An Introductory Discussion of:

Consent and Negotiation in Kink

with KessKahlo

Pay on a sliding scale for this class ($5 - $10 - $20)

With the covid restrictions level orange in effect Studio Friction is partially open with masks and limited capacity. Virtual classes are a great way to stay connected and stay learning. Once registered you will receive the Zoom meeting link.

Class Description:

Consent is perhaps the single most important aspect of BDSM. It provides the necessary foundation for everything we do in kink, and is what differentiates our practices from abuse. In order to ensure that informed consent has been freely given, it is important to understand the various styles of negotiation, and to regularly examine and improve your negotiation practices.

What does consent mean to you? How do you know that your partner has consented to a given activity, or that you have given your own informed consent? How do you ensure consent is maintained throughout a scene? Through a collaborative discussion, we will work to answer these questions and more. The beauty of this class is that it is always a little different. The individual participants all bring varied experiences and unique points of view to the discussion table. Come with your questions, stories, and personal experience, and we will work together to further our understanding of informed consent and negotiation best practices.

About our Presenter:

Kess

(she/they)

Kess is a sadistic rope switch and social science nerd who has been active in the local community since 2014. She is passionate about education, and has been organizing events, including Rope in the Rockies, in Denver for several years. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Studio Friction, where she helps plan programming and consent education, among other things. She believes that we have to work together to build and maintain the kind of community we need, and that this begins with empowering each other to continue learning and growing.