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As we roll out our new kinky advice/ Q&A column here, we wanted to set a few guidelines for how the column will work and how to ask questions.  The column  We expect to answer a new question every week or so, as they come in. This might change as our volume of questions changes — we expect fewer questions at the beginning (and maybe some general columns to fill in), and more as the word gets out.  Patreon subscribers will always get early access to the column, and priority to ask new questions. We will cross-post columns to our WickedGrounds.com blog two weeks after publishing them here.  This column is public right now so that everyone can see how it works.  Ask a question!  Have a question? Here are a few guidelines for what to expect when you send them. (The email to send questions is after the guidelines.)  1. Your questions will remain anonymous. If you have a preferred nom de plume, let us know; if not, we will assign one. It would be great if you can also let us know your pronouns.  2. Please also protect the identities of others involved in your question by changing their names. We will assume you’ve done this.  3. We reserve the right to edit your question for clarity and length. The more you can provide a tightly focused question, the easier it is to answer.  4. By sending a question, you are granting us permission to publish your question in this column, our blog, our videos, and any future places where we may use that content (such as book projects), for commercial use or otherwise, without us seeking further permission.  5. While we’ll answer as many questions as we can, we reserve the right to answer the questions that are a best fit for this project and community. Not all questions will necessarily be answered.  6. Just a reminder that we are kink concierges, open-minded baristas and “accidental sex educators” — we are not therapists, and writing in is no substitute for therapy. If you need therapeutic or medical help, please reach out to professionals that can help you. Mir is just this queer dude writing their opinions on the internet. Seriously.  Okay, got all that? Your email to send questions is AskWickedMir@gmail.com. Easy! Send away!  xoxo WickedMir and the friendly baristas of Wicked Grounds 

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Hey Patrons & other Wicked peeps –  Just a quick note to say thank you for your generous support!  Much to our surprise and pleasure, we are over 75% of the way toward meeting our first stretch goal — capturing our popular Kink 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics class on video for all our subscibers. Based on your overwhelming early support, we have worked out the logistics to get this class on video and in front of your eyes in the next two months!  Are you in the SF Bay Area? You can catch the live version of the class this Saturday at Wicked Grounds, starting at 3:30pm. Otherwise, watch this space! Lots of video will start hitting in the coming weeks and that particular class will come SOON!  Very best –  Mir and the Wicked Grounds crew

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Happy post-Halloween kinksters! I love this time of year. After the bustle of Folsom Street Fair and our big Dark Odyssey conference, things slow down a bit. For me, it’s a time to go inward. I often spend these darker months writing, exploring, and working on material for next year’s new classes. I encourage you to take some time to slow things down this week. Connect with the people and things that matter. Listen to the needs of your mind and body. And if you’re in the US and you haven’t yet: vote. Your voice matters this year more than ever. Please don’t underestimate your own power and importance. This is the most important negotiation you’ll participate in all year. Now, let’s see what’s going on this week! This week! Saturday 11/2 Join us online at Noon Pacific for our online version of Welcome to the Scene with Miriam Green. We’ll go over all the etiquette, culture, and norms you need to help you navigate the public BDSM scene, wherever you live and travel. Get your tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. (Are you looking for specific resources in the San Francisco Bay Area? You can also choose to join us Saturday, 12/7 at Noon in San Francisco. Plan ahead and get your tickets now through Forbidden Ticketsd or Plura.) Tuesday 11/5 If you’re an experienced kinkster looking to contribute to your kink organizations and venues, house topping can be a great way to give back! If you’re an existing kink educator, the skills for house topping also generally apply to demos that involve the public (such as what you might do at sampler parties or kink conferences). Interested? Curious? Join us this Tuesday at 6pm Pacific for Tips for House Topping with Miriam Green. Advanced ticketing available on Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Wednesday 11/6 What is relationship anarchy and how does it fit with your goals in ethical non-monogamy? Join full-time polyamory and ENM educator Laura Boyle to find out in Anarchy! In Your Relationships tonight at 6pm Pacific. Ticketing available through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Saturday 11/9 How can productivity theory make for better D/s service? Learn the basics today with Hannah the Scribe at 2pm Pacific! Tickets available through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Support. Follow. Share. Join our Patreon for personal benefits and to stabilize our long-term trajectory. Annual memberships now available! Use our Venmo for one-time donations toward our sustainability, and to help specifically with scholarship tickets. Book with us for coaching and consulting time with Mir. Warmly,Mir & The Wicked Grounds Team (Do you find this weekly roundup helpful? If this newsletter has saved you time, or given you a great idea, feel free to leave a little something in our tip jar)

Howdy kinksters – We are so delighted to travel into this autumn with you! I always find that this time of year invites slowing down, turning inward, self-discovery, and connecting with the people and things that really matter. If you’re at Dark Odyssey: Surrender this weekend, come say howdy! Nick and I will be running the Wicked Grounds booth and we need every single book to get rehomed! I’m also bringing bits of my personal book collection to upcycle. If you’ve ever heard me say, “Oh, X would be perfect for you, but it’s been out of print for years . . . ” you might be in luck! Catch us early for the widest selection. I’ll also be coordinating the opening and closing rituals, facilitating daily morning meditation, and teaching two classes to bookend your weekend: BDSM Negotiation Basics on Friday afternoon and Dealing with Drop on Sunday morning. Keep your eyes on the schedule for exact times and places. My consulting schedule has been filling up lately, but we’re always happy to make time for you. If you’d like some personal coaching after Dark Odyssey (or anytime), please don’t hesitate to reach out. Now, let’s see what’s going on this week! This week! Thursday 10/24 Our taboos are often immediately next to some of our strongest desires. Join Lilithfoxx tonight to explore these powerful urges in Beyond Taboo: Embracing Hidden Desires and Shedding Kink Shame at 6pm Pacific. Advance ticketing required. Get yours through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Friday 10/24 Wicked Grounds will be at Dark Odyssey: Surrender. Today, come see us in the vending room during Vending Hours. Miriam Green will also be teaching BDSM Negotiation Basics this afternoon at 2:30pm, and facilitating the opening ritual tonight at 7:30pm! The schedule is always subject to change, so check yours for exact times and locations. Saturday 10/25 Wicked Grounds will be at Dark Odyssey: Surrender. Miriam Green will facilitate the morning meditation today from 8:45am – 9:30am. See the schedule for location and to confirm the time. Sunday 10/26 Wicked Grounds will be at Dark Odyssey: Surrender. It’s going to be a big day in the vendor room. We need to sell literally every book that Wicked Grounds has. Come by the booth Sunday for some great deals on books and hand-crafted toys. Miriam Green will facilitate the morning meditation today, will be teaching Dealing with Drop at 9:45am, and will facilitate the closing ritual tonight at 6:30pm. Whew! The schedule is always subject to change. Check yours onsite for the latest details. Wednesday 10/30 Join Jamie Joy at 6pm Pacific online for Booty Basics: Anal for Anyone. Get your advance tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. If you’re one of the members of our fall Diving Deep cohort, we’ll have our second live meeting tonight at 6pm Pacific. Check the Wicked Grounds Annex class portal for details. Saturday 11/2 Join us online at Noon Pacific for our online version of Welcome to the Scene with Miriam Green. We’ll go over all the etiquette, culture, and norms you need to help you navigate the public BDSM scene, wherever you live and travel. Get your tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. (Are you looking for specific resources in the San Francisco Bay Area? You can also choose to join us Saturday, 12/7 at Noon in San Francisco. Plan ahead and get your tickets now through Forbidden Ticketsd or Plura.) Support. Follow. Share. Join our Patreon for personal benefits and to stabilize our long-term trajectory. Annual memberships now available! Use our Venmo for one-time donations toward our sustainability, and to help specifically with scholarship tickets. Book with us for coaching and consulting time with Mir. Warmly,Mir & The Wicked Grounds Team (Do you find this weekly roundup helpful? If this newsletter has saved you time, or given you a great idea, feel free to leave a little something in our tip jar)

Howdy kinksters! If you’re at Dark Odyssey: Surrender this coming weekend, come say howdy! Our own Miriam Green will be teaching two classes, leading two meditations, and facilitating the opening and closing rituals. Oh, and we’ll be selling books and gear in the vendor room, too! We’ve listed the DO classes for this weekend below, but please note that you have to be registered for the conference to attend these. Find more information on the conference here. Want to take a lot of classes? Get a monthly or annual event pass! Need personal coaching & guidance for those sticky issues around sex, kink, and relationships? Reach out for one-time or ongoing coaching sessions at WickedGroundsAnnex.com Links below are to our primary ticketing via Forbidden Tickets. If you’re a Plura member, check the Plura app for ticketing there as well. The Roundup! Multi-week Intensives Want to bring in the new year right? We’ll bring back our mindfulness month in January 2025. Interested in sex magick? Keep your eyes peeled for a new intensive launching in February! Self-Directed Digital Downloads Diving Deep (video class) KINK 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics (video class) KINK 202: Advanced Negotiation for Dynamics & Relationships (video class) Private Joy: Sadomasochism for Solo & Distance Play (video class) Kink Self-Discovery Workbook (self-directed template) Aftercare Kit Checklist S/m & the physical side of play NEW 11/12 7pm PST: Ignite the Spark: The Art of Wax and Electro Play with Jamie Joy (ONLINE) 11/18 6pm PST: Flogging With Style: From Basics to Brilliance with Miss Mackenzee (ONLINE) 1/25 6pm PDT: Beginner Sharps Play: Staples Edition with Miss Mackenzee (ONLINE) Bondage 11/19 6:30 pm PST: Getting Started with Rope Part 1 with Psychokitty (SF) NEW 12/14 2pm PDT: Entangled Desires: Exploring Rope for Sex and Intimacy with Jamie Joy (ONLINE) 12/17 6:30 pm PST: Getting Started with Rope Part 2 with Psychokitty (SF) D/s & the mental side of play 11/9 2pm PST: Productivity for Service with HannahtheScribe (ONLINE) 11/17 2pm PST: Dark Roleplaying with Lee Harrington (ONLINE) NEW 12/15 2pm PST: Holy Cow! – Intro to Hucow & Bovine Play w/ Lady V (ONLINE) 12/16 6pm PST: Exploring Little Space: A Caregiver’s Guide with Miss Mackenzee (ONLINE) Movement workshops NEW 12/8 2pm PST: Stripping 101 with Alexandria (San Francisco, CA) Sexy Times 10/30 6pm PDT: Booty Basics: Anal for Anyone with Jamie Joy (ONLINE) NEW: 11/20 6pm PST: Gender Affirming Intimacy with Lady V & Jamie Love (ONLINE) 11/21 6pm PST: Voyeurism and Exhibitionism: Thrill of the Spotlight and Shadows with Lilith Foxx (ONLINE) 12/19 6pm PST: Pleasure Mapping for Couples: Discovering New Pathways to Intimacy with Lilith Foxx (ONLINE) Polyamory & ethical non-monogamy 11/6 6pm PST: Anarchy! In Your Relationships with Laura Boyle (ONLINE) 12/3 6pm PST: Polyamory and Parenting with Laura Boyle (ONLINE) Self-knowledge, negotiation & consent 10/24 6pm PDT: Beyond Taboo: Embracing Hidden Desires and Shedding Kink Shame with Lilith Foxx (ONLINE) NEW 10/25 2:30 pm PDT: KINK 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green (Live at Dark Odyssey/ Surrender in San Jose, CA) NEW 10/27 9:45 am PDT: Dealing with Drop with Miriam Green (Live at Dark Odyssey/ Surrender in San Jose, CA) 11/25 6pm PST: KINK 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green (ONLINE) 11/30 2pm PST: Consent, Accountability, and Neurodivergence with Adam and Draven (ONLINE) NEW 12/7 2:30 PST: Negotiation Improv with Wiley Elote (San Francisco, CA) NEW 12/8 11:30am PST: Submissives in Solidarity with Miriam Green (San Francisco, CA) NEW 12/18 6pm PST: Close the Doors You Open: Rituals for Endings and Transitions with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) Community: Friends, dating, relationships & kink culture! 10/23 6pm PDT: Breathing for Connection with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) 11/2 11am PDT: Welcome to the Kink Scene (National Version) (ONLINE) 11/5 6pm PST: Tips for House Topping with Miriam Green (ONLINE) 11/13 7pm PST: Wicked Grounds + Plura Present: Kinky Speed Friending with Psychokitty Ryan (SF) 11/27 6pm PST: Boundaries: Mapping the Self in Community with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) NEW 12/7 Noon PDT: Welcome to the SF Bay Area Scene (San Francisco, CA) Spirituality, Magick, and Occult (with Magickal Crossroads) 10/23 6pm PDT: Breathing for Connection with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) 11/27 6pm PST: Boundaries: Mapping the Self in Community with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) NEW 12/18 6pm PST: Close the Doors You Open: Rituals for Endings and Transitions with HG Wyndell (ONLINE) NEW 12/22 2pm PST: Sex Magick for Kinksters with Miriam Green (ONLINE)