Wicked Grounds

Blunt Talk: Boundaries and Consent While Using Cannabis with Lilith Foxx
2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
As cannabis use (THC and CBD) becomes more normalized, understanding its impact on consent within kink and BDSM dynamics and play is vital.
Led by Board-certified sexologist Lilithfoxx, this workshop delves into the unique considerations that arise when cannabis is present in BDSM and kink situations. Participants will learn strategies for discussing preferences and consent beforehand, mitigating risks, recognizing how cannabis might affect consent communication, and staying aware of nonverbal cues and intoxication levels. The insights and tools provided will foster healthy, consensual connections in scenarios where cannabis is part of the equation.
PRESENTER:
Lilithfoxx (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.
Before 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.
Through her professional endeavors, Lilithfoxx continues to inspire, educate, and foster a more inclusive understanding of sexuality, relationships, and intimacy.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/73d153aaa3

ONLINE: Canna Service with Auntie Vice
2025-04-20 16:20 - 18:20
Enjoy the smokey pokey? Want to incorporate cannabis into your kink life? Curious about health and safety issues? Don’t know how to roll a good joint? This class is for you!
The canna service class will cover issues of health and safety concerns when using various forms of cannabis (flower, edibles, wax, etc). It then covers unique issues of negotiation and ongoing consent during a scene where one or more partners is using marijuana. There is a special focus on folks with neurospicy brains and how their cognition may be impacted by cannabis.
The second part of the class covers various forms of canna service (think tea service, but more fun!) Learn how to prepare various forms of cannabis for consumption, serve/be served cannabis as part of power exchange, and use a variety of canna products to enhance kink play.
PRESENTER:
Auntie Vice/Rebecca Blanton is a freelance writer and podcaster. She has been part of the kink community for more than three decades. An agender, queer, submissive, her work focuses on kink from the right of the slash. She runs the popular blog “Love Letters to a Unicorn” and the podcast “Fat Chicks on Top.” She has a BA in psychology and a Ph.D. (abd) in Political Psychology. She brings her background as an academic researcher and understanding of systematic, institutional and personal power to her work about kink.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f64a638f94

ONLINE: KINK 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00
Negotiating is a critical skill for building BDSM scenes, dynamics and relationships that work. But negotiating doesn’t necessarily come naturally — especially for those of us who are just entering the kink scene.
Join us for a Kink 101 session on how to negotiate for exactly what you want in the BDSM scene and relationships. We’ll talk about:

Negotiation styles
Pre-scene negotiations
How to negotiate without killing the mood
Checking in during and after the scene
Negotiating and check-ins for ongoing BDSM dynamics

Drawing on what we know about the psychology of a scene, 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. This series welcomes all genders, orientations, and dynamic styles. This workshop is designed for newcomers to BDSM but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications.
PRESENTER:
Miriam Green has been in the public kink scene for over one dozen 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.
You may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.com
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/c387ba273c

ONLINE: Daddy 101: Build the Foundation with Sinclair Sexsmith
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00
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?
Come 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).
Let’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.
PRESENTER:
SINCLAIR 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
TICKETING:
$20-$40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/3dabbf888c

ONLINE: Unlocking Euphoria: Navigating Subspace Together with Miss Mackenzee
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
This class is designed for folks who wish to deepen their understanding and techniques around nurturing the ideal headspace for their partner, whether they identify as a submissive or not. Have you witnessed BDSM scenes where the receiver looks floaty and the most amazing serene look crosses their face? It is one of the most satisfying things a Dominant can experience. If you are curious about how to help your bottom experience this lovely altered state or want to add some new tricks to your bag, this workshop is the one for you.
Learn about the neurochemical changes involved like the release of endorphins and the impact on mood and perception. We will discuss the wide variety of moods to set for yourselves and how that can enhance your experiences. Building the right environment can play a huge role from the physical settings, emotional preparation, cues, and everything in between. Discover the ways that stepping into your submissive role can offer escapism and personal insight as well as your responsibilities in making it happen.
By the end of our time together, regardless of how you identify, attendees will have practical strategies and theoretical knowledge to guide their partners or prepare oneself for falling into a fulfilling submissive mindset, including the coveted subspace.
Other topics to be discussed will include:

10 intoxicating ways to warm up your partner
Recommendations for products to help create the atmosphere you want
Emotional states experienced by submissives and how to navigate and nurture them
Negotiations and the role they play in setting the tone for your scene
Dropping from play and how to combat it
Rituals for before and after to solidify your bond
Plus exciting demos.

This workshop is meant to be an inclusive environment that is accommodating for all types of people. You can participate in a way that feels comfortable for you, whether that’s having your camera on, joining in the chat, or remaining anonymous while taking in all the information. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any accessibility needs.
PRESENTER:
Miss Mackenzee is a Board-Certified Sexologist, BDSM and Intimacy Educator, Qualified Hypnotist, Certified Trauma-informed Relationship and Sexual Wellness Coach, Kink Lifestyle and Professional Dominant Mentor, Owner of Elysium Dungeon, Host of Kink, Intimacy, and Cannabis Lounge Podcast, Content Creator, and Author. She is also the founder of BDSM and Intimacy University, which makes and sells beautiful one of a kind BDSM toys and furniture as well as offers online workshops, digital guides, clothing, aftercare items, and more. She has taken over 10,000 hours of continued education at universities and other organizations to become a better educator and mentor. She has been involved in the kink lifestyle, professionally and personally, for over 20 years and teaching for 15+ years. She has written and been quoted in numerous publications and has been utilized as an expert for media outlets. Miss Mackenzee is highly sought after for private lessons with individuals and various relationship dynamics as well as presenting at conventions and graduate programs at major universities. She has brought her experiences and skills to various organizations such as Kink dot com, Widener University, TES, SF Citadel, Dark Odyssey, VoxBody Studio, Filthy FemDom, Wicked Grounds, Black Thorn/Sacred Muse, Kinky Kollege, Bound In Boston, SheBop, SADE, Adventures in Sexuality, Rochester Erotic Arts Festival, EXXXotica, and many others.
She teaches a full range of subjects including but not limited to energy play, sex magick, bondage, power exchange, reveling in pleasure, hypnosis, bedroom skills, spirituality, and the art of sadism. She prides herself on creating a fostering and inclusive environment that is safe from societal judgment. One of her driving forces is to be the person she wishes she had when she first started her exploration of kink and sexuality. Miss Mackenzee has a passion for helping folks connect deeper with themselves and others to have hotter, safer, and more fulfilling intimacy.
She welcomes you to connect with her in a variety of ways:
www.MissMackenzee.com
Instagram: MissMackenzeeagain
Twitter: @MissMackenzee
TikTok: @MissMackenzee
YouTube: @officialmissmackenzee
Discord: https://discord.gg/Fk8bfBFU
TICKETING:
$20-$40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/7baf43067b

ONLINE: Compersion in Non-Monogamy: Myths, Realities, and Possibilities with Marie Thouin, PhD
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
What does it mean to be compersive?
How can we access more compersion for our partner(s) and loved ones?
Is compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships?
💻 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’.
📚What You’ll Learn:
The Compersion Roadmap: Six factors that foster or block compersion, with real-life stories from Marie’s research.
Myths & Realities: Debunking misconceptions about compersion and its connection to jealousy, love, and non-monogamy.
Self-Assessment: Tools to identify your strengths and challenges with compersion.
Inclusive Perspective: Normalizing the human experience of “not always feeling compersive” without shame or blame.
🧭 Topics Include:
1️⃣ What is compersion?
2️⃣ True or false: Debunking myths about compersion
3️⃣ Is compersion necessary?
4️⃣ The roadmap: 6 elements that promote compersion
5️⃣ Pitfalls: What blocks compersion?
6️⃣ Identifying your compersion strengths and bottlenecks
PRESENTER:
Dr. Marie Thouin is a Mindful Dating & Relationship Coach who supports people of all backgrounds in creating intentional and vibrant love lives. She is a leading expert on the topic of compersion (positive empathy) and the author of the groundbreaking book, “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships”. Dr. Marie has published seminal research studies, the first-ever encyclopedia entry on compersion, and she has been featured in several publications and podcasts, including ELLE, the Savage Lovecast, Huffpost, The Times of London, and The New York Times.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f54b4f9cf2

ONLINE: Welcome to the Public Kink Scene with Miriam Green
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00
New to the local public scene? This Kink 101 class gives you the basics on how to get involved with your own local BDSM scene and is perfect whether you’re new to kink, new to the public scene, or want to learn more about local BDSM play and education. You’ll learn about scene culture, reputable resources, what happens at a play party, and much more!
Join us for this quick orientation on joining your local kink scene- almost anywhere! This session is perfect for folks who are making their first brave steps into the public kink scene. This class is also an ideal intro to etiquette and protocols if you plan to get involved with local play parties and organizations.
PRESENTER:
Miriam 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.
You may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.com
TICKETING:
$20 – $40 sliding scale
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6e452a6e7e

INTENSIVE: May 2025: Kink Class Incubator: From Concept to Launch
2025-05-05 - 2025-06-02
Ready to take charge of your curriculum?

Since 2019, Wicked Grounds Annex has provided resources for our instructors and would-be instructors to develop stronger, more impactful, more engaging classes — along with strategies to find, engage, and build communities with the best students for their content.
We can help you change kink culture for the better by refining your course ideas and optimizing your marketing approach. This course will improve classes and marketing for experienced and new instructors alike.

Our approach

In this class, you’ll learn what you need to get a basic start teaching in kink, polyamory, fetish, magick — or any other peer-taught subject. Of course, we’d be delighted if you plan to teach with Wicked Grounds, but our goal is to create great teachers who can teach anywhere.
Throughout May 2025, you will learn to:

Refine and sharpen your core message
Figure out what you really want to say — what only you can
Differentiate your class based on your experience and knowledge
Market your class in ways that really work
Include your students, and learn as you teach
Give a class that makes a difference
Engage your audience and build your fans

How we’ll engage
Starting Monday, May 5, we’ll engage in four major sections of work as you refine your concept, discover your audience, and take your class from concept to outline.
You’ll use the same approach that Miriam Green — a retired marketing consultant — uses to develop, market, and continually improve their classes.
This course will include four full weeks of self-directed coursework (which you may complete at your schedule and repeat as many times as you need) along with four or five 75-minute live sessions each Monday evening starting at 6pm Pacific/ 9pm Eastern May 5 – June 2.
Students who join without a prior description and outline should plan to attend starting Monday, May 5. More advanced students are welcome to join May 5 but can opt to start May 12.
All live sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live or wish to review the session. You may also book additional consulting time with Mir as an add-on, which may be completed during or after the class period.

About Miriam Green

Miriam Green has been a BDSM and kink educator since 2014, when they acquired Wicked Grounds. Mir teaches 4-5 classes per month on average for Wicked Grounds and has also taught repeat engagements for Society of Janus, Dark Odyssey Events, Foundations, Arizona Power Exchange (APEX), Desert Dominion, and several other organizations and events.
Before joining the BDSM world, Mir was a marketing, brand and product development research consultant for several Fortune 500 companies under their day-to-day name, and they leverage their niche marketing & product development knowledge in their own marketing and this class.

ONLINE: Kink Class Incubator
2025-05-05 18:00 - 2025-06-02 18:00
Ready to take charge of your curriculum?

Since 2019, Wicked Grounds Annex has provided resources for our instructors and would-be instructors to develop stronger, more impactful, more engaging classes — along with strategies to find, engage, and build communities with the best students for their content.
We can help you change kink culture for the better by refining your course ideas and optimizing your marketing approach. This course will improve classes and marketing for experienced and new instructors alike.

Our approach

In this class, you’ll learn what you need to get a basic start teaching in kink, polyamory, fetish, magick — or any other peer-taught subject. Of course, we’d be delighted if you plan to teach with Wicked Grounds, but our goal is to create great teachers who can teach anywhere.

Throughout May 2025, you will learn to:
Refine and sharpen your core message
Figure out what you really want to say — what only you can
Differentiate your class based on your experience and knowledge
Market your class in ways that really work
Include your students, and learn as you teach
Give a class that makes a difference
Engage your audience and build your fans

How we’ll engage
Starting Monday, May 5, we’ll engage in four major sections of work as you refine your concept, discover your audience, and take your class from concept to outline.
You’ll use the same approach that Miriam Green — a retired marketing consultant — uses to develop, market, and continually improve their classes.
This course will include four full weeks of self-directed coursework (which you may complete at your schedule and repeat as many times as you need) along with four or five 75-minute live sessions each Monday evening starting at 6pm Pacific/ 9pm Eastern May 5 – June 2.
Students who join without a prior description and outline should plan to attend starting Monday, May 5. More advanced students are welcome to join May 5 but can opt to start May 12.
All live sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live or wish to review the session. You may also book additional consulting time with Mir as an add-on, which may be completed during or after the class period.

ONLINE: An Introduction to Submission with Sarah Butcher
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00
Do you want to explore and understand your submissive desires more deeply? Do you want to feel confident in what you want and find a Dom that’s right for you? Whether you’re in a relationship or single, you’re completely new to BDSM or still don’t know if submission is your thing, this workshop is for you.
Perhaps you have a little experience but the experiences you’ve had so far don’t quite live up to your expectations, or you want some tips on how to fully embrace your submissive side with a new or existing partner…
I am welcoming subs/switches of all genders and orientations to this introduction to submission, where I’ll be talking you through some of the different elements of submission, how it works, and how to find a Dom that’s right for you. Topics we’ll cover include:

What is a submissive?
What are the benefits of submitting?
Blocks to submission
making the most of your submissive experience
Subspace/subdrop
Your responsibilities as a submissive
Embracing your feminine energy
What to look for in a Dom
Saying “no”

This workshop will encourage you to think about what you want and feel confident in your kinks.
My workshops provide a safe space for open-minded people who are curious to learn more about BDSM practices.
Please note this online event is a seminar-style workshop and no play/nudity is involved. There will be exercises given during class/as homework but the level of participation is down to what each individual feels safe and comfortable with.
PRESENTER:
Sarah Butcher – AKA Sub in the City is an Integrative Kink Therapist, Coach & Educator with over a decade of experience in the BDSM Scene. Sarah is on a mission to bring BDSM into the 21st Century and empower curious kinksters to consciously explore what BDSM means to them. With a holistic and therapeutic approach, Sarah works with a variety of individuals and couples at different stages of their kink journey, supporting them to discover their desires, integrate their shadows, and live in their truth through 1-1 sessions, workshops, events, and retreats.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/360107486f

ONLINE: Domination 101 with Sarah Butcher
2025-05-11 11:00 - 13:00
Do you want to explore and understand what it means to be a Dominant? Do you want to feel confident in leading your partner in the bedroom? Whether you’re in a relationship or single, you’re completely new to BDSM or have experimented with Dominance but don’t seem to be getting the results you desire, this workshop is for you!
I am welcoming Dominants/switches of all genders and orientations to The Art of Domination, where I’ll be talking you through some of the basics of Domination, how it works, and how to find and create a fulfilling D/s dynamic with a partner whose kinks align with yours. Topics we’ll cover include:

What is a Dom?
Qualities of a good Dominant
Blocks to Domination & confidence building
Stepping into your masculine energy
What type of Dominant are you?
Your Dominant responsibilities
Limits, safewords & aftercare
Finding the right submissive
Training your submissive
Taking on board feedback

This workshop will encourage you to really think about your desires and reflect on how to adapt your Dominant style to get the most out of your BDSM experiences.
Please note this online event is a seminar-style workshop and no play/nudity is involved. There will be exercises given during class/as homework but level of participation is down to what each individual feels safe and comfortable with.
PRESENTER:
Sarah Butcher – AKA Sub in the City is an Integrative Kink Therapist, Coach & Educator with over a decade of experience on the BDSM Scene. Sarah is on a mission to bring BDSM into the 21st Century and empower curious kinksters to consciously explore what BDSM means to them. With a holistic and therapeutic approach, Sarah works with a variety of individuals and couples at different stages of their kink journey, supporting them to discover their desires, integrate their shadows, and live in their truth through 1-1 sessions, workshops, events and retreats.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/5eba3348fc

ONLINE: Anarchy! In Your Relationships with Laura Boyle
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
Relationship Anarchy has gained in public awareness in recent years – but not without the generation of myths and misunderstandings about this philosophy of engaging in relationships.
Join Laura for a 90-minute workshop wherein she will:

Bust some of those myths
Define and give the history of relationship anarchy, including contextualizing it with political anarchist movements
Briefly look at the RA Manifesto
Discuss the practicalities of relating from the basis of this philosophical framework, using her own experiences as well as those of others who have given permission to share their stories during this workshop. (what does it really mean to individually build your relationships from an RA lens? Do we get a smorgasbord worksheet out every time we make a new acquaintance? What about when we want commitments and stability with partners? Hasn’t Laura been with one of her partners for nearly a decade?)
Consider whether Relationship Anarchy is a kind of polyamory, or even rightly a kind of non-monogamy, and how we contextualize that question
Look at the positives to an RA approach to relating
and answer audience questions.

PRESENTER:
Laura 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.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6b33fb7854

ONLINE: Unfuck Your Relationship Escalator: (Re)Building Healthy Relationship Foundations with Lilith Foxx
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00
No matter your level of experience with non-monogamy, “The Relationship Escalator” is bound to sneak up on you a time or two! But what if that’s not a bad thing?
Lilithfoxx has been a Non-hierarchal, Relationship Anarchist, Switchy Polyam for the better part of a decade. She’ll teach you how to avoid the fuckups and reframe The Escalator as a way to strengthen and build your non-monogamous relationships to stand the test of time. Topics of discussion include:

“The Relationship Escalator” (TRE) – what it is, how it can be problematic, and its unexpected perks.
How TRE can hide in plain sight and look different based on a number of factors – including kink, social and power differentials.
Setting goals in relationships and dynamics that are authentic to you and your partner(s).
Using TRE as a catalyst for positive change in relationships and communication.

This class is suitable for anyone, regardless of relationship orientation. Attendees will learn healthy ways to communicate needs and build relationships that are applicable to all styles of love and relationships.
PRESENTER:
Lilithfoxx (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.
Before 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.
Through her professional endeavors, Lilithfoxx continues to inspire, educate, and foster a more inclusive understanding of sexuality, relationships, and intimacy.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/50ff2f8fd1

ONLINE: Budget Friendly BDSM: Big Kink, Small Budget with Princess Rara
2025-05-24 14:00 - 16:00
Think kink has to come with a hefty price tag? Nope. In this fun and approachable workshop, you’ll discover how to turn everyday items from your home, office, or even the dollar store into tools for play. No fancy toys required—just a little creativity and curiosity.
Everyday Kink Magic:
Explore how common household items—like spatulas, scarves, or clothespins—can be transformed into playful tools for impact, restraint, sensation, and more.
Learn to spot the kinky potential in the things you already own.
Using Pervertibles Responsibly:
Get tips on prepping, cleaning, and maintaining household items so they’re ready for repeated kinky fun.
Learn how to incorporate pervertibles into your scenes with clear communication and enthusiastic agreement.
Practical Applications:
Get tips on prepping, cleaning, and maintaining household items so they’re ready for repeated kinky fun.
Learn how to incorporate pervertibles into your scenes with clear communication and enthusiastic agreement.
Creative Inspiration:
Discover fun, imaginative ways to bring pervertibles into your scenes—from playful punishment games to spicy roleplay scenarios that make the most out of what’s already in your drawers.
Interactive Learning:
Learn new ideas to spark your creativity and add excitement to your dynamic without blowing your budget.
Budget Friendly BDSM proves that you don’t need expensive gear to enjoy kink—you just need a bit of imagination and a willingness to play.
PRESENTER:
Princess Rara (she/her) is a seasoned sadomasochist with nearly a decade of experience in the kink community. As the founder of the Pink Kink Podcast, she is dedicated to providing essential education and guidance in the world of kink, focusing on both foundational and advanced topics. Rara’s classes cover a wide range of subjects, including consent, risk management, specialized kink dynamics, long-distance relationships, practical skills, and successfully integrating into the kink community.
She is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for exploring BDSM. Rara shares her expertise at major events such as Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, Studio 58’s Naughty conventions, Black Rose Education, Kink School, and Reign of Fire. In the DC area, she contributes actively as a munch host, Demo/House Top, occasional Pro Domme, and party host in her private dungeon. Through her diverse roles, Rara empowers kinksters to communicate effectively, assert themselves confidently, and prioritize consent throughout their kink experiences.
TICKETING:
$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/38177384f3

ONLINE: Long Distance Polyamory w/ HG Wyndell
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
Whether partners are 2 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.
Sometimes 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.
We’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.
PRESENTER:
HG 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.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/7172bbba4c

ONLINE: Consent, Accountability, and Neurodivergence: Pt 1 with Adam and Draven
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00
This class has been extended into 2 parts! It is not required to attend both, merely recommended. Here is the link for the other: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/79b286fdcf
How does neurodivergence affect consent mistakes, incidents, and violations? How does it affect boundaries, grappling with hurt and harm (and discerning between the two), and accountability at the personal, interpersonal, and community levels?
In this participatory workshop, we will dive into these questions with case studies and real-life examples. We’ll look through a trauma- and disability justice-informed lens, and talk about common patterns, subjective interpretations, ascriptions, and communication–based on neurotypes, socialization, and lived experience. There will be opportunities for community members to share their experiences.
INSTRUCTORS:
Adam is a community organizer, mediator, conflict transformation facilitator, kink and consent educator, and ongoing learner. Their passions lie at the intersections of disability justice, neurodivergence accessibility, trauma-informed care, consent, embodied somatics, harm reduction, and systems transformation. They desire to help people relate in safer, skillful ways that are trauma-, power-, and risk-informed. Adam is an educator with several groups including The Consent Academy, advocating for consent from the individual level to the systemic. They do consent and accountability work in many contexts and community spaces, from organizing spaces to the sex+ world. Adam sees this work as intersectional, directly connected to the better, more liberatory world they want to live in.
Draven is a Trauma-Informed Sexuality Educator with Dynamic Education and Counseling and a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality student at the California Institute of Integral Studies. From a playful and authentic base, Draven weaves research and stories to teach individuals how to process one’s trauma with themselves while being supported by a therapist. While teaching, they knit stories in to include intersectional identities and how oppressive systems affect individuals and communities. As a Trauma-Informed Sexuality Educator, Draven coaches neurodivergent individuals/couples/polycules, provides trauma processing groups and conducts a variety of workshops on healthy sexuality. Draven also volunteers at The Consent Academy as a Consent Educator and at Queer Space as the Founder and LGBTQ+ Liaison.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d282fb12c9

Consent, Accountability, and Neurodivergence: Pt 2 with Adam and Draven
2025-06-01 11:00 - 13:00
This class has been extended into 2 parts! It is not required to attend both, merely recommended. Here is the link for the other: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d282fb12c9
How does neurodivergence affect consent mistakes, incidents, and violations? How does it affect boundaries, grappling with hurt and harm (and discerning between the two), and accountability at the personal, interpersonal, and community levels?
In this participatory workshop, we will dive into these questions with case studies and real-life examples. We’ll look through a trauma- and disability justice-informed lens, and talk about common patterns, subjective interpretations, ascriptions, and communication–based on neurotypes, socialization, and lived experience. There will be opportunities for community members to share their experiences.
INSTRUCTORS:
Adam is a community organizer, mediator, conflict transformation facilitator, kink and consent educator, and ongoing learner. Their passions lie at the intersections of disability justice, neurodivergence accessibility, trauma-informed care, consent, embodied somatics, harm reduction, and systems transformation. They desire to help people relate in safer, skillful ways that are trauma-, power-, and risk-informed. Adam is an educator with several groups including The Consent Academy, advocating for consent from the individual level to the systemic. They do consent and accountability work in many contexts and community spaces, from organizing spaces to the sex+ world. Adam sees this work as intersectional, directly connected to the better, more liberatory world they want to live in.
Draven is a Trauma-Informed Sexuality Educator with Dynamic Education and Counseling and a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality student at the California Institute of Integral Studies. From a playful and authentic base, Draven weaves research and stories to teach individuals how to process one’s trauma with themselves while being supported by a therapist. While teaching, they knit stories in to include intersectional identities and how oppressive systems affect individuals and communities. As a Trauma-Informed Sexuality Educator, Draven coaches neurodivergent individuals/couples/polycules, provides trauma processing groups and conducts a variety of workshops on healthy sexuality. Draven also volunteers at The Consent Academy as a Consent Educator and at Queer Space as the Founder and LGBTQ+ Liaison.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/79b286fdcf

ONLINE: Thoughtful Threesomes: Navigating the World of Threesomes with Lilith Foxx
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00
Discover the art of threesomes with: ‘Thoughtful Threesomes: Navigating the World of Threesomes,’ where you’ll learn from a seasoned unicorn herself. This enlightening session provides a safe and inclusive space to explore the dynamics, challenges, and joys of engaging in threesomes.
Learn effective communication strategies for negotiating boundaries and consent, discover how to find and approach a third partner and gain insights into navigating the threesome experience with a focus on safety and emotional well-being.
Whether you’re curious about adding a third to your relationship or interested in exploring new facets of your sexuality, this class offers valuable insights and practical tips for navigating threesomes with respect, communication, and mutual pleasure.
PRESENTER:
Lilithfoxx (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.
Before 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.
Through her professional endeavors, Lilithfoxx continues to inspire, educate, and foster a more inclusive understanding of sexuality, relationships, and intimacy.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/b839c10f92

ONLINE: Polyamory 101 with Laura Boyle
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
Information for beginners and those curious about polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, including:
-Polyamorous Vocabulary
-Building Relationship Agreements
-Dealing With Jealousy
-Is Non-Monogamy Right for You?
-Common Bumps in the Road
-Relationship Check-ins
-Coming out to Family and Friends
and more!
PRESENTER:
Laura Boyle is a writer, polyamorist, and educator who has been teaching classes on polyamory, sexuality, boundaries, kink, and the intersection of those on a local level and at conventions since 2018. She is the author of Ready for Polyamory: A Pragmatic Guide to Consensual Non-Monogamy. After more than 15 years in consensually non-monogamous relationships, in polycules that have ranged from temporarily closed Vs to constellations whose shapes are increasingly indescribable depending on which relationships folks consider worth including, she loves to share practical information learned from years of fixing her own mistakes and missteps.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/da2c3be13a

ONLINE: Wax Play 101 with Sarah Butcher
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
Whether you’re exploring the world of BDSM or simply want to learn some new ways to spice up your sexy time, this workshop will explore the world of temperature play to give you tips, tricks and inspiration to add new skills to your kink play.
What this workshop will cover:

What is wax play?
Why do it?
Pain vs pleasure
An Introduction to different candles
Positions and techniques for sensual exploration
Safewords, communication & aftercare
Demo from Sub in the City’s house Dom and sub
Please note this online event is a seminar-style workshop and no play/nudity is involved. There will be exercises given during class/as homework but level of participation is down to what each individual feels safe and comfortable with.

PRESENTER:
Sarah Butcher – AKA Sub in the City is an Integrative Kink Therapist, Coach & Educator with over a decade of experience on the BDSM Scene. Sarah is on a mission to bring BDSM into the 21st Century and empower curious kinksters to consciously explore what BDSM means to them. With a holistic and therapeutic approach, Sarah works with a variety of individuals and couples at different stages of their kink journey, supporting them to discover their desires, integrate their shadows, and live in their truth through 1-1 sessions, workshops, events and retreats.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f39ae8dc65

ONLINE: Daddy Issues: Daddy Dynamics & You with Lady V
2025-06-15 11:00 - 13:00
NOTE: Workshop is accessible to ALL genders of Daddy & sides of the slash….yes, even subby daddies. We <3 submissive & switchy daddies. Workshop is not necessarily geared towards ageplay or ABDL, but inclusive of it.
Daddy, don’t stop! No seriously, dude.
Learn 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).
What are Daddy Dynamics?
A 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.
“Daddy” dynamics are HIGHLY modular to 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.
Daddy Dynamics can be everything from light & fluffy to dark & demented…maybe even a mix of both depending on your tastes!
In this class we’ll dive into:

Figuring out what kind of archetype resonates with you as a Daddy or finding the right Daddy(s)
Figuring out what type of dynamic works best (ex. Daddy Dom/little, Princex/daddy sub, etc.)
Pickup play or short term dynamics & integrating Daddy elements into play
Keeping things fresh & healthy in long-term Daddy dynamics
How to heal after a dynamic has ended
Including others into dynamics such as other submissives, Princexes, & other Care Givers.
How any gender can be “Daddy” & what it means to be “Daddy” to someone

Why Learn From Lady V?
Lady 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.
Many 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.
While not currently in a Daddy dynamic, Lady V still plays with DD/lg & Princess/daddy sub dynamics as a Pro Domme & a lifestyle switch.
DISCLAIMER: 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 Father’s, but thanks for assuming. 🖤
PRESENTER:
Lady V (she/her) is a spiritually & socioculturally driven sex-positive educator, community organizer, lifestyle switch & pro dominatrix.
She 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.
She 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
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/2ce6793293

ONLINE: KINK 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Negotiating is a critical skill for building BDSM scenes, dynamics and relationships that work. But negotiating doesn’t necessarily come naturally — especially for those of us who are just entering the kink scene.
Join us for a Kink 101 session on how to negotiate for exactly what you want in the BDSM scene and relationships. We’ll talk about:

Negotiation styles
Pre-scene negotiations
How to negotiate without killing the mood
Checking in during and after the scene
Negotiating and check-ins for ongoing BDSM dynamics

Drawing on what we know about the psychology of a scene, 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.This series welcomes all genders, orientations, and dynamic styles. This workshop is designed for newcomers to BDSM but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications.
PRESENTER:
Miriam Green has been in the public kink scene for 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.
You may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/9a858ade28

ONLINE: Erotic Humiliation with Mel and Memi
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00
In this workshop we will offer guidance, ideas, and tips on how to start playing with shame, humiliation, embarrassment and degradation/ objectification. We will cover several kinks through the lens of trauma-informed practices and queer politics, looking into the complexities of the intersection between the sexual politics of shame and pleasure.
We will cover negotiation strategies, self-consent, risk management and scene ideas.
Topics covered:

What is erotic humiliation
What is not
Politics of shame (intersectionality and care)
Differences between embarrassment, shame, humiliation, degradation/ objectification
Pre-care and self-consent tips
How to negotiate from a top and bottom perspective
Demo of a negotiation
Subtypes of kinks: bimbofication, sissyfication, forced petplay/ ageplay, dumbification, dollification, playing with bodily fluids, verbal humiliation, nakedness, and a couple more!
How to dirty talk for humiliation
Demo and reflection

INSTRUCTORS:
Mel (he/him) is an Argentinian trans masc aligned gender fluid sex and BDSM educator. He is the co-founder of Kinky Vibe Argentina, a collective based in Buenos Aires that hosts events, support groups and workshops for the kinky, queer and neurodivergent community both online and offline. Lifestyle kinkster, he has been doing kink for the last ten years, identifies as sub-leaning switch, and is a sex worker (ProDomme).
One of his greatest passions is thinking about power, risk, and self-consent in the context of kink and spending most of his time accompanying people on their kinky journey. He has been teaching about kink, pleasure, risk, and depathologization for the last nine years.
Memi (he/him) is an Argentinian trans masc person, who is a lifestyle kinkster, a history teacher, and an early-career researcher in history of sexualities. He has been doing kink for almost a decade in a big variety of kinks, relationships, dynamics and sides of the slash. He is very curious about power, oppression and the complex history behind kink, the space where didactics and kink meet and loves to be a kink enabler to everyone around.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/ec3dc954d0

ONLINE: Writing Spicy: A Two Part Series with Sinclair Sexsmith
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
This is a two-part class to build on your skills! We’ll meet on both 6/17 and 6/24.
Come join Sinclair Sexsmith, an award-winning kinky queer butch erotica writer, for some of the basics of writing erotica. We’ll talk about questions like, How do you make sure it’s hot? And what if I want to get published? We’ll do some writing prompts, and folks will be invited to share their work (optional!) and offer positive feedback. Bring a notebook and a pen, or something equivalent.
PRESENTER:
SINCLAIR 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
TICKETING:
$40-$80 sliding scale for the two-class series Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/4329082720

ONLINE: Feel the Impact with Sarah Butcher
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00
Whether you’re exploring the world of BDSM or simply want to learn some new ways to spice up your sexy time, this workshop will explore the world of pain and pleasure to help you put your kinky desires into practice.
What this workshop will cover:

What is impact play?
Why do it?
Pain vs pleasure
An introduction to your tools
Positions and techniques for successful spanking
Safewords, communication & aftercare
Demo from Sub in the City’s house Dom and sub

Please note this online event is a seminar-style workshop and no play/nudity is involved. There will be exercises given during class/as homework but level of participation is down to what each individual feels safe and comfortable with.
PRESENTER:
Sarah Butcher – AKA Sub in the City is an Integrative Kink Therapist, Coach & Educator with over a decade of experience on the BDSM Scene. Sarah is on a mission to bring BDSM into the 21st Century and empower curious kinksters to consciously explore what BDSM means to them. With a holistic and therapeutic approach, Sarah works with a variety of individuals and couples at different stages of their kink journey, supporting them to discover their desires, integrate their shadows, and live in their truth through 1-1 sessions, workshops, events, and retreats.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/9193137523

Pedi Pain: Impact and Pressure Points for Feet w/ HG Wyndell
2025-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Our feet are fascinating. Each one has 26 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, 107 ligaments, and thousands of nerve endings per square inch. They are capable of providing a huge amount of information to our body/brains about what they are experiencing.
Impact play for the feet (sometimes called bastinado) and pressure points are a rich playground for a variety of sensations. We will talk about foot anatomy, safety, and consent, along with a live demo of the tools and ideas for playtime.
PRESENTER:
HG 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.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; $20-$40 sliding scale. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d04a70988a

ONLINE: Dungeon Disasters with John Pendal
2025-06-22 11:00 - 13:00
A workshop about all the mistakes I’ve made so that you don’t copy them! No matter how skilled you are as a BDSM player things can and will always go wrong. This class examines both emotional and physical pitfalls of kinky scenes with tips for warning signs you should look out for, ways to avoid a disaster, and coping strategies when the worst situations seem to occur. We also look at some great questions to improve negotiation before a scene, and ideal aftercare for everyone involved.
PRESENTER:
Experienced BDSM educator and comedian John Pendal joins us all the way from London, England.
In 2003, John became the 25th person (and only Brit) to win the annual
International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. Since then, he has travelled
worldwide teaching SM education, giving speeches, as a master of ceremonies, or doing stand-up comedy.
He has taught workshops at Down and Dirty (Melbourne), Inferno, Lupercalia (Edmonton), Minnesota Leather Pride, Mr Leatherman Toronto, Palm Springs Leather Pride, Rome BDSM Conference (Italy), SINSations in Leather, Spring in the South (Atlanta), Tribal Fire (Oklahoma), and Thunder in the Mountains (Denver).
www.johnpendal.com
TICKETING:
$20-$40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/4259399de1

ONLINE: Sex Magick for Kinksters with Miriam Green
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00
The traditional definition of magick is “the art and science of changing consciousness in conformity with Will.” We could also say it’s a way of moving and transforming energy and perception. In terms of our life work, magick is a set of tools that allows us to get out of our own way to more effectively do our work in the world.
The magickian’s tool kit includes techniques such as ecstatic trance, symbolic ritual, polarity work, breathing techniques, sensual immersion, and more. The sex magickian specifically works with the energies raised in solo or partnered play as fuel for their spellwork or life Work.
Those tools should seem very familiar to us kinksters. You may not be a magickian, but most of us are playing around in the magickian’s tool kit.
This class will explore some basic information on how to understand the potent energies invoked in D/s and S/m. We’ll talk about the nature of the soul, how to engage the deeper mind, creating a safe container for a scene, and what one can do with the energies we raise in BDSM play. Whether you believe in magick, want to believe in magick, or think this is all just a fun metaphor for how the mind works, you are sure to gain new tools and perspectives on BDSM play by attending this
PRESENTER:
Miriam Green has been in the public kink scene for over one dozen 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.
TICKETING:
Please note: This class is available for free to Wicked Grounds Patreon members who are subscribed at the VIP level ($30/month or higher). If you are a current Patreon member at that level, please reach out to Events@WickedGrounds.com to be put on the guest list. You may select one Kink 101 class per month for this benefit. Want to join? Go to Patreon.com/WickedGrounds to sign up!
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/19fcadd32e

ONLINE: Blurring the Lines: Consensual Non-Consent with Miss Mackenzee
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
In this workshop, we invite you to explore the vibrant interplay between boundaries, trust, and imagination. Delve into the complexities and nuances that encompass CNC, where traditional ideas of consent are redefined to allow for intense and transformative experiences. Did you know that over half the population fantasizes about these types of encounters? Whether you’re just discovering these desires or ready to deepen your understanding, our time together will offer you the knowledge and support you need.
Uncover fun and playful ways to dip your toes in, making it less scary and more connective. Gain the confidence and language to discuss this type of play with your partner, ensuring mutual respect and enthusiasm. Let’s examine why consensual non-consent can be alluring and how it psychologically impacts those who engage in it. Discover practical strategies to keep everyone emotionally and physically safe.
This class is a dynamic blend of education and empowerment, offering participants a safe space to embrace these alternative forms of affection. Join us as we blur the lines with care, intention, and creativity, paving the way for profoundly intimate and arousing adventures.
Expand further with topics including:

7 ways to incorporate CNC into your sexual or play scenarios
Strategies for handling unexpected challenges gracefully
Maintaining the flow of a scene while using safe words or checking in
Understanding shadow play and its potential for healing and empowerment
The importance of aftercare and how to connect afterwards
Techniques to manage emotional intensity and vulnerability for everyone involved
Engaging live demonstrations to show practical skills
And much more!

Trigger warnings: discussions may include SA and other trauma. Demonstrations will include violent, intense edge play.
This workshop is meant to be an inclusive environment that is accommodating for all types of people. You can participate in a way that feels comfortable for you, whether that’s having your camera on, joining in the chat, or remaining anonymous while taking in all the information. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any accessibility needs.
PRESENTER:
Miss Mackenzee is a Board-Certified Sexologist, BDSM and Intimacy Educator, Qualified Hypnotist, Certified Trauma-informed Relationship and Sexual Wellness Coach, Kink Lifestyle and Professional Dominant Mentor, Owner of Elysium Dungeon, Host of Kink, Intimacy, and Cannabis Lounge Podcast, Content Creator, and Author. She is also the founder of BDSM and Intimacy University, which makes and sells beautiful one of a kind BDSM toys and furniture as well as offers online workshops, digital guides, clothing, aftercare items, and more. She has taken over 10,000 hours of continued education at universities and other organizations to become a better educator and mentor. She has been involved in the kink lifestyle, professionally and personally, for over 20 years and teaching for 15+ years. She has written and been quoted in numerous publications and has been utilized as an expert for media outlets. Miss Mackenzee is highly sought after for private lessons with individuals and various relationship dynamics as well as presenting at conventions and graduate programs at major universities. She has brought her experiences and skills to various organizations such as Kink dot com, Widener University, TES, SF Citadel, Dark Odyssey, VoxBody Studio, Filthy FemDom, Wicked Grounds, Black Thorn/Sacred Muse, Kinky Kollege, Bound In Boston, SheBop, SADE, Adventures in Sexuality, Rochester Erotic Arts Festival, EXXXotica, and many others.
She teaches a full range of subjects including but not limited to energy play, sex magick, bondage, power exchange, reveling in pleasure, hypnosis, bedroom skills, spirituality, and the art of sadism. She prides herself on creating a fostering and inclusive environment that is safe from societal judgment. One of her driving forces is to be the person she wishes she had when she first started her exploration of kink and sexuality. Miss Mackenzee has a passion for helping folks connect deeper with themselves and others to have hotter, safer, and more fulfilling intimacy.
She welcomes you to connect with her in a variety of ways:
www.MissMackenzee.com
Instagram: MissMackenzeeagain
Twitter: @MissMackenzee
TikTok: @MissMackenzee
YouTube: @officialmissmackenzee
Discord: https://discord.gg/Fk8bfBFU
TICKETING:
$20-$40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/3d8f2b5a71
