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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Protocol Game with Sinclair Sexsmith
DESCRIPTION:Creating\, implementing\, and enforcing protocol in M/s dynamics can be hard. But it can be easier. \nCome create your own Protocol Game and create\, implement\, and enforce 52 protocols in the next year. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: how to create a “training wheel” of categories that will drive your protocol\, how to implement new protocol so it actually sticks\, and how to enforce new protocol with the minimum of effort. And you’ll walk away with your own Protocol Game to play. \nPRESENTER: \nSINCLAIR 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 \nTICKETING: \n$20 – $40 in advance. We offer multiple price points\, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford. \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/6210481ae7
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-the-protocol-game-with-sinclair-sexsmith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creating Energetic Containers for Kink with HG Wyndell
DESCRIPTION:BDSM scenes can bring up powerful energies. Creating a clear container and intention for those energies can help the scene become even more powerful. \nThrough this class\, you’ll discover how to align your play across all your physical and emotional senses to deepen your connection and power. Learn how to call in your own power\, shore up your partner’s power\, align your goals for the scene\, and turn even the simplest scene ideas into powerful engagements. We’ll discuss strategies for simple rituals to open and close our scenes\, helping our scenes have a clear storyline starting with our first ideas\, building momentum\, and ramping up to a strong peak. \nWe will explore: \n\nMindfully setting intentions and goals for our scene\nHow to deeply incorporate myth\, story\, and ritual to build strong stories for play and transformation\nIncorporating language\, symbols\, and supplies to enhance our experience\nCalling in all our physical and emotional senses to support the scene’s story\n\nPRESENTER: \nHG 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. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/f9b8480cba
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-creating-energetic-containers-for-kink-with-hg-wyndell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Unfuck Your Relationship Escalator: (Re)Building Healthy Relationship Foundations with Lilith Foxx
DESCRIPTION: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? \nLilithfoxx 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: \n-“The Relationship Escalator” (TRE) – what it is\, how it can be problematic\, and its unexpected perks.\n-How TRE can hide in plain sight and look different based on a number of factors – including kink\, social and power differentials.\n-Setting goals in relationships and dynamics that are authentic to you and your partner(s).\n-Using TRE as a catalyst for positive change in relationships and communication. \nThis 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. \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/0ad19b7bfc
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Art & Science of Compersion with Marie Thouin PhD
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be compersive?\nHow can we access more compersion for our partner(s) and loved ones?\nIs compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships? \n💻 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’. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe Compersion Roadmap: Six factors that foster or block compersion\, with real-life stories from Marie’s research\nMyths & Realities: Debunking misconceptions about compersion and its connection to jealousy\, love\, and non-monogamy\nA Nuanced Understanding of Compersion: Taking into consideration individual\, relational\, and social factors\nSelf-Assessment: Tools to identify your strengths and challenges with compersion\nA Compassionate Approach: Using compersion as a flashlight\, not a stick to beat yourself with. No toxic positivity required\n\nTopics Include: \n\nWhat is compersion? Defining multiple flavors and types of positive empathy\nTrue or false? Debunking myths about compersion\nIs compersion necessary?\nThe roadmap: 6 elements that promote compersion\nPitfalls: What blocks compersion?\nCompersion in your world: Identifying your relational ecosystem’s strengths and bottlenecks\n\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/c1f561b0cb
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-the-art-science-of-compersion-with-marie-thouin-phd/
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SUMMARY:LA: Welcome to the LA Scene with Killmeat Nick
DESCRIPTION:New to the Los Angeles scene? Perhaps you’re just getting started adventuring into the public kink scene or kink overall? \nThis 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. \nINSTRUCTOR: \nKillmeat 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. \nTICKETING: \nhttps://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/e694a84ad6
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/la-welcome-to-the-la-scene-with-killmeat-nick/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T184500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kink and Kids: The Many Facets of Practising Kink as Parents with Ancilla L
DESCRIPTION:Amongst the most common questions I receive from people is this oneL how do you balance your sexuality/fetish and being parents? There are many questions about sounds\, exposure\, information and intersection\, and this class aims to cover as many of them as possible: \n\nCommunicating with kids of different ages about the subject.\nSocial\, familial and personal influences on what you can and cannot say.\nHow much do I want my kids to know?\nIdeology versus practice.\nVarious approaches to kink and parenting: Handling disclosure\, boundaries\, preparedness\, discovery etc.\nSecrets versus Boundaries: How to set them.\nThe intersection of parenting and power-exchange: Figuring it out ethically for yourself and your children.\nMarks\, signs\, equipment\, hiding and how to decide where to stand.\nBalancing parental responsibility and play.\nDating a non-parent as a parent (or vice versa) in a kink set-up.\nRepresentation and children: What do visible aspects of your kink say to them?\nAnd much more!\n\nPRESENTER: \nAncilla L is a kink educator\, erotic author and podcaster based in India. She identifies as a polyamorous\, pansexual masochist. She is the founder of Ancillary Kink Support\, a woman\, queer\, and bottom-led educational platform for fetish and BDSM. Her classes focus on depth\, individualised approaches to desire\, research and are primarily experience-based. Ancilla L is also the creator of The Sextbook Initiative\, as part of that she writes stand-alone textbooks on individual fetishes that serve as detailed\, adaptable frameworks. The three titles currently available are The Power-Exchange Sextbook\, The Masochism Sextbook and The CNC Sextbook. \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/1b831dbc0a
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/online-kink-and-kids-the-many-facets-of-practising-kink-as-parents-with-ancilla-l/
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T180000
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SUMMARY:Diving Deep Discovering and Voicing Erotic Desires - A Six Week Course with Miriam Green
DESCRIPTION: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?\nThis 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). \n\n\nEngage in a journey of self-discovery\n\nThis 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). \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \nDiscovering and honoring what turns you on \nSafely exploring kink and other edgy forms of eroticism \nTrying new skills in the bedroom and beyond \nDeepening your insights into your own desires \nDisentangling from others’ erotic projections \nFinding your voice and speaking freely \nSharing the desires you’re afraid to voice \n\nAbout Miriam Green\n\nMiriam 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. \nHow we’ll engage\nThe six week course will run live from November 1 – December 14\, 2026. \nThis 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.) \nOur 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. \nSessions will be recorded for later viewing or for those who cannot attend the sessions live. \nIs this course for you?\n\nDo you get stuck when asked “what do you want in intimate relationships?”\nAre you uncomfortable telling partners about your desires and kinks?\nHave you been doing the same thing for a long time and want to find new routes to eroticism?\nDo you want a deep understanding of the physical and psychological responses you have to kink?\nDo you want to connect deeply with others?\n\nThen yes: this course is for you! \nPrevious students say …\n“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 \nTICKETING: \nhttps://wickedgroundsannex.teachable.com/p/diving-deep-discovering-and-voicing-your-desires_2026
URL:https://wickedgrounds.com/event/diving-deep-discovering-and-voicing-erotic-desires-a-six-week-course-with-miriam-green/
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