awareness and touch. \nWhether leading a workshop or curating a scene\, MF Dom’s presence reminds participants that true dominance isn’t about taking\, it’s about both partners giving each other a mind-blowing experience built with trust and respect. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/bdce5cdc35
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-ass-to-grass-fitness-as-a-tool-of-domination-with-mf-dom-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Hoe With Purpose: Erotic Strategy for the Emotionally Unavailable & Sensually Aware with Sarai
DESCRIPTION:You’re not chaotic. You just don’t want what everyone assumes you want and nobody’s teaching you how to build the erotic life you’re actually after. \nThe entire world is set up to push you toward romance: the apps\, the communities\, the conversations\, the expectations. If you’re aromantic\, done with situationships\, or just clear that you want pleasure without the relationship\, there’s almost no framework built for you. So you improvise. And improvising leads to drama\, confusion\, and connections that cost more than they were worth. \nThis class is for aromantic folks\, casual players\, and intentional pleasure-seekers who want a system for their erotic life\, not just vibes. \nIN THIS CLASS YOU WILL: \n• Name and understand amatonormativity; the cultural pressure to make romance the goal\, and why opting out is a design choice\, not a flaw\n• Learn how to reframe casual sex as ethical and strategic\, not careless\n• Use the Return on Intimacy framework to decide where your erotic energy is actually worth spending\n• Build and audit a rotation that stays clean of entanglement and drama\n• Practice scripts for navigating casual kink conversations with clarity and confidence\n• Get tools for handling ghosting\, rejection\, and NRE without losing your footing \nAn intentional erotic life is possible. This class shows you how to build one. \nPRESENTER: \nSarai311 (any/all) is a BIPOC kink educator\, poet\, and event organizer with a decade of experience across classroom and community learning spaces. She brings eight years of formal teaching and three years of active kink engagement into her work\, blending curriculum design\, emotionally grounded facilitation\, and embodied pedagogy. A doctoral candidate\, her research on identity development and culturally relevant pedagogy directly informs her kink education practice. \nWithin the kink community\, she has served as a Dungeon Monitor\, demo bottom\, and board member for Whippersnappers TNG\, and is the founder and lead organizer of BIPOC at Frolicon. She presents across the Southeast at events including Frolicon\, Southeast Leatherfest\, and Dark Odyssey\, and has been published thrice in Black Leather in Color Magazine. Sarai311 is also the author of ‘What We Could Never Be’ and ‘Unholy Attachments’\, and is known for creating spaces where kink\, identity\, and intentional self-exploration can safely coexist. \nTICKETING: \n$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/36b8033347
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-hoe-with-purpose-erotic-strategy-for-the-emotionally-unavailable-sensually-aware-with-sarai/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T012232Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T200000
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CREATED:20260910T012519Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Arcane D/s: Energetic Feeding and Conscious Inequality with Lee Harrington
DESCRIPTION:When we talk about power exchange in BDSM\, the actual exchange of power is often assumed rather than examined yet it’s a profound force worth exploring. Whether you identify as kinky or not\, consciously shaping the dynamics between people can open doors to life force\, intimacy\, and the energetic dance that lives between individuals or groups. \nIn this class\, we’ll look at both intentional and unconscious power exchange patterns\, why someone might step into them for a night or for a lifetime\, and how these tools can support your magical work\, energetic feeding\, or broader life path. We’ll also bring awareness to astral connections\, accidental bonds\, and the ways these dynamics can veer into harm if left unchecked. Power is power\, and inequality is not inequity – so let’s walk into this conversation with curiosity\, courage\, and our eyes wide open. \nPRESENTER: \nLee Harrington is an internationally known spiritual and erotic authenticity educator\, gender explorer\, eclectic artist and award-winning author and editor on erotic and sacred experience. He’s been traveling the globe teaching and talking about sexuality\, psychology\, faith and desire\, and believes you deserve passion and connection in your life. His books include “Playing Well With Others: Your Guide to Discovering\, Exploring and Negotiating the Kink\, Leather and BDSM Communities” (with Mollena Williams)\, “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond\,” “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé\,” and “Traversing Gender: Understanding Transgender Realities\,” amongst many others. Lee has been a passion instigator\, academic\, adult film performer\, world class sexual adventurer\, outspoken philosopher\, polytheist priest/ess\, kink/bondage expert\, and has been blogging about sex and spirit since 1998. Read more about Lee at PassionAndSoul.com. \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/efe54c7dca
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-arcane-d-s-energetic-feeding-and-conscious-inequality-with-lee-harrington/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T204500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T020508Z
CREATED:20260910T020508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T020508Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Power Points: Power vs. Authority in D/s Relationships with Sir Panda
DESCRIPTION:Power. Authority. Dominance. Control. We often throw these words around as if they mean the same thing\, but in power exchange dynamics\, confusing them can be the difference between an empowering relationship and a coercive one. Unpacking how power and authority actually operate gives you the tools to recognize responsible leadership\, establish clearer roles\, and build deeper trust with your partner. \nSir Panda breaks down the legitimate sources of power\, formal versus informal authority\, and the essential roles of reason and empathy in healthy\, enlightened dynamics. Whether you lead\, submit\, or are simply curious about power exchange\, join us to explore how balancing these forces creates safer\, more fulfilling relationships. \nPRESENTER: \nSir-Panda (he/him) is a polyamorous Dominant living in the Kansas City metro area. He has been a kink educator since he began teaching consent and BDSM basics at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture in 2011. He has taught for Fetish Con\, Leather Reign\, the Kink Center\, Pragmatic Kink\, Wicked Grounds\, and the Venusian Society. He especially focuses on the mental and relationship aspects of kink and polyamory\, drawing on over 30 years of experience and a passion for research. \nSir Panda is a Certified Professional Life Coach\, an Accredited Relationship Coach\, a Mental Health First Aider\, a consent advocate\, and a member of the Social Psychology Network. Find him on FetLife as Sir-Panda or Instagram and Substack as RealSirPanda. To learn more or to book a coaching session\, please visit 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/b44bc42511
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-power-points-power-vs-authority-in-d-s-relationships-with-sir-panda/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T020806Z
CREATED:20260910T020806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T020806Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Is it Hypervigilance or Anticipatory Service with Oak
DESCRIPTION:This interactive discussion looks at the line between anticipatory service and trauma-driven hypervigilance. Have you ever packed for time with your D-type and tried to fit everything and the kitchen sink into one bag “just in case”? We will look at what happens in the body & mind to create feelings where we want to cover every service need scenario that may present itself. \nThis interactive discussion explores how hypervigilance develops and differs from grounded & intentional service. We’ll talk about motivation\, internal cues\, and the difference between choice and compulsion.The goal isn’t to stop being attentive. It’s to become present on purpose and rooting service in consent\, clarity\, and self-trust. \nPRESENTER: \nOak is a community educator\, artist\, and collared & Owned sub with decades of work & event production in the Leather community. As the creator behind Oaken designs\, his artwork explores themes of devotion\, reverence\, and depravity through multiple mediums including resin work. Oak loves to facilitate conversations about ethical submission\, embodied consent\, and trauma-informed power. \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/20f111cc8f
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-is-it-hypervigilance-or-anticipatory-service-with-oak/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T021545Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T215841Z
CREATED:20260914T215841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T215841Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Contract Systems with HannahtheScribe
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll cover how to create and maintain a customizable contract system for power exchange dynamics. We’ll explore how to create a vow/ oath that grants overarching power to your dynamic throughout any changes in details\, recommended things to include in your main contract\, and tips for how to organize it. \nWe’ll also talk about having multiple contracts within your system\, that may cover things like switching\, role play\, special situations\, polyamory\, training\, or projects\, as well as how to officialize not necessarily enforced information. For other important pieces beyond power exchange\, we’ll talk about self contracts. We’ll wrap up with a brief Q+A session. \nPRESENTER: \nHannah The Scribe (she/her) is a 24/7 high protocol service slave/ homemaker and lifestyle masochist in an irrevocable consent dynamic. She’s also a Leathergirl\, the author of more than a dozen books\, and a kink educator. She’s the founder of Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) and serves on the Board of Directors of the Leather Leadership Conference\, as well as organizing vanilla meetups. She lives in Las Vegas with her Mistress/wife and their two cats. \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/3be9d73cd3
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-contract-systems-with-hannahthescribe/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T220044Z
CREATED:20260914T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T220044Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T110238Z
CREATED:20260924T110238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T110238Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: BDSM Negotiation: From Awkward to Awesome with Miriam Green
DESCRIPTION:Ever felt that pre-scene flutter of nerves when it comes to expressing your boundaries or deepest desires? You’re not alone. But being honest about your desires and voicing them out loud is critical for safe\, hot scenes — and it’s what experienced players will expect from you. \nEffective kink negotiation isn’t always intuitive\, especially when you’re just starting out. But it can be learned\, and we’re going to do just that. \nThis Kink 101 session is designed to transform hesitant conversations into confident\, connection-building dialogues. You’ll walk away with practical tools to ask for exactly what you want\, making your play hotter\, safer\, and incredibly fun. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nNegotiation styles for your own style and voice\nMastering pre-play agreements that set the stage for thrilling scenes\nHow to negotiate without breaking the mood\nNailing communication during and after the scene\nHow to adapt scene negotiations within existing BDSM relationships\n\nThis workshop welcomes all genders\, orientations\, and dynamic styles. \nDrawing on the psychology of peak experiences\, we’ll learn how to collaborate as partners\, using negotiation not as a chore\, but as a powerful act of co-creation. Whether you’re curious about kink\, a relative newcomer\, or a seasoned kinkster looking to sharpen your communication\, you’ll walk away with new perspectives and skills. \nGet ready to navigate your desires with a newfound swagger and make every negotiation count! \nPRESENTER: \nMiriam Green (they/them) has been active in the public kink scene for over twenty years and an instructor for more than twelve\, focusing on communication skills\, impact play\, and advanced kink techniques. As the owner of kink education company Wicked Grounds\, Mir collaborates with dozens of other educators to offer a wide range of classes for kinksters at every stage of their BDSM journey. \nOver the past dozen years\, Mir has taught several hundred BDSM classes through Wicked Grounds\, Society of Janus\, Foundations\, Arizona Power Exchange\, Dark Odyssey\, Boundless Events\, and other respected kink organizations and conferences. They particularly enjoy leading intensives\, helping students deepen their kink skills over a day\, weekend\, or multiple weeks online. You can also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with Mir at WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com. \nTICKETING: \nThe regular ticket is $30. This is what most people should pay. We offer a sliding scale\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/432652ca44
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-bdsm-negotiation-from-awkward-to-awesome-with-miriam-green-3/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T223652Z
CREATED:20260914T223652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T223652Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T224843Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Astrokink 101: Discovering Your Erotic Archetypes with Lila Hades\, The Unconventional Plutonian
DESCRIPTION:Your birth chart doesn’t just say who you are—it shows you how you want to be erotically met. \nWe will offer two related classes over two days. Feel free to attend one or both! Join us for Part 2 the following day here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/a5873b0dd0 \nWhat if your birth chart could tell you more than whom you are compatible with or what kind of career you should pursue? \nWhat if it could help you find language for desires you have struggled to name? \nWhat if astrology could offer a map—not of what you are destined to want\, but of the many ways you might explore your experience of pleasure\, power\, fantasy\, surrender\, intimacy\, and erotic expression? \nWelcome to AstroKink—where the planets help you discover your kink archetypes and your birth chart become a playground and framework for exploring desire\, power\, and possibility. \nWe’re talking: \n\nYour Venus as your pleasure style (romantic\, indulgent\, aesthetic\, or chaotic)\nYour Mars as how you pursue\, initiate\, and play with intensity\nYour Moon as your emotional needs in kink and power exchange\nYour Saturn as your edges\, limits\, discipline\, and restraint kinks\nYour Pluto as your intensity and shadow taboos that could lead to obsession or transformation\nAnd our exploring the other planetary archetypes\n\nIn this live virtual workshop\, we will: \n\nDiscuss and play with planetary archetypes as gateways into different kink dynamics (Brat\, Caregiver\, Ruler\, Trickster\, Devotee\, etc.)\nLearn new tools for communicating desires and boundaries with clarity\nDiscover shadow\, taboo\, and desire through Pluto and the 8th house\nExperience space to explore your personal astrology and kinky edges without shame or pressure\n\nAstroKink can be used as a tool for self-discovery\, communication\, creative experimentation with kink and your eroticism\, and relational reflection. \nYou might love the AstroKink approach to: \n\nFind language for desires or fantasies that have felt difficult to articulate.\nExplore your relationship with dominance\, submission\, service\, control\, surrender\, or erotic authority.\nUnderstand what helps you feel emotionally and physically safe enough to experiment.\nIdentify possible needs around boundaries\, negotiation\, pacing\, and aftercare.\nDevelop characters\, personas\, scenes\, rituals\, or roleplaying scenarios.\nExplore the emotional meaning beneath a fantasy without assuming you must enact it.\nExamine shame and inherited beliefs about pleasure.\nNotice where your desires contain tensions that deserve curiosity rather than forced resolution.\nGenerate new questions to discuss with a partner\, play partner\, or community.\nDiscover forms of pleasure and intimacy that do not revolve around conventional sex.\nCreate a more personal\, embodied\, and expansive relationship with your birth chart.\n\nYou do not need to be an experienced astrologer or kinkster to engage with this work. You also do not need to be sexually active or partnered. I look forward to exploring together! \nPRESENTER: \nLila Hades (she/they) is a queer\, neurodivergent word witch & author; trauma-informed conflict resolution practitioner; BDSM & kink educator; and astrologer who founded The Unconventional Plutonian (also known as UP). \nUP’s mission is to empower and inspire courageous personal & communal transformation through a radical and queer lens. Rooted in astrology\, storytelling and the mythic imagination\, BDSM and kink exploration\, and conflict resolution practices\, UP designs events\, kink coaching\, and classes as containers for embodiment\, consent\, and liberatory self-expression. The Unconventional Plutonian exists to cultivate acceptance\, resilience\, and more imaginative ways of being—with ourselves\, with one another\, and with the places we inhabit. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested; sliding scale available. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/c4879df45b
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-astrokink-101-discovering-your-erotic-archetypes-with-lila-hades-the-unconventional-plutonian/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T180000
DTSTAMP:20251125T033222Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T033222Z
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SUMMARY:Diving Deep Discovering and Voicing Erotic Desires - A Six Week Course with Miriam Green
DESCRIPTION:The first step in negotiating is voicing what we want. But many of us run into challenges: What do I want? As I figure that out\, how do I feel safe talking out loud about my desires?\nThis six week course is designed to help kinksters and other erotic adventurers get un-stuck around our evolving desires and how to ask for them. This work is perfect for anyone launching a new phase in their erotic journeys (or feeling stuck in an old phase). \n\n\nEngage in a journey of self-discovery\n\nThis six week course is designed to help kinksters and other erotic adventurers get un-stuck around our evolving desires and how to ask for them. This work is perfect for anyone launching a new phase in their erotic journeys (or feeling stuck in an old phase). \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \nDiscovering and honoring what turns you on \nSafely exploring kink and other edgy forms of eroticism \nTrying new skills in the bedroom and beyond \nDeepening your insights into your own desires \nDisentangling from others’ erotic projections \nFinding your voice and speaking freely \nSharing the desires you’re afraid to voice \n\nAbout Miriam Green\n\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\, San Francisco’s leader in BDSM education and community building. \nHow we’ll engage\nThe six week course will run live from November 1 – December 14\, 2026. \nThis class will include six total weeks of content and homework\, three 90-minute live online group sessions on Monday evenings (all recorded for later participation if needed)\, and at least one half-hour individual consult with instructor Miriam Green. (Our class tiers include the option to add more consulting for your own journey.) \nOur three 90-minute live group sessions will be offered via Zoom on Monday\, November 2; Monday\, November 23; and Monday\, December 7 – all at 6pm Pacific time. \nSessions will be recorded for later viewing or for those who cannot attend the sessions live. \nIs this course for you?\n\nDo you get stuck when asked “what do you want in intimate relationships?”\nAre you uncomfortable telling partners about your desires and kinks?\nHave you been doing the same thing for a long time and want to find new routes to eroticism?\nDo you want a deep understanding of the physical and psychological responses you have to kink?\nDo you want to connect deeply with others?\n\nThen yes: this course is for you! \nPrevious students say …\n“Knowing why you do kink is the most valuable asset any kinkster can have\, moreso than any technique or toy on the market. Mir’s inclusive framework and expansive knowledge base create an amazing sandbox for players to explore what makes them tick and how to better pursue it. Whether you’ve been playing for five minutes or fifty years\, this class is a game-changer!” – Ari Can-Do \nTICKETING: \nhttps://wickedgroundsannex.teachable.com/p/diving-deep-discovering-and-voicing-your-desires_2026
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/diving-deep-discovering-and-voicing-erotic-desires-a-six-week-course-with-miriam-green/
CATEGORIES:Intensives,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T092318Z
CREATED:20260927T092318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T092318Z
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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? \n💻 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20261028T003350Z
CREATED:20261028T003350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T003350Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: M/s Dynamics 101 with Master Retro Bella
DESCRIPTION:Beginning the path of a Master/slave relationship can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen an existing dynamic\, understanding the foundational principles of M/s relationships is crucial. Join Master Retro Bella and slave boydrake\, as they share their insights on building a dynamic that is authentic and unique to you. \nTogether\, let’s explore the knowledge and tools to confidently step into your role in an M/s relationship\, helping you lay a strong foundation for success built on mutual respect\, empathy\, and understanding. \nIn this class\, we’ll cover: \n\nThe core principles that define M/s and how to adapt them to fit your unique relationship.\nThe importance of negotiation\, consent\, and communication in establishing trust and clarity.\nHow personal experiences\, identity\, and values shape the power exchange dynamic and influence leadership styles.\nPractical tools and strategies for setting clear expectations\, boundaries\, and goals that work for both the Master and the slave.\nReal-world challenges faced in M/s relationships and effective methods for overcoming them.\n\nPRESENTER: \nMaster Retro Bella is a Latina High Femme Master and Leather woman from Bakersfield\, California. Her pronouns are She/Her/Hers. She is the first woman to earn the title of 2023 Southwest Master and became the first person of Latin descent to hold the 2024 International Master title. She is passionate about Latinx/ne representation in M/s and Leather spaces. This passion fueled her to create the Latine Leather Pride flag\, which debuted at South Plains Leatherfest in 2025\, and to become the founder of Latinos in Leather. Recognized as one of the Onyx Pearls’ “Young 8\,” she carries the pearl name Amara Pearl. Currently\, Master Retro Bella curates the Latinx Queer Chronicles on Substack\, which showcases the intersectionality of queerness and Latinidad. \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/eab98c6db4
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-m-s-dynamics-101-with-master-retro-bella/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T130000
DTSTAMP:20261111T193528Z
CREATED:20261111T193443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T193528Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Intentional Relationships: Communication Strategies for Couples
DESCRIPTION:Intentional Relationships:\nCommunication Strategies for Couples\nwith Laura Boyle of Ready for Polyamory\na live and recorded online class from Wicked Grounds\n11/15 11am Pacific\nAdvance ticketing required to attend live or through the recording. Get yours through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. \nAnd RSVP on FetLife to let friends know you’re coming. \nThere are ways of talking\, making agreements\, and looking at attachment style & arguments that are popularized in discussing non-monogamy that are actually really helpful for dyads of any style. \nThis class is “What can polyamory teach the monogamous?” And it’s about organizing your time together more intentionally\, avoiding falling out of balance because of gender roles and relationship escalator stereotypes\, nonviolent communication strategies\, only truly fighting if it’s a hill you’re willing to die on\, and identifying common hiccups in communication caused by mis-matched attachment styles that you can work together to build toward relationship security. \nPRESENTER: \nLaura Boyle is a relationship coach\, educator\, and author of Monogamy? In this Economy? Finances\, Childrearing\, and Other Practical Concerns of Polyamory. She’s the voice behind the Ready for Polyamory blog and podcast\, and has been an expert voice on polyamory in such publications as The Boston Globe and Cosmopolitan. She’s been polyamorous for nearly 20 years and has been teaching since 2018. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer a sliding scale\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/1a667d5c23 \nPatreon members at the VIP+ level may get discounted tickets for $10. Just see your Patreon membership emails for this month’s discount code. Find out more at Patreon.com/WickedGrounds! \nIf cost is a barrier at any level\, please use the “Volunteer List” to request a free scholarship ticket. We will award as many scholarship tickets as we can on a space-available basis. \nACCESS: \nThis will be a live\, online class offered through Zoom. To participate\, you may need to download the free\, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class will be recorded and provided to attendees for viewing up to one week after the class date. \nZoom now provides closed captioning\, which will be available for this event. \n 
URL:http://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-intentional-relationships-communication-strategies-for-couples/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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