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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Negotiation Skills for subs & Bottoms with Faun
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand-spanking new to the kink scene\, or you’ve been involved for years\, negotiating a new scene or with a new partner can be a daunting concept for kinky submissives and anyone on the lower side of the D/s slash. \nIn this workshop led by a sub with extensive experience Domming\, we’ll examine the do’s and don’ts of effective negotiating communication\, how to navigate the scene\, ways to identify important traits in compatible play partners\, and guide kinksters of all levels and experiences to co-creating the scenes they’ve always wanted to have! \nThere will also be a live demonstration of pick-up play negotiation and an open Q&A at the end. \nPRESENTER: \nFaun (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. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/7b63ba9036
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-negotiation-skills-for-subs-bottoms-with-faun-3/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Dating as Shadow Work: Turning Emotional Triggers into Pathways of Growth with Marie Thouin PhD
DESCRIPTION:Dating has a way of bringing uncomfortable feelings to the surface—fast. Few other arenas of life expose our tender spots like romance does. One moment\, we are flying high and find ourselves pedestalizing hot strangers; the next\, we’re swimming in insecurity\, shame\, devastation\, or hopelessness. \nOur shadow self represents the parts of us that we hide from our own sight—patterns and traits we would prefer not to feel\, identify with\, or be viewed as by others. However\, what we resist persists: when repressed\, our shadow often controls our lives from the sidelines\, keeping authentic love and connection at arm’s length. \nIntegrating the shadow is about reclaiming disowned parts of ourselves in order to gain awareness\, wholeness\, and personal agency. In this class\, we’ll explore dating as a spiritual and psychological practice—a living lab for shadow integration. Through guided reflection\, dialogue\, and practical tools\, we’ll look at the emotions we most want to avoid: embarrassment\, humiliation\, abandonment\, disappointment\, shame\, insecurity\, grandiosity\, and more. We will learn how to work with them skillfully. Rather than chasing validation or avoiding pain\, we’ll reframe dating as a path of self-inquiry\, expansion\, and authenticity. With this framework\, every experience\, even “bad dates\,” becomes material for growth\, self-reclamation\, and emotional liberation. \nBy shifting from a win/lose mindset to one of curiosity and evolution\, participants will learn how to date from a place of truth in relationships—not from the shadow’s behind-the-scenes manipulation. \nYou’ll learn how to: \nRecognize and name shadow emotions and patterns that surface in your dating experiences \nTransform emotional triggers into insights for integration and healing \nReclaim your psycho-emotional space from rejection loops and idealization \nApproach dating as a sacred practice of awareness\, embodiment\, and authenticity \nDate others from a place of wholeness and authenticity\, paving the path to better relationships \nFormat: \nEmbodied meditation + interactive talk + guided reflection exercises + group dialogue \nWho it’s for: \nThis class is for anyone who senses that dating can be more than just a search for “the one” and that it can be a profound mirror and teacher. \nIt’s especially for: \nIntellectually and spiritually curious humans who love psychological depth and meaning-making \nRelationship geeks and emotional explorers who want to understand their own patterns more deeply \nQueer\, non-monogamous\, kinky\, or otherwise non-traditional daters seeking a growth-oriented framework that honors their complexity \nFree spirits who want to love and connect authentically\, without giving away their power \nAnyone tired of repetitive loops who’s ready to use dating as a site of awakening rather than reenactment \nNo matter your gender\, orientation\, or relational style\, this space invites honesty\, courage\, and curiosity about what dating stirs within you\, and how every emotional trigger can become a doorway to greater freedom. \nPRESENTER: \nMarie Thouin\, PhD is a Dating & Relationship Coach who supports and guides people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. She is the author of “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships\,” the first-ever comprehensive scholarly book on compersion. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts\, including ELLE\, the Savage Lovecast\, The Times of London\, and HuffPost. Marie has also published seminal research studies\, the first encyclopedia entry on compersion\, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com\, a popular website that features her research\, blogs\, and resources on the topic of compersion. Find out more at MarieThouin.com or on Instagram at @drmariethouin. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/47b645b29e
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-dating-as-shadow-work-turning-emotional-triggers-into-pathways-of-growth-with-marie-thouin-phd-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T170000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Autism and Kink with John Pendal
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we look at the overlap between autism and kink. \n\nWhat is autism\, and what’s the right language to use?\nWhy might an autistic person be attracted to a kinky environment?\nCan BDSM be used as a form of sensory regulation?\nWhat’s the difference between neurotypical and autistic communication?\nWhat would be useful to know if you’re playing with a neurodivergent person?\nAnd how can you negotiate a scene with someone who doesn’t know where masking ends and they begin?\n\nThis workshop isn’t just for autistic folk\, it can help anyone who feels like an outsider or would like to create a more inclusive environment. \nPRESENTER: \nExperienced BDSM educator and comedian John Pendal joins us all the way from London\, England. \nIn 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. \nHe 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). \nwww.johnpendal.com \nTICKETING \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/e11af4f11b
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-autism-and-kink-with-john-pendal-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Trans Awareness & Playing With Trans* Folks with Lee Harrington
DESCRIPTION:There are so many words for gender\, sex\, and sexuality these days\, and it can feel confusing – or even emotional – when we’re unsure how to talk with our trans\, nonbinary\, or non-trans partners about desire. Together\, we’ll build skills for richer\, more connected kink\, play\, and sexual exploration across gender-diverse experiences. \nThis class will explore language\, disclosure\, desire\, conversations worth having\, and the vibrant mix of identity and expression that shapes how we meet one another. We’ll examine the myths and truths we carry about gender\, what we want to do with our bodies\, and how to play with partners who are navigating their own unfolding paths. Because truly\, every one of us is on a gender journey – so let’s get thoughtful\, get embodied\, and open our hearts as we rethink what gender and hot play can be. \nPRESENTER: \nLee Harrington is an internationally known spiritual and erotic authenticity educator\, gender explorer\, eclectic artist and award-winning author and editor on erotic and sacred experience. He’s been traveling the globe teaching and talking about sexuality\, psychology\, faith and desire\, and believes you deserve passion and connection in your life. His books include “Playing Well With Others: Your Guide to Discovering\, Exploring and Negotiating the Kink\, Leather and BDSM Communities” (with Mollena Williams)\, “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond\,” “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé\,” and “Traversing Gender: Understanding Transgender Realities\,” amongst many others. Lee has been a passion instigator\, academic\, adult film performer\, world class sexual adventurer\, outspoken philosopher\, polytheist priest/ess\, kink/bondage expert\, and has been blogging about sex and spirit since 1998. Read more about Lee at PassionAndSoul.com. \nTICKETING: \n$30 suggested. We offer several price points\, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/94af002c62
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-trans-awareness-playing-with-trans-folks-with-lee-harrington/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Double the Spectrum: Navigating Relationships Between Neurodivergent Partners with Lilithfoxx
DESCRIPTION:When two neurodivergent individuals come together\, the dynamics of a relationship can be uniquely rewarding and sometimes challenging. “Double the Spectrum” is a class designed to explore the joys and complexities of neurodivergent-to-neurodivergent partnerships\, focusing on how shared and differing traits can influence connection\, communication\, and intimacy. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for navigating sensory sensitivities\, emotional regulation\, and conflict resolution while embracing each partner’s strengths and needs. This class is perfect for neurodivergent couples or individuals seeking insights into building harmonious\, supportive relationships with other neurodivergent partners. \nPRESENTER: \nLilithfoxx (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. \nBefore 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. \nThrough her professional endeavors\, Lilithfoxx continues to inspire\, educate\, and foster a more inclusive understanding of sexuality\, relationships\, and intimacy. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/47d368daea
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-double-the-spectrum-navigating-relationships-between-neurodivergent-partners-with-lilithfoxx/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T110000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Turning Mistakes Into Mastery with Karebear
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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! \nPRESENTER: \nKare Bear (she/her): Kink Educator | Lifestyle Mentor | CG/L Specialist \nWith 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. \nKare 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. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6d9341f62e
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-turning-mistakes-into-mastery-with-karebear/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Dating as Shadow Work: Turning Emotional Triggers into Pathways of Growth with Marie Thouin PhD
DESCRIPTION:Dating has a way of bringing our shadow to the surface — fast. Few other arenas of modern life expose our tender spots quite like romance does. One moment\, we feel exhilarated; the next\, we’re swimming in shame\, rejection\, insecurity\, or hopelessness. In this class\, we’ll explore dating as a spiritual and psychological practice — a living laboratory for shadow integration. \nThrough guided reflection\, dialogue\, and practical tools\, we’ll look at the emotions we most want to avoid — abandonment\, disappointment\, shame\, embarrassment\, insecurity\, grandiosity — and learn how to work with them skillfully. Rather than chasing validation or avoiding pain\, we’ll reframe dating as a path of self-inquiry and expansion. Every experience\, even the “bad dates\,” becomes material for growth\, self-reclamation\, and emotional liberation. \nBy shifting from a win/lose mindset to one of curiosity and evolution\, participants will learn how to date from wholeness — not from the shadow’s need to be seen\, saved\, or soothed. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nRecognize and name the shadow emotions that surface in dating\nIdentify projection\, fantasy\, and defense patterns in romantic dynamics\nTransform emotional triggers into insights for integration and healing\nReclaim your psycho-emotional space from rejection loops and idealization\nApproach dating as a sacred practice of awareness\, embodiment\, and authenticity\n\nFormat:\nInteractive talk + guided reflection exercises + group dialogue \nWho it’s for:\nThis class is for anyone who senses that dating can be more than just a search for “the one” — and that it can be a profound mirror and teacher. \nIt’s especially for: \n\nIntellectually and spiritually curious humans who love psychological depth and meaning-making\nRelationship geeks and emotional explorers who want to understand their own patterns more deeply\nQueer\, non-monogamous\, kinky\, or otherwise non-traditional daters seeking a growth-oriented framework that honors their complexity\nFree spirits who want to love and connect authentically\, without giving away their power\nAnyone tired of repetitive loops who’s ready to use dating as a site of awakening rather than reenactment\n\nNo matter your gender\, orientation\, or relational style\, this space invites honesty\, courage\, and curiosity about what dating stirs within you — and how every emotional trigger can become a doorway to greater freedom. \nPRESENTER: \nMarie Thouin\, PhD is the author of “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships\,” the first-ever comprehensive scholarly book on compersion. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts\, including ELLE\, the Savage Lovecast\, The Times of London\, and HuffPost. Marie has also published seminal research studies\, the first encyclopedia entry on compersion\, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com\, a popular website that features her research\, blogs\, and resources on the topic of compersion. She is the Founder of Love InSight\, a Mindful Dating & Relationship Coaching practice where she supports and guides people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d2423e4586
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-dating-as-shadow-work-turning-emotional-triggers-into-pathways-of-growth-with-marie-thouin-phd/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Boundary Expression and Enforcement with Laura Boyle of Ready for Polyamory
DESCRIPTION:As a certified People Pleaser and Anxious Conflict Avoider\, for many years I struggled immensely with communicating needs and boundaries with partners\, friends\, and metamours. Communication of needs and boundaries is the foundation of self-care in all relationships\, but especially polyamorous relationships\, where additional moving parts may necessitate additional communication around situational and emotional changes. \nThis class is a roundup of strategies that I’ve been offered over the years by therapists\, partners\, and my own imagination\, including the ones that don’t work for me but do for others I know\, to help attendees build their toolbox for this type of interaction. \nPRESENTER: \nLaura 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. \nTICKETING: \n$20 – $40 in advance. We offer a sliding scale so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/ceb7ed2e2c
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-boundary-expression-and-enforcement-with-laura-boyle-of-ready-for-polyamory/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: When No Doesn't Mean No: Negotiation and Communication for Consensual Nonconsent with vahavta
DESCRIPTION:How do you keep yourself safe when you want to feel you’re in real danger? How do you push someone past their breaking point and still leave room to repair the damage? Is there a way to forego hard limits and safewords and stay ethical in play? When you start to play on the edges of consent\, everything becomes a little bit trickier. \nIn this class\, vahavta draws on her experiences and stories from a decade years in a 24/7 consensual non-consent (“CNC”) relationship\, sharing tips and strategies for developing and staying within a personal risk profile\, playing with triggers\, communicating in-scene without “breaking character\,” and dealing with cognitive dissonance (“did I really want that?”) in drop. We will explore the mental and physical considerations and contingency plans needed to enter a CNC environment\, based on the desires and boundaries expressed by both bottoms and tops. \nPRESENTER: \nvahavta began her kink journey eight years ago and has been grateful to get to teach\, play\, and learn in communities in North Carolina\, Chicago\, St. Louis\, and Israel along the way. Today\, she serves her husband in a 24/7 CNC-based Total Power Exchange with heavy elements of emotional play and service and is often found sporting large bruises\, writing\, or enjoying a good beer. vahavta is disabled\, Jewish\, and femme\, and believes in approaching kink with a firm understanding of intersectional context. As an educator\, she aims to give honest and risk-aware information that applies to the realities of human behavior\, focusing largely on the “how” and asking people to consider their personal capabilities\, interests\, and readiness. Passionate about community collaboration\, vahavta is proud to run the Risk Evaluation Database (RED) and contribute regularly to kink blogs and her own Fetlife writing index. In all aspects of her life\, she strives to be a work in progress. \nTICKETING: \n$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/34419a147c
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-when-no-doesnt-mean-no-negotiation-and-communication-for-consensual-nonconsent-with-vahavta/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T140000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Negotiation Skills for Subs & Bottoms with Faun
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand-spanking new to the scene\, or you’ve been involved for years\, negotiating a new scene or with a new partner can be a daunting concept for kinky submissives and anyone on the lower side of the D/s slash. \nIn this workshop led by a sub with extensive experience Domming\, we’ll examine the do’s and don’ts of effective negotiating communication\, how to navigate the scene\, ways to identify important traits in compatible play partners\, and guide kinksters of all levels and experiences to co-creating the scenes they’ve always wanted to have! \nThere will also be a live demonstration of pick-up play negotiation and an open Q&A at the end. \nPRESENTER: \nFaun (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. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/ed38d3f81e
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-negotiation-skills-for-subs-bottoms-with-faun/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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