Wicked Grounds

ONLINE: Unlocking Euphoria: Navigating Subspace Together with Miss Mackenzee
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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
