Transparency • Self-Awareness • Accountability
Dates: Saturday, Sept 19
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Location: Less Dead Studio in Poughkeepsie, NY
Address: Provided in vetting approval email (see below)
Ages: 18+
Facilitated by: Billie
Whether you’re brand new, or have been deep in the lifestyle for years, this class is for you.
If you're interested in pickup play, long-term dynamics, or simply becoming a more intentional member of the "KINKY" community, every meaningful interaction begins with one moment, one skill, that scares the shit out of a lot of people: Negotiation.
Most people think negotiation is just discussing limits, kinks, and safewords. In reality, it begins long before you ever even sit across from another person. It begins with understanding yourself.
How can you communicate a boundary you haven’t personally identified?
How can you ask someone to respect your needs if you aren’t honest with yourself about them?
And how can you hold another person accountable if you aren’t willing to hold yourself accountable first?
In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore the foundations of effective BDSM negotiation through the lens of transparency, self-awareness, and accountability.
Together we’ll discuss: