ONLINE: Why We Don't Speak Up with John Pendal
2026-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A lot of discussion about consent relies on being able to speak up. For example:
• Standing up for yourself in negotiations
• Being able to clearly state your needs, wants, desires and limits
• Agreeing to AND BEING ABLE TO USE a safe word during the scene
But there are occasions when our voices may leave us, e.g. feeling that everyone has invested too much in the scene and we don’t want to let others down, flooded with endorphins or adrenaline, reliving past trauma, falling in love with your play partner, autistic shutdown – and that’s what this workshop covers.
We examine the many reasons why anyone may stay silent during a kink scene – whether they are a novice or experienced player. What to do if someone is triggered, and different strategies to help people communicate – even if they’ve had a lifetime of ‘people pleasing’ or don’t know who they are.
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 traveled worldwide teaching SM education, giving speeches, acting 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
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/c4ac822ab2

ONLINE: Electro Play 101 with Electro Girly
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00
Step into the charged world of everything electro play— from mesmerizing violet wands that blends sensation, sound, and light into one electrifying experience, to invigorating E-stims, to crackling Tazzappers, and beyond. Get to know the range of sensations electricity can offer. Transforming touch to be wicked, seductive, and just the right kind of cruel—offering a range of sensations that are as playful as they are intense.
In this class, we’ll explore the essentials—like how glass electrodes interact with the skin, ways to play with the body contact attachment that turns you into a human conductor, and the creative use of pervertables, everyday objects that take on a whole new spark.
We’ll also dive into some more intermediate techniques, such as layering sensations to build intensity, experimenting with rhythm and pacing, and combining attachments for surprising effects. Along the way, we’ll cover the foundational practices that keep electro play rooted in safety, consent, and connection.
Whether you’re totally new or brushing up on the basics, this session offers a playful, curiosity-fueled space to build skills and explore the electric possibilities.
Let Electro Girly guide you into the glow—this is your invitation to plug in and play.
PRESENTER:
Electro Girly is an Educator, performer, event coordinator and Pro Dom at Sanctuary Studios in Los Angeles whose specialty and passion is electro play. She entered the kink scene in 2017 and discovered electro play in 2021, quickly dedicating herself to the craft with intensity and focus. Starting with demo and taster booths, she fell in love with introducing people to the spark of electricity—the way their curiosity turned to excitement and understanding as sensation transformed into connection. That joy now fuels her work as a teacher, where she leads classes on the violet wand with a blend of technical skill, embodied presence, and femme Dom power. Her approach balances precision and creativity with safety and care, creating space for students to explore the charged interplay of pain and pleasure, push their limits in consent-forward ways, and tap into kink as a language of empowerment and intimacy.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/17b63f7af1

ONLINE: Pain Processing: Learning to Endure and Suffer with Miss Mackenzee
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00
Unlock new levels of endurance and resilience with our immersive workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or just beginning to explore the exciting dynamics of BDSM, our time will guide you through techniques and insights to expand your boundaries, enhance your experiences, and deepen your connections. From tricks to increase your threshold to developing fluid communication with your partner, we offer a comprehensive journey into the dance of sensation and submission. We will discuss options for tools and equipment that can aid in pain management as well as where to purchase them.
Let’s explore different methods to process a variety of sensations together. Discover warm up skills including the role of anticipation and suspense in your play and how it can truly help the receiver. Learn essential safeword strategies and how to push your limits to new heights ethically. Connect more closely with your partner by exploring pain consensually in your intimate encounters. It’s important to differentiate desired discomfort from distress so we will talk about this in detail. Unlock the secrets for incorporating the senses for enhanced focus. What bottom doesn’t want to feel more desirable and more like a badass?
Dive deeper with more topics including:

Methods for prolonging and intensifying kink scenes and rough sex
Recognizing and respecting your body’s limits and cues
Breathing techniques to help when things become difficult
Transforming pain into pleasure that could possibly culminate in blissful ecstasy
How positioning can affect your experience and sensory input
Understanding endorphins and their role
Nuances of how dynamics can change when sadism and masochism is explored
Incorporating rituals into your processing practice
Learning to read and interpret your partner’s warning signals
The concept of catharsis in suffering
Guidance for achieving a floaty headspace
Physical and mental preparation for intense scenes

And much more!
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 comes from a queer, neurodivergent perspective. She is a Board-Certified Sexologist, BDSM and Intimacy Educator, Certified 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 on demand courses, spicy digital guides, clothing, aftercare items, and more. Miss Mackenzee has written and been quoted in numerous publications, been hired as an expert for various media outlets, and is highly sought after for private lessons with individuals and folks in relationships as well as presenting at conventions and graduate programs at major universities. She has taken over 10,000 hours of continued education at universities and other organizations to become a better educator and coach. She hosts virtual workshops multiple times a week on topics including but not limited to energy play, sex magic, bondage, power exchange, reveling in pleasure, sadism, bedroom skills, and spirituality. One of her driving forces is to be the person she wishes she had when she first started her exploration of kink and sexuality. She loves helping others to have hotter, safer, and more fulfilling intimacy. Miss Mackenzee prides herself on creating a fostering and inclusive environment that is safe from societal judgments for people to explore their desires and individuality.
To view her full offerings, visit her website: www.MissMackenzee.com
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/10e7808ed2

ONLINE: Cock Confidence with Sinclair Sexsmith
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
Interested in strapping on a cock? Not sure where to start? Come to this interactive workshop with Sinclair Sexsmith, experienced strap-on aficionado, for tips and suggestions on what kinds of dildos and harnesses will be right for you, and how to strap it on with gusto. We’ll talk about how cocks can be played with and experienced by every gender, and how to have more cock confidence.
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:
$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.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/8170c56971

ONLINE: Full Moon Class: Elemental Magic in BDSM: A Two Part Series with Madam Rosie Rose
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
This two-part course meets on both 6/30 and 7/29 at 6pm Pacific each evening.
Part 1:
When your energy is aligned, your dominance flows with clarity and presence—and your submission anchors into loyalty, devotion, and clarity of purpose. This immersive two part series teaches you how to return to that alignment using the four elements as practical tools for energetic mastery.
You’ll explore how air, fire, water, and earth each influence your unique power dynamic—and how to choose the right element to meet your needs in both dominant and submissive roles.
From grounding and breathwork to advanced energetic tools, each method is broken down by level and applied to your real-life dynamic.
We’ll conclude with a live altar demonstration, a Q&A integration space, and a brief introduction to flower essences—refined plant allies used in energetic recalibration.
You’ll leave with:
● A deeper understanding of your energetic blueprint
● Personalized tools to stabilize dominance or submission
● Clear examples of how each element affects power exchange
● A live altar-building demo using all four elements
● An introduction to flower essence support for advanced energetic refinement
Open to all roles, genders, and experience levels. No prior energy work necessary.
Part 2:
This extended version of Elemental Magic in BDSM deepens your connection to the lunar current—showing you how to layer the energy of the Full Moon into your power exchange practice.
Building on the foundational teachings of Elemental Magic 1.0, this class integrates lunar timing into your energetic blueprint, exploring how moon phases can magnify your intention, alignment, and clarity in dominance or submission. Whether you’re leading or yielding, you’ll walk away with tools that strengthen your flow through both chaos and stillness. Includes a live altar demonstration, Full Moon attunement tools, and a guided Q&A integration space.
You’ll leave with:
● A full Elemental Magic overview plus advanced moon-based energetic timing
● Tools to regulate emotional highs and lows within your D/s dynamic
● A deeper map of intuitive timing, intention, and energetic support
● A live altar-building demo and lunar alignment practices
● Guidance on how to incorporate flower essences and energetic practices with lunar precision
PRESENTER:
Madam Rosie Rose, the spiritual guide to Dommes, subs, and spicy content creators. Owner of Rose Garden of Kink, a sacred store for the D/s dynamic. She blends energy healing, flower essence work, and divination to support power exchange as a path to alignment. Driven by a passion to create safe, spiritually grounded spaces for healing within BDSM, kink, SWer, and polyamorous communities.
TICKETING:
$40-$80 sliding scale for the two-class series.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/93d3228fd1

ONLINE: At Your Feet: Foot Worship & Domination Play A class with Lady V
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
Feet & shoes are often more erotic than penetrative sex or impact for many people.
In fact, there are dozens of us, dozens!
Join Foot Worship lover & receiver, Lady V, in learning about the art of loving the arch.
Feet, shoes, & even ankles historically have been highly sexualized by Western & Eastern societies… and can you blame them?
We’ll put our foot down about:

Techniques for footjobs.
Basic pedicure techniques for service & prepping for footplay
Toe sucking & foot worship intentional techniques
Dominating someone’s feet
Foot worship techniques for tops, bottoms & switches!

This class is meant for ALL roles & sides of D/s & power dynamics.
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. We offer several ticketing tiers, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/cc3222117b

ONLINE: Intro to Fetish Wear: Dressing for Pleasure with Dolly Diatima
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00
Fetish wear isn’t just clothing; it’s power, presence, and play all rolled up into one beautiful, irresistible package. This class is a gateway to everything shiny, leathery, and laced up. Fetish wear itself has always existed at the intersection of subculture, rebellion, and desire, and in this class, we will go beyond the mere surface. Covering everything from hankey code to the basics of buying your first corset, this class will delve into the forbidden depths of history’s naughtiest fashion and textiles.
We will explore the foundations of:

Corsetry: Buying, structure, history, wearing with ease
Leather: care, conditioning, culture
Heels and boots: history of fetishism, balance, and longevity
Boot blacking: ritual, respect, technique
Latex: Dressing, buying, care, conditioning, culture

And much more!
Come prepared to learn, grow, and leave just a bit more fabulous!
PRESENTER:
Dolly Diatima is a Persian American professional dominatrix, writer, fetish model, and lifestyle kinkster. As a nonbinary and neurodivergent sex worker on the ace spectrum, they offer a unique perspective into kink and sexuality which they work to bring into their sessions as a domme as well as into their writings and classes. They are currently one semester away from a BA in Philosophy and can often be found discussing the intersection of kink and philosophical concepts on their blog. After graduation, they plan to pursue an AASECT sexuality educator certification. In their spare time, they enjoy drawing in the pop surrealism style, watching extreme horror films, and collecting vintage fashion. They reside in the San Francisco Bay Area with their big beautiful tuxedo cat, Ligeia.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/873f6975fd

ONLINE: This is Your Brain on Kink. (Any Questions?) with Miriam Green
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00
While our relationships with kink are deeply personal and sometimes idiosyncratic, the neuroscience of peak experiences can tell us a lot about what we all have in common. Learning about what happens in our brains when we play can lead to better communication and better scenes.
Together, we’ll explore:

The four major neurotransmitters behind building a kink headspace
How and why edgeplay makes even well-planned scenes less predictable
How to stay in communication before, during, and after each scene
What to know when negotiating for relationships
The link between frenzy and New Relationship Energy
The causes of post-scene drop, and how to deal with drop when it occurs

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/8ce26456bd

SF: Wicked Grounds Presents: SpankLab! A hands-on monthly impact playshop!
2026-08-05 18:45 - 21:00 | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Wicked Grounds Presents: SpankLab!
A peer-led skill share to explore impact play
Hosted by @impossiblepain
SpankLab is something like a rope jam for impact play. We build community connections while learning skills from each other in a lighthearted, low-pressure space. SpankLab welcomes people new to the scene or curious about impact play, as well as experienced players looking to hone or expand their bottoming and topping skills. Bring toys if you have them, and wear whatever you like! @impossiblepain will be available throughout the event to monitor for safe play and as a resource for questions and hands-on instruction.
7 to 7:15: Impact play demo (different demo monthly!)
7:15: DOORS CLOSE
Please note: late arrivals after 7:15 will not be admitted and will not be refunded. Plan accordingly!
7:15-7:30: Review of rules and guidelines, toys show-and-tell
7:30-9: Socialize, observe, and practice impact play!
SpankLab Rules & Guidelines
Further explanation will be provided at the event, but you can contact @impossiblepain or @WickedGrounds on FetLife, or email eventsassistant@wickedgrounds.com beforehand if you have questions

Ask before touching people
Ask before touching toys
Ask before giving feedback
Use common sense and trust your gut!
Sex-positive space, not sex-active
No phones or photography
Voyeurism is participation — It’s okay to just watch
Dungeon etiquette review

PRESENTER
impossiblepain is an impact switch, a gleeful sadist, and an accomplished masochist. They have been playing publicly with consensual violence since 2014. impossiblepain enjoys kink instruction that makes safe, creative, and whimsical play feel accessible to anyone. They have been hosting SpankLab since 2021.
You are welcome to follow them on FetLife! @impossiblepain
GROUP
Want to learn more about SpankLab? Join our new group on FetLife!
TICKETING
Tickets: $20-$40 in advance or at the door. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
The regular ticket is $30. This is what most people should pay.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/9e7cfc95f0

SF: Face Slapping Mastery with Marla Renee Stewart
2026-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Face slapping is an art and in order to achieve those powerful feelings of arousal, you need to know how to maximize your physicality.
In this class, we will go over the proper ways to face slap, how to seduce someone whether you are giving or receiving a slap, and how to leverage your body size to ensure you all are having a good time.
From standing to kneeling to everything in between, we’ll go over specific techniques that you can take home with you to your next play party or dungeon experience. This is a practice class and you will be coached on your style and technique to ensure that you leave fostering your kinky success.
PRESENTER:
Marla Renee Stewart, MA, CSE (she/her) is a 3x award-winning sexologist, author, and sexual strategist at Velvet Lips Sex Education. With over two decades in kink, Miss Marla proudly identifies as a sensual sadist and professional top, specializing in techniques such as impact play, breath play, dirty talk, and sensual genital torment. Her work centers on empowering erotic autonomy and dismantling sexual shame—especially for Black, queer, and kinky communities. As Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference, Marla co-created the largest BIPOC dungeon in the world, offering a transformative space for exploration and healing. She also trains therapists, counselors, and educators in understanding and supporting the unique needs of Black queer and kinky relationships with cultural competency and care. Through her workshops, writings, and fierce advocacy, Marla continues to lead the movement for sexual liberation with unflinching power and sensuality.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6ab41e936e

SF: Sensual Pussy Torture with Marla Renee Stewart
2026-08-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Are you ready to explore the pleasure in tormenting the vulva and vagina? This workshop aims at helping you to identify the ways in which pleasure is reached with all persons involved. This includes identifying the tools that you can use to torment externally, internally, and as well as invoking your psychological sadism. And of course, we’ll go over anatomy, too!
PRESENTER:
Marla Renee Stewart, MA, CSE (she/her) is a 3x award-winning sexologist, author, and sexual strategist at Velvet Lips Sex Education. With over two decades in kink, Miss Marla proudly identifies as a sensual sadist and professional top, specializing in techniques such as impact play, breath play, dirty talk, and sensual genital torment. Her work centers on empowering erotic autonomy and dismantling sexual shame—especially for Black, queer, and kinky communities. As Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference, Marla co-created the largest BIPOC dungeon in the world, offering a transformative space for exploration and healing. She also trains therapists, counselors, and educators in understanding and supporting the unique needs of Black queer and kinky relationships with cultural competency and care. Through her workshops, writings, and fierce advocacy, Marla continues to lead the movement for sexual liberation with unflinching power and sensuality.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/1e11120351

ONLINE: Turning Mistakes Into Mastery with Karebear
2026-08-09 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for an insightful and interactive session exploring what happens when a BDSM scene doesn’t go as planned. This engaging class will cover real-life experiences, essential safety protocols, and effective communication strategies to help you navigate challenges with confidence.
You’ll learn how to turn mishaps into meaningful moments, ensuring that both trust and connection remain intact. Perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike, this event promises valuable insights and a supportive community atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of BDSM dynamics!
PRESENTER:
Kare Bear (she/her): Kink Educator | Lifestyle Mentor | CG/L Specialist
With over a decade of experience in the lifestyle and six years of teaching and event facilitation, Kare Bear brings a blend of practical knowledge, empathy, and grounded realism to kink education. She specializes in age play, age regression, and the Caregiver/little (CG/L) dynamic, while also offering a wide range of 101 and intermediate-level classes for both newcomers and evolving practitioners.
Kare Bear’s teaching style centers on creating spaces that are safe, accessible, and engaging—where curiosity is welcomed, communication is prioritized, and complex or stigmatized topics can be explored with care and clarity. Whether she’s breaking down foundational skills or diving into nuanced dynamics, her goal is to equip people with tools they can actually use. Education doesn’t have to be dry—she aims to keep it approachable, impactful, and just a little bit spicy.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6d9341f62e

SF: Erotic Movement (by Click Your Heels) A sensuous dance and movement class with Alexandria from Click Your Heels!
2026-08-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
If you’ve ever thought sensual dancing looked fun and you want to try, this is your chance! No experience needed!
ALL bodies, ALL genders, all orientations, all adult ages, all ethnicities! YOU are welcome as you are. You don’t have to be skinny or feminine to have fun and feel sexy!
Erotic Movement is all the amazing sensuous movement used by pole dancers between tricks, burlesque/boylesque performers, pop stars, and go-go dancers everywhere! It is easily adapted to express your personal style, your mood, any type of music, and any body.
We focus on rhythm, floor work, improvisation, personal expression, building confidence, and intentionality. Bring your questions, goals, concerns, curiosity, and desires!
This is a body-positive, sex-positive, safe, welcoming, environment. Class is three hours long, including warm up and cool down, dancing and talking
Info for Students:
Be prepared to dance barefoot. (No shoes are allowed in the studio space.) Please bring a bottle of water for yourself. If you would like to take notes, please bring your preferred materials for that but it’s not necessary – if you just want to move and listen, that’s ok too.
Wear layers of clothes you feel good in, that stretch and move with your body. “Stripping” is NOT required however clothes that you feel sexy in make a big difference. After we’re warmed up, booty shorts, boykini bottoms, Speedos, wrestling shorts, bikini tops, bras, crop tops, etc. all are good options for those who feel comfortable.
PRESENTER:
Alexandria has been teaching dance and movement since 1998, including private lessons, small group studio classes, and large public classes of 100+. Her repertoire includes pole for all bodies, ballet for real life, belly dance, floorwork, high heels dancing, lap dancing, Flexibility 4 Life, salsa, merengue, bachata, cha-cha, east coast swing, social waltz, feminine sensual movement, rhythm training, body confidence, non-verbal communication, and more. Her mantra is #whenindoubtslowdown and her rally cry is “All bodies, all genders, all ages: come home to your body”. Her teaching emphasizes reclaiming your body and self-love, strength, flexibility, improvisation, and musicality.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6a06a1a597

ONLINE: Honk! An Intro to Clown Kink with Killmeat Nick
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00
Coulrophilia? I hardly know ya!
Whether it’s erotic humiliation, unserious antics, childish whimsy, or frightful fear play you’re after, the clown’s got your tongue, so let’s banter about it!
Join as we:

Brief the history and philosophy of clowning
Take a peek at archetypes across genres
Explore crossovers into other kinks
Discuss real clown tricks and tips
Build your clown-sona!

Across the world and for centuries, clowns have mesmerized, terrified, and tantalized folks. Let’s break down what exactly makes them so fascinating and learn how to implement their uncanny high jinks into your next scene. Gaze into the fun-house mirror, confront the clown in you… it might be staring right back!
PRESENTER:
Killmeat Nick (he/they/it/she) is a queer trans gender transcend-er, sex educator, erotic scholar, and events manager at the BDSM education resource, Wicked Grounds. With a B.A. in cinema followed by experience in stand-up comedy, character acting, and clowning, they infuse their kink services with humor to entice those intimidated by perceived seriousness. He’s been active in the SF Bay Area scene since 2018, a sex educator since 2021, and active in the LA scene since 2023.
In vanilla life, Nick is a Community Restoration Specialist and conflict mediator. You can connect with Nick on social media via @killmeat6 across platforms. If you are interested in teaching with Wicked Grounds, you may email them at nick@wickedgrounds.com.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested. We offer multiple price points, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/18000aeee4

ONLINE: When No Means Yes: Exploring Consensual Non-Consent with Jamie Joy
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
Consensual Non-Consent (CNC) is an exhilarating and often misunderstood facet of sex and kink. This interactive workshop delves into the psychological dynamics, ethical considerations, and practical tools that make CNC play consensual and fulfilling for everyone involved. Together, we’ll discuss how to negotiate boundaries, build trust, and maintain safety while embracing the power of surrender and control.
Learn how to explore all the diverse styles of CNC play, including physical resistance, role play scenarios like kidnapping and interrogation, orgasm control, medical fetishes, coercion, blackmail, forced intoxication, incest play, cuckholding, bimbofication, fuck toys, service, seduction, and more. Whether you’re curious about incorporating CNC into your dynamic or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop offers insights and guidance to approach this edge play with confidence and care. Come discover how BDSM can be used as a powerful tool for healing!
PRESENTER:
Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to sex and sexuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult sex shops, national conferences, BDSM dungeons, non-profits, community organizations, and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play. They are always excited to connect and collaborate – find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website www.jamiejoy.com
Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play. They are always excited to connect and collaborate – find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website www.jamiejoy.com
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/0723e71917

SF: Improv for Kinksters with Psychokitty
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Trellis Coworking and Events, 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Have you ever been ready in a scene, fully decked out in a sexy costume along with your partner, but you had trouble making up words to say? Then this workshop is perfect!
After a short introduction, we will explore improv exercises to build and develop skills that you can bring back to your own scenes. Character play builds upon words you can bring. These are exercises to start you on the road to the right sexy words for your scene.
This is a learning-by-doing workshop. Class participation is highly encouraged.
PRESENTER:
Ryan PsychoKitty is a performance artist and improv actor, starting at the Annoyance Theater of Improv of Chicago in the late 90s and has performed in New York, San Francisco, London, Kobe, and Osaka, with performance images in Skin Two. He has presented classes at the SF Citadel, Shibaricon, TNG4, Boundless, and others.
He is the host of the new Dirty Talk Game Show here in San Francisco, a former host of Shibaricon in Chicago, is one of the founders of Wicked Grounds.
TICKETING:
Space is limited to no more than 20 attendees, so advanced ticketing is strongly recommended.
Tickets: $20 – $40 in advance, or $30 – $60 at the door. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/17b04b7219

ONLINE: Sharp Sensations: The Art of Straight Razor Shaves with Eva Heart
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
Unlock the intimacy, precision, and thrill of straight razor shaving! From the satisfying glide of the blade to the trust built between partners, this class covers technique, negotiation, safety, and aftercare to create a smooth and exhilarating experience.
PRESENTER:
Miss_Eva (She/Ella) has been rooted in the UT kink community since 2019. A sadistic switch with a tongue sharper than her eyeliner, she brings humor, precision, and intensity to every space she teaches in. As a Disabled Latine woman, she is fiercely committed to intersectional, accessible, and inclusive kink education. She has taught a wide range of classes across Utah and is widely recognized as a community leader, organizer, and educator.
She has organized skill-shares, countless mutual aid projects, facilitated peer groups, and consulted for local orgs on accessibility and event safety. She is also the creator of a community access kit, an ever-growing set of tools venues can rent to make their spaces more inclusive for attendees of all ability levels.
Above all, Miss Eva teaches from the belief that kink is a place where power becomes possibility; a space where laughter, risk, tenderness, and desire shape something holy at the edges of our bodies.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/38532ea7ec

LA: Welcome to the LA Scene with Killmeat Nick
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
New to the Los Angeles scene? Perhaps you’re just getting started adventuring into the public kink scene or kink overall?
This new Kink 101 class gives you the basics on the LA-area 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. Join us for this quick orientation to the local kink scene. This session is perfect for folks who are making their first brave steps into the local scene. This class is also a perfect intro to etiquette and protocols if you’re planning to get involved with local play parties and organizations.
INSTRUCTOR:
Killmeat Nick (any pronouns) is the Events Manager for Wicked Grounds, educator, and host offering Emcee-ing, kink tasters, and performance. Dungeon Monitor with kink-aware CPR and bloodborne pathogen training. A queer trans gender transcend-er, erotic scholar, actor, model, legacy clown, and Emotional Support Animal. Entranced by kink via Folsom Street Fair in 2015, active in the SF Bay Area scene since 2018, educator since 2021, and active in the LA scene since 2023. With over 10 years of navigating kink and the queer community, their direct communication and connection driven practice has developed into a Community Restoration Specialist role.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/068f5b0977
Tickets: $20 – $50 in advance, or $30 – $60 at the door. Please pay at

LA: Wicked Grounds Play Lab: Spark! with ​Electro Girly
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00
Wicked Grounds Play Lab: Spark!
​Play Lab is a kinky skill share, come indulge in your passions or learn something new!
​This month’s topic: Spark with Electro Girly
Step into the charged world of everything electro play— from mesmerizing violet wands that blends sensation, sound, and light into one electrifying experience, to invigorating E-stims, to crackling Tazzappers, and beyond. Get to know the range of sensations electricity can offer. Transforming touch to be wicked, seductive, and just the right kind of cruel—offering a range of sensations that are as playful as they are intense.
​An immersive experience for all skill levels.
Join us for this community-forward collaborative space where we tackle a different topic each month.
​Bring your favorite gear, tools and toys if you have them. If you don’t have a thing or are just starting out, bring an open mind and a willingness to soak it all in.
​We welcome those of all experience levels! Curious newbies and seasoned kinksters alike can come together to build knowledge and practice in a casual setting. To keep things open to folks at all experience levels, this space will be both sex positive and sex free.
​Our hosts and space monitors will be present to provide assistance and create a safer container for us to play and explore. (If you are an experienced kink practitioner interested in volunteering for free or reduced entry, contact nick@wickedgrounds.com for vetting.)
​Here’s a look at our schedule:

6:30: Doors open
7:00: Host presentation
7:15: DOORS CLOSE (Please pre-plan for transport and parking, see below for more info)
7:15 – 7:30: Review of rules and guidelines, toys and gear show-and-tell
7:30 – 8: Group negotiation
8 – 9: Conversation, mingling, practice, kinky games, demos, and more!
9:30: Lights on, clean up, everyone out

​Rules & Guidelines

Advice and feedback require consent granted unless it is a safety concern, in which case inform a space monitor or host
No critique without a compliment, stay constructive without judgement
Sex (any sort of hand, mouth, genital, etc. to genital contact with intent to arouse) is not permitted (at this event)
We ask that genitals be covered, however uncovered nipples are permitted
No phones or photography allowed for the duration of this event
Voyeurism is permitted, please watch and expect to be watched!
FWB space etiquette review

ABOUT OUR HOST:
​Electro Girly is an Educator, performer, event coordinator and Pro Dom at Sanctuary Studios in Los Angeles whose specialty and passion is electro play. She entered the kink scene in 2017 and discovered electro play in 2021, quickly dedicating herself to the craft with intensity and focus. Starting with demo and taster booths, she fell in love with introducing people to the spark of electricity—the way their curiosity turned to excitement and understanding as sensation transformed into connection. That joy now fuels her work as a teacher, where she leads classes on the violet wand with a blend of technical skill, embodied presence, and femme Dom power. Her approach balances precision and creativity with safety and care, creating space for students to explore the charged interplay of pain and pleasure, push their limits in consent-forward ways, and tap into kink as a language of empowerment and intimacy.
​TICKETING:
​Tickets: $30-$50 in advance or at the door. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/a6abca925d

ONLINE: Sustainable Dominance: Managing Capacity in Long-Term Leadership with Aidan Sunassee
2026-08-15 11:00 - 13:00
Long-term dominance asks a great deal of a person. While maintaining a dynamic is a shared responsibility, many Doms choose to carry a significant share of the structure, planning, co-regulation, and day-to-day care that keeps it running. Over time, that responsibility can become exhausting, particularly if they feel expected to remain endlessly capable, composed, and available.
This class focuses on the emotional and practical work of sustaining authority over time, without falling into the dreaded pit of burnout. We will discuss decision fatigue, Dom drop, resentment, inconsistent capacity, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to be “the stable one” through every demand life places upon you and yours.
You will learn ways to communicate boundaries and capacity clearly, receive support, and build systems that involve submissive partners in maintaining the relationship they are also part of. If you’re a D-type who loves holding responsibility (perhaps a little too much), an s-type who wants to learn more about D-type burnout, or anywhere in between, this is the class for you!
PRESENTER:
Aidan Sunassee (he/him) is a certified sexologist, educator, researcher, and active member of the kink community. His facilitation style is trauma-aware, grounded in inclusive practices, and informed by both personal experience and academic research. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and lived experience, creating spaces where community voices are centered, respected, and empowered. Aidan is affiliated with the APA Division 44 Taskforce on Kink and BDSM, serves on the board and research team of TASHRA, and teaches with the Center for Positive Sexuality. His independent research explores how pleasure and power exchange intersect with healing in kink spaces and dynamics. Beyond his research, he has developed and led community education programs on kink, consent, trauma awareness, and ethical non-monogamy.
At the core of his approach is a belief that academic knowledge and lived truth must meet and challenge each other.
TICKETING:
$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.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f1689c15e9

ONLINE: DIY Power Dynamics with Empress Oxblood
2026-08-15 14:00 - 16:00
When you hear the term “Dominant/submissive relationship” a specific image may come to mind: a leather-clad domme with a high-heeled boot on her bound and gagged submissive’s back or perhaps a handler leading their masked pet around on a leash made of heavy chains.
There’s a reason these aesthetics captivate. They’re sexy, dangerous, intriguing, and spark something deep and primal.
But what if none of that works for you? Where do you fit in? Join Empress Oxblood as we strip away the leather, unhook the leash, remove the collar, and explore the core skills you actually need to DIY a dynamic that’s unique to you. Whether you’re casually interested, completely new, or an experienced player, you’re invited to discover your own power (or lack thereof).
PRESENTERS:
Empress Oxblood (she/her) brings a bright, nurturing touch to even the most sadistic of scenes. She’s a pervertable witch, Trickster Goddess, and mischievous dominant who fucks a lot of trans women. She is the proud owner of her service dog, nadya oxblood, and serves as the treasurer for Sex Positive Portland, operations lead for Carnal Abyss, and an educator for Hitchin’ Bitches PDX.
nadya oxblood (she/her) is a writer, activist, submissive, and all-around dumb slut who seeks stillness through bondage and calm through pain. when she’s not serving on her knees or exploring the outer limits of what trans bodies can do, she likes to gaze longingly out the window and wonder why she’s like this.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested; sliding scale available for accessibility. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/b0b8b0c076

ONLINE: What Now? Responding to Consent Injuries with Sir Panda
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:00
We talk a lot about what consent is, and how to reach good consent in play and with partners. Yet consent injuries happen all the time. What happens after things go wrong, and a consent incident shakes up a person, a couple, or a community?
This class will briefly touch on what consent is and how to secure it – then go beyond and examine how to best react when a consent incident touches us. Let’s consider how we handle it as a stranger, a friend, or an event host. We’ll look at some recommended responses including caring for the harmed, incident reporting, and consequences such as apologies, punishments, and restorative justice.
PRESENTER:
Sir-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 (CSPC) in 2011. Today he especially focuses on the mental and relationship aspects of kink, drawing on over 17 years of experience and a passion for research. Sir Panda has taught for Leather Reign, the Kink Center, Pragmatic Kink, Wicked Grounds, and the Venusian Society. He has served in various community roles over the years including event planner, party host, house top, support group facilitator, and Program Lead for KinkFest 2023. Sir Panda is a lifestyle coach, a consent advocate, a Mental Health First Aider, 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 book a personal consultation, please visit www.dsoutreach.com.
TICKETING:
$30 suggested. We offer multiple price points, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Choose the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/8b356d2ce2

ONLINE: Hypnokink 101 with Faun
2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00
Get to know the kink that is limited only by your imagination, hypnosis! Requiring no physical interaction or any equipment aside from your very own mind, hypnokink is highly accessible, tailored especially to your desires, and can be done solo or partnered. Hypnosis can be entirely non-sexual and Safe For Work, while also resulting in euphoric levels of pleasure. If this tantalizes you, allow me to introduce you to the beauty that is hypnokink!
In this class, we’ll discuss basic hypnosis practices and how they can benefit you, while exploring specifics about how we can interact with hypnokink from any position or role without compromising boundaries or comfort levels. The class is open to all, so if you or a loved one is curious about hypnosis or just want to explore something new, please come join us!
PRESENTER:
Faun (he/him) is a smut writer and kink educator from the Pacific Northwest. Despite knowing he was firmly on the ace spectrum in his teenage years, he always felt that something was missing. One day, he stumbled upon a website chock full of hypnokinky stories, and the rest is history. Now, he hopes to help others find their own niche in the kink community by sharing what he’s learned through study and experience. You can find him on AO3 and tumblr as spiraledfaun, and on Fet as deerfaun.
TICKETING:
$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f162c58926

ONLINE: Bottom Responsibility: Agency, Accountability, and Risk Literacy in Kink with Sarai
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00
Bottoming is not passive, and submission is not a waiver. This course confronts the cultural tendency to outsource responsibility to Tops while treating bottom education as optional. Using psychological frameworks including learned helplessness, authority bias, and cognitive avoidance, alongside real-world scenarios, we examine how unexamined conditioning, deference to erotic authority, and avoidance of risk literacy contribute to unsafe dynamics, misattributed harm, and repeated community conflict. We also address the distinction between regret and consent violation, how harm narratives get distorted when decision-making is omitted from the story, and why an educated bottom is significantly harder to exploit than an uninformed one.
This class is designed for bottoms who are willing to show up informed, self-aware, and accountable. It is not a validation space and does not center comfort. Participants may find their assumptions challenged and their feelings tested. Come prepared, or don’t come at all. Growth requires honesty, and honesty can sting, but it also saves lives, relationships, and communities.
PRESENTER:
Sarai311 (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.
Within 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.
TICKETING:
$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6c953c13eb

ONLINE: Grounding and Centering for Kinksters: An Introduction to Defining Space and Self with HG Wyndell
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00
There is deep power in being rooted with purpose, with intimate awareness of yourself and the currents of the intended scene. In the bedroom, creating a container separate from the doldrums of daily life can create more meaningful and satisfying play. At a public play event, it is particularly important to be able to define the boundaries of both ourselves and the space for a scene, to keep that which is outside the scene outside, and mind your splash zone.
In this class, we will learn techniques for being present within your own body for better play and creating containers for fulfilling scenes.
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:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/adc5102b17

Diving Deep Discovering and Voicing Erotic Desires - A Six Week Course with Miriam Green
2026-11-01 18:00 - 2026-12-14 18:00
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?
This 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).

Engage in a journey of self-discovery

This 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).
Together, we’ll explore:
Discovering and honoring what turns you on
Safely exploring kink and other edgy forms of eroticism
Trying new skills in the bedroom and beyond
Deepening your insights into your own desires
Disentangling from others’ erotic projections
Finding your voice and speaking freely
Sharing the desires you’re afraid to voice

About Miriam Green

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, San Francisco’s leader in BDSM education and community building.
How we’ll engage
The six week course will run live from November 1 – December 14, 2026.
This 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.)
Our 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.
Sessions will be recorded for later viewing or for those who cannot attend the sessions live.
Is this course for you?

Do you get stuck when asked “what do you want in intimate relationships?”
Are you uncomfortable telling partners about your desires and kinks?
Have you been doing the same thing for a long time and want to find new routes to eroticism?
Do you want a deep understanding of the physical and psychological responses you have to kink?
Do you want to connect deeply with others?

Then yes: this course is for you!
Previous students say …
“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
TICKETING:
https://wickedgroundsannex.teachable.com/p/diving-deep-discovering-and-voicing-your-desires_2026
