ONLINE: Compersion in Non-Monogamy: Myths, Realities, and Possibilities with Marie Thouin, PhD
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

SF: The Embodied Feminine Daylong Intensive (by Click Your Heels) A daylong embodiment intensive in San Francisco
2025-05-04 11:30 - 18:30 | Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The Embodied Feminine
a somatic exploration of feminine power
What if our bodies were lightning rods for divine feminine power? What if we pulled this energy into our skin, our bones, our breath, and our pulse? What if we allowed our bodies to give us strength and shine bright, bold, and brave in the world?
This is a day-long workshop to help us each recover and deepen our somatic connection to that elemental spirit of the feminine, which is part of the pulse of the universe. This is the only body you will ever have. What if your body was your partner? A source of energy, strength, and renewal?
There is no such thing as navigating our relationships with our bodies honestly without bumping into patriarchy, colonialism, capitalism, and racism.
We all dream of a new era of freedom for the feminine spirit, what that could feel like for ourselves, and for all of humanity. This is a day of real work to address the stains of body shame/fear/hate we carry inside of us, which clouds our mind-body connection. It serves as a blocker or a jailer, preventing us from loving our bodies and feeling at home in them.
It’s time to gather in community. It’s time to grow beyond the limits we were fed. Every moment of your life is lived in this one body. Are you ready to step into a power they can never extinguish?
We may not have been raised for this, but we were born for it.
We will be engaging through movement both large and small and through listening, music, language, touch, texture, breath, and more.
All genders and bodies are welcome.
We believe people of all bodies and genders can embrace and empower their innate feminine energy.
This workshop is for people who

Have, past or present, deep-lived experiences of femmephobia and/or misogyny,

AND

Want to engage with and embrace their innate feminine power.

We will be using and encouraging language such as “My body? She is my partner,” “I trust her completely,” and “My cunt is powerful.” Anyone comfortable with she/her pronouns being used for our bodies for the duration of this workshop is welcome and encouraged to attend. People will be referred to using they/them pronouns. All staff, management, and owners for this event and this venue are LGBTQ+.
There will be zero nudity or stripping. Please wear layers of clothes in which you can move freely, that uplift your energy, and that help you feel erotic and positive. It will be beneficial for you to be able to feel your skin with your hands, so if possible, please wear an underlayer such as a tank top, crop top, shorts, etc., that allows you easy access to some of your bare skin. Choose your hair and makeup knowing that we will ask you to put your hands on your head and face.
💞 This class is Limited to 18 students to ensure personal attention, space, and time!!!
COMING TO CLASS? READ THIS–> 🎒 Info for attending:
✨This is a body-positive, safe, welcoming environment.
🚪 Doors open at 11:15 pm Introductions start at 11:30 am. Doors close at approximately 12 pm for late arrivals.
👣 Be prepared to be barefoot. This venue does not allow shoes in the main space. You will need to remove your shoes as you enter. Socks are optional.
💦 BRING a water bottle (yes there is a refill station).
🥄 Accessibility: one flight of stairs from the sidewalk to the lobby. Everything – check-in desk, cubbies for shoes, bathroom, lounge area, classroom space, is all on this one floor. Multiple seating areas for social or private hang-out time before and after class. Gender-neutral bathroom. Cubbies at many heights. Lots of natural light, dim light, etc.
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/d56dc12922

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.

SF: Wicked Grounds Presents: SpankLab! A hands-on monthly impact playshop!
2025-05-07 19:00 - 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
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, gleeful sadist, and 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/52293798b0

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

SF: Kinky Speed Friending with PsychoKitty
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Trellis Coworking and Events, 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Get tickets exclusively on Plura!
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Feeling social pressure to find someone to connect with?
We can’t promise love, but we can help you with a fun night full of meeting people, a lot of people, fast.
Our purpose is to encourage you to meet new people.
– Find people with similar kinks as yours.
– Find people with whom to explore new kinks.
– Find new friends.
– Find new people to play with.

People will be separated by appetite, either top or bottom. (Switches can pick a side or wait to see what side is needed more.) And then you will get two minutes with each person and a chance to connect afterward.
The evening is about meeting people who complement your kinky appetite, not about identity or gender. The people you meet will be worth meeting, even if they aren’t your appetite.
Once the event has started, we can not add new people, so please be on time.
PRESENTER:
Ryan “Psychokitty” has been helping people connect with similar events for over a decade, from the old Shibaricon in Chicago to Dark Odyssey: Surrender, or hosting events at the SF Citadel, Catalyst, and of course Wicked Grounds.
ACCESS:
In SF, this event will be held at Trellis. Please note that doors will close quickly so we recommend arriving 15 minutes before the event starts for check-in.
Please do not attend in person if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever. Anyone displaying signs of respiratory symptoms may be asked to leave, regardless of vaccination status.

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

SF: Getting Started with Rope Bondage Pt 1 with PsychoKitty
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Have you seen people pulling out rope for a bondage scene, and it looks fun but overwhelming? This class is perfect for you.
We will talk about how to choose the best rope for particular bondage styles, including samples of rope types to feel and explore the different advantages they offer.
We will work on some fundamental ties that can get you started, like single and double-column ties. And most importantly, the good places on the body to put rope.
Want to learn even more? We’ll have a Part 2 on 6/17 6:30 PM! Tickets here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/3f0e849c37
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 Kink Café and Boutique.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/36cd71fcf8

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

SF: Wicked Grounds Presents: SpankLab! A hands-on monthly impact playshop!
2025-06-04 19:00 - 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
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/166b4fa001

SF: Leading and Following: Nonverbal D/s A sensuous dance and movement class with Alexandria from Click Your Heels!
2025-06-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In this interactive class, we borrow leading and following techniques from partnered dance and apply it to D/s. No dance understanding is required. No partner is required.
Using simple concentration and dance techniques, we explore the internal mind/body connection for Dominants and submissives, non-verbal communication between the leader and follower, and how this works in 24/7, scenes, and more.
Info for Students:
Be prepared to move 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.
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/0728e393cd

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

SF: Kink 101: Diving Deep - Discovering and Voicing Kink Desires with Miriam Green
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Trellis Coworking and Events, 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The first step in negotiating is voicing what we want. But many of us run into challenges almost immediately: What do I want? Assuming I figure that out, how do I feel safe talking out loud about my kinky desires?
Together, we’ll explore:

How to discover what turns you on — even if you haven’t played yet
How to safely learn about kink from other people
Deepening our insights into our own desires, for our own sake
Techniques for finding your voice and speaking freely
Tips & tricks for sharing the desires you’re afraid to voice

This class is for kinksters of all genders, orientations and dynamics. While this class is geared toward those starting or expanding their BDSM education, it will be of value to kinksters at any level of experience who face the challenges of connecting with or voicing their desires.
This class starts 30 minutes before our Welcome to the SF Bay Area Scene class, and we recommend attending both! Get tickets for Welcome to the SF Bay Area Scene here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/57a1f8c683
PRESENTER:
Miriam Green has been in the public kink scene for 20 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 are also the owner of Wicked Grounds.
You may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com
TICKETING:
Tickets: $20 – $50 in advance, or $30 – $60 at the door. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/29a28bb63e

SF: Welcome to the SF Bay Area Scene with Miriam Green
2025-06-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Trellis Coworking and Events, 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
New to the local public scene? This Kink 101 class gives you the basics on the San Francisco 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 San Francisco kink 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.
This class ends 30 minutes after our Diving Deep class, and we recommend attending both! Get tickets for Diving Deep: Discovering and Voicing Kink Desires here:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/29a28bb63e
PRESENTER:
Miriam Green has been in the public kink scene for 20 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 are also the owner of Wicked Grounds.
You may also book personal consulting and coaching sessions with them at https://WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com
TICKETING:
Tickets: $20 – $50 in advance, or $30 – $60 at the door. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/57a1f8c683

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

SF: Getting Started with Rope Bondage: More Ties! with PsychoKitty
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Working off the skills and knots from Getting Started with Rope Part One, we will demonstrate some classic ties, including the ladder tie, box tie, and Futomomo.
Although this class has no required prerequisites, we recommend this class to those who have either attended part one or who have basic familiarity with single and double-column ties.
Want the very basics? Check out Part 1 of Getting Started With Rope Bondage here:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/36cd71fcf8
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 Kink Café and Boutique.
TICKETING:
https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/3f0e849c37

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
