Event

Kink 101

Kink and BDSM are all the rage these days, so maybe you've read something or seen something that caught your attention but you don't know where to start in real life. With a little bit of information and know-how, you can introduce kink into your own play right now!

Part of what's sexy about kink is that it's a way to communicate about and experiment with new things. Everyone likes a change of pace now and then. And kink presents some wonderful tools for playing with vulnerability and enhancing intimacy and connection.

No idea where to start, or what you'd even enjoy? No problem. This class will give an overview of common kinks and you'll get a yes/no/maybe list to take home as a starting point to think about what you'd like to try. We'll also discuss safety, consent, and negotiation and you'll leave with ideas of how to incorporate a few kinks into your own sex life.

Want to dig even deeper? You'll leave class knowing where to get more information, including how to get involved in the Portland kink scene.

Class attendees will have a chance to win generous raffle items and will even get a 20% off discount to shop in the store!

As always, there will be time for Q&A, and all ages, genders, and orientations are welcome.

About the instructor: Stella Harris is an author, educator, and coach who focuses on intimacy and connection. As a certified Intimacy Educator, she uses a variety of tools to guide and empower her clients and she teaches everything from pleasure anatomy, to communication skills, to kink and BDSM. She has presented classes for a variety of organizations including the Portland Leather Alliance, the Portland Academy of Sex Ed, Sex Positive Portland, and more, and has spoken at Portland State University, Reed College, and Pacific University. Stella is widely published in print and online, from erotic fiction to educational and lifestyle pieces on sex and kink.

Stella is working to build a world where everyone has the tools to explore their sexuality safely and free of shame. Learn more at www.stellaharris.net