EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24's topics - tribe.net

Burnout: How to prevent it, how to take care of it when it happens

2008-07-23T21:40:02Z

How do you deal with being "burned out" with the scene? When flogging your sub has the same appeal as doing dishes? When your edge play gets dulled? What do you do when your smoldering hot scenes become sputtering embers?

How do you avoid this? How would you deal with it if it happens to you? Comments? Ideas? Anyone?...Beuller? Beuller?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 4 replies

More Barriers

2008-07-12T09:52:24Z

**Distribute freely**

I try very hard to live without transferring my issues to others, especially in this community. What anyone else does is, in general, their own business. I do have something I’ve been thinking about lately, though, that I plan to just deal with on a personal level, but I would like to mention it here to promote it a bit.

I’m interested in promoting oral barrier protection in the community. I don’t think we do it enough.

Most people, rightly so, believe that oral sex is an extremely low-risk activity for HIV exposure. (http://www.planetout.com/health/hiv/?sernum=1869 )

There are, though, a number of things that *can* be transmitted orally, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes. Currently, San Francisco is in the midst of a syphilis epidemic ( http://www.healthypenis.org/news/execPlan.pdf ) and given our tendency to gather together in bunny piles with some frequency, it could spread quite rapidly in our community.

There was also a recent study that linked HPV, oral sex, and throat cancer. ( http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/news/20070509/hpv-linked-to-throat-cancer )

I would also like to point out that, while the community gathered together to effectively deal with HIV and AIDS in the ‘80s and ‘90s, that was as a *reaction* to the epidemic. It hit first, it hit hard, and it hit here. We will likely have more pandemics in the future and it would be nice if San Francisco was doing the right things *before* something like that hit.

Let some other city be the poster child for a new disease.

I mean, think about it. They’re up to Hepatitis G now, what are Hepatitis Q, R, or S going to do to us when they come around? Given the evolution of pathogens in general, what happens if we start seeing antibiotic-resistant forms of gonorrhea and chlamydia—oh wait, we are starting to see some of those: ( http://www.aegis.com/news/wb/2004/WB040501.html )

So, I said this was something I was going to address on a personal level, what that means is that I intend to do fellatio with oral condoms and cunnilingus and rimming with non-microwavable Saran Wrap with everyone, even my fluid-bonded partner when we are playing in public. In the past, because we are fluid bonded, we just sort of ran off to a corner of the play party and squished away there.

What you choose to do is your business. I think it would be good for me to set a good example and help eroticize the whole oral-barrier scene. It is my hope that other people might be motivated by the above to do the same thing. At the very least, I want to promote it to the point where it doesn’t seem like an odd activity or an activity you’re doing because you’re forced to because of a partner’s status. I would like to see it viewed as a normal and acceptable activity in our community.

I care about all of you and I want to see you healthy and happy and participating in all of the fun sexual activities that the Bay Area has to offer for as long as you wish to.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 22 replies

next week at the Citadel- Sedusas, Feet, Knitting, remedial rope, Locked

2008-07-10T16:24:51Z

Fri July 11- Sedusa's Garden: A Kinky Country Fair

Start Time: 7:30 PM

An Event for Female Dominants and those who serve them
Kinky Country Fair - Show livestock, crafts and culinary pride Mistress Liliane and Madam Wilcox present a Kinky Country Fair full of good times and creative pride. All competitions community judged and appreciated. Kinky crafters welcome to show your skills and wares. There will be sub games and "live stock" shows, including a greased pig catching, sub wrestling and/or wrangling, and games designed by Psychokitty. It's rumored that Mistress Tatiana will join us for a special presentation.
7:30 Formal Tea and Parlor - RSVP requested to sedusas@gmail.com* Doors close at 8pm. Doors open for play 9:00pm-12am  $25 at the door Volunteer 1 hour and get in free! Note that volunteer shift availability is limited, and early shifts are often full. sedusas@gmail.com
Schedule 7:30-8:30 Formal Tea and Parlor with the NorCal Tea Society facilitated by Empress Rhea.  Seating from 7:30-8:15pm doors close at 8pm. 9:00 doors open for those not choosing to participate in the tea service. Full Schedule TBA
SF Citadel membership required and always available at the door for just $10 per year * Only submissives trained by the Nor Cal Tea Society will not be allowed to participate in the tea. A holding area will be provided for personal submissives accompanying a Domme.

Sat July 12- Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

 Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free- bring your own lock or buy one from us!
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.
Mon July 14- BDSM/Polyamory Discussion Group

Start Time: 7:30 PM

Held at the SF Citadel on the second Monday of each
month. Doors open at 7:00. Meeting from 7:30 to
9:30.

Join us for discussion, sharing, and occasional
speakers on the unique challenges and joys facing
those who are both into BDSM and also non-monogamous.

This discussion group is facilitated by noted BDSM and
polyamory author Jay Wiseman, moderator of the Bay
Area BDSM Polyamory tribe on www.tribe.net and the
BDSM and Polyamory association on
www.free-association.net. It is open to SF Citadel
members and their accompanied guests.

This is a "welcoming" event and people of all
relationship types, including singles, and all
genders, gender identifications, sexual orientations,
and so forth are welcome.

RSVP to Jay Wiseman at jaywiseman@yahoo.com
(www.jaywiseman.com) appreciated but not required.

We request a donation of $5.00 to $15.00 per person to the SF
Citadel for hosting this event- help us support our community dungeon space!
Tues July 15- 12-Step Kink Recovery Group

Start Time: 6:30 PM
12-STEP KINK RECOVERY GROUP  WHERE: SF Citadel (Mission and 9th)  WHEN: 6:30PM until 8:00PM  "SAFEWORD" Kinky Recovery is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem of addiction and help others to recovery. 
Tues July 15- Putting your Best Foot Forward with Annie

Start Time: 8:00 PM
Putting your Best Foot Forward With Annie July 15 Tuesday 8 till 10 (doors open at 7:30pm) $20 at the door  Goal: to teach a fun, light hearted class on feet, foot fetishism and footing. Possibly incorporating PowerPoint presentation, ritual and demo.
Annie has been around the block a few times... she’s a switch who thinks S&M should be fun. She has run groups and taught workshops professionally and loves to share knowledge. She has 6 years of experience in the public BDSM community and a lifetime of kink.
Wed July 16- Naughty Knitters

Start Time: 7:00 PM

(Domiknits and sum’stitchin)

Ladies, Are you a knitter, crocheter or other sort of hand crafts (beading, needlepoint, etc)? Are you kinky or perverted? If the answer to both of these is yes, then we have the event for you!

On every third Wednesday at the SF Citadel from 7 to 9 pm, come join other women to work on our projects and chat together.

The goal is to have a regular craft circle where you can come, work on your projects, get the occasional advice from others, while hanging out with like-minded kinky people.

The cost is $5 per person and everyone is invited to bring some sort of finger food or snacks that we can pass around and share.

Please note, this gathering is for the ladies only a la Stich n' Bitch.

Thurs July 17- Remedial Ropes III: Bedroom Transformations

Start Time: 8:00 PM

This is the perfect class for you if your bondage skills begin and end with tying your shoes.
Remedial Ropes includes sections on basic safety and simple knots to create bondage anywhere. Route III adds ties for discrete and immediate uses in the bedroom including lacing your bed with tie points and moment's notice ties for 1 to 4 point restraints
Remedial Ropes I or II not necessary, as this is a stand-alone remedial level class.
Rope is not necessary as we will have plenty to loan out, but one section of 15 feet couldn't hurt.

Admission: $10-$20 (1st $10 to SF Citadel)
Doors: 7:30pm
Class: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Stef and Chey first learned bondage at Shibaricon 2005. They went to Shibaricon with mad shoelace tying skills, and sure wish they’d known the stuff they’ll teach in this class before going to a big bondage conference! Stef has been in the BDSM scene for a decade and got a knot-tying badge in the Boyscouts; chey has been doing BDSM for 5 years and is an emergency room nurse.

Fri July 18- LOCKED

A new event focused on the exploration of protocol, Mastery and slavery and Dominance and submission.

Start Time: 7:15 PM

Victoria's Parlor – An exploration of Victorian etiquette

The Victorians are renowned for their refinement of the rules of polite
society. From table manners to addressing one's superiors, the Victorians
had codes of conduct that influenced all aspects of daily life. Please join
your hosts, the Locked Team at SF Citadel Friday July 18th for an
exploration of Victorian etiquette and its applications in modern power
exchange, protocol and service. Attendees are encouraged but not required to
participate in the theme. Fetish/kink/goth or Victorian attire is requested.

Locked is an all-inclusive party group; people of all gender and sexual
identities are welcome! We welcome couples, triads, and other M/s and D/s
groupings, whether these groupings are long term or just for the night. To
maintain the focus on interpersonal M/s and D/s dynamics, you must attend
Locked parties as part of a formal group (couple, triad, etc, temporary or
otherwise)

Please look for more information at www.sfcitadel.org/
Or tribes.tribe.net/lockedatcitadel
Email: locked@sfcitadel.org for work exchange, questions or comments
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

Sat July 19- Erotic Dominance Weekend Intensive for Dominant Women & Women Who Switch

Start Time: 11:00 AM

Erotic Dominance Weekend Intensive for Dominant Women & Women Who Switch  Make your Scenes Soar! Gain Confidence and Feel the Power! Explore the Heat, Heart and Spirit of BDSM!  Cleo Dubois Academy of SM Arts and Eve Minax present this intimate hands-on course at the SF Citadel for the fifth year, limited to 9 students.  The weekend starts at the Meet and Greet and first class at a private SOMA residence on Fri July 18, continues Sat July 19, 11 AM- 7 PM and Sun July 20, 11 AM- 10 PM.  Teachers: Cleo Dubois & Eve Minax with the assistance of Selina Raven and local BDSM educators.  Visit: www.sm-arts.com   
Sat July 19- Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

 Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free- bring your own lock or buy one from us!
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

6/29 Leather Pride and Leather Alley

2008-06-27T06:48:45Z

Sunday, June 29th will be the annual SF Pride parade.
http://sfpride.org

The Leather Contingent is the largest again.
This year we're placed as contingent #87 (of over 200)

Also note Leather Alley after the Parade
http://leatheralley.org

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

The Power Exchange & Citadel Featured in Magazine Article

2008-05-13T06:30:45Z

(Reminder SMACK DINNER next Tuesday evening May 14th 7:30pm, Peter's Cafe, Millbrae,
California.)

I just came across this Magazine article on the Powere Exchange and am passing it
on to the curious...

http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/magazine/010605.html

Beneath the stairs of the first floor, surrounded by dark hallways and dimly-lit
rooms, a group of men, women, and transsexuals prepare in the fenced dungeon that
makes up the bottom floor. They pull erotic toys out of their luggage—whips, dildos,
chains, and much more—while women peel off their street clothes in front of the
group. Minutes later, men wearing leather gear use floggers, a form of rubber whips,
to strike the bare backs of three nude women, two of whom are strapped to an x-shaped
plank. They squeal and moan in a simultaneous feeling of anguish and gratification.

Not every person in this vault-like room with flames painted on the walls is participating
in the play area designed for torturous pleasure. Some sit and watch while others
await a willing partner for themselves. Voyeurs stand behind the fence watching
in arousal, indulging the participants.

“Some men just stand there and masturbate while watching, and to me, that is a form
of applause,” explains Robin, a transvestite and cross-dressing bisexual. Wearing
a dirty blonde wig and crimson colored paint on her slender lips, Robin saunters
in and around the crowd, making sure that her friends aren’t bothered by unwanted
strangers or men trying to get a freebie—they typically play with the people they
come with. Amidst the security of her friends, she flirts with a potential participant.
Minutes later, the man is plastered on the plank, his wrists in chains while Robin
gives him oral sex. A group of men in their fifties and sixties sits on a nearby
couch, relaxing and smiling at the lascivious demonstration.

They are the first patrons of the night, arriving at the door of the Power Exchange
Sex Club, a place where people engage in uninhibited fornication with consenting
members. It’s a place where people can come to role-play, dress in kinky clothing,
amuse themselves with eccentric toys, have non-conformist sex such as BDSM (bondage
and submission dominance and sadomasochism), or just observe. The Power Exchange
is one of the biggest, and first legal, sex clubs on the West Coast. Because the
club is highly secure and open to a variety of sexual practices, it is a haven for
the exhibitionist and definitely doesn’t accommodate conservatives who prefer intercourse
behind closed doors.

This is an essential Thursday night of pleasure for a group of twenty or so friends
and acquaintances who meet for their monthly gathering to play in erotic pleasures
after a night of dining. They avoid discussing their lives at home or their occupations;
their goal is simply to get together and have a night of fun, explains GARi “G-Shot,”
the initiator of this routine of munching and playing. The medium-built man wearing
all black elaborates on his idea of getting a group of sexually eager individuals
together by making an agreement with Mike Powers, the owner and founder of the club.

This particular crowd welcomes a diverse range of people who are nondiscriminatory
and accepting to all sexual orientations and all forms of play. BDSM, one of the
more popular activities, utilizes both dominant and submissive practices. The dominant
party usually takes control while the submissive appears helpless and endures painful
whippings and penetrations.

There are no limits with toys and play, as long as the members are consenting. It
is safe to say that nothing is astounding to people that frequent the club. Aaron
Ericson, manager of the Power Exchange, recalls an event from one of the Fetish
Balls—a themed monthly venue at the club that attracts a massive crowd and has been
deemed the busiest night of the month. During a particular Fetish Ball evening,
a lesbian couple joined a kinky-couple’s contest: “The girlfriend stuck her fist
up her girlfriend’s vagina thirty-six times,” Ericson laughs.

Power Exchange is a family-run operation and opened its doors in 1995 after the
legal debate of gay sex clubs and unsafe sex practices spurred in the 1980s. Michael
Powers, former mayoral candidate of SF and the founder of the club, relocated it
in 1998 from a smaller location on Harrison Street to the more spacious Otis Street
building. Visitors of the club must come inside with an open mind and a mature demeanor.
Even though the club is extremely liberal toward sexual desires and preferences,
it still adheres to a strict set of rules, and all drugs and alcohol are prohibited
inside.

“Respecting the visitors of the club is highly emphasized,” says Ericson. “We don’t
tolerate immature behavior.” The tattooed manager with a ring hugging his nose explains
that this business is just like any retail business and that customer satisfaction
is vital to keeping the club up and running. The friendly Ericson ensures the safety
of his guests, greets customers, and exchanges smiles and words with regulars. “Safe
sex and sanitation is very important,” Ericson says, pointing out the numerous baskets
of condoms, paper towels, gloves, and hand-sanitizers available in every room.

Joe Weigand, a sixty-three-year-old dominant, makes sure he does an extensive cleaning
after a scene in which he causes his submissive partner to have an orgasm with a
stainless steel dildo-like instrument, splashing vaginal fluids on the floor. With
latex gloves and sanitizing spray, he wipes the ground with paper towels when his
partner and he have finished.

Weigand is part of the closely-knit BDSM scene, which includes The Citadel, a BDSM
club that opened in 2003, and the Society of Janus, a non-profit organization created
in 1974. He is a volunteer at both the Citadel and SOJ and recalls being intrigued
by BDSM at the young age of twelve. “I had fantasies of tying up little girls and
had always had sick thoughts.” He adds that sex was oppressed in the fifties and
sixties and it wasn’t until the seventies that he met people from the underground
sex scene who were into kinkiness like he was. He used to be a frequent visitor
of the Power Exchange and attended by himself, but he admits now that he only comes
with a group about once a month.

Three floors dwell in this forty-thousand square foot building resting on the corner
of Otis and Mission Street. A neon green sign welcomes people passing by. The rooms
are plentiful and exude an artistic theme of vibrant colors visible through the
dim fluorescent lighting. The Egyptian, Gothic, and Medieval-inspired rooms are
just a few of the options for partners there to engage in erogenous fantasies. The
room in the center of the building is called the Mixed Club, welcoming heterosexuals,
lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender men and women. If the door to one of
the many rooms is open, a couple or sex partners are inviting others in. If the
door is closed, the room is off limits, but voyeurs are still welcome to watch.
A stroll through the labyrinthine hallways of this club offers a deluge of sights
for the sex-crazed or curious, including everything from screens displaying pornographic
videos to couches, beds, sex machines, and gadgets.

For the eighteen-and-over crowd that is comfortable with their sexuality or simply
wants to experience something new, Power Exchange provides a unique experience.
This can be a safe places to explore, because protection is emphasized and security
guards monitor all activities closely and incessantly, assuring that everyone is
adhering to the regulations of using protection and behaving properly. The club’s
rule reads in bold print, “Come on me, not in me.” The club can be a place for the
overtly sensual or for people seeking to play in an open space with a group that
embraces alternative forms of sexuality. This is the venue for the inquisitive or
the exhibitionist, to quench a fantasy or a fetish, or simply for those desiring
to come and play until the crack of dawn

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

seeking Lab Partner for Kinky Foreplay Thurs 5/9 7:30-10:30

2008-05-08T02:30:45Z

bi sub woman newbie seeks lab partner for Ed U Kink playshop Thurs 7:30-10:30.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

4/17-20 human pets: The Ninth Annual Dog and Pony weekend, San Francisco

2008-04-19T08:45:33Z

A few people said they didn't see anything about the Animal Role Play weekend on tribe.
It may be that they're on the "Topics" tab. If you click on "Listings" or "All posts", you'll see the details of each event.
The Saturday classes, munch, and party are always the most popular.
- - -
The Ninth Annual Dog and Pony weekend
(a non-commercial erotic role play event)
April 17-20, 2008 in San Francisco
http://DogNPony.org

A weekend of human pets, including three parties, a day of classes, two dinners, and a park outing.

A gorgeous show pony, a well-trained police dog, a pile of romping kittens, a latex stallion pulling his mistress’s cart, a zebra grazing at FSF, a leather wolf, cat woman, bunnies, lemurs, manatees, mermaids, and meerkats – animal role play creates magic for the participants and observers. We attract all kinds of animals - domesticated, grazing, fierce, and fanciful.

Puppy play, pony play, kitten play, and other animal role-play, is deeply rewarding in many ways. It allows you to be both submissive and powerful at the same time. You become primal, noble, and beautiful. Experienced players become pre-verbal and enjoy a different reality. It’s a profound way to leave behind human cares. For handlers, trainers, and owners, it’s a delight to work with such wonderful creatures.

This event grows every year. We had about two hundred attendees last year, among the five events. It may be the largest and longest-running event of it's kind in the world.

Thu 4/17 Thursday dinner and warm-up Party dinner 7:30-9 pm, play party 9 pm till late
Fri 4/18 Friday Fetish Critters Party 7:30-10:30 pm
Sat 4/19 Animal role play classes and workshops 1-6 pm (doors noon)
Sat 4/19 Dog N Pony Party, with Pets on Parade 8 pm - 1 am
Sun 4/20 “Pets in the Park” - Animal Picnic and Romp 1-4 pm

For the latest information, join one or both of:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dog-n-Pony
http://tribes.tribe.net/Dog-n-Pony

All events open to anyone 18 and over. All genders and orientations. RSVP not required. No photography or recording devices.

To be clear: 1) The staff are all volunteers. This is a labor of love, not a business. 2) This is a participatory experience, rather than a staged theatrical performance. Everyone involved is an amateur, though many are quite dedicated and skilled. 3) This is about humans role playing with other humans, there are no non-human animals involved.

http://DogNPony.org
= = =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Going to the flogging class? Are you a switch with toys?

2008-04-11T01:25:28Z

I plan on going to the Paideia playshop on Effective Flogging on Thursday, but I haven't got a partner. I've partnered up and grouped up for other classes, so if it doesn't happen beforehand, I will probably still go. I guess I just wanted to put this out there. I have some very limited experience, and I've used other people's toys in play. I would like to be able to practice with other's toys at the playshop so that I can get a feel for what to buy in terms of size, weight, and texture. Anyone else going that is willing to top and bottom?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 6 replies

New partner for follgigng class tonight.

2008-04-10T23:55:20Z

Didnt think was going to be able to make it. Switch here with some toys, not a lot of experience though. 2 hours to go. So let me know, or I will see you there.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Inexperienced flogger needs patient bottom for flogging class 4/10

2008-04-08T15:36:35Z

Hi,

I would like to learn flogging techniques, which I have never tried, and am wondering if there might be someone out there willing to be my partner at Thursday night's class this week at the Citadel.

Laura
goddessdesires@yahoo.com

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

New whip class in town! Starts in SF on March 6th...

2008-02-27T19:29:17Z

Years past, there was a very well-known whips class that went on weekly at the Circus Center in San Francisco. For various reasons, the class eventually ended.

I'm quite pleased to be able to announce that a new version of the whips class is starting up again this coming March 6th. I'll be running it as a peer workshop rather than a class, although I'll be asking various people with good whips skills to come by from time to time. It will be held on the first and the third Thursdays of each month, in the same location as the old one, at 755 Frederick in SF (at Golden Gate Park, and by the Haight-Ashbury district.)

This will be a general-purpose whips workshop, not something solely intended at dungeon play techniques. Dungeon whips are welcome, as are long bullwhips. One of the charms of using this space is that it's in a gym environment, which means even a 14 foot bullwhip won't get tangled in the ceiling. However, since the space is vanilla, we won't be emphasizing any particular end-use for the skills we're practicing...

The best way to get more information is from my Web page (http://www.laughingbear.org/whippery.html), and to join the tribe on Tribe.net (Grizzly's Bullwhips by the Bay, or http://tribes.tribe.net/bullwhipsbythebay). I'd also appreciate being emailed an email address, since if tribe is down, the only way to get last-minute info out is by standard email list postings.

-- Grizzly

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

SoJ at Dicken Christmas Fair ~ Saturday December 1, 2007

2008-02-06T06:39:20Z

Tis the season for holiday merriment! And nothing gets one into that holiday spirit like a trip to the Great Dicken's Christmas Fair! Join Janus Saturday, Dec 1 st for a day of holiday celebration and fun! The Dicken's Fair features many tantalizingly naughty delights. Enjoy a cold ale or a stiff drink to warm your bones at Mad Sal's Dockside Alehouse. The raucous music and devious lyrics are sure to put a smile on your face. Gaze in wonder and longing at the beauty of Dark Garden corsets' living window display. Be sure to bring your holiday bonus as you will surely want to spend it here! The more discerning, upper crust kinkster may wish to enjoy tea and conversation at the Tea Shoppe, or ballroom dancing at Fezziwig's Warehouse. And be sure you don't forget to visit the (adult only!) Naughty French Postcards to gaze upon Victorian beauty "au natural"!

Your hostesses, Sunny and bethie will meet you outside the Fair at 1:00 to distribute tickets. You may choose to wander on alone or have an insider's guided tour of all the deliciously racy highlights by one of our ladies. At 3:00 the tour ends and you will be left to your own mischievous devices! Costumes are not required for admission to the Fair, but costuming advice will be available should you want to join in the fun!

This is a joint effort presented by SOJ's social activities branch, and our single's SIG and as such it is a great way to meet people and potential play partners! Admission will be purchased by SOJ in advance at the reduced group rate of $15 per person (please be prepared to bring $15 CASH to reimburse SOJ). For this event RSVPs are REQUIRED!!! Please RSVP to social@soj.org.

From Dicken's Fair you may wish to journey directly over to the Citadel's Fourth Annual Victorian Kinky Christmas Party! What better way to end the day than to show off your newly purchased toys and develop a more intimate connection with new found friends?

For more information about the Great Dicken's Christmas Fair, please visit: http://www.dickensfair.com/index.html

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 4 replies

TNG4 - Bound for the Bay -- a kinky con for the Young and Pervy

2008-01-05T07:27:07Z

Posted on behalf of a couple of our friends who are organizers for this event.
We recommend this event for our younger EduKinksters.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

TNG, the BDSM conference for younger pervs aged 18-35, comes to the San Francisco Bay Area in February, 2008:

TNG4 - Bound for the Bay
Feb 15 - 18 2008 -- President's Day Weekend
@ Edges, the Silicon Valley Dungeon in San Jose, CA

Visit us online: tngcon.org/

Come join us this Presidents Day weekend for TNG4 - Bound for the Bay:
A gathering for those of us young and kinky (ages 18-35 AND their guests of ANY age).

Whether you identify with BDSM, SM, Leather, Poly, Kink, Fetish, Sex positive or no label at all, we invite you to join other kinky like-minded people from coast to coast. Enjoy three days and three nights of learning, socializing, connecting, and fun.

Registration is now open: tngcon.org/registration.html

We have a number of presenters and speakers lined up:

Lee Harrington - Sir Michael - Zuchtiger - Shamara
Coral Mallow, Ms. Oregon State Leather and her boy Ryan
Boymeat - Ryan aka Psychokitty - Michael Delaney - Rita
Tim (BR) - Arielle - Rae G. - Pepper Mint - Lark Ellison

Early bird registration for only $125 until February 1st. After that prices begin at $150.

We have arranged a rate of $89/night (plus tax) at the Hawthorn Suites in Santa Clara: tngcon.org/hotel.html

Looking to get involved or cut your costs? We will have a volunteer fair in early January to help fill our volunteer staff needs, but in the meanwhile, if you want to help out, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@tngcon.org

Please submit your proposals and suggestions for panel discussions: present@tngcon.org

You can keep with these and other announcements by checking out our site and joining the announcement and chat lists from there: tngcon.org/lists

Interested in advertising with us? Sponsoring?
Let us know with an email to sponsor@tngcon.org.
A great opportunity to advertise to a young and energetic crowd.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink

2007-10-18T04:20:02Z

Tribe has been less reliable recently, with a 24-hour long outage.

We encourage all of you to also be members of
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink

It's announcement-only and spam-free.
One message per event.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Oct. 11 Spanking class

2007-10-14T23:53:54Z

Just wanted to say "Thank You!" to EduKink and the Citadel for last night's wonderful "Spanking" class. My partner and I had a very.... educational time, the group was quite friendly, the scene was way hot, and I think all had a grand time! Thanks for having this series, done so well - I think it's changing my/our lives.... in the most wonderful of ways!! Be safe -

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

All of you single spankers

2007-10-12T00:28:21Z

I keep hearing a bunch of people asking for partners for the spanking class tonight. Didn't anyone ever go to a dance or club alone? It gives you the freedom to dance with everyone. I hope you will all decide to come, even if you are sans partner. It would be such a drag to think that everyone was coupled up.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

tonight's spanking workshop

2007-10-11T19:47:21Z

Hi, I'm also looking for a partner for tonight. I'm a gay transman, but I'll spank anybody cute.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Looking for a partner for Spanking and Paddling class

2007-10-10T21:21:37Z

Hi, that sums it up really. :) I'll be in male attire for this and believe it or not I'm not that scary. At least you know now what you'll be working with!

That said I'd prefer a woman or female-indentifed person but really as long as it's strictly a lab partner thing I don't care that much. Please contact me off list for more information.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Going in to heat.

2007-10-10T00:59:54Z

Hi,
I feel like I'm going in to heat! It's terrible. Its' all I can think about! I feel like I'm a sixteen year old again. Being in this condition make it kind of hard to think clearly since all my though processes seem to inevitably lead back to sex. It's like trying to go shopping when your hungry. Everything looks good! It's probably not a good idea to try to make rational decisions while in a constant state of hornyness. Does any one else get these sudden attacks of libido?

And yes, I've tried to take care of it but that just seems to make it worse.

Well, thanks for letting me vent and get some of this out of my system. (sorry for the bad puns)

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 18 replies

Visitor Looking for Partner for Thursday's Wax Play Demo

2007-09-12T05:00:26Z

Greetings!

I'm visiting San Francisco this week (VMWorld) and came across your group's wax play demo for Thursday night. I plan on attending and wanted to see if anyone is in need of a partner (top or bottom).

A little bit about me: I'm a rope bondage educator who has been quite active in the midwest in the last 18 months. I co-presented at Shibaricon 2007 and am a scheduled presenter for Kinky Kollege this November. Samples of my work can be seen in the riggers collection at http://www.kirinawa.com/lqqkout . I volunteered at LLC XI this year in Minneapolis and am also a board member of the Minnesota Kinky Youth TNG group. Closer to home, I help run the Iowa State University kink group Cuffs.

I am very happy to list Jay Wiseman as a personal reference.

I look forward to meeting you all,
James (AKA LqqkOut)

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 3 replies

D/s program recommendation

2007-07-04T21:18:04Z

Though we usually try to keep from making the EduKink tribes general events announcement lists, occasionally there are events and programs we particularly recommend to our EduKink members.

For those of you who are interested in incorporating elements of D/s in your play relationships, here is a pointer to this Sunday's Janus Xplore program:

Xplore D/s with Anton
Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Location: SFCitadel
Doors open at 1:30, program 2-5 pm
Cost: $5 members of Janus & reciprocal orgs;
$15 all others

More information available here:
http://www.soj.org/xplore/

We have gone to several of Anton's presentations in the past, and highly recommend attending.

Cheers,
Angela

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

06/14 Sweet Spot - Double Inverted Flogging - a Paideia playshop, at SF Citadel

2007-06-13T05:38:53Z

Sweet Spot - Double Inverted Flogging playshop
with Angela and Iain
at SF Citadel, in SOMA district of San Francisco
1277 Mission St at Ninth St
Thursday June 14th, 2007
doors 7:00, workshop 7:30 - 10:30 PM
$15 - $25, sliding scale
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://edukink.tribe.net
http://EduKink.org
http://SFCitadel.org

Most flogging is done in a downward direction. This is easiest, as gravity does the gathering for you. However, downward strokes avoid stimulating the sweet spot, so the bottom gets only endorphins, but not as much arousal. This playshop focuses on effectively flogging upward, into the sweet spot, and ways to solve the problems that arise, such as bounce, pocket, crowding, and scatter.

This is a third-level workshop. To get the most out of it, you would already be comfortable doing some (probably downward) two-flogger techniques. During the presentation, we will not repeat introductory flogging material. However, during the hands-on part, we'll work with each attendee at their current level. The class is aimed at advanced players, but may be suitable for some intermediates.

This is a hands-on playshop. It is best to bring two floggers of similar lengths. Falls of 16-22" are good for learning this. Flogger substitute equipment will be available if you don’t have your own.
Eye protection strongly recommended for tops.

By the end of this class, you should have more effective inverted strokes, and understand how to convert every downward stroke pattern into an upward pattern. We will teach inverted three-beat weave to all those who are ready for it.

The evening has four parts (times approximate):
7 - 7:30 Brown Bag Munch
7:30 - 8:00 Presentation and Demos
8:00 - 9:30 Guided Hands-on Double Flogging practice
9:30 - 10:30 Open practice.

Paideia (“pie DAY ah”) is a Greek word meaning “learning through play”. Paideia evenings are more than regular workshops. First we socialize. You may bring your dinner or snacks to eat during the munch period. Then we see demos. Then we do the guided hands-on workshop. You’ll mainly work in pairs learning and refining your skills. Then during the open practice period, you may integrate your new skills with other play techniques. Or you may do more practice, or watch the variety of techniques that others practice.

Partners: You can practice solo, e.g. on a pillow, or in pairs. It’s better to prearrange a lab partner, rather than try to pair up during the munch period. If you want to find a suitable partner in advance, we recommend you join and post on http://edukink.tribe.net

Reservations not required. Membership not required. You don't need to wear anything special. The event is open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome. If you have questions you may write to edukink at yahoo dot com

- -

Angela and Iain are officers in the Society of Janus, Dungeon Monitors for SF Citadel and elsewhere, and teach BDSM classes at all levels, at many venues. Their teaching style combines humor and approachability with clarity and thorough research.

- -

What attendees have said:

"It's a whole new world of flogging."

"Doing the impossible today."

“Paideia offers an amazing array of play styles. I’m really extending my range.”

“A class, a mini-party, and a munch. The best way to spend a Thursday. I come every month, no matter what the topic.”

- -

“Sweet Spot - Double Inverted Flogging” is part of the Paideia series of monthly BDSM/leather events / playshops mainly for those of intermediate or advanced experience. The format intends to combine the best elements of hands-on workshops, a munch, a play party, and a peer workshop. More than twenty topics are covered in these playshops, on both common and exotic topics. We have a core study group who increase the depth and breadth of their play each month, as well as have fun together.

- -
Forthcoming dates include: (see http://EduKink.org for details)
Thu June 14: Inverted Double Flogging playshop (Paideia) 7:30-10:30
Thu June 21: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sun June 24: Leather Alley, at SF Pride, about 1-5 pm
Fri June 29: IASHS SAR
Thu July 5: Beginners’ Dungeon class 7:30-10:30
Thu July 12: Paideia playshop 7:30-10:30 – topic TBD
Thu July 19: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sun July 29: Up Your Alley (Dore) Fair 11-6
Thu August 2: Your First Scenes 7:30-10:30
Mon August 6: Paideia playshop 7:30-10:30 – topic TBD (note unusual day)
Thu-Sun August 9-12: LLW
Sun August 12: Lady Thorn’s Flea 2-5 and SFCitadel Fandango party 6:30-12
Thu August 16: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sat August 25: RenFaire night in the Dungeon 8-1
= =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

06/07 ‘100 Ways to Play: a Catalog of Kink’, at SF Citadel

2007-06-04T06:34:48Z

100 Ways to Play: a Catalog of Kink
with Angela and Iain
at SF Citadel, in SOMA district of San Francisco
1277 Mission St at Ninth St
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
doors 7:00, program 7:30 - 10:30 ish PM
$15 - $25, sliding scale
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://edukink.tribe.net
http://EduKink.org
http://sfcitadel.org

At a good party, you’ll see dozens of different techniques in action. Which ones are easier? What are they called? How do you learn them? Which players are safe and competent, versus merely flamboyant, or even dangerous?

We cover all the techniques you’re likely to see in a dungeon or be asked to try. For each we include what it looks like, what it feels like for the top and bottom, what it’s really about, safety, equipment, difficulty, and how to learn it.

Coverage includes techniques in ten groups: Bondage, Dominance/submission, Electrical, Fetish, Impact, Medical, Psychological, Role-play, Sensation, and Sex play. Because of limited time, we cannot fully teach every technique, but this program prepares you to select and attend specialized classes in the individual techniques that interest you.

- -

Angela and Iain are officers in the Society of Janus, Dungeon Monitors for SF Citadel and elsewhere, and teach BDSM classes at all levels, at many venues. Their teaching style combines humor and approachability with clarity and thorough research.

This is a low-cost class, compliments of SF Citadel and the presenters. Your sliding scale payment helps to maintain SF Citadel. SF Citadel is a large play space and community center in San Francisco.

Reservations not required. Membership not required. You don't need to bring or wear anything special. If time is tight, you can bring dinner to eat during the class. The class is open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome. If you have questions you may write to edukink AT yahoo DOT com

- -

What past attendees have said:

“A plethora of perversity”

“I was in a rut, but now I’ve got lots of new ideas.”

“Where else could you get so much, all in one place? Like drinking from a fire hose. I attended twice.”

“It still seems scary, but now in a good way.”

- -

“100 Ways to Play” is part of the Newcomer’s Series of six low-cost BDSM/leather classes mainly for those with less than three years in the face-to-face scene. Old hands also welcome. The classes may be taken in any order, and there is very little overlap between them, so consider attending them all.

= =
Forthcoming dates include: (see http://EduKink.org for details)
Thu June 7: 100 Ways to Play 7:30-10:30
Thu June 14: Inverted Double Flogging playshop (Paideia) 7:30-10:30
Thu June 21: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sun June 24: Leather Alley, about 1-5 pm
Thu July 5: Beginners’ Dungeon class 7:30-10:30
Thu July 12: Paideia playshop 7:30-10:30 – topic TBD
Thu July 19: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sun July 29: Up Your Alley (Dore) Fair 11-6
Thu August 2: Your First Scenes 7:30-10:30
Mon August 6: Paideia playshop 7:30-10:30 – topic TBD (note unusual day)
Sun August 12: Lady Thorn’s Flea 2-5 and SFCitadel Fandango party 6:30-12
Thu August 16: Eat-n-Beat munch 7:30-9 and party 9-on
Sat August 25: RenFaire night in the Dungeon 8-1
= =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

local "kink aware" business attorney

2007-05-10T22:47:48Z

i'm seeking a recommendation or a list for local "kink aware" business attorneys. anyone have any recommendations?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 2 replies

Totally forgot...

2007-05-10T22:44:52Z

...that the hubby would be out of town tonight until he asked me to take him to the airport this morning. "Last minute" doesn't begin to cover it, but is anyone still looking for a partner?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

8th Annual Dog-n-Pony weekend -- how wonderful!

2007-04-29T00:32:01Z

Now that the dust of all those paws and hooves has settled a bit (and I've made it through final exams this week -- woohoo!!), I have some personal reflections and some gratitude to express.

Wow, what a weekend! We were thrilled with the wonderful mix of people from throughout the greater BDSM community who came together to create the magic we experienced with all the packs and herds and flocks and gaggles and .... well, whatever collective names for animals that apply ... who gathered just a week ago to celebrate the 8th Annual Dog-n-Pony Show weekend. It still amazes me when I see the energy people bring to this play. We had an amazing collection of ponies and pups and kittens, as usual, but we also had a mermaid, and bunnies, and sheep, and tigers, and wolves, and foxes, and .... well, quite a menagerie, to say the least.

We are very grateful to our Dog-n-Pony presenters:
"Dog": Trainer Jim, Spike (and even Duke added some comments)
"Pony": Ponymistress Rebecca, Pixie Pony and Pony Windy
And, of course, Smash Greywolf, from the viewpoint of the Fox in the Fox Hunt.

We'd also like to thank Empress Rhea and Svad for bringing the fine pony cart and harness to SFCitadel on Saturday. We only wish we'd had more time in the schedule to allow everyone time to really appreciate it.

We had excellent participation in the workshops and breakout sessions, and are looking forward to building on this year's ideas to make the workshop tracks even better next year. We're already discussing ideas for additional new workshops, with possibly multi-tracking the classes, or running a full day schedule.

Thanks to all of those who showed up to our "Pets in the Park" outing on Sunday. After all our concerns about the weather, we had about as perfect a day for the picnic as you could ask for. Thanks to all of you who brought the pony (and dog?) carts. Lots of pulling fun was had by all.

We'd also like to thank SFCitadel and all the volunteers who helped us create and hold the magical space for everyone to play in -- as well as those in the community who came to both parties and played, and shared space, with the critters.

I also want to thank those in the animal role play community who keep the energy going all year round. Thanks go to Davor and the regulars at the Pony Munch at Sparky's in the Castro -- the second Wednesday of every month. I wish Wednesday nights weren't so difficult for us, so we could join you more often. And let's not forget all the events held during the "outdoor play" season at The Ranch - Ponymistress Rebecca's Pony Play Days and Fox Hunts. This is exactly the kind of synthesis within the community that we've hoped to spark at the workshops -- and it's fantastic to see the way you've taken things from theory into reality at these events. I know we probably speak for the rest of the community when we say how grateful we are for the energy of those who are willing to take this play to that level.

So, for those of you who attended, once again, thanks so much for your energy and enthusiasm. You helped make it the wonderful weekend it was! And for those of you who couldn't make it this year, we hope to see you at the 9th Annual Dog-n-Pony Show weekend next spring!

Angela

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Use your kink to your advantage!

2007-04-27T20:24:54Z

Use your kink to your advantage!
Today, 10:43 PM
I thought you might get a kick out of this story........

I was speeding this morning on my way to work, 65 in a 35 zone, yikes!
To make matters worse, I was talikng on my cell phone, no ear plug.

Of course I got pulled over, of course I knew I was going to get a big, fat ticket. I was prepared for the worse.
So, with nothing to lose, I decided to let my kinky self come out for the interaction.

It went like this:

Occifer: "Well, you're in a big hurry this morning."

Kinky Kim: "Yes, Sir, sorry, I wasn't paying attention."

Occifer: "And you were talking on your cell phone."

Kinky Kim: "Sir, just hand cuff me now and take me away."

Occifer: <smiles wide through helmet and glasses>

Kinky Kim: "Truth be known, I actually quite like that sort of thing, Sir."

Occifer: <Bigger smile, slight shift in stance, wink wink>

Occifer walks to motorcycle, calls in to check for warrants, etc. returns to car window, driver side. Kinky Kim braces herself for the worst, bound to be at least $250.00 bucks, she thinks. Can't afford it, yikes. <Stays cool under pressure though>

Occifer: "You know in about a year that's gonna be illegal, (referring to cell phone use or the desire to be hand cuffed?, she wonders in silence), now you have a nice day, Hon.

Occifer drives off, Kinky Kim is gob-smacked! No ticky? How could that be, I didn't even deny I was speeding, I surrendered immediately, ready to accept my punishment.

Moral of the story:
If you got a kink, use it, you never know when it might be appreciated by someone else.

Occifer, if you're out there on tribe and see this post, PM me and give me my just desserts, please!

(True story, hand on hard on!)

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 7 replies

DMA class at SFCitadel this Sunday

2007-04-25T03:53:43Z

For all of you who would really like to have more opportunities to do a work exchange shift, but you can't sign up for a DM shift, because you haven't been through the DMA class, this is your chance.

This is the first DMA class offered in about a year! Here's the information from the SFCitadel calendar:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Dungeon Monitor's Association DM training class

Start Time: 11:00 AM

Are you looking for a new and more responsible way to serve your local kink community?
Consider being a dungeon monitor... if you have what it takes :-)!

We're looking for a few good men and women. Kinksters who have what it takes to be symbols of responsible play in the dungeon. People who are prepared to be trained to know when to take the initiative to stop dangerous play... but just as importantly know when NOT TO INTERFERE!

If you can keep your head in an emergency and be able to help when help is needed... we hope you'll consider joining us in this important work.

Our next pansexual class will be held Sunday, April 29th, 11am at The Citadel in San Francisco. Your teacher will be one of the founders of the Dungeon Monitors Association, Domina. Domina is extremely well known in the Northern California kink community both for her teaching bdsm related classes, and through her web site, frugaldomme.com.

Both classes are appropriate as refreshers for Dungeon Monitors who have been active for a few years and would like to be sure their skills as a DM are sharp.

Class fee is $20.

We would like to be able to get an idea of the number of people who will be attending this class so that we will have enough teaching materials available for everyone, so please RSVP to Bob at sfomaster@yahoo.com.

Any questions? Please see our website at www.dungeonmonitors.com Anything else? Just ask!

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Seeking a lab partner for Thursday night flogging playshop

2007-04-24T19:11:23Z

Hi all,

New to the scene (and not a Tribe.net guy at all, so apologies for the lack of info in my profile). Looking for a lab partner for the Thursday night Paideia playshop. Me: 35, but often (conveniently) mistaken to be younger, 6'2, 195 lbs, dark brown hair & eyes, definitely good looking (or so I like to think!). Eager to learn and practice from both sides of the whip. I believe I'm a switch at heart, though I don't actually have the practical experience to know. My ideal lab partner would be a guy, 25-45, with intermediate-level experience. Enough to teach me a few things, perhaps, but not enough to be bored by the fact that I'm just learning the ropes. Having said that, a male lab partner is by no means a necessity! I'll bring a willingness to play in the spirit of learning, and I'd love to find that in a partner for Thursday night.

Thanks,
Steve

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

4/21 dinner tonight 6:30-8 - animal role play

2007-04-22T00:28:00Z

The animal role play dinner tonight/Saturday will be
6:30-8pm at:
Shanghai China
1559 Mission St at South Van Ness, San Francisco 94103
Separate checks. Meals $5-8. No minimum.

Costume not required.
You don't have to be registered for the "Dog N Pony" weekend.
Latecomers ok.

Major party to follow, 8-1 at SF Citadel.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Seeking ride for a woman to the Pony classes/party at The Citadel

2007-04-20T19:25:20Z

Hello, my fellow Pervs,

A dear friend of mine who is experienced in Pony Play (even has her own tack :-) ) would like to attend the classes at The Citadel starting at noon on Saturday as well as the play party at The Citadel on Saturday night. She needs a ride between the classes/party and the East Bay.

My friend has of late been busy and unavailable socially, so this event has caught her by surprise. I would absolutely LOVE to take her myself, but I have prior obligations that night.

She does not have easy access to the internet at the moment, so please respond TO ME if you would care to give my friend a ride.

Perhaps some of you know her? Her name is Danielle and her profile on Tribe is "NyteMare".

I can vouch for the sterling character and behavior of this wonderful, submissive lady. She's a delight to be with.

Again, if anyone can give Danielle a ride, please respond TO ME, otherwise she won't get your message.

Thanks in advance,

Max

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Looking for a Lab Partner

2007-04-06T07:45:07Z

Good Evening All, I am new to this site and to this group and i would like to start by saying Hello and thank you for accepting me as a member. I have an Alt.com profile under a_ready_sub if you are interested in checking it out, but on a more interesting subject i was wondering if there was any dominant female out there that might be looking for a "lab partner," to attend classes with and maybe even practice with. I am relatively new and I am looking for some schooling. I would love to hear from people even if they are not interested, but even more-so if this sounds like a good idea to you. From a hopeful submissive,

Kyle

BTW, I posted this on the Society of Janus Page as well.... I am still unfamiliar with the members here.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

April07 - Dark Garden corset discount for DnP

2007-04-01T06:49:02Z

(Do not forward this email to any other list or group.)

Many animal role players, especially the ponies, like to wear waist cinchers or corsets as part of their tack. To benefit our attendees, Dark Garden is offering 10% off corsets and waist cinchers, during the month of April only. Any gender.

To get the discount, just mention "Dog and Pony", or show a printout of this email, or present a SFCitadel membership card. This applies only to in-store purchases.

Our unsolicited testimonial: We've bought multiple Dark Garden corsets. Dark Garden has always had the highest quality materials, designs, construction and service. We love the elegance, comfort, durability, and value.

DarkGarden.com
321 Linden Street at Gough, San Francisco
Mon-Sat 1-7
415.431.7684

To use the discount, you should be a member of one or both of:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dog-N-Pony
http://tribes.tribe.net/Dog-n-Pony

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

02/23 Special SFCitadel discount for EduKink members (do not forward)

2007-02-21T20:43:50Z

Hi EduKink members,

Do not forward this message.

The kind folks at SFCitadel have offered another discount to EduKink members. (That's you, if you're receiving this message first-hand, by being on our mailing list.)

Friday, Febrary 23, 2007
8pm – 1 am EduKink open play at SFCitadel
1277 Mission St at Ninth, SF
http://sfcitadel.org
$15 (that's $5 off with this printout)

And because it's EduKink night, you're more likely to run into people you've met at our classes and other events.

There are three ways to get the discount:
1) Printout and bring this ad to the door. (First page is enough.) or
2) Attend the "Dinner and Dungeon" event that night (see separate mailing). A good chance to mingle, and support any first timers. or
3) If you're unable to print or munch, send a request to be on the door list by emailing <edukink@yahoo.com>, with subject "2/23 door list", before noon on Friday.

In any case, you should enter SFCitadel by 11pm. No alcohol, cellphones, or cameras permitted. Don't touch anyone without permission. Don't get close to scenes in progress. No talking in the play spaces.

Unless you're a regular, read:
http://edukink.org/first_parties.html
http://sfcitadel.org/about.php
http://sfcitadel.org/rules.php

If someone else wants this discount, they should join our list first.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://edukink.tribe.net
http://EduKink.org
= =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

What is the class description of Primal?

2007-02-06T23:05:26Z

March 23: Primal - a Sex Party with Kinky Twists 8-1

Sounds promising - what is it?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 9 replies

2007 Event Schedule

2007-01-04T08:24:55Z

I notice that the only class schedule posted on the Edukink website is for 2006. Now that the holidays are past, we are trying to plan our schedule for at least the first half of 2007--and would appreciate having access to an up-to-date version of Edukink's offerings.

We consider Edukink to be the foundation of our BDSM learning experience.

Thanks,

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 3 replies

looking for a partner for the flogging class

2006-09-27T03:22:49Z

I am a 23 yr male. I am looking for someone to partner up with for the class on thrusday, someone female and around my age would be most comforatable, but I'm really not that picky. I have two floggers, one is small and stingy the other is larger and had more "thud". I have enough experience that I would be comforatable with someone who have little to none. Someone with a lot of experience would of course be a nice treat. Any one interested?

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Announcing a New Kinky Singles Yahoo Group

2006-09-13T20:59:56Z

Greetings!

Based on the feedback and interest we received for the Society of Janus' Kinky Singles organization, we've launched a Kinky Singles Yahoo group. In addition to being a forum for announcements of events sponsored by the SOJ Singles Group and other events of interest to singles, it will also be a venue for discussions on special issues related to being single in the kink community.

The group is called Kinky_Singles, and you should be able to find it by searching Yahoo groups on the term "kinky singles." If you have any trouble signing up, drop a line to AmazonFem@aol.com and I'll send you an invitation.

Remember, SOJ’s singles group is the *only* kinky singles organization that defines a single as "not married and not in a relationship" so our events are unlike any munch, play party, or singles mixer you've read about or attended in the past. We welcome people of all sexual and kink orientations.

Noel
Join us on September 20 at 7pm for a Kinky Singles Dinner Mixer, featuring a prize raffle courtesy of Mr. and Madame S Leather, Thirsty Bear Restaurant in San Francisco.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

forthcoming movie: The Pet

2006-07-15T03:12:04Z

Interesting trailer.
Judging by the cast interviews, this may be one of the films that gets it more right (Secretary) more than wrong (Exit to Eden).
Not clear how much of the non-consensual cloak and dagger story line they chose to add.

http://thepetmovie.com/trailerpage.html

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 3 replies

Seek wax play partner for July 13th

2006-07-13T19:21:22Z

I am a new member of SOJ and new to BDSM. I seek a wax play class partner for the Citadel event on 7/13. Please contact me at brucees@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Bruce

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

Paideia – Hot Wax

2006-07-10T23:39:35Z

I saw this on the listing included in the email announcement for July 13...however it is not on the Citadel calendar and there is another class that night. I just want to confirm the where/when because I would like to attend. Thanks!

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 3 replies

6/29 Morgan presents Beginner’s Dungeon in South Bay

2006-06-26T03:21:24Z

(Do not forward to other lists.)

Those who’ve attended our quarterly Beginner’s Dungeon program know that it came from two prior long-running services – Morgan’s class of the same name, and CuirAngel’s Newcomer’s Discussion Group, which both stopped at about the same time. We started presenting Beginner’s Dungeon when Morgan went on hiatus and gave us her blessing to pick up the reins. Now is your first opportunity since then to see the original.

Even if you’ve attended our version, we recommend anything given by Morgan. You’re in for a treat of style, insight, humor, information, wisdom, and compassion.

We even know of one couple who met at a Morgan class, and played at a public dungeon that very night. The woman had her first bottoming experience, and first public orgasms then. They’ve been together ever since. Morgan’s that good.

Here’s the promoter’s blurb:
- -
Thursday, June 29th, 7 pm- 9:30 pm
Beginners Dungeon - Back to the Basics
with Morgan

The legendary Morgan has graciously acquiesced to come out of retirement and give us all the class that made Beginners Dungeon famous.
Everyone has to learn somewhere, and back in the day, the ONLY class to take about dungeon etiquette, how to dress, approaching potential partners, play bags, aftercare, and the world of early BDSM encounters was Morgan's. Classes filled to capacity (and standing room only) with newbies as well as long standing players to enjoy an evening of instruction with one of smOdyssey's founders, Morgan.

To make the evening a true classic, we at Southern Cross are pleased to present Morgan in the well-remembered Hamilton Avenue Classroom.
RSVP's for location info at: southerncross_ca@sbcglobal.net

Seating is limited, arrive early to get a place and see Beginners Dungeon.
In keeping with the original presentations and the tradition of Southern Cross, this class is presented free of charge to everyone, although we will pass the hat for the NCSF.
Morgan has been in the local scene for over 10 years. She served as coordinator for the Society of Janus, as well as hosted Sobad, South Bay Area Discussion Group for 8 years. Morgan was one of the founders of smOdyssey and helped it grow here in the South Bay. Within Odyssey, Morgan started the educational program, but will be best remembered for providing the look and feel of all events that made smOdyssey events stand out as special under her guidance. In 2003, Morgan decided to step back from the day to day operations of smOdyssey and with Jerome “Treasure” chose the first provisional board of directors for the organization.

Morgan conceived of and for 5 years hosted From The Fire, a group for the Women of BDSM. She also is often asked to speak at Bay Area Colleges about the reality of BDSM and the reasons why people are attracted to the lifestyle. Morgan identifies as an Erotic Dominate and has taught classes within that definition all over the Bay Area and Sacramento. Beginners Dungeon was born about 8 years ago to provide new comers with the information to help them walk safely into the community.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Riding the Bondage Short Bus Rt 2

2006-06-08T11:08:56Z

Stef and chey's Riding the Bondage Short Bus Route 2!
Saturday, June 10th, 2-4 pm @ SF Citadel. 1277 mission Street
www.sfcitadel.org

arm binds, body harnesses, and more fun to be had for the new riders. New Experience required!

coming with shoe lace tieing skills and leave tieing or tied

Stefanos

Ps: please remove this post if I should not be spamming you. My apologies if needed; my thanks either way.

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Power Exchange schedule changes?

2006-06-05T18:54:12Z

before you go to PE on a Sunday night, I advise you to call them after 9p on the Friday or Saturday before you go to ask if the club will be open Sunday. I was told last Saturday night the PE wil no longer be open on Sunday night, but will continue to be open for fun on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights 9p to 6am.
it would be nice if management from PE might confirm this "officially".

My favorite nights are Thursdays for more tranny/ tranny chaser play and Saturday nights for more dungeon play.
hope to see some of you there.
xoxo
robin

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Womens Only Party in South Bay

2006-05-23T16:54:15Z

Friday, 26 May 2006
8pm-1am, doors close promptly at 11pm
Cost: $15 (free annual membership included, a $35 value)

X-Quis in Santa Cruz and Edges join together to Present:
Wyld Womyn's May Mayhem!

A Delicious
X-citing
X-Tream
X-hilarating
X-travaganza

YES! a woman only party open to anyone that identifies as a woman. Promising to be a very hot night of woman to woman action in the dungeon an x-ceptional evening you do not want to miss!

e-mail questions about X-Quis to: x.quis@yahoo.com
www.edges.biz

RSVP for location:
events@edges.biz or 408-496-1132

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Another fun class last night

2006-05-12T16:46:13Z

As usual a fun gathering and educational :) Many thanks

Looking forward to the flogging workshops both making and using so hopefully they are coming up soon!!!!!!

Oh and another vote for the spice play if its been a couple years its been too long

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

Huge new BDSM Club opening in the South Bay - bring your toy bag!

2006-04-25T21:59:29Z

Presenting for the first time together Edges and Leather Masters -->

Mens BDSM/Kink party on April 29th
at Edges, the hot, brand new dungeon in Santa Clara
Between Montague Xway and I-880
(5800 square feet of serious room to get dirty!)
Plenty of free and safe parking
8:00pm til 1:00am
Doors close at 11 PM

*Members: 15.00 each
*Non-members: $15.00 each

*Free 1-year basic membership when you RSVP to THIS party ONLY

RSVP for the location of Edges by Friday, the 28th of April to:
south_bay_productions@yahoo.com or men@edges.biz
or by calling 408 496-1132

To receive reminders once or twice a month about the parties, send an email to
edges

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 2 replies

Hey all...

2006-04-23T18:38:24Z

im new to the tribe so I figured I would introduce myself. So here-----> Hi! Im Minx!

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 6 replies

03/02 Your First Scenes, at SF Citadel

2006-03-01T09:00:10Z

Your First Scenes
with Angela and Iain
at SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, San Francisco at Ninth St.
in the SOMA district
Thursday, March 2nd, 2006
doors 7:00, program 7:30 – 10:30ish PM
$10 - $20, sliding scale, notaflof
http://SFCitadel.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://edukink.tribe.net via http://people.tribe.net/edukink

How does one go from kinky fantasy, or attending parties, to playing comfortably? We cover how to select toys, how to structure a scene, how to find and prepare a partner, and what techniques to try first. We anticipate common problems and show how to deal with them. Step-by-step, we show what needs to be done before, during, and after a scene, by both partners, in order to have a fun and safe time.

- -

Angela and Iain are officers in the Society of Janus, Dungeon Monitors for SF Citadel and elsewhere, and teach BDSM classes at all levels, at many venues. Their teaching style combines humor and approachability with clarity and thorough research.

This is a low-cost class, compliments of SF Citadel and the presenters. Your sliding scale payment helps to maintain SF Citadel. SF Citadel is a large, permanent play space in San Francisco.

Reservations not required. You don't need to bring or wear anything special. If time is tight, you can bring dinner to eat during the class. The class is open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome. If you have questions you may write to edukink AT yahoo DOT com

- -

What past attendees have said:

“They make complicated stuff understandable.”

“Don’t miss any of it.”

“I thought there was gonna be, like free girls and stuff. What’s up with that?”

- -

“Your First Scenes” is part of the monthly Newcomers’ Series of six low-cost BDSM/leather classes mainly for those in their first three years in the face-to-face scene. Old hands also welcome. The classes may be taken in any order, and there is very little overlap/duplication between them, so consider attending them all.

The next part will be “Beginner’s Dungeon” on Thursday April 6th, also at SF Citadel.

= =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

2/16 EAT-n-BEAT – Munch and Dungeon Party in San Francisco

2006-02-12T05:00:08Z

Come to our monthly Eat-n-Beat, the only munch with a dungeon, and the only Thursday play opportunity. Details below.

Thursday, February 16, 2006
7:30-9 pm munch/dinner at Home Menu Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant
1565 Mission St at South Van Ness, San Francisco 94103
http://home-menu.com
Separate checks. Meals $5-8. No minimum.

9pm – 4 am open play
74 Otis Street at Gough, SF
http://powerexchange.com
Mostly free (but only if entering with our group)

The regular "Third Thursday" munch and play is Thursday night, February 16th, 2005. This munch is followed by an evening of dungeon play at the infamous Power Exchange (PE). We have a critical mass of leather folks to make our own community within PE, and so have a fun evening. The munch part allows people to relax first and get to know each other, as well as to wind down from the day. This event is also known as Gari’s munch, or the SMACK-n-Play party.

Those who don’t like the usual energy at PE will find this event refreshing. There is no pressure to play, and everyone feels safe. Singles, couples, and groups all welcome.

Munch RSVPs requested so we can better advise the restaurant how many tables to set aside. Email edukink@yahoo.com with "RSVP" in the subject line. But if you can’t rsvp, come along anyway. We’re at the tables farthest from the front door, by the mirrors.

You may come to either the munch, or the party, or both. People who attend the munch usually have dinner, but it’s ok to just have a snack or beverage, or just chat. The restaurant knows we’re kinky, and likes us. You may wear leather, fetish or vanilla.

We aim to be welcoming. This event attracts and welcomes all genders, orientations and play styles. We attract a mix of bdsm, poly, leather, fetish, tranny, goth, gender, kinky, exhibitionist, voyeur, and other folks. We have many regulars, plus new people every time. Some people bring toy bags, some don’t. We get a wide range of ages, races, backgrounds, and outlooks; we celebrate diversity. 18 and over only.

At 9 pm we walk from the restaurant, gather in front of PE, and enter as a group. If you enter before or after our one group, you won’t get the discount. Don’t ask them for it, you’ll just ruin it for everyone. Usually all/most of our party is coupled up and gets in free. Non-coupled males who enter the Power Exchange with or without our group will be charged the $15 entry fee. Couples who enter without our group are charged $10.

It’s one block between the restaurant and dungeon. Most people park in front of PE, then walk to and from the restaurant. Note that there have been car break-ins in this area, so don’t leave anything visible or valuable in a vehicle.

Once inside PE, we usually take over the two largest spaces in the basement. Most of our party stays together, but you’re welcome to explore or play anywhere. Some people start playing immediately, others continue socializing. It’s a warm, relaxed evening, where we create our own energy. There is plenty of flirting, sharing tips, co-topping, group play, and other frolics. Some do pickup play, some only play with their partner, some don’t play in public. Some of us must leave by 11 pm, others stay way past midnight. We often have the whole place to ourselves for the first hour or two.

We discourage heavy cruising, which would drive people away. It’s ok to express an interest in playing with someone. Once only. Then let them get back to you if they’re interested.

Members of our group who are "coupled-up" enter the Power Exchange for free. We would prefer that you join us for dinner first, which is the best time to pair up "boy-girl". This gender balancing is only for purposes of entering PE.

Public transit: From Civic Center BART at Eighth, walk west on Market then left on South Van Ness. Or by MUNI: 1 block south of the Van Ness Muni underground station, accessible from any Muni streetcar. Or the 14 Mission, 42 Loop 49 and 47 Van Ness buses stop at Mission and 11th Street.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://people.tribe.net/edukink (request invitation to the tribe)
http://lists.topica.com/lists/SMACK

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A+1565+Mission+St,+San+Francisco+to%3A+74+Otis+Street,+San+Francisco&t=h&f=d&hl=en

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?&country=us&addr=1565+Mission+St&city=San+Francisco&state=CA&mag=2

= = =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

01/19 EAT-n-BEAT – Munch and Dungeon Party in San Francisco

2006-01-19T10:19:32Z

Come to our monthly Eat-n-Beat, the only munch with a dungeon, and the only Thursday play opportunity. We have a wide range of kinky and/or poly folks. Details below.

Thursday, January 19, 2006
7:30-9 pm munch/dinner at Home Menu Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant
1565 Mission St at South Van Ness, San Francisco 94103
http://home-menu.com
Separate checks. Meals $5-8. No minimum.

9pm – 4 am open play
74 Otis Street at Gough, SF
http://powerexchange.com
Mostly free (but only if entering with our group)

The regular "Third Thursday" munch and play is Thursday night, January 19th, 2005. This munch is followed by an evening of dungeon play at the infamous Power Exchange (PE). We have a critical mass of leather folks to make our own community within PE, and so have a fun evening. The munch part allows people to relax first and get to know each other, as well as to wind down from the day. This event is also known as Gari’s munch, or the SMACK-n-Play party.

Those who don’t like the usual energy at PE will find this event refreshing. There is no pressure to play, and everyone feels safe. Singles, couples, and groups all welcome.

Munch RSVPs requested so we can better advise the restaurant how many tables to set aside. Email edukink@yahoo.com with "RSVP" in the subject line. But if you can’t rsvp, come along anyway. We’re at the tables farthest from the front door, by the mirrors.

You may come to either the munch, or the party, or both. People who attend the munch usually have dinner, but it’s ok to just have a snack or beverage, or just chat. The restaurant knows we’re kinky, and likes us. You may wear leather, fetish or vanilla.

We aim to be welcoming. This event attracts and welcomes all genders, orientations and play styles. We attract a mix of bdsm, poly, leather, fetish, goth, gender, kinky, exhibitionist, voyeur, and other folks. We have many regulars, plus new people every time. Some people bring toy bags, some don’t. We get a wide range of ages, races, backgrounds, and outlooks; we celebrate diversity. 18 and over only.

At 9 pm we walk from the restaurant, gather in front of PE, and enter as a group. If you enter before or after our one group, you won’t get the discount. Don’t ask them for it, you’ll just ruin it for everyone. Usually all our party gets in free. Sometimes a few single males pay a discounted rate.

It’s one block between the restaurant and dungeon. Most people park in front of PE, then walk to and from the restaurant. Note that there have been car break-ins in this area, so don’t leave anything visible or valuable in a vehicle.

Once inside PE, we usually take over the two largest spaces in the basement. Most of our party stays together, but you’re welcome to explore or play anywhere. Some people start playing immediately, others continue socializing. It’s a warm, relaxed evening, where we create our own energy. There is plenty of flirting, sharing tips, co-topping, group play, and other frolics. Some do pickup play, some only play with their partner, some don’t play in public. Some of us must leave by 11 pm, others stay way past midnight. We often have the whole place to ourselves for the first hour or two.

We discourage heavy cruising, which would drive people away. It’s ok to express an interest in playing with someone. Once only. Then let them get back to you if they’re interested.

Members of our group who are "coupled-up" enter the Power Exchange for free. We would prefer that you join us for dinner first, which is the best time to pair up "boy-girl". This gender balancing is only for purposes of entering PE.

Public transit: From Civic Center BART at Eighth, walk west on Market then left on South Van Ness. Or by MUNI: 1 block south of the Van Ness Muni underground station, accessible from any Muni streetcar. Or the 14 Mission, 42 Loop 49 and 47 Van Ness buses stop at Mission and 11th Street.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://people.tribe.net/edukink (request tribe invitation)
http://lists.topica.com/lists/SMACK

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A+1565+Mission+St,+San+Francisco+to%3A+74+Otis+Street,+San+Francisco&t=h&f=d&hl=en

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?&country=us&addr=1565+Mission+St&city=San+Francisco&state=CA&mag=2

= = =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 1 reply

Interesting Tribe thread regarding Kink

2006-01-13T19:55:07Z

Hello All! We enjoyed attending last night's workshop and send out our appreciation to all who participated.

I came across this thread in regard to Tribe's TOU policy and it's possible views toward Kink. I'm not trying stir anything up, just passing it along FYI

http://tribeideas.tribe.net/thread/2d635049-1732-48c4-a47a-4562fc2a164b

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 0 replies

ISO partners for 01/12 Effective Flogging workshop

2006-01-12T23:13:04Z

Those seeking a partner for the “Effective Flogging” workshop should post a reply to this discussion topic.

"Partners. The workshop is aimed at pairs learning together. You may prearrange your lab partner, or pair up during the munch period. If you want to find a suitable partner in advance, we recommend you post on the discussion thread on the edukink tribe. If you’re not yet a member, request an invitation from edukink at yahoo dot com."

- -

Effective Flogging, a Paideia workshop
with Angela and Iain
at SF Citadel, in SOMA district of San Francisco
1277 Mission St at Ninth St
Thursday, January 12th, 2006
doors 7:00, workshop 7:30 – 10:30 PM
$15 - $25, sliding scale
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink
http://edukink.tribe.net
http://sfcitadel.org

This workshop solidifies your flogging techniques. It is suitable for beginners, but aimed at intermediates who want to improve and extend their skills. We cover the psychology of flogging, and both common and uncommon techniques – making you more versatile and effective. Learn and practice ten basic strokes, and know when to use them. Practice integrating flogging into whole scenes.

The evening has four parts:
7 – 7:30 Brown Bag Munch
7:30 – 8 Demos and tips
8-9:45 Hands-on Workshop
9:45-10:30 Open practice, using flogging in a scene of your choice.
All attendees should arrive by 7:30. Due to the nature of the workshops, doors locked at 8:00. No admission after then.

Paideia (“pie DAY ah”) is a Greek word meaning “learning through play”. Paideia evenings are more than regular workshops. First we socialize. You may bring your dinner or snacks to eat during the munch period. Then we see demos. Then we do the structured hands-on workshop. You’ll work in pairs learning and refining your skills. Then during the open practice period, you may integrate your new skills with other play techniques. Or you may do more practice, or watch the variety of techniques that others practice.

You don’t need to bring anything. Flogging practice equipment will be available if you don’t have your own. But if you have floggers, bring them. You may also bring your general toy bag for the open practice period. You might also want to bring a pillow and/or a sheet, towel or blanket.

Partners. The workshop is aimed at pairs learning together. You may prearrange your lab partner, or pair up during the munch period. If you want to find a suitable partner in advance, we recommend you post on the discussion thread on the edukink tribe. If you’re not yet a member, request an invitation from edukink at yahoo dot com.

- -

Angela and Iain are officers in the Society of Janus, Dungeon Monitors for SF Citadel and elsewhere, and teach BDSM classes at all levels, at many venues. Their teaching style combines humor and approachability with clarity and thorough research.

Reservations not required. You don't need to wear anything special. The event is open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome. As the workshop will be downstairs, you must be able to negotiate one flight of stairs. If you have questions you may write to edukink at yahoo dot com

- -

What attendees will have said:

“It’s given me confidence and a lot more options.”

“Thorough and pragmatic. Very effective.”

“A class, a mini-party, and a munch. The best way to spend a Thursday. It’s already on my calendar for next month.”

- -

“Effective Flogging” is part of the Paideia Series of monthly BDSM/leather events / workshops mainly for those of intermediate or advanced experience. The format intends to combine the best elements of hands-on workshops, a munch, a play party, and a peer workshop. More than a dozen topics are planned for these workshops, on both common and exotic topics. We hope to develop a loyal following who want to increase the depth and breadth of their play.

The next Paideia workshop will be on Thursday, February 9th, also at SF Citadel.

= =

posted in EduKink - International Ds Day - July 24 - 6 replies