01-13, 12:00–13:00 (US/Eastern), Coastal East (hybrid classes)
Negotiation for play often takes the form of a specific discussion of what will and won’t happen in a scene, so that everyone (hopefully) knows where the limits are and approximately what to expect. Sometimes, however, this may make things feel less exciting for those like the thrill of not knowing what’s coming next. This class will cover how to safely and ethically negotiate for surprises in play using principles of informed consent, as well as how to establish standing consent rules for surprise or “ambush” play in ongoing dynamics with established partners. The class will also feature a demo negotiation for establishing specific and meaningful standing consent in a relationship.
KoriCountersign is a hypnnobottom and sadomasochistic switch with a penchant for pointy things and creative play. Some of their favorite things include: rope bondage, hypnosis, incomprehensible eldritch beings, and visual arts. Kori loves learning what makes hypnosis work and discussing techniques and theories with other enthusiasts. As a former member of the South Florida kink scene, she ran a Miami-based hypnokink educational group before moving up here to the Mid-Atlantic.
AlianneCimorene (she/hers) is a switchy sadomasochist who has been part of the kink scene on and off for the last eight years. In her personal life she enjoys science, various arts and crafts, fanfiction, collecting sex/kink toys, and discussing safe and ethical practices inside and outside the scene. She runs mostly on pure caffeine and sugar. She has been described as “too cute to be evil,” which we all totally believe - probably.