I really want to, but that stuff hurts!
Level: All levels
Location: Seattle Central District. Exact address provided later in ticket purchase confirmation email.
Please read the full class description as well as all the disclaimers before buying tickets.
Solo ticket - $35
(with fees $45.36)
I’ve had various partners over the years who were excited about kink but struggled to process things they actively wanted. To pick some totally-entirely-hypothetical examples:
someone who is gleefully fascinated by all things related to being spanked/paddled/caned/etc, but then struggles with “hey wait that hurts” while it’s happening
someone who identifies as “not a masochist”, but asks for the butt fucking to be more painful to achieve orgasm.
someone who calls themselves “the vanilla girlfriend” and peers skeptically at everything, but is disappointed if they didn’t get to say “no no no please no” (“not into the briar patch”) during sex.
“Not a Masochist” is about techniques for both sides of those equations. It is about the circumstance where both partners want the thing but have challenges making it work in the moment.
Educator bio
Russell has been teaching popular kink-related classes since 1999. He also runs Lovingly Handmade Pornography, which is both sneakily educational and an attempt to prove that intensity and fun aren't mutually exclusive in BDSM porn.
This class is produced by KinkRx+
What is “KinkRx+”?
KinkRx+ hosts classes by educators who are not part of the KinkRx teaching organization. Our goal is to bring you all the information that helps you on your journey of exploring kink. If we think someone else has good things to teach, we will support them in getting the information out into the world.
Some of the opinions expressed by these educators can differ or conflict with what is taught in KinkRx classes. We see that as a positive thing. While we will not host educators who teach things we believe to be factually incorrect or impossible to do safely, we believe it’s important to present different perspectives and give people the opportunity to decide for themselves what they prefer to do. After all, this is “adult” education: Learn different points of view, do your own research, and form your own opinions.
Waiver and physical government ID required
You will need to sign this waiver at the venue.
We will need to check a physical government ID to verify that you are at least 18 years old and that your legal name matches that on the waiver.
Arrival time and door policy
Please arrive 30 minutes before the workshop start time to finish the check-in process before the workshop starts. Attendee admittance will stop and the venue door will be locked as soon as the workshop starts.
Venue policy
No street shoes: This venue has a wooden floor. In order to protect the floor, street shoes may not be worn inside the building. Bare feet, socks, or dance shoes/soft soled shoes that are not worn outside are allowed. If you would like to wear indoor shoes, they need to be inspected by the instructors before you put them on.
No animals: Humans are the only lifeform allowed in the venue. Animals are not allowed. This includes pets, service animals, and emotional support animals.
Attendee policy
Anyone 18 years old or older is welcome. However, the instructors reserve the right to ask any attendee to leave at any time or disallow attendees from practicing, without stating a reason. By purchasing a ticket to this workshop, you are agreeing to comply with instructions from the workshop teachers.
Accessibility
The venue is not fully ADA accessible. There is one step into the building and a second step to access the restroom.
Refund policy
Tickets are not refundable. However, if you’d like to transfer your tickets to someone else, please contact us no later than 5 days before the class date.
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