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The Board of Directors of The Floating World 2012 wishes
to welcome our attendees. Whether a participating group,
presenter, vendor, volunteer, participant for the weekend or
day, or part of the staff, your enjoyment of this event makes all
of our efforts worthwhile. We wish you lots of fun! We hope you
learn something you didn’t already know, teach another who
desires to learn more of what you do, experience something you
haven’t previously experienced and/or enjoy something again
that brings a smile to your lips and a twinkle to your eyes.
Please be aware that if you have any questions or concerns
during the event, we have arranged for the registration desk to
be staffed with a Concierge so that anyone who needs help can
get answers to questions. Yes, they know where Classroom #3
is and when the next class will be. They will know where your
favorite vendor is located in the vending hall and they know
when the dungeon is open.
Have a great weekend. We hope that by the end of this weekend
you will already be looking forward to TFW 2013 and we hope
to see you all again next year.
Sincerely,
The Board Of Directors TFW 2012
TFW 2012 Event Rules, 2
TFW 2012 Dungeon Rules, 3
TFW 2012 Hotel Play Rules, 4
Special Events & Parties, 5
TFW 2012 Workshops, 14
TFW 2012 Presenters, 25
The Marketplace, 33
TFW 2012 Event Map, 36
TFW 2012 Vendor Map, 38
TFW 2012 Participating Groups, 39
TFW 2012 Directors & Staff, 44
Thank you to staff & volunteers, 44
Staff Bios, 45
Cover photo ©Sir Q • www.photo-play.us.com
The Floating World of 17th century Japan was a pleasure
district. Its visitors enjoyed an unprecedented level of
sexual freedom, unbound by gender or class. Our 21st
century Floating World aims to create a similar space —
a space of safety and freedom, the ideal environment in
which to explore.
We invite you to explore who you are, and who you can be.
Experience pleasure in a play space that is roomy enough
to accommodate the strongest passion and the wildest
idea. Learn from the country’s top educators — and from
each other.
Many sexuality events are run by a single organization
or a promoter, and are designed to appeal to one specific
interest: LGBTQ , bondage, spiritual sex, political
engagement, etc. The Floating World is a meeting-place
for these communities, and many more. We encourage
our attendees to build bridges among communities, to
share perspectives, strategies, and insight.
The Floating World is three full days of classes, workshops,
and panel discussions, alongside a marketplace brimming
with toys and clothes to excite and entice. We are delighted
to be including special events hosted by our special events
team as well as diverse participating groups.
TFW is a Non-Profit Organization - Building Community Across Boundaries Through Education and Diversity
The Floating World is an event committed to both play and education that bridges communities together: alt-sex, queer,
BDSM, kink, sex-positive, polyamory, spiritual sex, gender and sex radicals, swinger, leather, M/s, trans, fetish, poly,
equestrian, LGBT, bondage, sissy, AB, body modification, and more.
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All activity must be consensual — both inside and outside
of play areas — in both actions and language. The event’s
working definition of “consent” is: the voluntary agreement
or acquiescence by a person of age and with requisite
mental capacity who is not under duress or coercion and has
knowledge or understanding. In other words: All touch is by
permission only.
Nudity - Being nude is allowed in play spaces and classrooms
but clothing must be street legal in any area visible to the
general public, especially the registration area.
Cameras and Recording Devices - Any and all cameras or
recording devices are strictly prohibited in the NJ Expo and
Convention Center, even in classrooms, vending areas and
restrooms. If found, they’ll be confiscated by event security
and returned after the event (minus any media). An eventauthorized photographer will be available for souvenir
photos.
Cell Phones - Phones must be on vibrate or silent at all times
inside the NJ Expo and Convention Center.
• NO - Phone use in the playspace, vending, or
classrooms.
• NO - Photos, video, or audible ringing anywhere.
• YES - phone calls OK outside of the NJ Expo and
Convention Center only.
• YES - Texting in hallways/lobby is allowed.
• BREAKING THE CELL PHONE POLICY
IS GROUNDS FOR EJECTION WITH NO
REFUND.
Assistive Technology - If you require assistive technology
during classes or in the playspace, please speak to a staff
member.
Smoking - Smoking is not allowed in the NJ Expo and
Convention Center by New Jersey state law. Please smoke
outside, at a minimum of 15 feet away from the entrance of
the building.
Registration - All attendees must be 19 years of age and
provide government-issued ID to verify age. Attendees with
known medical conditions should state those conditions at
the time of registration and alert DMs before scenes.
Security - Event Security, DMs, NJ Expo and Convention
Center Security, State and Edison Township Police and Fire
Marshals may all be on-site to provide a safe environment
for our event. Please cooperate with their instructions or you
may be removed from the event without refund. Security
volunteers are fellow lifestylers, looking to ensure we all have
a good and safe experience. Feel free to communicate with
them.
Wristbands and Badges - Must be worn at all times. Keeping
it in your pocket or on your toy bag is not sufficient. Attendees
without proper wristbands and badges will be removed from
the event.
Facility - Remember, we are renting this facility and we
would like to be welcome to return in the future. Do not
damage any part of the facility, and respect NJ Expo and
Convention Center Staff at all times, keeping in mind that
they may be vanilla.
The Floating World staff and NJ Expo and Convention Center
staff thank you for helping to keep this event safe and enjoyable.
Solicitation - Accepting pay for sexual services of any kind
is illegal in the state of New Jersey. That includes BDSM,
professional dominant/submissive services, and “personal
training” of an erotic nature, even when payment is made
off-site. Solicitation is prohibited; violators will be removed
from the event without refund.
Weapons - NO firearms, explosives, pyrotechnic devices,
stun guns, cattle prods, switchblades or automatic knives
allowed. Replica (non-firing) guns, swords, and knives
are allowed but should be in a bag or case when not being
used in actual play. DMs must be alerted before the use of
weapons in a scene.
Alcohol and Drugs - No one carrying alcoholic beverages,
and no one who is noticeably intoxicated will be allowed into
the NJ Expo and Convention Center. No possession or use
of illegal drugs of any kind is permitted at any time on any
part of the premises.
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Dungeon Monitors (DMs) and Security are serving the
community and the event; cooperation with them is mandatory.
Barrier protection is to be used at all times, EVEN between
“fluid bonded” individuals. Gloves, condoms and other
equipment are provided; see a DM for location.
Hazardous or unsafe play, or any play deemed unsafe by the
event staff, is prohibited. Consult a DM if you aren’t sure about
the safety of an activity.
Safewords - The event’s safewords are “RED” and
“SAFEWORD”. If anyone involved in a scene uses one of
these words, ALL PLAY MUST STOP. Participants will be
allowed a reasonable amount of time to respond before DMs
interrupt. Participants who are unable to call a safeword loudly
must be given keys or a handkerchief to drop as an alternate
means of signaling distress to the DMs. Partners may of course
arrange their own safewords as desired, but intervention from
the staff will only come from use of the event safewords.
No non-consensual staring/masturbation. Do not distract
people involved in a scene or become involved in a scene without
prior agreement. In short, no wanking!
Medical Conditions - If you have a known medical condition
that may affect play, please notify both your partner and the
nearest DM.
Medical scenes are restricted to medical play areas. Piercings,
cuttings, suturing, and blood-play, including temporary
piercings, are restricted to designated areas. Needles must be
corked and fresh cuttings/suturing covered before leaving the
medical area. You are responsible for disposal of all body fluids
and sharps. Tops must wear gloves if skin is penetrated and
safety glasses if there is danger of blood splatter.
Weapons & Uniforms - No firearms, pyrotechnic or ballistic
devices are allowed in the play space. Switchblades and
automatic knives are illegal in the state of New Jersey. No
police, government or emergency uniforms may be worn that
are valid in the state of New Jersey. Posing as a government
official is a felony.
The following types of play require notifying a DM before
beginning:
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Trigger-heavy play (race play, rape play, play with
loud epithets, politically questionable play, etc.)
Consensual non-consent (rape play, resistance play,
wrestling/boxing/takedowns, etc.)
Fire-play
Scenes involving weapons (large knives, replica
guns, etc.)
If a scene disturbs or upsets you, walk away.
No solo scenes; you must find a spotter.
Fire-play is limited to isopropyl alcohol and paraffin wax. The
Fire Marshal has final approval on all fire-play and must be
notified any time that anyone wishes to engage in fire-play.
Breath-play is permitted, however restriction of the airway must
cease if the receiver becomes cyanotic or loses consciousness.
All players must be able to communicate somehow at all times
(ie., hand signals, holding keys, handkerchief, etc.).
Violet wands may be used with healthy individuals with no
history of coronary illness. TENS and similar devices may be
used below the waist. Homemade electrical devices are not
allowed except as part of a class/workshop. No stun guns or
cattle prods are allowed at this event. They are illegal in the
state of New Jersey.
Watersports, golden showers, scat, and splosh are absolutely
prohibited due to inadequate clean-up facilities.
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All Dungeon Rules apply for the hotel with the exception of the
following:
NO MEDICAL PLAY This includes piercings, cuttings,
needles, and suturing.
HGI Hotel Play Space will be available
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
9am - 9pm.
NO FIRE-PLAY in the Hotel Play Space
NO SEX of any kind. Please take it upstairs to your hotel room.
nelaonline.org
NELA is an organization dedicated to making a safe place in the world for all leather/
fetish/SM people through education, advocacy, and charitable giving. NELA stands for
New England Leather Alliance, and we were formerly known as NLA: New England.
We are an incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the support, education,
and political organizing of the leather/fetish/SM/bondage communities in New England.
We are a diverse, pansexual group of adults who share a common interest in Leather, S/M,
or similar fetishes (bondage, spanking, etc.) and who want to be active in building our
community. We are women and men, transgender folk, heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian,
and gay, married and single, young and old. We are from MA, NH, CT, ME, RI &
VT. We host local events every month such as classes and outings, produce the semi-annual
Fetish Fair Fleamarket™, the largest fetish event in New England, publish the NELA
website and more.
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To the hosts of our special events and to the Sponsors who have honored us with
your support, we thank you all. We want everyone to recognize your invaluable
contributions to this event and we thank each and every one of you.
Friday
Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet
4 - 5pm, Meeting Room 2
The Floating World has set up a plethora of Meet N Greets
so you can get better acquainted with folks from around the
globe that are looking to make new friends. This is a great way
to meet new people and make new friends, whether it’s for the
weekend or longer.
Cherry Popping
7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1
If The Floating World is your first event, we want to make you
feel at home. This introductory workshop about the FW event
covers things from first time event attendance to “event drop”
and what to expect. It is a must for folks that have never been
to a big event and may be a little nervous. Stop by, we don’t bite
... much.
FemDom Circle Wine & Cheese Meet N Greet
7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 2
The FemDomCircle is pleased to host a Wine and Cheese
party. This is a mixer for Dominant women and submissive
men. Each submissive man will be given a lock, and each
Dominant woman a key and we will socialize by finding the
lock and key that fit. Wine, cheese and snacks will be served.
Friday Night Event Social
8 - 9:30pm, Convention Center Playspace
The Floating World will be hosting a social event for all
attendees each night. On Friday night, come out and enjoy
such activities as Arts & Crafts (decorate/pervert your toys or
badge), DIY Dart Guns & other toys, Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ &
Speed Dating.
Kinky Karaoke
9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom
Have you always wanted to sing Karaoke nude? Most bars have
issues with this! Well, we don’t! Come out and belt a tune,
be silly, let your hair down and have fun with some fellow
kinksters. Want to perform a special routine? Have at it! We
welcome all performers.
Nude Dance Party
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Midnight - 2am, Main Ballroom
We are having a special closed-door Dance Party for attendees
this year. Come rock out with your cock out, or jam out with
your clam out. Nude Dance Party!! We will have some of
today’s best music pumping, and if the mood suits you, we will
have a few stations set up for informal play. A decadent night
of dancing and sensual dance. Cum cut a rug. Note: Please no
actual rug knife-play :P
Blow Dart Competition
Midnight - 1:30am, Whips Area
This is going to be a real blast! Some of the best people in the
blow dart community are setting up a little competitive blow
darting and a class on how to make your own blow dart gun!!
We will have really cool targets and all you need to add this to
your repertoire and toy bag!
The Lu-Owwww Pool Party
10pm - Midnight, HGI Pool Area
After a long day of classes and playing, there’s no better way to
end your evening. How about a nice dip in a pool sans clothing?
You need not be naked, but if you want to, we welcome it! This
weekend is all about being FREE!
I ♥ It In the Can
11pm - 1am, Gender Neutral Bathroom (near EMS station)
So, we all know Floating World has always been a safe sex / sex
positive event. Well we wanted to do something to celebrate
this. We bring you .... I ♥ It In the Can
Have you ever wanted to have sex in a public bathroom??
We have taken over an entire bathroom. It will be equipped
with all the safe sex accoutrements, sexy music, and seedy
lighting you need. Plus we’ll have enough lube to make a slip
and slide from here to Florida. There is a red velvet rope and an
entrance fee to this special event: you must have one or more
food cans to enter.
All the food cans will be donated to this worldwide kink
community can drive. We feed thousands of families here and
abroad, will you join the cause??
Saturday
Morning Wood Morning Social
9 -11am, Boardroom
Bring your MORNING WOOD! Doesn’t matter what kind it
is either, just bring it! Let your imagination run wild! There will
be food, prizes and fun for all so cum join the fun!
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party
Noon - 2pm, HGI Pool Area
The naked pool party returns! See Friday’s description for more
details.
Exploratorium
2 - 4pm, Convention Center Playspace
The Floating World realizes there are always folks that are
new or just looking to try new things. The Exploratorium is
designed just for that. This sample circuit has several stations
and games for attendees looking to try new things.
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The Leather Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
organization created to provide charitable assistance to
individuals of all sexual orientations in the Leather, BDSM and
fetish communities.
The Leather Heart Foundation provides financial assistance
to members of the community during periods of unusual
hardship. These may include uninsured health expenses, loss
of employment (accident or illness) and other hardships.
Apply, donate or join today
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Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet
2 -3pm, HGI hosted by Dawn D.
Dawn D. is the creator of one of the funnest kinkiest games
out there. Think you know sex? Think you are adept at BDSM?
Well come try your luck at this fun quiz game! Th ere are prizes
and fun in store for all that attend. It’s like a class but with cool
prizes!
Queer Meet N Greet
3:30- 5pm, HGI hosted by Finn
We all know Floating World is a great place to find queers to
play with, but you might be asking yourself, “How do I find
the queers among these hundreds of people?” Your problem is
solved. Join Finn at the host hotel for the queer meat, uh, meet
and greet.
Meet N Greet
3 - 4pm, HGI
Drop in and put some names to faces!
Cherry Popping
3:30 - 5pm, Meeting Room 1
Don’t be shy! Come join us for an introductory workshop to
the FW event weekend. See Friday’s description for more details.
Junkyard Toys
7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1
Being able to pervert or make toys from everyday items that
are lying around is a wonderful skill to have. In this current
economy, everyone is looking to save a little money. We are
trying to help with this by showing you how to pervert everyday
items. This workshop will walk you through how to look at
“things” in a different light and we will have items on hand to
work on. The best toy designed will win a special prize!
Scavenger Hunt & Banner Signing Event Social
8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace sponsored by TFW
In the Convention Center, toys and passes to actual play
sessions will be hidden throughout this beautiful playspace.
What will you find? Well you will have to come and find out!
Participate in the FW annual banner signing, come leave your
mark on this event!
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party
8pm - Midnight, HGI
The naked pool party returns for the last time! Don’t miss it!
See Friday’s description for more details.
Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time
8:30 - 9:30pm, Meeting Room 2
It’s all about me!
Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant
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9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom
Susan Wright, the founder of the NCSF, is bringing one of the
most enjoyable events ever to The Floating World. Are you a
little? Do you adore littles? Do you want to perform in front of
adoring fans?
Well now is your chance! Someone will take home the coveted
title of Little Miss Little or Mr. Little of The Floating World.
Susan is running a class and rehearsal on how to be the best
little you can be. Then there is a chance to put your newly
honed skills to work on the main stage. Imagine Toddlers and
Tiaras to the extreme!!
Kinky Karaoke
9:30 - 11:30pm, HGI
Belt out some tunes! See Friday’s description for more details.
Midnight Buffet
Midnight - 1am, Main Ballroom
After a long day of classes and play, what better way to refuel
and keep on going than at the Midnight Buffet sponsored
by 4-Erotica Stores? Grab a slice of pizza and a beverage and
meet new friends and play partners, or recap the day’s fun with
your friends. 4-Erotica Stores has generously sponsored the
Midnight Buffet since 2009.
Dance Party
1 -3am, Main Ballroom
Get up on that dance floor and shake what you got! See Friday’s
description for more details.
Sunday
Best Bed Head Morning Social
9 - 11am, Boardroom
Bring on your BEST BED HEAD! Again, doesn’t matter
what kind it is, just bring it on! Let your imagination run wild!
There will be food, prizes and fun for all so cum join the fun!!!
The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party - Service
Training & Setup
9:30- 11:30am, Main Ballroom
Learn to serve with grace and style!
The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party
11:30am - 1:30pm, Main Ballroom
When the Mad Hatter’s away, the tarts will play! Come join
us for The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts, where the sweetest
strumpets and naughtiest crumpets can be sinfully delicious!
Come dressed as your favorite tart (however you define it) or
just come and enjoy the tea party. Just a fun tea party to delight
your senses, join us for all the “tart-y goodness.” And don’t
forget your hat!
The cost is $10 cash only. See the Concierge at the Convention Center
to sign up. Don’t wait until the last minute as seating is limited.
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The Gauntlet
Friday Special Events
11:30am -12:30pm, Whips Area
hosted by The Stern Hand
The Gauntlet is coming back for its third year at The Floating
World! The Gauntlet is an ancient rite of passage or discipline
used by tribes and families long ago. It is a very cathartic group
activity.
Two lines to the left and right of Tops, about 4 feet across, and
you the participant, must get yourself through the line to the
end while being tapped by these tops.
All are invited to Top or bottom through the line. Stern just
asks that you be proficient with your tool of choice. There will
be a walk thru and a sign up sheet (at the Concierge desk) for
all that would like to take part. Don’t miss out!
Rochester Kink Society
Meet N Greet
4 - 5pm
Meeting Room 2
Cherry Popping
7 - 8pm
Meeting Room 1
FemDom Circle Meet N Greet
7 - 8pm
Meeting Room 2
Event Social
8 - 9:30pm
Convention Center
Playspace
Kinky Karaoke
9:30 - 11:30pm
Main Ballroom
Nude Dance Party
Midnight - 2am
Main Ballroom
Blow Dart Competition
Midnight - 1:30am
Whips Area
The Lu-Owwww Pool Party
10pm - Midnight
HGI Pool Area
Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party
I ♥ it in the Can
11pm - 1am
Gender Neutral
Bathroom
2 - 3:30pm, Pony & Littles Area
Are you a puppy? pony? kitty? piggy? hucow? monkey?
platypus? horny old goat? other wild beast? COME PLAY!!!
Romp around, play, pet and get petted! Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good & Bad Children of (adult) ages & ALL of human and
sub-human kind! Everyone is welcome to come and share some
animal-play fun!
Saturday Special Events
Morning Wood Morning Social
9 -11am
Boardroom
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party
Noon - 2pm
HGI Pool Area
Exploratorium
2 - 4pm
Convention Center
Playspace
Between the Covers Reading Event Social
Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet
hosted by Dawn D.
2- 3pm
HGI
Queer Meet N Greet hosted by
Finn
3:30 - 5pm
HGI
Meet N Greet
3 - 4pm
HGI
Cherry Popping
3:30 - 5pm
Meeting Room 1
Junkyard Toys
7 - 8pm
Meeting Room 1
Scavenger Hunt & Banner
Signing Event Social
8 - 9pm
Convention Center
Playspace
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party
8pm - Midnight
HGI
Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time
8:30 - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant
9:30 - 11:30pm
Main Ballroom
Kinky Karaoke
9:30 - 11:30pm
HGI
Midnight Buffet
Midnight - 1am
Main Ballroom
Dance Party
1am -3am
Main Ballroom
Bed Head Morning Social
9 - 11am
Boardroom
The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts
Party - Service Training & Setup
9:30- 11:30am
Main Ballroom
The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts
Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Ballroom
The Gauntlet
11:30am -12:30pm
Whips Area
Animal Romp & Pet Petting
Party
2 - 3:30pm
Pony & Littles Area
Between the Covers Reading
Event Social
8 - 9pm
Convention Center
Playspace
8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace
Join publishing expert, presenter, and host Lori Perkins and
author Laura Antoniou, Susan Wright, Debra Hyde, and
others for an evening of erotic, pervy reads. Bring your own
stories and sign up to share them. (Keep your excerpt to five
minutes or less, please, so everyone has a chance.) Throw your
favorite dirty word into our bucket for the chance at wonderful
book-related prize packages. Let’s get between the covers and
make this a celebration of the erotic word!
Thank you
4EroticaStores
for sponsoring the
Midnight Buffet!
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Sunday Special Events
“My First Spanking”
(anthology of spanking stories)
“It’s SUPPOSED to Hurt!”
(fiction, fantasies & essays on BDSM)
& more from Cassandra Park
http://mscassandrapark.com
Spycey Spyce
Erotic Edutainer
Classes, Performances, Music,
Podcasts, Events, Videos,
Photos, FUN and more!
www.spyceybuzz.com
Philosophies
of M/s
Catherine Gross
Sophie Minkman
Strange Animal:
Creative &
Unusual Games
for Animal/PetPlay
The Art & Love
of Caning
KJ
Jr Ballroom B
Friday
Events
Seducing
Straights
Jefferson
Everything
You Wanted to
Know About
STDs But Were
Afraid to Ask
Leah Strock
Pony Area
Fire Flogging
Pyro Sadist
Dinner Break (5pm - 7pm)
Down the
Rabbit Hole:
Expanding
Relationship
Options
Spycey Spyce
Trans-Queering
Your Sex
Papi Coxxx
Tell Me What
You
Want, What
FemDom Circle
You Really,
Meet N Greet
Really Want
Barbara Carrellas
Rochester Kink
Society
Meet N Greet
Uniform Play: A
way to Enhance
Your Role-Play
Sir Guy
Lunch Break (1pm - 2pm)
Main Ballroom
Meeting
Room 2
Erotic Hot Wax
Play
The Loving Tyrant
Needleplay 201:
Decorating with
Needleplay
Zebrianna
Dancing with
Flame
Pyro Sadist
Needle 101
Workshop
Gazer & Kitten
Medical / Wax
Area
Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet, 4-5pm, Meeting Room 2
Cherry Popping, 7-8pm, Meeting Room 1
FemDom Circle Meet N Greet, 7-8pm, Meeting Room 2
Event Social, 8-9:30pm, Convention Center Playspace
Kinky Karaoke, 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom
Nude Dance Party, Midnight - 2am, Main Ballroom
Blow Dart Competition, Midnight - 1:30am, Whips Area
The Lu-Owwww Pool Party, 10pm - Midnight, HGI Pool Area
I ♥ it in the Can, 11pm - 1am, Gender Neutral Bathroom
Cherry
Popping
Negotiation
Poly for Singles
Amethyst
From Diapers
to Diplomas:
An Overview of
Age-Play
RuleOfThree
Non-fiction Sex
Writing
Lori Perkins
Meeting
Room 1

Finding Another
Way: How to
Introduction to
Adapt Your
Petplay
Bondage
Sophie Minkman
Specifickink
Two-Handed
Topping
Gazer & Kitten
Rope Couture:
That’s right!
Wearable Rope
Clothing!
Ari
Suspension
From the
Ground Up,
Part 1
Steve B
Jr Ballroom A
TFW 2012
7 - 8pm
3:30 4:30pm
2 - 3pm
11am 12:30pm
11
HGI Room B
HGI Room C
Doing the
Work: Moving
Toward SelfActualization
Within A Power
Exchange
Dynamic
Toni Solenne
Reveling in &
Coping With
Jealousy & Envy
RuleOfThree
High Protocol
Events
Mistress Zeneca
9am
am - 9pm
pm
HGI Daytime
Playspace
11am
11
am - 3am
am
Convention
Center
Playspace
(boardroom
boardroom)
9am
am -11
- 11pm
pm
Registration
HGI Room A
10am
10
am - 7pm
pm
Vending
Thinking
Outside the Toy
Bag
Philip
Florentine
Flogging I
Lord Ramirez
Whips Area

Medical /
Wax Area
The Art of
Fire Massage
Echo
Blood Craft
Dottie
Advanced
CBT: How
to Make His
Manhood
Your PlayThing
Goddess Ava
Got Consent?
Susan Wright
Becoming
the
Dragon: An
Introduction
to Fire
Breathing
Pyro Sadist
Whips
Area
Conscious
Kissing
Spycey Spyce
50 Shades
of Green:
How to
Write Smut
for Fun and
Profit
Lori Perkins
HGI
Room E
The
Essensual
Experience
led by
Monica Day
Caged
Heat: The
Ins & Outs
of Male
Chastity
Nayland
Pursuit:
The Art of
Attention
Philip
10am
10
am - 1pm
pm / 4 - 7pm
pm
Vending
Dualism &
Fluidity:
The
How to
Dominant/
Negotiate
submissive Leather 101
& Navigate Relationship:
Multiple
Military Toni Solenne
Identities TheModel
Within Your
Sir Guy
Kink
Papi Coxxx
Hips or Lips: Queer Meet
Orgy
N Greet
How to
Etiquette
&
Cruise Like
hosted by
Organization
You Mean It
Finn
Jefferson
Nayland
Florentine
Flogging II
Lord Ramirez
HGI
Room D
Registration
HGI
Room C
Notes of a
Reluctant
Daddy: AgePlay From Convention Center Lobby
the "Big"
8am
am Volunteers
Perspective
9am
am
- 2
2pm
pm Attendees
Nayland
HGI
Room B
When The
Bad Boys
The Erotic
Come For
Kinky
Signal Whip Quizzo Meet You: Dealing
with Law
N Greet
Lord Ramirez
Enforcement
Sir Guy
Corseting
for
Husbands
and Lovers
Mama Vi
HGI
Room A
Scavenger Hunt & Banner Signing Event Social, 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party, 8pm - Midnight, HGI
Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time, 8:30 - 9:30pm, Meeting Room 2
Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant, 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom
Kinky Karaoke, 9:30 - 11:30pm, HGI
Midnight Buffet, Midnight - 1am, Main Ballroom
Dance Party, 1 -3am, Main Ballroom
Needleplay
301: Ouch!
Being
Evil with
Needles
Zebrianna
Dinner Break (5 - 7pm)
For Your Own
Good: Using
Punishment
in your SM
Relationships
Laura Antoniou
Tantra for
Violet Wand
Triads, Quads,
Fire-Play:
and More
Sparking a
New Interest
Barbara
Carrellas
XavierDom
Lunch Break (12:30 - 2pm)
Morning Wood Morning Social, 9 -11am, Boardroom
The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party, Noon - 2pm, HGI Pool Area
Exploratorium, 2 - 4pm, Convention Center Playspace
Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet, 2 - 3pm, HGI Room A
Queer Meet N Greet, 3:30 - 5pm, HGI Room A
Meet N Greet, 3 - 4pm, HGI
Cherry Popping, 3:30 - 5pm, Meeting Room 1
Junkyard Toys, 7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1
Liquid
Latex:
A Sexy
Second Skin
Scott Bonelli
Pressing
the Flesh
TSH
Pony Area
Service
Hit Me With
Development:
Your Best
Making
Fire
Cupping
Blowgun
Fun
Shot:
Yourself
Workshop ImpactDeep
Play
Master Rob
Ready to
Gazer & Kitten Archer and
Serve
Elegant
Laura Antoniou
Main
Ballroom
Convention Center Playspace 11
11am
am - 3am
am
HGI Daytime Playspace 9am
am - 9pm
pm
Saturday
Events
TFW 2012
MicroBranding
101
Q
Meeting
Room 2
Condoms in
Media
the Crayon Tactics
and
Box: Sexual Strategies
Age-Play
RuleOfThree Susan Wright
Junkyard
Toys
3:30
-5pm
7-8pm
Suspension
From the
Ground Up,
Part 2
Steve B
Oh No You
Didn’t:
Exploring
Mind Fucks
Archer and
Elegant
2-3pm
Protocol
Evolution &
Evaluation
Catherine Gross
Magic
Fingers
Papi Coxxx
Introduction Predicament
to
Bondage: Objectification
Interrogation: Playing
With
Tell Me Who
FemCar
Motive
Sent You
Specifickink
Mister Sean
Floor-Ties:
Hog and
Shrimp
MataLeao
Electrical Play
101: The Good,
The Bad and
The Ugly
Mister Sean
11am12pm
Looking
Back: A
Photographic
Journey
Through BDSM
History
Gonzobear
Cherry
Popping
Negotiation
Japanese
Bondage
Basics
MataLeao
Sensual Steel:
The Art of
Erotic KnifePlay
NauttiBoy
Meeting
Room 1
Jr
Ballroom B
Psychological
Edge of LUST
or ... Just
Insanity?
FemCar
Jr Ballroom
A
Boardroom
12
13
Rope Lounge
4-5pm
Sunday
Events

Riding the Wave:
Navigating NonMonogamy
Spycey Spyce
Duct Tape:
Bondage and
Beyond
Sophie Minkman
Sadistic Massage
Dr. Lynk
2-3:30pm
TFW 2012
Ecstasy is
Necessary
Barbara Carrellas
The JOY of Stranger
SEXXXXX and
Exhibitionism
FemCar
Mobile
Suspensions:
Marionettes and
More
Steve B
Wielding Steel: An
Advanced KnifePlay Experience
NauttiBoy
TM
Rites of Passage:
Earned Leather
Archer and Elegant
Animal Romp & Pet
Petting Party,
2 - 3:30pm,
Pony & Littles Area
Mummification
Philip
Pony Area
Sutures
Dottie & Zebrianna
Skin Stapling
Workshop
Dottie & Zebrianna
Medical/Wax
Area
The Gauntlet
11:30am - 12:30
Whips Area
10am
10
am -5pm
- pm
Vending
9am - 9pm
HGI Daytime
Playspace
11am - 2am
Convention
Center
Playspace
Convention Center Lobby
9am - 11am
Registration
Serious
Players: Taking
Responsibility for
Your Choices
Laura Antoniou
The Goddesses’ Tea
with Tarts Party,
11:30am - 1:30pm
Main
Ballroom
The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party - Service Training & Setup , 9:30- 10:30am, Main Ballroom
Bed Head Morning Social, 9 - 11am, Boardroom
The Goddess’ Tea with Tarts Party, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Main Ballroom
The Gauntlet, 11:30am -12:30pm, Whips Area
Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party, 2 - 3:30pm, Pony & Littles Area
Between the Covers Reading Event Social, 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace
Dinner Break (5 - 7pm)
Sex-cessful
Dialogue and
Embracing
Diversity: A CrossCultural Approach
Professor Elisi
Lunch Break (12:30 - 2pm)
11am12pm
Abductions
Mister Sean
The Symbiotic
Relationship of the
Sex Worker and Sex
Positive Culture
Pele
Floor-Ties: Under
Tension
MataLeao
Jr Ballroom A Jr Ballroom B Meeting Rm 1 Meeting Rm 2
Refining Service
Movement
Catherine Gross
Boardroom
A Non-Profit Organization
50 Shades of Green: How to Write Smut for Fun &
Profit
Lori Perkins
The recently published book trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey is
becoming a cultural phenomenon of erotic fiction. How
would you like to learn the process behind writing erotica?
Lori Perkins is the Editorial Director of the 5th largest erotic
romance publisher in the English language. She is actively
looking for new writers in BDSM and is going to teach you
how to write your own smut for entertainment and for the
possible hope of turning a profit from your writing.
Abductions 202
Mister Sean
So you want to abduct someone? Do you want it be as real as
possible and never want the victim to see it coming? This is
your class! This class will demonstrate how to negotiate, plan
and execute an abduction in just about any setting. It will teach
you how to use the environment as an asset and how to use the
negotiation process to gain an upper hand on your target. You
will learn to plan a fluid capture, as well as how to execute that
plan with precision. You will also learn how to incorporate your
target’s friends and lovers or perfect strangers.
Advanced CBT: How to Make His Manhood Your
Play-Thing
Goddess Ava St. Marks
Goddess Ava has tortured a lot of cocks and balls in all shapes
and sizes over the years, and she’s here to show you how. The
male genitalia is blessed (encumbered?) with an abundance of
nerve-endings, and this class will show you how to exploit his
pain for your pleasure. We will cover basic anatomy, safety, cock
and ball bondage, impact, electro-torture, weights, butterflyboards, and many more devious ways to hurt cocks and balls.
Ava will bring her vast collection of CBT implements to
demonstrate with, and encourages you to bring any toys you’d
like to use. This class can be as hands-on as the audience desires.
The class will culminate with a demonstration of nailing a
scrotum to a board. You really don’t want to miss that!
Becoming the Dragon: An Introduction to Fire
Breathing
Pyro Sadist
What is fire breathing? It is the act of insanely taking a
mouthful of flammable fuel, spitting it onto a burning torch
and shooting flame 3-10 feet away. This is NOT for children
or for that matter anyone of intelligence! This is only for the
truly nuts! And NO you will NOT be doing any fire-breathing
during class but you will be given the opportunity to learn the
basic skills. You will NOT be ready to perform this crazy act
after the class ... but if you’re willing to practice, you soon will
be.
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Blood Craft
Slutress
Blood symbolizes life, strength, love, power and arousal. Blood
can be spiritual, healing, and bonding.
The giving of blood and carrying can add strength. It is
considered life essence in order to remain healthy and balanced
– blood remains an important part of our lives, and also the
central focus of our personal beliefs.
In this class you will get a chance to make your own vial of
blood. You will be taught how to draw blood and preserve it
in a small charm. Supply cost is $10 for your kit and is paid at the
class. You can buy extra items at class.
Blowgun Fun
Master Rob
A fun informative presentation and demo of using blowguns.
This class will cover advanced preparation, setup, safety, scene
and aftercare considerations. Class participants will also have
the opportunity for hands-on instruction.
Caged Heat: The Ins & Outs of Male Chastity
Nayland
Many people use techniques such as orgasm control or tease and
denial as part of their D/s dynamic. What if you’re ready to take
the next step and explore the always exciting and sometimes
excruciating world of male chastity? This class examines the
techniques, equipment and mind-set that makes this play the
ultimate in mental and physical control. Learn what to look out
for when shopping for chastity devices, how to introduce the
topic of chastity to your everyday scenes, and the techniques for
dealing with emergencies. Take it from someone who has been
locked up and also done the locking, chastity play is powerful
and fun for all the parties involved.
Conscious Kissing
Spycey Spyce
Kissing is the most accessible thing we do in our society and has
the potential to create incredible intimacy. While it may seem
simple, there is an art to kissing that is delicious, invigorating,
and can lead to immense amounts of pleasure and passion.
Whether you’re an expert, or could use a few tips, this exciting
class will help increase your sensitivity and build on what you
already know, or think you do! Bring a partner to practice with,
or come to watch and learn.
Condoms in the Crayon Box: Sexual Age-Play
RuleOfThree
Many people choose to combine sexual elements with their
age-play. This discussion examines various aspects of sexual
interactions between Bigs and littles, as well as the sexual
relationships between littles. We will discuss the psychology
behind this type of play, and how it can factor in and enhance your
scene. We will also talk about different types of scenes, as well
as explore tangential fetishes such as incest and impregnation.
Bring your questions, comments, and experiences, as this class
is interactive.
Corseting for Husbands & Lovers
Mama Vi
She looks so good in that corset, but you dread every time she
comes to you and says “Honey could you lace me?” Never be
intimidated again!
Bring your Lady, her undergarment(s) and just a little patience
for this new toy in your toy bag. Spend an hour or so with Vi
Johnson and become a “Master of the Laces.” Learn the art of
corset lacing and all its intimate secrets. You will be the most
popular person at your fetish event. This is a hands on practice
class.
Dancing with Flame: Fire-Play
Pyro Sadist
Fire-play is definitely edge play, for anything with fire is
implicitly dangerous. But I have found that fire-play has a
sensual eroticism and art to it that so many can relate to. Who
among us hasn’t sat transfi xed gazing into a fire’s light? And
then to feel and witness that same sensual flow of warm flame
across our bodies, lapping over, then passing and leaving only a
warm lingering touch. No experience is necessary for this class
and some practice materials will be available for use. Technique,
safety, and sensual/art/erotic applications will be discussed.
Even if you might not think it’s quite your thing, you might be
surprised by the sensual beauty and artistry of the flame.
Doing the Work: Moving Toward SelfActualization Within a Power Exchange Dynamic
Toni Solenne
The phrase, “doing the work” has been used by many
experienced Mentors in the Master/slave community but it
is rarely defined. During this workshop, Toni will share her
personal story of where she has been, where she is, and where
she is going as a Master. She will share what “doing the work”
has meant for both her and her slaves, and will leave you with
much to ponder as to what “doing the work” will look like for
you. Topics include, but not be limited to, personal meaning,
competence, connection, values, joy and personal growth.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Expanding Relationship
Options
Spycey Spyce
Sometimes we find that the options we’ve been given to relate
to people romantically are not working for us. Can we move
forward in a way that illuminates our true identity? Start the
investigation to discover a natural, but rarely used way to relate,
date, mate and create conscious and loving relationships. Set a
new course for yourself and those you love, free from cheating
and messy breakups.
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Duct Tape: Bondage and Beyond! Bondage,
Fashion, Dehumanization & More
Sophie & Sharik Minkman
Learn new applications for a favorite staple. Duct tape is not just
for bondage anymore! Make custom made bondage gear cheap
and on the fly! Create custom outfits for any kinky occasion.
Turn people into various things at your whim!
Dualism and Fluidity: How to Negotiate &
Navigate Multiple Identities within Your Kink
Papi Coxxx
Are you a little and a pony? And slave boi and a baby grrl? Are
your kink -identities polar opposites or fluid? How do you step
in and out of them? Does your Master/Sir/Daddy/Trainer get
it - respect and maintain each of your identities?
This workshop is about naming yourself, your desires,
negotiating boundaries, identities and or characters.
Ecstasy is Necessary!
Barbara Carrellas
Have you ever had a scene or sexual encounter that lifted
you out of mundane reality and set you free to fly into the
realms of bliss? You may not know what happened or how it
happened, but you’re longing to get back there again. In this
participatory workshop we’ll explore activities and techniques
that are guaranteed to raise the energy you need to achieve the
most erotic, transcendent, ecstatic, spiritual, magical states on a
regular basis. You’ll learn the vocabulary and the skills to ignite
ecstatic energy, move it through your body and mind, and ride
it alone or with a partner for a long, long time.
Electrical Play 101: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Mister Sean
To some there is nothing more powerful, frightening or
cathartic then electricity. If this describes you, then this is your
class. We’ll cover basic safety and techniques of using TENS
units and violet wands. Learn how to apply them in a scene
for pain, fear or pleasure. We’ll feature a variety of devices
and let attendees try them on themselves or others. We’ll also
demonstrate two possible scenes: The Electric Spelling Bee or
Electrotorture.
Erotic Hot Wax Play
The Loving Tyrant
Let Ty show you how hot wax play can be three scenes rolled
into one! This type of play is easily done at home, a club or
play party. A hot wax session can be sadistic or very sensual
depending on how it is implemented. Ty will expand on all
three aspects of a typical hot wax scene but he will concentrate
on the more sensual aspects of this style of play. Some of the
topics that will be discussed include the safety aspects of hot
wax play, what to buy in order to do this at home, how to
prepare for the session, prepping the bottom, different ways to
apply the wax, the use of colored candles and the mind fuck of
wax removal.
Bring an open mind and a willing bottom to this demo/
discussion. Ty will be available after the demo for those who
would like to experience hot wax on a one-on-one basis.
Everything you wanted to know about STDs but
were afraid to ask...
Leah Strock
Talking about sexually transmitted diseases is not sexy ... but
knowing what’s out there and how to protect yourself and
others is.
Do you know what PEP is? Should you have vaccines? Do you
feel comfortable asking your medical practitioner questions? If
not, let’s discuss why that’s important and the best ways to go
about it.
Join Leah Strock, Family Nurse Practitioner and get an update
on the ABCs of Hepatitis, Syphillis, HPV, HIV, HSV and
other STDs. Learn what all the letters in this alphabet soup
mean and get the latest on prevention, treatment and what to
look for.
Knowledge is power. Come and learn all you can to help you
stay healthy and play safer.
Finding Another Way: How to Adapt Your Bondage
Specifickink
You’ve learned your square knot, the larks head, the bite, an
overhand knot. Maybe you even work a bowline into your
repertoire. You know single column and two column ties, but
you still are not certain how to apply what you know into a rope
scene. Don’t learn how to tie specific ties, learn how to apply
what you know into a scene that works for you and your bottom.
If you are sick of doing the same chest harness, the same hogtie
it’s time to change the way you look at your bondage.
This will be a hands on class, without a set tie predefined. We
will explore the different body types in the room and work
through adjusting on the fly for different bottoms. Most times
when we go into a tie we have a set position or something we
imagine in our head that we want to create or emulate. We also
realize the second that we start to apply the rope to our bottom
that we need to makes changes, adapt, and start to show our
flexibility as a top. This flexibility can be the difference between
your bottom having a good scene or a potential bad or boring
scene. A scene that is plagued with pauses while you figure out
how to adjust what your original thought was as your time and
patience that your bottom can tolerate runs out.
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We want your scene to flow. To have continuity and for your
bottom to be able to get in their head space and for you to stop
over thinking and enjoy your scene.
Don’t be nervous, don’t be shy. It is a position we have all been
in as rope tops and potentially as rope bottoms. Bring your
problems, your issues, your questions, your rope and we will try
to address them in a one on one setting.
Fire Cupping Workshop
Gazer & Kitten
Hands-on workshop featuring Gazer & Kitten’s brand of fun!
Learn the basics of fire cupping and have a chance to try it out,
giving and receiving. We’ll be covering the basics, from safety
to supplies to application for using glass cups and fire that will
suck your partner into some unique sensations. Please bring a
partner; we will not be providing bottoms or Tops!
Fire Flogging
Pyro Sadist
What the hell was that?!? A common question when the fire
floggers come out to play. What is fire flogging? It is quite
simply the most flashy thing allowed in most dungeons ... and
frequently not allowed. It is taking specially made floggers,
dunking them into a fuel mixture, lighting them on fire and
using them like a regular flogger. I can assure you there is
NOTHING regular about this!!
Fire Massage
Echo
Fire can be a powerful energy harnessed to invigorate the
senses. Whether you’re interested in fire-play or Fire Massage,
you will leave with a sense of comfort knowing you’ve gained
the primary skills and knowledge in the safety and application
of fire and its therapeutic components. So whether your a
newbie or seasoned pyromaniac, if you’ve ever wanted to
experience the dance of flame upon your skin or tickle the
senses of another with a therapeutic touch, join us for the art of
the Fire Massage!
Floor-Ties: Hog & Shrimp
M
MataLeao
This class will explore the many variations of Ebi
(Shrimp tie) and Gyaku-Ebi (Hogtie) present in
JJapanese style bondage ranging from simple to
ccomplex. This class will show how you can start
with a bare-bones variation of one of these two
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floorties and layer additional rope to make the tie
more stringent or more aesthetically pleasing. This
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cclass is appropriate for all levels of students as long
aas they have a working knowledge of one column
tties, two column ties, and a basic chest harness.
Please bring 6 lengths of rope 25-30 feet long.
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Floor-Ties: Under Tension
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M
MataLeao
IIt is possible to have a lot of fun with hardpoints
without the bottom being on their feet. This class
w
will explore prone partial suspensions (aka partial
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suspensions with the bottom laying down). Prone partial
suspensions can often bridge the gap between the bottom
feeling grounded and flying free.
During the class I will demo some of my favorite prone
partial positions, we will discuss what to do with the bottom
while they’re partially suspended, and students will have the
opportunity to experiment themselves during guided practice.
This class is appropriate for intermediate level students. You
should have a working knowledge of one and two column ties
and a chest harness (preferably an arms-bound harness).
Florentine Flogging I
Lord Ramirez
This is an introductory class to Florentine flogging. We will
be going over drills to learn basic movements and techniques
when flogging with one flogger in each hand. We will cover
synchronized and split time, forward and reverse spins, as well
as throwing on vertical, horizontal and diagonal planes. This
class is geared for the newcomer to Florentine style. As this is a
technique and practice class, it is recommended that you bring
a pair of matched floggers with you, or two different floggers
that are close to the same size and weight.
Florentine Flogging II
Lord Ramirez
This is an intermediate class for Florentine flogging. Students
interested in this class should already know be familiar with
forward and reverse throws, and well as split and synchronized
timing, or have attended Florentine Flogging I. This class will
teach 6 count weaves and right and left spinning both in split
and synchronized time. As this is a technique and practice
class, it is recommended that you bring a pair of matched
floggers with you, or two different floggers that are close to the
same size and weight.
For Your Own Good: Using Punishment in Your
SM Relationships
Laura Antoniou
Explore the reasons for, and effective methods of punishment
to enhance and strengthen a relationship based upon authority
and obedience. Drawing from her personal experience, basic
psychology and longtime observations, Laura will discuss
punishment and its myths, uses, limits, and how to create
punishments that are appropriate to the moment, while being
erotic and enjoyable to the enforcer. Learn how to use it to
benefit both top and bottom and reinforce the positive values
of your relationship.
From Diapers to Diplomas: An Overview of AgePlay
RuleOfThree
Age-play is either age related role-playing or an individual
emphasizing child-like personality traits. This class is perfect
if you are curious about age-play or are just starting to explore
your desires. We’ll talk about what age-play is and isn’t, baby,
little and adult roles, and provide hints on how to get into
headspace. This class is interactive, so please bring questions
comments and experiences and an open mind. Classes are a
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safe and non-judgmental place to open up explore your interest
or experience with age-play.
Got Consent?
Susan Wright
This interactive discussion will deal with issues of BDSM and
consent for NCSF’s Consent Counts project. Although things
have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have
significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The
majority of us are not “out of the closet,” still fearing the very
real threat of being prosecuted or losing our jobs or families.
BDSM is still prosecuted criminally as assault, and the legal
precedents that we inherited from the early years related to
consensual BDSM prosecutions as assault are not in our favor.
Consent Counts is holding discussions around the country to
gather information on what the BDSM community considers to
be ethical consent. NCSF will then consolidate and summarize
the grassroots input so that it can be used as a basis for strategic
planning and moving forward to change laws and perceptions
of BDSM.
High Protocol Events
Mistress Zeneca
Serve with grace. Receive service with gratitude. Sometimes
referred to as “The Art of Attentiveness,” High Protocol is
submissive service without pain. It is a demonstration of the
discipline to obey; a set of guidelines to display respect, etiquette,
and courtesy. This is a fun and light-hearted class! Let Mistress
Zeneca show you that High Protocol can be welcoming, fun,
AND stress-free. What’s the point of doing something if you’re
not having any fun? Mistress Zeneca invites you to learn High
Protocol without snobbery or stuffiness.
This class is based on the High Protocol Party Manual by
Mistress Zeneca and relates to performing High Protocol
for short periods of time during events. This is NOT about
incorporating High Protocol into your personal D/s dynamics.
Instead, this class will focus on everything you need to know
about serving or being served at a High Protocol Event hosted
by Mistress Zeneca. The fundamentals that you learn in this
class may relate directly to any special event in which the proper
forms of etiquette are appreciated.
Covered in this class are the Slave Positions, The Transitions,
The Slave Walk, Serving Protocols, along with overviews of the
SLAVE LINE, Partnering Ritual, How to Ask for Service,
How to Offer Service, and typical party timing of events.
Hips or Lips: How to Cruise Like You Mean It
Nayland
How do you get what you want when society doesn’t know
you exist? You develop a system of signals and negotiation that
doesn’t rely on words. That’s the origin of gay cruising, and
in this class you’ll learn the steps of this dance of seduction
and power. What is the etiquette? How to read the signs, and
move beyond simple flagging? All will be revealed. Audience
participation encouraged.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot : Deep Impact Play
Archer & Elegant
Put up your dukes and lets get down to it ... punching,
hitting, kicking and other forms of deep impact play. We’ll
evaluate safety concerns, methods and materials, aftercare and
psychological effects on the Top and bottom while providing
various demonstrations and hands-on opportunities.
Introductions to Interrogations: Tell Me Who Sent
You
Mister Sean
This class is designed to help you conduct an interrogation that
is realistic from start to finish. As in any good introductory class,
we will start with safety & negotiation. After we’ve covered
that, we’ll move on to discussing, and demonstrating, basic
techniques, including stress positions, humiliation, soft impact,
forced exercise, and controlled fear. Attendees will learn what
to do, and what not to do, to get the information they want
out of that pesky bottom, spy, or wherever your kink takes it.
We will also discuss how to set up a proper interrogation room
and what props you can use to add a little extra to your next
interrogation.
Introduction to Petplay
Sophie & Sharik Minkman
This class provides an overview of various types, styles and
dynamics of animal/pet play. Our discussion will encompass a
wide-range: from the usual to the very unusual. We will review
safety basics and provide discussion-points and ideas for both
experienced and inexperienced players.
Japanese Bondage Basics
MataLeao
This class will provide the starting point for tying Japanese
style bondage. It will cover: info about rope types, rope
safety, tips and tricks for rope tops and bottoms, and the
two basic quick releasing ties that are the building block for
all more complicated ties. This class will be partially lecture/
demonstration and partially hands on and is appropriate for
beginning bondage enthusiasts. Please bring one medium (25-30
foot) piece of rope.
Leather 101: An Introduction to the Leather
Community
Toni Solenne
Old Guard, New Leather, earning leather, bootblackingwhat’s it all about? This workshop is an introductory look at the
leather subculture within the larger kink community. Leather
has a long history, traditions, values, and protocols. By looking
at important pieces of leather, we will tell tales of our leather
ancestors’ spirit, hotness, and traditions.
Liquid Latex: A Sexy Second Skin
Scott Bonelli
This presentation covers everything you want to know about
using this medium, from safety, application and removal, to
fashion and its use in an S&M context. An abstract of this class
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has been published as a short article in Secret Magazine. This
presentation includes a “hands-on” section where we encourage
participants to get a little creative, and to get dirty.
Looking Back: A Photographic Journey Through
BDSM History
Gonzobear
Famous Brooklyn fetish photographer Efrain John Gonzalez
will be giving a lecture and digital slide show of his classic
photos of the S&M and fetish world of the 80’s and 90’s. From
such famous and infamous clubs as Hellfire, Paddles, The Vault,
Folsom Street East and Living in Leather from Portland OR,
and Chicago, he has captured it all on film and now you can
revisit the past and see how we played and where we came
from. A rare view inside some of New York City’s most private
and underground clubs located in the notorious meat packing
district, and the people who made it possible, Come and see
this photographic history. Q&A to follow show, so be prepared
to be amazed.
Magic Fingers
Papi Coxxx
Lets talk about fingering, fisting, hand-jobs and more! This
workshop will cover how we can better use our hands to
stimulate, fornicate and help ejaculate our desires.
Media Tactics & Strategies
Susan Wright
This interactive discussion will deal with issues of BDSM and
consent for NCSF’s Consent Counts project. Although things
have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have
significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The
majority of us are not “out of the closet,” still fearing the very
real threat of being prosecuted or losing our jobs or families.
BDSM is still prosecuted criminally as assault, and the legal
precedents that we inherited from the early years related to
consensual BDSM prosecutions as assault are not in our favor.
Consent Counts is holding discussions around the country to
gather information on what the BDSM community considers to
be ethical consent. NCSF will then consolidate and summarize
the grassroots input so that it can be used as a basis for strategic
planning and moving forward to change laws and perceptions
of BDSM.
Serious Players: Taking Responsibility for Your
Choices
Laura Antoniou
“Real.” “Lifestyle.” “TPE” “Old Guard.” “Edgeplayer.”
Sometimes it seems everyone wants to be the badass of the
kink community, the scary, absolute last word on perv cred.
But if you truly want to live authentically, to be the rare hard
case who really dies stand out from the crowd, you have to
do the one simple thing so many people seem to ignore or
evade...take responsibility for your choices. Unhappy and
disappointed? Feeling betrayed and bitter? Wondering why you
seem to pick the wrong people or get caught up in the same
drama? Get off the internet and on your damn feet and stop
blaming others for your situation. Learn to examine your own
patterns and mistakes and then stop the cycles that keep you
stuck in relationship ruts. Figure out what you want from your
partner(s) and learn how to say it without apology. Then grow
the fuck up and stand by your choices with open eyes. This is
not a workshop for beginners or whiners, but for those who
want to move on and stop the whining!
Micro-Branding 101
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Would you like to leave
your mark on your partner,
and want it to last longer
than a good spanking or
caning, but don’t want it
permanent? Do you like
the option of marking your
partner with a different
design from time-to-time?
If so, micro-branding or “cell
popping” may be for you!
Micro-branding is a form of
body modification. This is a
temporary branding. These
marks are much finer than a
“normal” branding; designs
that are much more intricate
are possible! Micro-branding
marks only last about 8
weeks on average, depending
on how quickly the person
heals. The pain level is usually
described as less painful then
a tattoo. This class will cover
safety, required materials
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of body modifications, live demonstration, and so much more!
Mobile Suspensions: Marionettes & More
Steve B
Sometimes one position is not enough. Sometimes your
subject wants to move in their suspension, and sometimes you
want to move them. You can re-rig them to get the effect you
want, or you can make your suspension inherently mobile.
Inversion, face down, face up, vertical, angled front or back,
curled into a ball, spread eagled, splits, forward and backward
rolls, gymnastic positions, and aerial artistry, all of these are
possible in one suspension. In this class, I’ll demonstrate how
to suspend someone with an inherent amount of mobility,
starting from a basic marionette or puppeteer suspension, and
showing you ties and techniques to increase both mobility and
comfort. I’ll demonstrate the rigging tricks I use in my Free
Motion suspensions, that automatically untangle the lines as
they move. I’ll also show you how to take back control in these
kinds of suspensions, so that you can move them into whatever
position you’d like them, and make them stay there until you
move them again. Finally, I’ll demonstrate how and why this
type of suspension can be great even for the novice rope bottom.
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Mummification
Philip
There is bondage and there is mummification. Mummification is
indeed part of the family of bondage but the presenter considers
it a highly-restrictive form of bondage that not only controls the
individual but also isolates them physically and mentally from
the outside world. Through the use of simple materials and not
so simple materials, mummification through the use of passive
and active engagement places the mummified
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Some of the techniques included in this class
will be: making needle corsets & other patterns/designs, using
the ShipWreck Bead ends (and sources for purchasing them),
decorating with feathers, ribbon, thread, flowers, strings of
pearls, beads and fringe (including several techniques for how
to attach these things to your needles), using needles to make
improvised sutures for bells, beads and other adornments.
Needle-Play 301: Ouch! Being Evil with Needles
Zebrianna
In this hands-on class & demo, we will give a quick review
of safety and skin prep for playing with sterile hypodermic
needles, and will then teach MANY of the ways to safely
use them to create intense sensation and pain! Some of the
techniques demonstrated in this class may include: layering
needles, using larger gauges (12, 14 & 16g), impact on top
on needles, genitorture with needles, making needle zippers,
using needles with/as predicament bondage, scratching and
cutting w/needles, and much much more!
This is a serious type of edge-play requiring a pre-existing level
of comfort with needle-play, and as such, previous needle-play
experience is highly recommended before attending this class.
Non-fiction Sex Writing
Lori Perkins
Is your sex life better than most of the erotica you read? Do
you want to share your sex life with the world and let your
exhibitionist side fly? Come join Lori Perkins as she helps you
explore the world of nonfiction sex writing. Specifically she will
address writing a sex blog or memoir for yourself and for the
public, sex Twittering, and journaling.
Notes of a Reluctant Daddy: Age-Play from the
“Big” Perspective
Nayland
Being confronted by a partner’s desire for age play can be
jarring and unsettling. Most classes look at the situation from
the point of view of the “little”, but the situation can be just
as triggering for the “adult,” bringing up questions of socially
taboo desires, and styles of play where one’s partner may be
extremely vulnerable. This class presents some strategies for
discussing the possibilities and a framework for find one’s way
into the role of being “the Grownup” as well as presenting an
opportunity to question some of the assumptions about that
role.
Objectification
FemCar
To be used … to be used …to be used. Objectification from the
mind of a FemCar. Objectification: to be used just as an object.
To be defined simply by how one can be used. No value except
in use. Sometimes no value at all, just used …and sometimes
… discarded. It is a very interesting place to play with ego. We
build our egos up so very carefully and so intentionally. We
not only build our own, we help others maintain theirs as well.
This class and discussion will address objectification as seen by
FemCar, what has driven her to find it as a place of soulwork,
where she goes, and how it is linked to so much of what has
made her into the self that she is. Included will be videos of play
she has had with Gord over the past 7 years from HouseofGord.
com who of course is the Master of objectification.
Oh No You Didn’t: Exploring Mind-Fucks
Archer & Elegant
Taunting tops want to do more than just snatch away the football
à la Lucy and Charlie Brown. A good mind-fuck is believable,
has the bottom squirming and sometimes screaming about the
perceived action ... and ‘fooled you’ is fun to say! Learn about
the ways to set up good mind-fuck situations from setting the
scene, physical expressions, attitude and implementation. A
few lucky guests will take part in the fun.
Orgy Etiquette & Organization
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Jefferson
You’re new to group sex and want to know the basics? Or
have you been around enough to know you would like to host
orgies, but you don’t know how to get started? Veteran orgy
host Jefferson breaks it down for you, leading you through
the process of establishing guidelines, recruiting guests,
maintaining etiquette and creating a safe, comfortable space.
Whether your dream party is mixed or single gender, couples
or singles, boisterous or intimate, you’ll learn what you need to
develop the event that keeps them coming.
Philosophies of M/s
Catherine Gross
This class will discuss love, emotion, authority, command,
the realities of M/s, and structures. Be prepared to dig into
the subject matter. Exploring philosophies and gaining
further possibility and clarity will allow you to construct and
maintain healthy, lasting relationships. Bring questions to this
exploratorium. We’re going to go from A to Z and talk about
all related subjects as time will allow.
Poly for Singles
Amethyst
For some people monogamy/non-monogamy is a characteristic
of a particular relationship; for others it’s an identity, lifestyle,
and/or philosophy. Let’s talk about navigating the dating/
partnership/relationship waters on your own, and what it means
to be single and dating when you’re not necessarily looking
for “the one.” We’ll talk about things like various models of
non-monogamy and how to stay sane while dating a partnered
person.
Predicament Bondage: Playing With Motive
Specifickink
Predicament bondage is driven entirely by motive. Lee Iacocca
said, “How to gain, how to keep, how to recover happiness is
in fact for most men at all times the secret motive of all they
do, and of all they are willing to endure”. Are we willing
to endure pain, are we willing to endure humiliation, fear,
anxiety? Are we willing to compete, to serve? If we are, to
what degree? These are all important motives to the bottom in
the predicament bondage scene but what about the top? Isn’t
the top the vehicle that drives the predicament, what about
the tops motives for the bottoms actions. Does he/she want
them to succeed, to fail, is it all about the process, the struggle?
Whose happiness is the action of the bottom or top serving,
their own or their partners?
During this class we will explore the motives that drive a few
different predicament bondage scenes and potentially look
for some class participation. The class is going to experiment
with predicament bondage from both the top and bottom.
Additionally this class is geared towards any level of bondage
experience and no gear, rope, or equipment is required for
attendance.
Pressing the Flesh
TSH~ (TheSternHand)
Many people fill their toy bags with things that cost hundreds
of dollars and yet don’t take advantage of something they carry
with them daily.
The art of bare handed spanking will be demonstrated along
with tips on how to incorporate OTK with the toys you may
already have. From the slow, gentle warm up to leaving marks
and everything in between.
Protocol Evolution & Evaluation
Catherine Gross
I want to give a fresh take on protocol to make it useful, workable
and completely accessible. We’ll delve into measurable criteria,
functionality, and maintenance for seasoned protocol. We’ll
explore a few models of known systemic protocol structures
and evaluations. This class provides criteria and various systems
to evaluate protocol to ensure you’re prepared to use protocols
as a relationship builder, movement creator and a healthy
maintenance tool.
Psychological Edge of LUST or ... Just Insanity?
FemCar
In the spirit place there are no limits. Some of us are called to
the edge in every community we walk in. Lets discuss what
the perception of “edge” is ... what is too far? ... when, if ever,
should we say NO we CANT do that?
Lets also discuss the “why” we are drawn there ... and the
resulting transcendental existence of magic and miracles when
you dare to actually step off that perceived edge of impossibility
to realize you can indeed REALLY fly!
Pursuit: The Art of Attention
Philip
PERSON-1: Hi PERSON-2: I like you. PERSON-1: Thanks,
I like you too PERSON-2: NO I RRREALLY LIKE YOU.
PERSON-1: that...is very kind of you PERSON-2: At night,
in my house, you are my dominant.
Contrary to popular belief, stalking is not an aggressive form
of attention. Its just creepy. With that said, the art of pursuit,
courting and showing affection should not be a lost art among
the alt-sex community. Open does not take away from the
classic skills of showing appreciation for someone we enjoy.
This workshop with be a talk about attention, attraction,
showing attention, showing affection and respecting boundaries
during the course of displaying your intentions on someone you
wish to know better. This is not about how to score; it’s about
how to show a respectful attention while never injuring the
object of your interest.
Refining Service Movement
Catherine Gross
This is a class for submissives/bottoms/slaves who wish to
refine your movement, stance and body control. It’s also a class
for tops to learn how to manage your bottoms and add to your
array of possibilities. Your every movement communicates your
disposition. Each movement is rife with nuance, discipline
and sentiment. Learn the language of your craft and refine
your hands, various forms of kneeling, types of crawling, your
overall body movements and service. Learn how to be invisible
or a showpiece and discern when each is appropriate.
Reveling in & Coping with Jealousy & Envy
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RuleOfThree
The alternative sexuality scene provides many possibilities
for the emotions of jealousy and envy to crop up, regardless
of relationship status and structure. Although usually seen as
negative and full of drama, we will also look at how jealousy
and envy can have their place in scenes and how to explore
them in a safe and sane manner. Join this roundtable discussion
and look at some of the different issues that may evoke these
and other emotions and how we can deal with these natural
feelings.
Riding the Wave: Navigating Non-Monogamy
Spycey Spyce
We’ve decided to take the plunge in consciously creating our
intimate relationships in a healthy way, but what life rafts do
we need along the way to keep us afloat? While poly is possible,
any kind of relationship is not effortless, and the more you put
into it, the more you will be able to receive. Examine guidelines
and trusted methods to help make the ins and outs of this
relationship style doable for everyone!
Rites Of Passage: Earned Leather
Archer & Elegant
There is a growing hunger for traditions to be passed on to
another generation of leathermen and leather women. Whether
one is renewing a tradition or continuing a custom, the passing
on and earning of leathers means more than just respecting our
elders. Learn how the leather culture is not unique in this type
of tradition, discuss the importance of continuing the custom
and share experiences of this rite of passage.
Rope Couture: That’s right! Wearable Rope Clothing!
Ari
Are you going out on the town and find you have nothing to
wear? Do you have a ton of rope sitting in the corner waiting to
be used? Here’s an idea … wear rope!
Rope is a great medium for creating a unique outfit that nobody
else will ever get to wear. No two looks are ever the same and
the possibilities for creating a look are endless. In this class
we’ll cover the basics from the original concept to creating a
framework for your dress to the finished outfit.
Participation is encouraged though not required. It is
recommended that you bring a partner/bottom if you choose
to participate. Experience with rope and weaving is a plus but
the most important thing is to bring your creativity!
Suggested Materials: Rope, lots and lots of rope! Approximately
300-400 feet cut into workable (approx. 30 ft) pieces should work
just fine.
Sadistic Massage
Dr. Lynk
When most people think of massage, they think of something
relaxing that relieves tension. Sadistic massage is not that type
of massage. This class will cover how to give a massage resulting
in painful screams, tears, serious soreness, and possibly even
marks the next day. We will discuss how to use your body and
a variety of tools to generate a different type of pain throughout
the body of your victim … err … volunteer. In addition,
your volunteer will experience a rush of endorphins with the
significant bonus of reduction of undesirable tissue restrictions.
Seducing Straights
Jefferson
You can’t help it: you’re crushing on a straight woman who isn’t
interested because you’re the “wrong” gender. Or maybe you’re
falling hard for the guy who just doesn’t seem the type to give
you the spankings you crave. And what to do with the vanilla
friend who wouldn’t dream of tying you up, as that’s just weird?
This class introduces strategies for
seducing straights and enticing
vanillas so that you can be with
the partner(s) you want and still
get your own desires fulfilled.
Sensual Steel: The Art of
Erotic Knife-Play
NauttiBoy
Sensual Steel is an introduction
to the art of erotic knife-play.
Whether novice or experienced,
learn to incorporate knives into
your scenes using knives solely or as
a tool to elicit the desired response.
We’ll also discuss the care and
cleaning of your blades both in
and out of the dungeon, safety tips
to minimize risk to you and your
partner, as well as aspects of the
law you need to know. So come let
the steel seduce you regardless of
which end of the blade you’re on.
Service Development:
Making Yourself Ready to
Serve
Sex-cessful Dialogue &
Embracing Diversity:
A Cross-Cultural Approach
Professor Elisi
Elisi uses a unique blend of affective
learning and personal exploration
activities to bring an awareness of the
importance of comfort in discussing
sexuality throughout the lifespan.
This workshop embraces diversity
with a cross-cultural perspective.
Topics that will be discussed in this
class are as follows: discussing barriers
to communication regarding issues
of sexuality, identifying approaches
to taking a sexual health interview /
relationship health, examining one’s own
attitudes toward sexuality and degree of
comfort talking about sex, intelligent
flirting, how to be an “askable” person,
how to fight fair, how to become a more
sensual person.
Skin Stapling
©Sir Q photo-play.us.com
Laura Antoniou
When you are ready to go from “I’d like to” to “I will,” when
you’ve moved beyond “whatever you like” to being sure about
what you’re capable of offering, this advanced class on service is
for you. Laura will discuss the service resume, the butler book,
the art of offering, and more. The workshop will also include an
interactive discussion on what to do to prepare yourself, specific
things to learn and how to find them, tips on what to do when
the Top says “I don’t know” and when to ask for help and from
who.Want even more? The workshop will also cover techniques
for interviewing with potential Tops, and what to look for in a
Top.
Sewing it Shut! A Suturing Workshop
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on how to use sutures: how to insert the needle, how to tie
off knots, etc. Then we will get into how to add beads (and
other fun/decorative things) and also how to use sutures for
genitorture (our favorite) - including sewing the labia (closed or
open!), sewing the foreskin of the flaccid penis to the scrotum,
and sewing the scrotum up and over the penis (to create a
“mangina”). Sewing body parts together or apart can be so
much fun!
Slutress & Zebrianna
Blood-play can incorporate many techniques and implements.
Needles are one of the most common, but another fun and
versatile tool is sutures.
SUTURING; also, SUTURE-PLAY: The practice of temporarily
suturing or sewing parts of the body, particularly the genitals, for
sexual gratification or denial, decoration, or predicament.
Sutures can manipulate the skin to do awesome things to a
body. In this class, we will explain the difference in sizes and
materials used and then demonstrate the basic techniques
Slutress & Zebrianna
This 101 class will help you to better
utilize the sub-dermal techniques of sterile surgical skin staples.
Learn “hands on” how to utilize various stapling techniques
for pain as well as pleasure. Learn how to make beautiful
designs and artwork - like corsets, wings, flowers, zippers and
more - using skin staples and other supplies. Imaginations are
encouraged! You will learn the basics of skin stapling, play
safety, supplies, usage and disposal, and you will leave the class
having both stapled and been stapled (if willing).
This is a serious type of edge play requiring a reasonable level
of comfort with staple play techniques and a good knowledge
of fundamentals. The knowledge, demonstration, and practical
hands-on learned in this class (with one-on-one instructors
help) will allow you to leave feeling competent to begin
practicing and refining this technique for yourself.
Strange Animal: Creative & Unusual Games for
Animal/Pet-Play
Sophie & Sharik Minkman
Create interesting animal play scenes for group or private play.
We’ll discuss ideas for a menagerie of creatures. Unleash your
mad scientist or evil veterinarian self! Be a sadistic farmer or
brutal breeder! Reenact the Three Little Pigs in a whole new
big, bad way!
Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 1
Steve B
Rope suspension can be an incredible scene when done right.
If you’ve got the basic rope bondage concepts down solid, this
two-part class will provide you with the fundamental skills
needed to let your partner fly safely. In Part 1 of this class, we
will cover the basic concepts of suspending someone safely, and
teach you the ties needed to support the hips and thighs, which
form the core of most suspension bondage. This is a hands-on
workshop, and participants should bring a willing partner and
at least eight lengths of rope, each 25’ or longer. Participation is
encouraged, but not mandatory.
Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 2
Steve B
Rope suspension can be an incredible scene when done right.
If you’ve got the basic rope bondage concepts down solid, this
two-part class will provide you with the fundamental skills
needed to let your partner fly safely. In Part 2 of this class, we
will teach the chest harness needed to take what you learned in
Part 1 and turn it into a full face-down horizontal suspension.
This is a hands-on workshop, and participants should bring a
willing partner and at least 12 lengths of rope, each 25’ or longer.
Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory.
Tantra for Triads, Quads & More!
Barbara Carrellas
Tantra - the erotic dance of Consciousness (Shiva) and
Energy (Shakti) - is traditionally practiced in pairs. But what
happens when the Tantric dance includes three or more?
More Consciousness! More Energy! More Hot Fun! In this
workshops we’ll not only adapt traditional Tantric techniques
for loving configurations of all descriptions, we’ll even invent
some new ones.
Come with your beloveds, or team up with other singles and
couples (consensually, of course) when you arrive.
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really,
Really, Want
Barbara Carrellas
The secret to unlocking unlimited sexual and relationship
possibilities is knowing what you really really want. In this
workshop you’ll learn how your desires are shaped by your
beliefs, values, and needs. You’ll gain insight as to why you have
made certain choices about sex and relationships in the past,
and decide what and how you want to change going forward.
Best of all, you’ll learn a simple system that will reveal your
core values, so that the choices you make will always be aligned
with the values you live by.
The Art & Love of Caning
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KJ (Joseph)
What materials are best for you and your bottom? What are the
physics of caning and how can my golf swing ruin my night?
Where are the best canes found? Why does my rear hurt? 42?
All of these questions and less can be answered in this
outstanding class. Presented by a person who has been beating
people for years (sometimes consensually) “The Art and Love
of Caning” is designed to answer many questions and to pique
your interest in the oldest corporal art. Many people harbor
an irrational fear of caning because of their inexperience - but
cane strokes can be as gentle as a breeze or as subtle as a level 9
earthquake followed by a tsunami of pain.
Light or heavy - that is how this class is presented... it all
depends on the class and their questions. So come on in and
see what it is ‘really’ all about. Caning... it is not just for parochial
school anymore!
The Dominant/submissive Relationship: The
Military Model
Sir Guy
The Leather community is wide and diverse. As a result, the
variety of ideas on how to express D/s relationships is wide and
diverse. One such idea for the D/s household is the military
model. Sir Guy will explore and dissect the military model’s
hierarchical system for keys for use in the Master/slave,
Dominant/submissive, relationship. He will show how the
military model can be especially helpful in a poly family.
The Erotic Signal Whip
Lord Ramirez
This workshop is an Intermediate/Advanced class for those
interested in using their signal whip for lighter erotic play.
Students should have mastery of basic throws, and should come
prepared with a signal whip as this will be a hands on technique
class, partners are welcome, but not required.
The Essensual Experience
led by Monica Day of The Sensual Life
In this workshop, you will have a chance to explore your kink
creatively. You will be guided through writing and other
creative exercises -- such as storytelling, movement and improv
-- all geared to help you find your unique expression of your
weekend experience. Later in the evening, if you choose, you
can share what you create during the workshop with the rest
of the conference as part of our Saturday night entertainment
offering! Perfect for scene partners who want a creative outlet
for sharing their experience, newbies who are processing
everything they are seeing and feeling for the first time, and
anyone who has ever thought, mid-scene, that they belong on
stage or screen. This is your chance!
The JOY of Stranger SEXXXXX & Exhibitionism
FemCar
Gang Bangs, Adult Bookstores, Swing Clubs, Bar Pick ups...
such a WONDERFUL playground this world is to be a
SLUT! Bring your GAME, thoughts, experiences, or at least
your hard cocks and wet pussies. If all else fails I am bringing
my exhibitionism and personal amateur porn and maybe just
maybe try and get some ACTION!
The Symbiotic Relationship of the Sex Worker &
Sex Positive Culture
Uniform Play: A Way to Enhance Your Role-Play
Sir Guy
Pele
We will discuss the intersections between sex-positive
communities and sex workers, including history shared political
battles, and values. We will work through some common
generalizations and stereotypes about sex workers, and talk
about how to be an ally to folks in the sex industry.
The sexy yet innocent parochial school girl look; the highly
polished boots, gun belt and mirrored shades of the highway
patrolman; the starched white uniform of the registered nurse;
the dress blues of the Marine. These images have long been the
staple of many erotic fantasies, vanilla and otherwise. Sir Guy
will discuss uniform play and why it makes us so hot. He will also
discuss the history of the uniform in the Leather community,
the psychological aspects of uniform play,
including pitfalls and benefits, uniform
resources and the law. In addition, uniform
scenes will be demonstrated and excerpts
from his soon to be released book read.
Thinking Outside the
Toybag: Ideation &
Inspiration for Developing
“Non-Traditional” Play
Philip
You are a top, dominant, sadist,
something that goes bump in
the night, what have you, and
your goal as the aforementioned
diabolical vehicle of menace is to
make your scene an adventure,
an experience that your partner
will never forget. A Scene is a
story, with a beginning middle
and end, with the purpose of
taking the participants on a run
up and down their own psyches
to a place better than where
they started.
This is a challenge we all face
and eventually lead us to
“think outside the toybag.” This
workshop will not teach you
how to “craft a scene”. It will
hopefully be a shared lively
discussion of methodology,
avenues and inspirations that ©Sir Q photo-play.us.com
can help us develop the little adventures we all crave.
Trans-Queering Your Sex
Papi Coxxx
Interested in a Trans person, gender queer person or gender
non-conforming person? Wanna have fun and be respectful.
Wanna experience “non-traditional” sex and desire that is not
based on stereotypes? Well this is the workshop for you. Open
to all sexual orientations and genders.
Two-handed Topping
Gazer & Kitten
Ever feel like your right hand doesn’t know what your left hand
is doing? In this class we will discuss how to get your entire
body involved in the scene, even that hand that just doesn’t
want to cooperate. Gazer & Kitten will show you ways to
use multiple implements of different types at the same time.
Canes, floggers, whips and hands, learn ways to collectively
incorporate them all in your next scene.
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Violet
Wand Fire-Play: Sparking a
New Interest
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XavierDOM
Violet wand fire-play is probably the most
common advanced violet wand play that
yyou will see. The combination of fire and
electricity is pretty obvious when you think
about it. In this class we will discuss the
play
and safety of fire-play, combining
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fire-play with the violet wands, and what
tools you will need to do play safely and
enjoyably. A knowledge of both fire-play
and violet wands is going to help you out
alot in this class, but is not required.
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When
The Bad Boys Come
For You: Dealing with Law
Enforcement
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Sir Guy
You’re in the middle of an intense play
Y
session when you hear hard knocks on the
door. When you answer, you see your local law enforcement
officer. What do you do? You are travelling to an event, and
have all your accoutrement in your checked baggage. You even
checked it out with the TSA. Yet, you are being escorted now
by airport police. What do you do? Sir Guy, a former NYC
police officer, will guide you through the dilemma of dealing
with law enforcement and other first responders.
Wielding Steel: An Advanced Knife-Play
Experience
NauttiBoy
Have you ever wondered what that nice, shiny blade feels like in
your hand? Or maybe how it feels to have that same blade dance
along your flesh? Wielding Steel will answer both questions for
you. Prepare for an advanced knife-play experience. You will
learn the dynamics of a knife and how to wield it with safety
and sanity. From experienced knife handler to those that have
never picked one up, learn how it feels, how to develop your
hand, care of blade and bottom, witness from the sensual to
the sadistic. So come and experience the pleasures of Wielding
Steel.
Amethyst Wonder
Barbara Carrellas
Amethyst Wonder was spawned from the mind and libido of
a then-32-year-old kinkster and self-proclaimed slut as she
surfed the internet looking for kindred spirits. She identifies
as a queer, femme, poly-capable, pansexual, switchtastic, geeky
pervert of color.
Usually seen as Mommy/Big Sister, helper, protector, nurturer,
administrator, and/or organizer, Amethyst tries to help others
along their own journeys of personal exploration whenever
possible. She has a monthly column on internet dating for
Fearless Press and has been a volunteer or staff member at 13
Dark Odyssey events and The Floating World 2011. Amethyst has
presented for DC TNG, the Geeky Kink Event, and Frolicon.
Amethyst is a writer, event coordinator and fundraiser both in
and out of the scene.
Barbara Carrellas is celebrating the publication of her new
book, Ecstasy is Necessary. She is also the author of Urban Tantra:
Sacred Sex for the Twenty First Century and Luxurious Loving.
She is the founder of Urban Tantra®, an approach to sacred
sexuality that adapts and blends conscious sexuality practices
from Tantra to BDSM, and the co-founder of Erotic Awakening,
a pioneering series of workshops focusing on the physical,
spiritual and healing powers of sex. Barbara was named Best
Tantric Sex Seminar Leader in New York City by Time Out/NY
Magazine for her Urban Tantra® workshops. Barbara delights
in blurring the lines between sacred and profane, enlightened
and perverted, spirit and science, and pleasure and pain. She
is a proud graduate of the Coney Island Sideshow School with a
double major in fire eating and snake handling.
Archer
Leather, just the sound of the word gives a sense of the sensual
power of treated skins. As a teen Archer started working with
leather, the smell and feel of it had some primal effect on him.
Even then the power images of leather had a part in his sexual
fantasies. Leatherwork went by the wayside for awhile but
returned in Dallas TX in 1996.
Archer’s relationship with his slave Elegant started in September
of 1998 and prompted him to get more involved with the
leather community. His immediate leather family now also
includes Renee and Boi Lane. Archer is a member of MAsT:
Atlanta, CORE-Atlanta, NLA-International, and a business
member of NCSF. Archer received the Pantheon of Leather
Southeast Regional Award for 2010. He is an Environmental
Scientist and ‘out’ to his employer. Since moving to Atlanta in
the summer of 2002 Archer has also been working to expand
his business, Fantasies In Leather. He provides educational
experiences to groups large and small on subjects ranging from
S&M technique to Exploring Your Leather Identity and classes
more recently on the spiritual application of BDSM activities.
Ari
Ari has been involved in the Philadelphia community since
venturing out to her first event over nine years ago. She identifies
as a switch and has been lucky to have had the opportunity
to explore many sides of herself through her involvement in
the lifestyle. Having started her journey in rope as a bottom
nearly three years ago, she quickly moved on to tying others
and developed her own style commonly known as “Aribari.”
Her background in fine arts has helped her explore what can be
done with rope as a decorative medium. Ari has been showing
her rope talent at various events and venues over the course
of the past few years, focusing on decorative rope work and
incorporating her woven chest harnesses into suspensions. Ari
soon moved on to full body outfits that have been worn for
photo shoots and at several events in Philadelphia. Ari has
presented at the Jersey Rope Experiment, the South Jersey Munch
and most recently at Boot Camp V.
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Catherine Gross
Lady Catherine is a multi-certified PCC Life Success coach
and educator. She offers classes that focus on physical skills,
M/s relationships, dominance and submission, personal
development, house management, service, healthy relationships
and more. She is the producer of SouthEast LeatherFest in
Atlanta, GA and a board member of the Leather Archives &
Museum in Chicago and MAsT:LI.
She has presented classes at Frolicon, Black Rose, South Plains
LeatherFest, Brimstone, Floating World, San Diego Leatherfest,
Southwest Leather Conference, Master/slave Conference, Leather
University, Boys Camp, IMsL, LLC, Pantheon, TES, Folsom
Fringe, Orlando Bash, GLLA, Tribal Fire, and at many more
events. She was awarded Black Rose’s Vaughn Keith National
Educator Award in 2002, Pantheon of Leather Southeast Region
Service Award 2006 and Pantheon of Leather Business of the Year
Award in 2006.
She has also written a safety manual in use by more than a
dozen organizations coast to coast. You can download a copy
on her website at BDSMClasses.com (she’ll even customize
it for you). She is the creator of Servant’s Retreat I & II, an
intensive weekend for those who serve, and the Nine Fold Path
Seminar, a workshop on M/s and D/s relationship health, as
well as Foundations in Mastery for D-types. She offers private
classes and coaching for couples and individuals. BDSMClasses.
com and ForYourLifeCoach.com or follow her on Tweeter @
SuccessCoachPCC and @BDSMClasses.
Dr. Lynk
Dr. Lynk is a creatively entertaining sadist with fetishes for
knives, the workings the human body, maintaining constant
motion when teaching a class, and being the community
human repairman. His workshops are derived from his
work and training as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS)
and can be expected to include a twist of pain (ok, maybe a
little more than a twist), a dash of random facts, and a ton of
information when presenting. Do not be alarmed if he takes
off his shirt for no apparent reason or uses a variety of audience
members and random objects as props during class, this is just
how he operates. Dr. Lynk hopes that you will not only be
entertained by his presentations and antics, but also come away
with a great deal of knowledge. Of course, he would have never
found the scene or started presenting without the influence of
his incredible life-partner Ever.
Echo
Echo has been dabbling with the fire arts ever since he emerged
onto the scene back in 2008. After years of practice and personal
research into fire-play and its therapeutic components, Echo
has developed a curriculum to fit any pyromaniac out there.
His style of Fire-play is designed for the kinkster and vanilla
alike, coined under the moniker Fire Massage. The ancient
practice has been updated and expanded under his studies.
Having been in service to
and training under Mistress
Zeneca for 2 years and
being a recent graduate from
MTTA, Echo has grown to
be a strong, confident slave
who strives to make a career
out of doing what he loves;
Fire Massage.
Elegant
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Elegant began her leather
journey in Dallas, Texas
in 1997 and has been an
active part of the Atlanta
community since moving in
2001. She does not like being
identified with a single label,
as her identity is a blending
of her life. She is slave to
Master Archer, mother,
leather crafter, bootblack,
and co-owner of Fantasies
In Leather and TLC Leather
Care. Elegant is a member
of NLA-I, MAsT-Atlanta,
Marketing Director for
Southwest Leather Conference,
producer of Boot Camp
Atlanta, Submissive Journey
Weekend, founding member
of The Bootblack Brigade and
creator/Producer of Twisted
Toyland Atlanta. Elegant had
the honor of being selected
as Southeast Bootblack 2005
at Together In Leather and 1st
Runner-Up at International
Community Bootblack 2005.
Bootblacking and leather care are Elegant’s passions. She
considers them services of love and an art form in which to
express herself. She has led education classes on techniques and
workshops of the mind with Master Archer. Her dedication
to the community and specifically in spreading a positive
awareness of D/s~S/m is a never-ending path to understanding
her own life.
FemCar
FemCar is a multipartenered bisexual beast/toy/slave .. one of
her partners being Jeff Gord of the infamous HouseofGord.com
for the past 7 years. She loves to wallow fully in the experiences
life brings to her ... the joys and the horrors ... the pleasures
as well as the suffering. She feels in fact that the universe is
her spirit’s playground ... and that there are magic and miracles
everywhere if you only allow yourself to see them and, of course
... if you are willing to take the risks in creating them.
Her center in D/s revolves around ego exposure and ego
bashing and being USED ... almost always using the tools
of degradation and/or objectification to get there. She is not
a physical masochist but instead a self proclaimed emotional
masochist ... a term that she has defined and redefined for herself
over the years... because of
course as soon as you believe
that you know yourself the
universe tips a little and
makes you embrace another
aspect.. again and again
and again. She is at peace
most when wallowing in
the mire, compelled often to
endure experiences that she
genuinely fears and dislikes.
Or, to quote FemCar, “The
more I dread it, the more I
NEED it and the more I know
it is what I have to do.”
She has been in the lifestyle
for 18 years and has been
smashing the boundaries of
acceptable and politically
correct forms of play ever
since she crawled in. She
began to educate about
degradation play about 14
years ago ... because people
were alarmed at her need
without understanding the
why behind it. Now it is
a rather common form of
play but only because she
and others like her way back
when wouldn’t let others stop
her.. and she STILL won’t.
She is an advocate for
growth and enlightenment
... sometimes in the form of
controversy ... sometimes
in the form of activism. but
always with an undercurrent
of spirituality. Good thing for her that her spiritual path
absolutely is through her CUNT. So don’t be too surprised
if you see her touching herself at any given moment. She is
out to change the world ... one cock one cunt at a time and
SOMETIMES she is really lucky and can grab MORE than
one at a time, and it is in this type of experience that she truly
revels. You can voyeur her on twitter and fetlife under femcar if
ya want to watch the train wreck as it happens.
Gazer & Kitten
Living in Western Mass has provided an abundance of
opportunities for being involved in the local kink community.
Gazer & Kitten come from a Master/slave background, which
has evolved and developed into a fun working relationship
revolving around trust, humor, mutual gratification, and sadistic
tendencies. They enjoy teaching and exploring the darker side
of play with those seeking to learn. Teaching and safety are
part of their professional and personal lives. They have enjoyed
teaching classes and workshops for many organizations and
groups including TNG, local groups in the New England area
and working as Dungeon Monitors and Captains for major
events along the East Coast.
Goddess Ava St. Marks
Goddess Ava St. Marks is a professional and lifestyle
Dominatrix in the Philadelphia area. She has taught classes on
urethral sounding, CBT, enemas, and bondage. For seven-plus
years she’s been making men squirm thanks to an extensive
collection of toys, implements, and fiendish devices along
with the expertise to use them. Goddess is well known for her
elaborate style of bondage, role-play, CBT, and medical torture
scenes (both publicly and privately). In her local community
Ava enjoys periodically opening her private studio for lifestyle
parties and Domme School. This is her first time teaching
at The Floating World, and she is excited and grateful for the
opportunity to present.
Gonzobear
Efrain John Gonzalez is a photographer with a bent to the
unusual, the erotic, and the sexually extreme. An internationally
published photographer who for the past 20 years has been
seeking radical images that tells a story of people finding their
souls with piercing, branding, cuttings, tattoos, latex, leather
and a whole lot of radical sex and sexuality. He has traveled
from coast to coast to find images of people exploring their
limits (as well as their skin ). Much of his photographic imagery
was taken at the moment it happened, at events such as Living
in Leather (Portland, Chicago ), The Fetish Factor (East Village),
Wig stock (Thompson Square), The Eulenspiegel Society (New
Yory City), Mayday (Seattle), Black Rose (Washington D.C).,
The Power Exchange, and The Fetish Flea Market (Boston).
Some of his work has been compared to that of other famous
photographers such as Robert Mapplethorpe, and Helmut
Newton, but he prefers to see his work more in the light of
such photographers as Weegee, W. Eugene Smith, and Erich
Salomon. Their dedication and artistry allowed them to use the
camera to capture the living core of human experiences. What
Efrain Gonzalez tries to tell us through his lens is the idea that
radical sexual play is not the symptom of some bizarre mental
illness that it has so long been perceived to be by those who fail
to understand it. Radical sexual play is a natural outreach of the
sexually curious and exploration of the self by those chosen few
who dare to walk down forbidden paths to seek an inner truth.
Jefferson
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Jefferson is a writer, storyteller and sex educator based in New
York. His blog One Life, Take Two (www.onelifetaketwo.com),
now in its eighth year, documents his ongoing life as a parent
and pervert. He has created sex events for well over a decade
and has presented at Floating World since its first year. He is the
curator and host of Bare! True Stories of Sex, Desire and Romance
and Spill! True Stories of Queer Sex, Desire and Romance.
KJ (Joseph)
KJPS Howe is a self-described ‘contrarian’/ardent writer about
leather history. Having spent a decade in NYC, then 5 years in
the south and now in the Baltimore area (hopefully for good),
he recommends everyone join leather organizations. A vocal
critic of our subculture’s legends, he lends voice to discussion
about “who we are.” He openly invites people to assist in this
dialogue by writing to him. Some of his writing can be found
at: www.bdsmdebunkingthemyths.com.
KJ Canes was established to supply kinky friends with quality
gifts over ten years ago – nothing more.
KJ noticed a lack of quality affordable canes on the market and
decided that he could probably make something that would
please the eye as well as other bodily parts. He did this happily
until an evil submissive decided to make a business out of it.
Compelled to obey out of some sense of not really caring, KJ
was forced to toil endlessly in cane making … or, (perhaps) he
does it because it is fun. You decide.
Some of his art can be found at www.KJCANES.com
Laura Antoniou
Laura Antoniou is the author of the well known Marketplace
series of erotic novels, but has also written dozens of short
stories, essays and other works in various genres for over 25
years. Winner of the NLA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011,
she has presented, taught and ranted at over 150 conferences
and events since the early 80’s, delivering enlightenment,
entertainment and indictments. She has also appeared at
colleges and universities, including NYU, Rutgers, Columbia
and the University of Washington.
Over the years, her work has been translated into Spanish,
German, Japanese and Hebrew; The Marketplace will soon be
available as an audio book from Audible. In 2010, she hit the
world of e-books as the Marketplace moved to Circlet Press, and
Laura came out as Christopher Morgan, best-selling writer of
gay male erotica, including the novel Musclebound. Together
with her wife, Karen Taylor, she has written a ritually correct
leather Passover seder, titled Avadim Chayanu, available for
free upon asking. All of her other available works can be found
listed at her website, lantoniou.com
Laura is personally featured in Writing Below the Belt;
Conversations with Erotic Authors, by Michael Rowe, and The
Burning Pen; Sex Writers on Sex Writing, by M. Christian. The
first Chris Parker story written outside of a Marketplace book
appears in Take Me There, Tristan Taormino’s 2011 collection
of transgender erotica; the story won the John Preston Award for
short fiction from the National Leather Association.
Laura is writing book 6 of the Marketplace series (The Inheritor)
and has also finished a comedy/mystery set in the leather
community, titled The Killer Wore Leather, due out soon from
Cleis Books.
Leah Strock
Mama Vi
Leah Strock is Nurse Practitioner from New York City. She
has practiced in the field of HIV for almost 20 years. She is
currently working in the field of HIV prevention in vaccine
research. Prior to that she was a buyer for the first transvestite
boutique in the country and was a party promoter at the
Limelight - a New York City nightclub where she threw parties
for the leather community. She prides herself on being the most
non-judgmental healthcare provider in NYC!
Viola Johnson has been an activist, educator, writer, motivational
speaker and author in and for the Leather community for nearly
four decades. Vi has served as a mentor to countless individuals,
and was dubbed “Mom” by several generations of Leathermen
and women. She is delighted to now be “Grandmom” to
a whole new generation. Vi is passionately involved with
preserving the history of the SM/Leather/Fetish communities,
serving as the Director and Senior Griot of the Carter/Johnson
Library and Collection, a traveling library designed to bring
history to the communities it serves. Previously, she served
on the Board of Directors of the Leather Archives & Museum.
Vi is a member of Tulsa Uniform Leather Seekers Association
(T.U.L.S.A.), the Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM), and the ONYX
Pearls; she is an honorary member of many other SM/Leather/
Fetish organizations. Vi has lectured at numerous academic
institutions, including Bryn Mawr and Barnard Colleges, and
Oklahoma State University. She continues to speak and serve
on panels at a wide variety of events and organizations. Vi
has received numerous honors for her work, including the
N.G.L.T.F. Leather Leadership Award, four Pantheon of Leather
Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards from Pantheon of Leather,
Black Beat and the National Leather Association. She is the
author of two books, Dhampir: Child of the Blood and To Love,
To Obey, To Serve: Diary of an Old Guard Slave.
Lord Ramirez
Lord Ramirez has been active in BDSM for nearly 20 years.
In addition to serving as a BDSM educator, he has also
fetish performer in Goth and Fetish nightclubs. As a BDSM
educator he has taught for groups including TIED, Tidewater
Pride, Crimson Phoenix, CAPEX, CUFF, CoDe and Amatorius.
Events he has presented at include Black Phoenix’s Winter
Solstice, APEX Summer Bash, The DC GRUE, The Winter Fetish
Fleamarket, Frolicon, NDD/s Boot Camp, Charm City Fetish
Fair, Primal Arts Festival, Rochester Kink Society’s Mega Bash,
Beat Me in St Louis, and Floating World.
In addition to teaching for BDSM groups he has also provided
workshops and BDSM outreach for Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Anime
groups at their national events. He is a member of Fallout and
was a charter member Crimson Phoenix and helped found and
run another of his local groups, Amatorius.
Outside of the lifestyle Ramirez is active with the vampyre
community and involved with the establishment of several
vampyre organizations. He has an extensive martial arts
background, and a strong interest in Japanese culture. Ramirez
is also a retired open professional ballroom dance championship
finalist, teacher, and Ballroom competition judge.
Lori Perkins
Lori Perkins is the Editorial Director of Ravenous Romance, an
erotic e-press whose STORY OF L won the Best Lesbian Erotic
Novel from the 2012 Lambda Awards.
Perkins has been a literary agent for 20 years. She represents
Jenna Jameson, Cecilia Tan, Laura Antoniou and many
literary and erotic authors. She was awarded the Outstanding
Achievement as an Author Representative from Romantic Times
Magazine as well as The Agent of the Year Award from the
Romance Writers of America NYC chapter. She is always looking
for new authors.
Perkins wrote The Insider’s Guide to Getting an Agent (Writers
Digest Books), has edited twenty erotica anthologies and
more than 100 erotic novels, as well as published erotica under
a pseudonym. She is currently working on 50 Writers On 50
Shades, a collection of essays on the pop culture impact of the
EL James trilogy, which will be published in November 2012.
She has taught writing and editing as an adjunct professor at
N.Y.U.’s Center for Publishing for two decades.
The first Friday of every month she hosts an erotic reading
series, Ravenous Nights, at the Happy Endings Lounge, 302
Broome St., 8-10 p.m.
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MataLeao
MataLeao is a rope aficionado. Inspired by the bound and
tattooed women in Ozume Kaname’s artwork, he has been tying
Japanese inspired bondage for 5 years.
MataLeao started teaching Japanese inspired rope bondage in
2008 and has taught at some of the largest conventions and for
some of the most well established organizations in the country
such as Shibaricon, The Floating World, TesFest, Rope Camp, and
Bound in Boston. He has also taught for the TES bondage sig
and at several Triad meetings. MataLeao is also on the Board of
Directors for the Jersey Rope Experiment, a central NJ monthly
rope share, and has worked to bring bondage education to NJ.
Master Rob
Master Rob, aka “Robinhood” lives a 24/7 M/s lifestyle. He
has been active in the community for many years and is a
leader of the Bucks County BDSM Group in Pennsylvania. A
lifelong educator he has taken his ability to instruct into his
other driving passion, kink. He is actively involved in many
outreach and humanitarian programs such as operation I Love
it in the Can food drive, NCSF and Habitat for Humanity. As
a presenter, both his topics and his humorous approach are
always well received.
Mister Sean
Mister Sean is a sadistic, queer dominant, who loves to bring
his creativity and sense of adventure to his scenes. A former
military operator turned BBQ pit master and sales professional,
he uses his life experience to enhance his play. Active in the
Washington D.C. and Baltimore scenes, Mister Sean regularly
attends TNG and Dark Odyssey events. He also volunteers as
the dungeon monitor lead at most D.O. events. He’s pretty well
known for being the nicest, evil sadistic domlydom around.
He’s also earned quite a reputation for the parties he holds at his
home, Pork Island, and his meat (which often gets rave reviews).
Mistress Zeneca
Papi Coxxx
Mistress Zeneca is an East Coast transplant from Southern
California, publicly Dominant for over 9 years. She is a BDSM
and Kink event organizer in the Philadelphia area, specializing
in providing unique kink experiences. Mistress Zeneca’s events
feature High Protocol in a light-hearted manner - appropriate
for the curious, the beginner, and the experienced alike.
Since the publishing of the High Protocol Party Manual by
Mistress Zeneca in 2010 for her events, kinksters around the
world have been using it as the basis for their High Protocol
gatherings. Offered completely for free, the manual has proved
to be a useful guidebook that provides a standardized way
of hosting successful High Protocol events. The manual is
currently being translated into Russian, and has been used for
parties in Melbourne, India, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Las
Vegas, Boston, and Canada to name just a few. Learn more at:
www.ElegantlyKinky.com
Besides High Protocol, Mistress Zeneca loves corsets,
costuming, and her cat-o-nine-tails. If you catch her in the
dungeon with her fangs in, ask her for a bite - She will BITE!
Ignacio Rivera aka Papí Coxxx who prefers the gender-neutral
pronoun “they” is a Black-Boricua, two-spirit, gender-fluid,
kinky, sex positive sex educator, sex worker, performance artist
and filmmaker. They are the creator of Poly Patao Productions.
Poly Patao Productions is dedicated to producing sex-positive
workshops, performance pieces, play parties, panel discussions,
teach-ins, social/political groups and educational opportunities
that are specially geared toward queer women, transgender,
multi-gender, genderqueer, gender non-conforming and gender
variant folx of color.
Ignacio’s body of work has focused on gender and sexuality;
specifically on queer, trans, kink and sexual liberation issues
within a race/class dynamic. They have been facilitating
workshops, doing lectures and creating events for kinky, kinkycurious Queer/Trans POC’s and their white allies for over a
decade.
Monica Day
Workshop Leader, Monica Day, is the founder of The Sensual
Life (www.thesensuallife.com). She specializes in creating safe
spaces for people to explore, experience and express their
sensuality. She believes that the freedom of sexual expression
is the root of all other freedoms, and that creative expression
allows for the most nuanced and vulnerable sharing of
experiences that often leave us breathless and speechless. Plus,
she just thinks it’s hot when you can find a way to reveal the
intensity of what you feel on the inside in a way that gives
everyone else in the room a vicarious thrill.
NauttiBoy
NauttiBoy is a new face with an old soul. He has been exploring
kink for many years now, from bottom to Top (and a few
places in between). He views every day as an opportunity to
try or learn something new, and loves to share his knowledge
and experience with whomever he comes in contact with.
NauttiBoy has taught in the beauty industry as an International
Platform Artist for over a decade, visiting countries all over the
world. He now brings his art and talents to share with our
community. He has recently presented in New York City at
both TES (The Eulenspiegel Society), the IronBell Academy and at
LIFE in Nassau on Long Island. NauttiBoy is currently slated
for upcoming presentations at many educational organizations
and events. He may be very “nautti”, but he plays so well with
others!
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Nayland is an artist and educator, an investigator and instigator.
Over the past six years he has presented on kink related topics
at many places including KinkAcademy, TESFest and Dark
Odyssey Winter Fire/Leather Retreat/Fusion, The Floating World,
IMsL and GMSMA, LSM, Instigate and Winter Wickedness, and
has taught and lectured on art at numerous colleges around the
United States, including Harvard, Yale, UC Berkeley and the
Art institute of Chicago. In 2004 he was named International
Pipebear at Briar Bash. He is a member of Delta International
Brotherhood.
Pele
With 17 years experience in various realms of the sex industry,
Pele’s current focus is on education and community building.
Pele is based in San Francisco and works independently as a
professional dominant as well as a Bondassage provider and
trainer. She is a graduate of the Journeyman III Academy, and
is currently serving as the headmaster for Foundations, an
education group in San Francisco with a focus on leather and
BDSM. A fierce advocate for sex worker rights, Pele serves as
core leadership in Bay Area chapter for the Sex Worker Outreach
Project.
Philip
Philip, a graphic designer and illustrator, has been in the scene
for enough years to know when to stop counting or caring. A
distracted man of leisure and vice, he has developed a love of
the curves on the human form, wrestling/takedowns, planning
gangbangs, impact and force play, knife-play, role-play scenes,
taboos, mummification and of course spanking - some of
which he has presented on. Charmingly jaded, cynical, and
sarcastic, Philip has presented at organizations such as Black
Rose, DC-TNG, and Dark Odyssey. He enjoys non-sequiturs,
loathes writing bios and considers sarcasm as ritual.
He also hates clowns.
Professor Elisi
Elisi’s professional profile includes a Master of Education in
Human Sexuality, Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of
Arts in Psychology, School Nurse Certification, and Certified
Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Practice.
She is presently a Human Sexuality doctoral student.
Elisi is currently the Director of the Health Services Department
at a university. As a faculty member, she teaches courses
in health and human sexuality with some of her courses
culminating with an experiential approach in Kenya. Elisi is
the co-creator, co-producer and host of a TV show called GET
SOME at the university. GET SOME is a fun and informative
television show providing insight on health with a human
sexuality emphasis. Elisi is an editorial board member for the
Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and CommunityBased Research.
She is a member of the McGraw Hill Academic Advisory Board
for Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality. She
volunteers as a teen relationship column advisor for a high
school newspaper and has been a guest speaker at numerous
conferences, events and podcasts. She is a sexual health
contributor to myfatfact.com, an online source promoting
healthy living. Elisi recently volunteered as a consultant for
a review of systems database development for a rural health
clinic in Kenya as well as provider of physical examinations to
former street-dwelling children. Internationally, she has also
offered input to the Mashavu project which is a telemedicine
kiosk system. Her studies have involved sexual myth gathering
among street-dwelling youth in Kenya.
Elisi is a member of the following organizations: American
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists,
Kink Aware Professionals, Human Sexuality Education Student
Organization, American College Health Association, American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Rho,
International Honor Society of Nursing.
Pyro Sadist
Brian aka Pyro Sadist has been in the scene for over a decade.
He has been with his collared slave dottie (Slutress) since he
entered the scene. Brian and dottie founded The Gate, one
of the largest munch groups in the Philadelphia, as well as,
The Gate in Massachusetts. His leather family consists of
himself, his alpha slave dottie and their femsubs caroline &
sammi, his boy rain, and their most recent additions, Monika,
Horns & Tia...along with some nieces & nephews along the
way. Currently they live in NJ, MUCH closer to their leather
family. When anyone wants to learn fire-play Brian is happy to
oblige as long as the house rules allow it.
Q
In the past decade or so, Q has been often been found behind
his camera, as Event Photographer for Tri-state area BDSM
and fetish events, such as The Floating World, Libertine Ball,
Diabolique Ball, Wicked Faire, NDD/s Boot Camp, Sacred
Sexuality Beltane, the Black Phoenix and various Gate Munch
events. He brings a creative twist to photography, developing
his own techniques for time-lapse photography, high-speed
motion capture and fire portrait photography. Q is currently
looking for new diverse (non-Barbie) fire portrait models to
build his portfolio in order to feature them in an upcoming
public gallery opening.
Q is backed by Emily who has an art school background,
attended University of the Arts and works for a photography
company. Samples of Q’s photographic skills can be found at
www.PhotoPlay.US.com.
When Q is not behind the camera, he enjoys demonstrating
his unique style of sensual topping. He has a passion for sensual
fire-play (“fire massage”), but also enjoys teaching bondage,
flogging, spanking and temporary body art, including liquid
latex, body markers, mummification and micro-branding.
Q is a long-time proud Supporting Member of NCSF, working
to preserve our rights for alternative sexual and relationship
lifestyles. He also contributes to Alder Health Services,
which offers primary healthcare for the underserved LGBT
community. A portion of Q’s photography sales are donated
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to help support these organizations, NCSF, (www.ncsfreedom.
org), and Alder Health Services, (www.AlderHealth.org).
RuleOfThree
RuleOfThree (aka Paul Rulof) is an educator and the author
of Age-play: From Diapers to Diplomas. He has degrees in
psychology and sociology that he perverts for use in the
alternative sexuality community. RuleOfThree teaches classes
and throws parties that allow people the opportunity to explore
and accept aspects of their sexuality. He has presented at many
venues throughout the U.S., including Domcon (LA), Frolicon,
and many others. Find out more at http://www.paulrulof.com/.
Scott Bonelli
Scott Bonelli is the owner and operator of the New Englandbased kinky custom design shop Big Head Studio. He and his
partner, Elle E., travel across the country teaching classes and
running workshops on Alternative Adult Sex Ed. And BDSM.
Scott has taught at events such as Black Rose and Dark Odyssey
in D.C., TES in N.Y. and Floating World in NJ, the Boston/
Providence F.F.F., and many others He has given workshops at
various universities, including Brown, Columbia and R.I.S.D.
His writings have appeared in Secret Magazine and other
international publications.
Sharik Minkman
Sharik is a human dog and The Official Mascot of The Government
of PervertistanTM. He has been assisting Miss Sophie
Minkman for more than a year and has loved every minute of
it. As a human dog, Sharik takes on full headspace thinking,
acting, and being nothing but a dog. He uses quadrupedal
movement and is trained in a language his human-side doesn’t
understand.
Sir Guy
Sir Guy lives a Dominant lifestyle, publicly active in the
BDSM scene for almost ten years. He is an Emeritus Member
of the Board of Directors of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), and
formerly a Director of East Coast Leather Town Hall and New
York Leather Weekend. He has been a member of MAsT Metro
New York, Long Island Leather and Roses, The Society and Dom
Sub Friends.
He has presented at TES, Beyond Leather 2 & 3, Black B.E.A.T.
2009 Survivor Saturday, Black Rose 2006, Brimstone II,
Conversio Virium (Columbia University’s BDSM group), Dom
Sub Friends, GMSMA, L.I.F.E. on Long Island, Long Island
Leather and Roses, Knot for Everyone (KFE), TES Fest 2009, The
Society and The Floating World 1 and 2. He is the winner of the
TES 2005 Dominant Men/submissive women’s Literary Contest.
He is the author of a uniform themed BDSM erotic collection
featuring people of color entitled Sharp Interrogations: Erotic
Tales of Uniform Discipline. He is also an instructor at Kink
Academy. He has also participated in an educational forum at
Rutgers University as a panelist discussing Human Sexuality.
In addition to being a uniform enthusiast, he is a former New
York City police officer and is a New York State certified
Emergency Medical Technician, who has participated in rescue
efforts at Ground Zero and at Hurricane Katrina.
Slutress
Steve B
Dottie aka Slutress has been educating and supporting the
community for well over a decade. Along with Pyro Sadist they
founded The Gate ... your gateway to BDSM, in Philadelphia
well over a decade ago. It’s the longest running Group in the
Philadelphia area. She’s been doing workshops up and down
the East Coast including, TES, Black Rose, Leather Retreat,
Camp Crucible, DSF, Dark Odyssey, The Society, and many more
groups workshops and munches. Loves sharing her knowledge
with others and loves learning new things everyday.
Steve B (aka Knotsteve) has been tying up women with rope for
well over 20 years. Several years ago, he added rope suspension
to his repertoire, and now can often be seen at kink events in
the Mid Atlantic area hoisting unsuspecting women high into
the air. He believes suspension can and should be comfortable
for all body types and spends way too much time thinking of
ways he can improve that. He lives in the Philadelphia area,
and has been active in the local scene for over a decade.
Sophie Minkman
Sophie Minkman is The Head of The Government of
PervertistanTM, and TEC@TES’ “Mistress of the Hounds”.
She has been a Corporate Trainer/Presenter and a Dance
Instructor (including at a major university) for over a
decade. She has recently been teaching classes in the fetish
community mostly focused on animal play. Her specialties
are dehumanization, fear play and elaborate scenes involving
multiple people. Sophie Minkman is a charismatic presenter
and is exceptionally creative. She keeps the audience engaged
with her wacky humor and fresh perspective on kinky play. Her
exciting games go way beyond the usual.
Susan Wright is the spokesperson for the National Coalition for
Sexual Freedom, which she founded in 1997. Susan coordinated
the SM Policy Reform Project for the National Organization
for Women which resulted in rescinding their anti-SM policy
in 1999, and coordinated the creation of the SM vs. Abuse
policy statement at LLC, 1997-98. Susan was a member of the
organizing committee for the Smarter Sex NYC, the Sex Positive
Journalism Awards (Sexies), and the advocacy committee for the
American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
Susan has published over 25 books, and her latest novels are
urban fantasies: Confession of a Demon and Demon Underground.
www.susanwright.info
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The Loving Tyrant
James is a bondage/fetish photographer located in Brooklyn,
NY. He is a life long fetishist whose main interests revolve
around bottoming and topping for bondage, crossdressing,
and fetish photography. James is one of the official founding
members of “The Otherfuckers”.
In Brooklyn, James has hosted rope bondage gatherings in his
home such as “Rope for Dinner”, an informal, Q and A style,
hand over hand bondage think tank as well as instructing at
“Erinhoudini’s Rope Thing”.
James’ philosophy on teaching bondage is that we shouldn’t
rely on set ties to make up our bondage repertoires. We should
try to understand how to use the rope to fit the bodies of our
bottoms rather than trying to make our bottoms fit into our
rope. Sure we all want to bend and contort our bottoms, but
we want it to be a pleasurable experience for them. We all want
repeat business.
Before picking up the ropes James was strictly a bottom until
around 2003. As a bottom he is partial to challenging his body
with strenuous ties or predicament bondage. His knowledge
comes from experiences on both sides of the ropes.
The Loving Tyrant, or ‘Ty’ to his friends, has been in the
Philadelphia/NJ/Northern Delaware BDSM community
since 1999. After entering the lifestyle as a submissive, he has
identified as a straight male Dominant & Daddy since 2003. For
thirteen years his heart and passion has been to teach the new
and help them find their path. This culminated in 2008 when
he and a former partner started a popular FetLife group called
Domme School, which is a topic based discussion/demo program
aimed at newly emerging and incumbent femme Dommes of
all gender persuasions. Ty is active in several area and regional
groups. He has presented on various topics for Dom/sub Friends
in NYC, NDDs, SDDs, Brimstone, The Floating World, Leather
Retreat, Dark Odyssey, and Black Rose. Ty can be seen at various
events in the Philadelphia area where he is an active member
of that community.
Ty’s interests include the mental and physical aspects of
corporal discipline and punishment, mind fucks, and any kind
of bare handed spanking, no holds barred rough body play,
singletail whips, and corporal caning. He also loves medical
play such as the artful use of skin staples and needles as well as
sensual scenes that involve erotic rhythmic impact play, erotic
hot wax play, sensual fire-play, and erotic massage, as pleasant
alternatives to heavier, pain driven scenes.
Spycey Spyce
Spycey Spyce is an Erotic Edutainer who inspires through
song, laughter, and spiritually intellectual bawdiness. Whether
she’s on stage singing about safe sex, teaching a workshop on
creating hot intimacy, or telling sexy stories on her podcast
The Spycey Buzz, Spyce always opens honest and shame-free
dialogues about sexuality to help create more healing and hot
sex in the world. Spyce loves creating community, collaborating
with other visionaries, and going deep into the self to discover
the connections that lie between all of us. To this end Spyce
often travels to continue to spread the world of shame-free
sexuality and communication. For more info, check out her
website at www.spyceybuzz.com.
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Toni Solenne
Toni Solenne, Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman 2012, has been
kinky for a few decades and identifies as leatherdyke and Master
to her slaves jean and mar. She is an enthusiastic member of
Females Investigating Sexual Terrain (FIST), MTTA Master
Academy Alumni, MAsT Allentown, Laurel, Baltimore and
Philadelphia Chapters, NCSF, Women in Leather International,
and the Leather Heart Foundation. Toni is the director of the
MAsT: Allentown chapter, on staff at the Carter/Johnson Leather
Library and co-coordinator of the Lehigh Valley Lesbian munch
group. Regionally, she facilitates spiritual retreats for leather
women, is coordinator of FIST, and is co-director of MAsT
Laurel-Women. Toni presents throughout the Mid-Atlantic
area in an effort to give back to the Leather, Women’s and M/s
communities that she feels has given her so much.
TSH~ (TheSternHand)
TSH~ (TheSternHand) really, really likes to spank. He is a
Philadelphia area Master that is active in the Philadelphia scene.
Stern is adept in a lot of areas of Sadism, but his trademark is
leaving welts via bare handed spanking. Stern has lent his talents
to local charities to raise funds with his spanking booths. He
fancies himself an amateur station builder and helped design
and create the stations for Boot Camp and other events.
He is also the founder of Operation: I ♥ it in the can. The can
drive is to help feed lifestyle families and the homeless around
the globe. Proud winner of the 2011 Pantheon of Leather
Community Choice Male Award and the Diabolique Community
Service Award 2011.
XavierDom
XavierDom is a 40 year old dominant and sadist from
Philadelphia, PA. As a member and a certified Violet Wand
Demonstrator of the International Violet Wands Guild, he has
become a proficient with the use of the violet wands.
He has previously demonstrated the violet wand at Paddles,
Wicked Faire 2011 and 2012, TESFest with Traveling Fool,
The Geeky Kink Event, Beltane, and Boot Camp V. He is also a
regular at The Aviary in Philadelphia, where he demonstrates
violet wand, fire-play, and cupping.
Knowledgeable in the history, safe use, and operation of the
violet wand, Xavier is always willing to impart his love and
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knowledge of the Violet Wand to anyone willing to ask and
listen.
Xavier is skilled in the three basic techniques and many
advanced techniques of the violet wand including violet wand
fire-play. He is also very skilled in cupping, impact play, staples,
and acupuncture needles. Despite his wealth of knowledge, he
is always willing to try new techniques.
Zebrianna
Zebrianna has a passion for all of the sharp & pointies: needles,
scalpels/cuttings, knives, sutures, skin-staples... You can feel
the energy from her as she plays or teaches and she’s known
for creating beautiful artwork with needles, scalpels, staples
and finger painting in blood! Zeb has done Needle Play, Skin
Stapling, Cutting and/or Blood-Play workshops for Brimstone
I - III, NDDs BootCamp I - V; Atlantic City D/S, The Floating
World I - V, DomSub Friends/Paddles NYC, The Black Phoenix/
Winter Solstice, Adventures in Sexuality/Winter Wickedness,
BESS & Charm City Fetish Fair in MD, TES Fest, SJMG,
DO/Leather Retreat, Domme School, and Black Rose. She was
Director of Programming for Floating World 2009, Boot Camp
III, Philly Leather Pride Night 2010, and is Co-Producer &
Head of Programming for Brimstone NJ. When not teaching
or volunteering, Zeb can be found in the dungeon at most any
event she attends as one of the last people playing into the wee
hours of the night (or morning).
4-Erotica Stores specializes in Violet Wand Kits and a large
selection of Violet Wand accessories. We carry TENS Units,
Cupping Sets, Fire Floggers, Fire Gloves, Acrylic, Delrin,
and Carbon Fiber Canes, leather items including leather cuffs,
masks, strap-ons, suspension cuffs, specialty leather floggers
of Bison, Moose, Elk, Bunny, Rubber and combo rubber &
leather, unique sex toys made from glass, stainless steel and
gemstones as well as an assortment of lotions and lubes. All
items are high quality, and reasonably priced to enhance your
sensual experiences. Come visit our booth and check out our
Friday Specials.
www.violetwandstore.com
Big Head Studio creates everything from custom butt plugs
to premium liquid latex, and custom Violet Wand accessories
Have you dreamt up something devious that you just can’t find
in stores? E-mail us to find out more about getting your fantasy
device designed or built. Scott has been a fi xture at major fetish
events across the U.S. since 1996. We specialize in lively and
entertaining educational workshops, He will be conducting
workshops at floating world this year and hopes to see you
there.
Canes4pain offers over 50 styles of rattan canes, all backed
by a lifetime guarantee! Designs range from bare, unadorned
rattan to the wickedly traditional Birch Rods, British School
Canes & Singapore Punishment Canes to Twisted Loopies,
Butt Beaters, etc. Also making an appearance and available
for adoption are the innovative Sanibel Beach Canes (covered
with sharp seashell shards!) and the Crown Jewels Collection
which feature custom designed handles with silver, gold and
gemstones — fit for a God or Goddess.
Cane designer WhypDancer will be in the vending booth to
aid guests in the selection of the perfect cane for your play style,
and to give advice on care and use of these fine disciplinary
items.
Canes4pain — as wicked as they are beautiful, by WhypDancer
Crystal Delights is a small US based manufacturer of high
end erotic art glass. Our products feature genuine Swarovski
elements, vintage glass medallions from the Czech Republic
and our AVN award winning Crystal Minx fox tails. We
feature a line of colored glass called the Colors Against Cancer
line where each and every sale results in a donation to that
colors glasses associated charity. We are also an authorized reseller of the amazing Merci Toys Fairy wand, and of the HOT
SpiritHoods that we also match with our tails as a set to bring
your animal side to life! Stop by our both and fill out our loyalty
card form for your chance to win amazing products and receive
special discounts
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Color Me Red has been serving NJ Jersey since 2004. Our
products are unique in their design and quality. They are made
to be both pleasing to look at and made to last. We also believe
that quality toys shouldn’t break anyone’s pocketbook so they
are more than reasonably priced.
Quality unique handcrafted impact toys: paddles, canes,
floggers and toys that can be used with violet wands ... and
dungeon furniture. We are located 20 minutes from Edison.
Some of Our products can be viewed by moving your mouse
over the paddle marked Store on our website.
www.colormered.com
Delicious Boutique
started as Delicious Corsets in
1995, based out of Philadelphia, PA. We’ve expanded into
a completely unique blend of post-apocalyptic, steampunkinspired, neo-tribal couture for women and men. We still
feature our collection of handmade custom corsets, but now as
one-of-a-kind collection pieces alongside our leather holsters,
gear belts, and apparel. Our focus is and always has been
on quality and originality. We provide a completely unique
selection of items that will appeal to the adventurous, fashioninspired fetishist looking for higher-end offerings.
DeTails Toys — Thanks for making us one of the most
popular “lifestyle” flogger-makers in the country. We’ve been
able to do that by lovingly crafting each of our handmade
and individually finished floggers ourselves — BY people in
the lifestyle, FOR people in the lifestyle. Our floggers are
extremely well-made, well-balanced, beautiful and best of all,
since we make and sell them ourselves, you get WHOLESALE
PRICES! You could pay more elsewhere, but why would you
want to??? Stop by our booth and check out our great singletail
and unusual specialty whips, paddles, collars, vampire gloves &
mitts, don’t forget our famous rose floggers & crops, AND pick
up our instructional flogging DVD, “The DeTails of Flogging.”
We’ll have over 150 floggers for you to choose from, but there
is never an extra charge for us to make you the custom flogger
of your dreams!
www.DeTailsToys.com
The Kink Shop is a family run business based in Shreveport,
Louisiana. Between the three of us — Myself, and slaves rita
and samantha — we craft everything we sell and therefore
control the quality. We make whips of nylon, leather and
kangaroo. Our canes are rattan, which are oil-filled and then
dipped in multiple coats of marine varnish. Our floggers have
finger loops and are made from 4 different sensations: soft deer,
tanned, suede, combo (mixture of deer tanned and rubber), and
all rubber. We have paddles of leather, wood and rubber. We
also have the TTa-zappers back in stock.
KJ Canes Specialty BDSM Canes for everyone from
beginners to professionals and extreme cane enthusiasts. We
offer Acrylic, Rattan, Metal, Carbon & Delrin canes, even
some that *glow in the dark* and others that *light-up*. We also
have a beautiful line of Fetish Jewelry and Collars, Bondage
and Corporal Toys, Medical Gadgets, Low-Temp Candles &
lots of other fun stuff.
*Members of DsF, Life in Nassau, and LILNR get 10% off purchases
exceeding $20.00 (must show active membership card).
Also, as our way of thanking volunteers & event staff for their
hard work & dedication, show us your badge that denotes
your status as one of these, and we will extend the same 10%
discount to you, even if you are not an active member of one of
the groups listed above. :)
Kelli Toys is based out of Allentown, PA. Known for our
one-of-a-kind domestic and exotic hardwood handled floggers,
unique custom made paddles and beautifully hand-finished
canes. We also offer a variety of build-to-order bondage
furniture. Our toys are designed by Kinky_Kelli, an artisan
who has been crafting custom high quality goods for over 15
years. We can design you the toy of your kinky dreams at an
affordable price. Explore the possibilities via our photo galleries
at www.kellitoys.com
Knotty Designs Knotty Designs makes and sells products
made from paracord. We make Floggers, Collars, Leashes,
Bracelets, and many other evil implements. We can make
custom color combinations of any of our creations.
Le Chateau Exotique is the largest store of its kind on
the East Coast. We cater to all sizes, shapes, and genders. Our
store is filled with quality products, hard-to-find items, and the
largest selection of corsets, men’s and women’s clothing, and
fantastic and sexy toys you’ll find anywhere. We now carry our
own line of leather and fabric corsets, The LCE Collection,
along with a wide variety of men’s and women’s leather, fetish,
and sexy clothing. With this line and our extensive inventory
from other quality manufacturers, we proudly continue to
service the community as we’ve done for the last 16 years. With
a long-standing record of superior customer service, respect
and discretion, Le Chateau Exotique continues to work hard
to earn your business. Come visit our booth in the vendor area,
the 3000sq ft. store in New Hope, PA, or our website at www.
fetishwear.com.
Lifestyle Sewing booth contains “Home Decor With A
Fetish Flare” LS makes items for every room in the house:
potholders, place mats, quilts, blankets, pillows, tissue covers,
flags, etc. I do custom embroidery patches and sew them onto
your vest while you wait. I have embroidered t-shirts, towels
and bags and so much more.
I will make your club flag or organization banner - customized
just for you. I make flags and blankets for: Leather, boy, girl,
slave, Master/slave and so many more.
lifestylesewing.net
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Misfits Studios
Internationally published artist and
photographer L.C. of Misfit Studios will attend and vend this
year at Floating World. After a two year break from shooting
and exhibiting his work, he is now back with a sneak preview
of his upcoming collection of black and white and color photos
in the new book: Out of Exile; a collection of fetish, erotica,
and fine art nudes.
Come check out a collection of custom framed 11X14 black
and white and color prints. A collection of fine art nude, fetish,
bd/sm, pretty porn, photography prints.
As well as 5 books Good luck in hell, 48 the un-rated version,
Dragon ladies and China dolls, Up skirt & panties and girls oh
my!, and MEN. Kinky xxx post cards.
Available at his booth as well is the new book by David Lawrence
RE-bound & Select pieces of work by J.C. Of Stark ARTS.
Needle Play Design
Unique kinky custom embroiderers
who do personalized T-shirts, tanks, hats, towels, blankets,
leather bags and various other goods. At vending events, we
bring our machines to do on the spot personalization! Also by
e-mail we will work with you and do up a special shirt, blanket
or leather for that special gift or always wanted to have item.
We’ve vended for and supported many events including: NCFS,
Black Rose, TES, The Crucible, Leather Retreat, Floating
World, Camp Crucible, MAL, CLAW, IML, Liberty Bears,
AIS, Wicked Fair, SIN, LF&P, Beltane, DC Leather Fest,
Master/slave Conference, DO Winter Fire, FFF, The Society,
LIFE, APeX, BESS, EDGE, MAsT, MOD, and many more.
Owhips specializes in handcrafted whips of the utmost
quality, all made by the renowned Axel Streffer. Axel braids his
whips with pride, and dyes the whips their unique and vibrant
colors by hand as well. We carry signal and snake whips as
well as mini- kats and mini- bullwhips, we also carry specialty
whips such as the Dama , El Diablo and Target whips. We also
carry knives, whip bags, leather conditioners and Wartenberg
wheels. www.owhips.com
PASSIONAL Boutique in Philadelphia is your regional
destination for corsets, kilts, costumes, leather, latex and other
fantasy fashions for women and men.
Our friendly and intelligent staff are ready to help you dress
or undress your dreams seven days a week from Noon-10pm.
Open year-round, PASSIONAL Boutique closes only on
Thanksgiving, Xmas, and New Years (or occasionally for
inclement weather or inventory/remodeling). To stay up-to-date
on events, sales and promotions, join our email lists, become
our friends on LiveJournal, Twitter, Tagged and MySpace. Our
retail store opened its doors in Feburary of 1998 as Fetishes
Boutique after two years of operating as a home and catalog
business. We changed the name in 2004 as we expanded our
merchandise from traditional fetishwear (leather, rubber, etc.)
to include high-fashion costume pieces in sizes XXS-8XL. In
1997, we created the first Diabolique Charity Masquerade Ball
that has continued annually and has raised over $100,000
since its inception for charities providing vital services in
Philadelphia. In 1999, the store created its first Libertine Ball
and launched the first volume of the monthly PASSIONAL
Magazine. When the name changed in 2004, we opened the
Aphrodite Gallery to showcase fine arts with an erotic theme,
and to host our PASSION 101 Fantasy Workshops. In October
of 2007, we expanded into two stores, PASSIONAL Boutique
and the adults-only Sexploratorium (where Aphrodite Gallery,
as well as all of our sexuality and fantasy products moved to
make space for an expanded menswear collection).
Purple Passion/DV8
— We are located in New York
City for over 20 years. We sell leather, PVC and latex clothing.
Boots and shoes. Books and magazines. We have a huge toy and
corset section. We cater to the x-small and extra large person.
We have workshops and are active in our local community.
Rainbow Rope & Kinky Medical
Rainbow Rope is
the original source for bright, vibrant bondage rope in over 20
colors plus custom patterns. Looking for a Natural Fiber Rope?
We have a great selection of HEMP, JUTE and COTTON
too.
Need some Panic Snaps, Spring Snaps, a Bell or an ‘O’ Ring?
Our extensive array of Hardware is great for all your dungeon or
toybag needs. We also carry RATED CLIMBING GRADE
Hardware including our very popular SWIVEL. So HOIST
‘em up and give ‘em a WHIRL.
Bondage enthusiasts should check out our wide selection of
SHIBARI RINGS – we have rings formed from SOLID
Stainless Steel, LIGHTWEIGHT aluminum and even
WOOD in various sizes.
Be sure to visit us for all your Bondage needs!
RainbowRope.com
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KinkyMedical.com carries the LARGEST selection of
Medical Paraphernalia found anywhere. We have it ALL –
including: pinwheels, sounds, saline, sutures, scissors, anal
spreaders/scopes, vaginal specula, mouth spreaders, sharps
containers, skin staplers, branding pens, forceps, hemostats,
latex/nitrile gloves, catheter supplies, vetwrap, etc. etc. etc.
Don’t forget to check out our HUGE enema selection for bags,
nozzles (including the popular Double Bardex style), soap,
clamps, tubing, etc. If you need a TENS unit, cable, adapter
or accessory come see our expanded ELECTRO-SEX section.
Rounding things out we’ve brought some of our favorite BDSM
goodies like cupping sets, SAP gloves, leather gloves, ball gags,
etc. Be sure to visit us for all your Kinky Medical needs!
KinkyMedical.com
Tribal Transformations Face & Body Art Take on a
different look for the day! This isn’t your typical face painting
booth for kids; Tribal Transformations is a service designed for
adults.
You will select a style (such as Tribal, Floral, or Princess) and
designate a portion of the face or body (yours or a trusted friend)
where you would like the art. We will then create a design
that matches the clothing and structure of the body. When
complete, you will have a piece of wearable that is unique that
you can remove with water and soap.
Another service we provide is glitter “tattoos.” Choose a pattern
and colors and we will give you a body decoration that can last
up to 3-5 days, but also can be removed with baby oil.
The paint is FDA compliant cosmetic-grade makeup, and the
glitter is cosmetic grade.
Registration
Vending
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 8am (volunteers), 9am - 2pm Attendees
Sunday 9am - 11am
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm & 4 - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
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Vending
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Room 1
Bootblack
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Tribal
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Restrooms
Men’s Restroom
Women’s Restroom
Convention Center
PlaySpace
Friday & Saturday
11am - 3am
Sunday 11am - 2am
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Junior
Ballroom A
HGI Playspace
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9am - 9pm
Purple Passion/
DV8
Art
Show
Misfits
Studios
Kink
Shop
Needle
Play
Design
Color
Me Red
Delicious
Boutique
O Whips
Big Head
Studio
Canes 4 Crystal
Pain
Delights
Kelli Toys
Le
Rainbow Chateau
Rope / Exotique
Kinky
Medical
Lifestyle Sewing
Details
Toys
Passional
Boutique
Knotty
Design
KJ Canes
4 -Erotica Stores
Tribal Transformations Face and Body Art in the dungeon near the Bootblack Station
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AB+ Fence Sitting Neopolitan Rainbow Unicorns
Is compartmentalization getting you down? Are you too kinky
for the swingers or too swingy for the kinksters? Too femmy for
the butches or too butch for the femmes? Too straight for the
gays or too gay for the straights? Too toppy to be a bottom and
too bottomy to be a top? Can you just not get off the goddamn
fence? Do you just want to have it all? Us too.
Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS)
Baltimore Educational and Social
Society is an educational and social
group for consenting adults with
shared interests in BDSM sexuality.
These interests include, among others, Dominance &
submission, bondage & discipline, leathersex, fetishism, cross
dressing, and role-play. BESS is multi-sexual. All genders and
orientations are welcome. Our goal is to provide a safe, friendly,
and discreet environment for the education and encouragement
of adults interested in safe, sane, and consensual expressions of
BDSM sexuality.
bess-md.org / fetlife.com/groups/280
Boston Area Age-players’ Munch
Black Phoenix
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health is
a resource center that seeks to provide adults
with a safe, physical space to learn about sexual
pleasure, health, and advocacy issues. With
an environment that invokes the warmth of a
1950’s living room while also showcasing the
largest handmade vulva doorframe in America,
The CSPH hosts educational as well as social events on its
premises. Its online presence extends far beyond the little
state of Rhode Island, and provides constant information and
engagement around sexuality issues.
thecsph.org
Founded in 2008, Black Phoenix is one of
Philadelphia’s longer running BDSM play
party. Currently held at The Loft in South
Philly, experience a comfortable atmosphere
that is climate controlled; large portions of
exceptional food at medium prices and free
parking; combined with a safe environment
with great equipment. BP is also an education
focused group, hosting the Rope Bite Philadelphia classes
and parties, as well as various topics held on a monthly basis.
For more information, please visit our Fetlife Group - Black
Phoenix.
Black Phoenix is also a Solutions Provider for Lifestyle Events
in the Mid-Atlantic region. Primarily providing equipment
for Dark Odyssey - Winter Fire, The Floating World, FetFest
and Brimstone; we also have provided Medical Staff and have
on hand a DM Crew to help should you require additional
volunteers for your event.
fetlife.com/groups/5483/
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cross-pollination, and people of all genders, sexual orientations
or relationship status are welcome. There are a wide range of
activities including discussion salons, outings, parties, hikes,
women’s group, parents group, TNG group, sex-positive book
club, tantra events, play events, erotic massage workshops,
social get-togethers, winery trips, all sorts fun with other
people who Get It.
BmorePoly.org or meetup.com/BmorePoly
BmorePoly began in Baltimore
but at this point people are
joining from all over and it’s now
the biggest such group in the
DC/MD/VA area with 50-60 events a month throughout
the Mid-Atlantic. It’s a social group for anyone into all sorts
of forward looking relationship styles, sort of the nexus
of kinksters, polyamory, tantra, swing lifestyle, personal
growth, sacred sexuality, pagans, and other explorations of
alternatives. BmorePoly appreciates the common ground and
Boston Area Age-players’ Munch is for those who love Age
Play, and for those curious about learning about it. We meet
on the first Monday of the month at a local restaurant, and
for other occasional gatherings as well. We are comprised of a
variety of ages (both biological and non!), gender presentations,
sexual orientations, Littles, Bigs, all those in between, and
more! We welcome sexual and non-sexual players, ABDLs and
non-diaper wearers. It’s a great place to network, to find out
about things going on in the community, or to just dip your feet
in the kiddie pool!
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health (CSPH)
ClubFEM
ClubFEM NYC is a BDSM organization for
Female Dominants and submissive men in and
around the New York City area. FEM is an
acronym for “Females Enslaving Males”. The term
“Club” does not refer to a physical place, but an
organization of people coming together based
on their mutual interest in exploring Female
Domination and male submission. ClubFEM
was started thirty years ago in Houston, Texas,
and there are chapters all over the US and
internationally. The NYC chapter was started
in 2008 by HeadMistress Reina Darkness and the current
HeadMistress is M. Mata.
clubfemnyc.org
DomSubFriends
DomSubFriends is a friendly pansexual
BDSM Society open to all 18+ years old.
We have weekly/monthly educational
demos/lectures, munches, fetish parties,
and socials. We serve the NYC and
immediate surrounding area(s).
DomSubFriends.com / fetlife.com/groups/2505
Jewish establishment. Our mission is to bring together likeminded Jews in a safe and affirming environment and our
events are open for all to enjoy as together we share experiences
that engage our desire to identify freely with sexuality and
participate in fun Jewish-themed activities as a community.
There is a place in Judaism for all walks of life, and there is a
place in our organization for you!
kinkyjews.com
The Gate
Knot For Everyone
The Gate: Your gateway to BDSM … Our
group helps, advertises, promotes, and
educates people about events up and down
the East Coast, posting from Rhode Island
to Georgia. We have three chapters: two are
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one is in
Central Massachusetts. Our first chapter is the oldest munch
group in the Philadelphia area; we just celebrated our 13th
anniversary! The Gate is dedicated to providing members and
other community participants a very relaxed, public, and safe
place for meeting others with common interests. We welcome
anyone, from novices to experienced.
fetlife.com/groups/1576 / groups.yahoo.com/group/thegatenews
The International Violet Wand Guild
The International Violet Wand Guild is
a not-for-profit associated membership
whose mission is to promote up-to-date
information, safer techniques, and ongoing
research and development, to work to
dispel myths and incorrect or outdated
information, to certify knowledgeable instructors through an
instructional program, and to continue the extensive art of the
violet wand through a variety of means.
violetwands.org / fetlife.com/groups/15741
Lesbian Sex Mafia
IBA is an exclusive, intimate members-only
education, training, party and play space
located in the New York City metro area. Our
mission is to serve the education, training,
play and party space needs of the adult
kinky, leather, BDSM, gay, lesbian, queer
and polyamory communities in our region,
nationally and internationally.
ironbellacademy.com / fetlife.com/groups/27419
Founded in 1981 by Dorothy
Allison and Jo Arnone, the
Lesbian Sex Maifa (LSM)
is the oldest continuously
running women’s BDSM support and education groups in the
country. We are located in New York City, with a membership
primarily in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut. However, we also have members along the East
Coast, across the country and even in Europe! LSM is a support
and information group for all women 18 years of age or older,
including transexual and intersexed women who live their daily
lives as women and all female-born transgender people who
feel they have a connection with and respect for the women’s
community. And, who are interested in fantasy and role-playing,
bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, costumes, alternate gender
identities and uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane,
consensual and coni dential way. We are not a social service
agency. However, we are interested in providing information,
encouragement and general support. Our principles are few
but basic: confidentiality, consensuality, safety and the right of
women to explore their sexuality as they choose.
KinkyJews
Life in Nassau
Founded in 2005 and headquartered
in New York City, KinkyJews is a
global community with members
of all sexual orientations and every
stream of Judaism uniting to celebrate our freedom of sexual
self-expression and embrace our common identity. KinkyJews
also appeals to those looking for an edgy alternative to the often
stale, conventional Jewish programs offered by the mainstream
LIFE in Nassau provides a local
meeting place in Nassau County, Long
Island, where people can get together to
discuss and demonstrate BDSM ideas,
philosophies, rituals and etiquettes.
Come join us if you have the desire to
discuss lifestyle-related issues; witness and maybe participate
in live, hands-on techniques and demonstrations; and meet
and make friendships with like-minded people. Our goals
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Knot For Everyone (KFE) is a BDSM
support group serving central and
northern New Jersey since 1997.
Currently KFE has a munch in
Bridgewater on the first Wednesday
of each month, a munch in Wayne
on the second Tuesday, a munch in Westfield on the third
Thursday, a Meet and Beat in Wayne on the fourth Wednesday
of each month, and a play party every month in Trenton. KFE
welcomes you to come out to a munch or a party. We are
especially friendly to newbies and will help you get into the
Scene. We hold a novice discussion night every few months at
one of the Munches; you can get your questions answered. For
more information write to [email protected].
knot4every1.org / fetlife.com/groups/2003
are to educate those who are new to the lifestyle; to provide
information and techniques for Safe, Sane and Consensual
relationships; to have social get-togethers and play parties in a
safe environment; and, last but not least, to have fun!!
lifeinnassau.org / fetlife.com/groups/4764
Long Island Leather N Roses
Long Island Leather N
Roses is an alternate-lifestyle,
pansexual group of adults,
19 and older that meets on Long Island. Our members and
guests come together for a common interest: Enjoying a loving,
nurturing environment that revolves around BDSM and/or D/s
in a safe venue. LILNR began in October 1997 and we are the
longest running lifestyle organization on Long Island. LILNR
is both an educational and a social organization, and is open
to everyone with an interest in alternative lifestyles, whether
novice or experienced. We accept all persons interested in
education associated with BDSM and D/s lifestyles. Members
and friends represent a broad spectrum and we believe that
diversity is our primary strength and appeal.
lilnr.org
MAsT Central New Jersey
Masters And slaves Together
International ("MAsT") is
an association of individuals
interested
in
engaging
in personal relationships
that are based upon the conscious exchange of power and
authority. MAsT believes that such relationships can be a
valid path to authenticity, self-actualization, and happiness
for such individuals, and MAsT is therefore dedicated to
equipping them with tools and resources that will assist them
in developing relationships that are healthy, functional, and
real. Through the sanctioning of local chapters that meet on a
regular basis, MAsT provides social and support opportunities
for its members and fosters the beneficial exchange of
lifestyle knowledge and experience. MAsT is committed to
demystifying M/s, D/s, and other power exchange relationships
for those in the leather/fetish/BDSM community and, on a
greater level, to correcting the misinformation and combating
the denigration that often occurs in our larger societies with
respect to such relationships. The MAsT: Central New Jersey
Chapter serves the Central New Jersey area, and welcomes all
genders, all sexual orientations, and any relationship status.
mastcentralnj.org / fetlife.com/groups/3227
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A pansexual group of
individuals, couples, and
multi-coupled
persons
exploring relationships that
are authority based and/or
power dynamic based. We share our experiences, our questions,
and our discovery process in the pursuit of healthy M/s and
D/s relationships. We are open to all genders, identities, sexual
preference, and relational preferences.
mastlongisland.com
MAsT Metro New York
MAsT is a communityinclusive
support
group
for individuals involved, or
interested, in Master/slave
or other power exchange
dynamics. It is intended as an educational resource and forum
for like-minded individuals to come together once a month for
discussion of issues of concern, to share ideas, and to gain/share
knowledge of M/s dynamics. MAsT meetings are not about
SM skills/techniques or sex but focus on the relationship of the
Owner/property or Master/slave dynamic.
fetlife.com/groups/4268
MOB
Mob is a group for all women, including
transsexual/transgender/intersex women
who live their daily lives as women, and
all female-born transgender/genderqueer
persons age 21 and over who have an
interest in BDSM.
[email protected] / mobnewengland.org
New England Dungeon Society
The New England Dungeon Society
(NEDS) is a pansexual educational,
support, and social group. The New
England Dungeon Society holds socials
for NEDS members & escorted guests,
regular BDSM seminars, workshops and
demonstrations, as well as many and varied
special events. The New England Dungeon
Society has been providing a comfortable environment for
people to explore bondage, dominance & submission, and their
kinkier side since 1992. We are also a volunteer organization
that depends upon its membership to help us thrive and grow.
fetlife.com/groups/3004
New England Leather Alliance
NELA is an organization
dedicated to making a safe place
in the world for all leather/
fetish/SM people through
education, advocacy, and charitable giving. NELA stands for
New England Leather Alliance, and we were formerly known
as NLA: New England. We are an incorporated non-profit
501(c)3 organization dedicated to the support, education,
and political organizing of the leather/fetish/SM/bondage
communities in New England. We are a diverse, pansexual
group of adults who share a common interest in Leather, S/M,
or similar fetishes (bondage, spanking, etc.) and who want
to be active in building our community. We are women and
men, transgender folk, heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, and
gay, married and single, young and old. We are from MA,
NH, CT, ME, RI & VT. We host local events every month
such as classes and outings, produce the semi-annual Fetish
Fair Fleamarket™, the largest fetish event in New England,
publish this website and more.
NH Seacoast Kinky Con
Our NH Seacoast Kinky Con is an annual
all ages (over 18), sexual orientations, gender
identities, or spiritual beliefs conference. Each
event has a different energy, with alternating
classes, demos, vendors and other activities
(silent auctions, raffles, socials). We have
expanded from 50 participants to over 200 and
expect to reach 300 for our 6th conference,
being held November 9th-11th 2012 in Portsmouth NH. Visit
our website for more information
seacoastkinkycon.com / fetlife.com/groups/10786
NJ Kink Munch
NJ Kink Munch is a dinner group in Central
NJ. Our goal is to bring people together for
the purpose of socializing with like-minded
individuals in a non-threatening environment.
Northern Delaware D/s
NDDs was founded by Master Steve and
slave tami over 9 years ago. Since then,
the group has grown from 6 people at
our first munch to an average of about
45 per month. This is an active group for
like-minded adults in Wilmington, DE
and the surrounding metro areas (in PA and NJ) to meet and
discuss the the Dominant/submissive lifestyle.The group is
open to anyone (male, female, Master, slave, Dom, sub, Top,
bottom, hetero, gay, bi, CD/TV/TS) who is interested in M/s,
D/s, B&D or S&M. Our munch is held on the 2nd Thursday
of each month. Our NDDs family is open and welcoming to
all people — young to old, new to experienced. One of our
main focuses is on education. NDDs hosts a yearly educational
event called Boot Camp, monthly parties, and family-friendly
outings.
fetlife.com/groups/1487
NYC TNG
NYC TNG is a group established
to promote and facilitate the
gathering and interaction of
people between the ages of 18 to
35 who are interested or think they might be interested in the
BDSM or M/s lifestyle.
nyctng.org / fetlife.com/groups/10776
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Who are The Other Fuckers? We are a family,
a group of peers, community organizers, and
a home for folks on the fringe, wayward
kinksters, the in-betweeners, explorers of
gender & identity, and non-hetero/queer
spectrum rope and kink addicts. We believe
in family, humor, education, consent, and
more humor. The Other Fuckers have been "doing it wrong"
since 2009.
theotherfuckers.com / fetlife.com/groups/13023
Philadelphia Western Suburbs Munch
Philadelphia Western Suburbs Munch is an
opportunity for people to get together in a nonplay and vanilla atmosphere. Basically, it’s a place
we can kick back and hang out together and get
to know one another in a restaurant/bar setting.
The munch will be held in the Western Suburbs
of Philadelphia on the FOURTH Tuesday of
every month from 6-10pm. We have about 50
people at each munch with a wide variety of ages
and preferences. Ask for Lily Langford's party or the PWSM.
Separate checks are available. Your hostess is Miss Lily
Langford. Feel free to email me at MistressLily138@gmail.
com with any questions. EVERYONE is invited.
dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/PWSM / fetlife.com/groups/6318
Rochester Kink Society
Rochester Kink Society is a member-run
BDSM organization in Rochester, New
York dedicated to openness, tolerance,
safety, and education. We are a pansexual
organization and do not discriminate on
the basis of gender, sexual orientation,
or fetish. RKS has male, female, and
transgender members who are single,
coupled, and polyamorous. We are Masters, slaves, Dommes,
submissives, switches, Tops, bottoms, Leather folk, fetishists,
Goths, and others.
rochesterkinksociety.com
Shelter
Shelter is a gathering place for a group
of individuals who share similar beliefs
regarding relationships involving the
exchange of power and authority. Shelter
believes that a conscious exchange
between a dominant and submissive can
build a strongly fulfilling relationship
and can lead to self actualization for
those individuals. Shelter is committed to providing a safe
atmosphere in which those individuals can develop and
deepen their relationships in a way that is healthy, functional
and real. Through monthly meetings, we provide discussion
topics for exploration of the dynamics of these power
exchange relationships, and foster an exchange of support
and knowledge between members. Shelter is committed to
promoting awareness of the validity and functionality of power
exchange relationships, including M/s and D/s, to the BDSM
community at large. Our events are meant to provide a safe
haven for these lifestyle relationships to be practiced openly
and without fear of reprisal.
The Society
TNG Pittsburgh Munch
The Society is a group of likeminded individuals who share
an interest in BDSM. The
members of the Society are
dedicated to pride in ourselves
and in others like us throughout the world. We are committed to
maintaining our individual integrity and, in all our encounters
with people of our community, acting in a way that accents
our integrity. The Society constantly attempts to provide a safe
place for all members of the BDSM community to gather,
enjoy sociability, find the opportunity to get training, and to
practice the arts of our community. At no time will anyone be
pressured to go beyond any limit they may set for themselves.
fetlife.com/groups/2859
TNG Pittsburgh is a group focused on the needs of the 18-35 age
demographic (and their partners) of our community. We welcome
all sexualities and gender identification, and any D/s or M/s or any
variant of power exchange dynamic. As a group, we will strive to
maintain a safe, respectful, supportive and educational environment
for the youngest members of our Pittsburgh kink community, to
further the education and safety of our community as a whole. We
will provide an open forum (both on Fetlife and primarily in real life)
for our members to discuss relevant topics in regards to alternative
sexuality, relationships, general BDSM, events and safety within the
active community.
Syracuse D/s Society
Syracuse D/s Society is a warm and
welcoming lifestyle group for Upstate New
York kinksters. We promote lifestyle-related
learning opportunities and host private social
events for our members, including monthly
munches and play parties that are held in
the greater Syracuse area. We believe that
lifestyle activities should always be safe, sane
and consensual. What makes SDsS special? We are pansexual;
passionate about the lifestyle in all its forms; and we welcome
new members into our kinky family whether they are bedroom
kinksters or living a 24/7 M/s dynamic. We enjoy meeting
new people and introducing them to the erotic variety of our
lifestyle in a safe and secure manner. Last but not least, we are
focused on having FUN! After all, if you’re not having fun,
what’s the point?
groups.yahoo.com/group/SyracuseDsSociety /
fetlife.com/groups/1988
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fetlife.com/groups/40695
The TRIAD
A monthly gathering and social group for those in
Central, NJ and the surrounding metro areas (NY,
NJ PA) in the Dominant/submissive lifestyle. The
group is open to anyone, male, female, Dom, sub,
hetero, gay, bi, CD/TV/TS) who is interested in
D/s, B&D or S&M.
fetlife.com/groups/2506
Executive Director, Sydney
OPERATIONS
Director of Operations, 705
Vending Coordinator, Lady Meri
PROGRAMMING
Presenter Co-Coordinators, Ever & Lynk
Special Events & Meet-N-Greet Coordinator, Omerta
MARKETING
Directors of Marketing, Melanie & Jean
Social Media & Web, Squirrel, Amethyst
Head of IT, Ken Chen
Website, Rob
Program Book / Graphic Design, Jezebel
SAFETY
Director of Safety, MJ
Security, DawnMarie
Medical Coordinator, Zelda
Assistant/Back Up to MJ, Keiden
SET-UP/TEARDOWN
Director of SU/TD, Louis
Assistant to Louis, Tkleboy
Lighting Coordinator, ChrisMarks
The Board of Directors of the Floating World 2012 wishes to thank
all of our staff and volunteers for their efforts. This weekend could
not have happened without all of your tireless hours and efforts. To
those staff members who were part of our planning, thank you for
your enthusiasm, your cooperation and your willingness to put your
talents and knowledge to use for the benefit of TFW. Thank you
for your patience when it was required, for your energy when that
was needed, for your laughs when that was in demand and for your
constructive criticism when that was necessitated. Most of all, thank
you for your belief in our project and in our leadership.
To our volunteers we want to thank you for your hours during, before
and after the event helping to solidify all of the planning that went
before. We thank you for your willingness to spend your hours for the
benefit of all of the attendees. We thank you for your patience and
your respectful interaction with everyone. We appreciate that you
will show up to your shifts on time to allow for a more fluid event.
We are grateful for those of you who may choose to volunteer extra
hours. We need each and every one of you in order for this weekend
to be a successful event. We hope that you find that volunteering is
a way to get even more out of the event. It is our wish that you will
consider volunteering again next year. Thank you!
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors TFW 2012
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Director of Community Participation, Julia
Participating Groups Coordinator, Maja
Turtle Hill Events Registration, Cat, Ivy, Jason, Liam
TFW Registration Coordinator, Chantilly
Assistant Registration Coordinator, Velvet Contessa
Volunteer & Training Coordinator, Amylynne
Director of Art & Photography, Eileen
Photography Coordinators, Robert & Sir Q
Event Photographers,
Laceygirl, Emily, Colleen / Blondie,
Mitch (Roper), Mary (whisper)
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Sydney, Executive Director
Sydney feels truly fortunate to be the Executive Director of The
Floating World, an event that she has loved since its beginning.
She has been a part of this event from the first year (2007).
Starting as a volunteer, she has taken on more responsibility
each year culminating in her taking over as Executive Director
in 2011.
She identifies as a poly, kinky, all-gender-friendly switch, and
has been in the scene since 2001. She loves to play with any
“bits!” Her biggest kink is organizing things and people (wait,
that may be her OCD kicking in again).
This year many, many people have supported Sydney, held her
up and stood by her as she has figured her way through making
this event better. To all of you she gives her heart-felt thanks,
with a special personal note to her husband and co-conspirator,
Louis:
“To my husband, Louis, you most of all have been my biggest
supporter and cheerleader. I couldn’t have done this without you. I
love you and thank you.”
Louis, Director of Logistics
Louis entered the lifestyle in early 2001 and has always
identified as a het male dom. Fortune smiled on him when he
met his spouse (Sydney) through a Philadelphia BDSM club
later that same year. They have since been together 11 years,
and married for almost four. He continually enjoys giving back
to the community through support and volunteerism. He plays
an active role in his local scene as a member of The Gate, Black
Phoenix, NDD/s and Philadelphia Mindful Polyamory Meet-up
groups.
slave 705, Director of Operations
slave 705-468-560 has been interested in kink, especially
bondage and control, since grade school. He is a member of
TES, Delta, Central New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Edgewater
Part MAsT, and several tri-state munch groups.
slave 705-468-560 has presented for Black Rose, TES, Winter
Wickedness, COPE, Delta, and local groups on topics ranging
from enforced chastity and medical bondage to high tech
slavery and bondage techniques. Throughout his years in the
scene, he has assisted with various events, large and small. He
has been part of the operations staff of The Floating World for
the past four years and this year is the Director for Vending and
Operations.
Sentenced to slavery in 2002, slave 705-468-560 was sold to his
current owner Julia of Dallas, TX in 2006. She has graciously
loaned him to The Floating World.
Eileen, Director of Art & Photography
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Eileen (Leenie, ChixAlfred) has been involved in the scene for
~10 years, and is proud to have been a part of The Floating
World since its beginning. She is a dedicated member of
Sovereign House Leather Family, and her Daddy made her
write in here that he loves her very much, hehe. This year, as a
Board Member/Event Director, she is most especially proud of
all the hard work and dedication of the staff she is privileged to
work with. She is unmistakably lucky to have her Squirrel as
her right hand (*snerk*) and #1 supporter. Ca-caw!
MJ, Director of Safety
MJ is a poly, kinky, queer femme, wife to a loving husband and
mother to their two children, newlywed to her loving butch,
matriarch to her leather family, and Ma’am to a service boy
under Her consideration. She is a fierce lover, a dilettante of
etiquette, and is delightfully titillated by the sick and twisted.
MJ has been an educator in the scene for several years now,
presenting along the east coast, at various events in PA, NJ,
CT, RI, MD, and Washington, DC. She is a strong advocate
of femme visibility and is thrilled to once again be on staff for
TFW!
Julia James, Director of Community Participation
Julia James is a queer femme, collared top, devoted rubberist,
and bloodsports enthusiast. Still relatively new to the
community, she discovered her own Sadomasochistic
tendencies while exploring the world of body modification and
modern primitivism while growing up in New York City. She
is a huge fan and supporter of pansexual educational events like
The Floating World and is excited to be able to have served as
this year’s Director of Community Participation. She lives in
Philadelphia with her partner and Owner and works as a fine
art and craft curator, sculptor, and performer.
Melanie, Co-Director of Marketing
Melanie has been active in the BDSM lifestyle for almost
twenty years. For more than thirteen of those years, she served
as President of Long Island Leather and Roses, (LILNR), a group
which she helped found. As an LILNR Coordinator, it was
very important to her to help provide a place where community
members have a warm and accepting place to meet people and
learn from each other as they traveled on their journey. Over
the years, many people have developed friends, relationships
and families that will continue to evolve over time. It makes
her happy to know that her contributions to the community
have been helpful to so many people. She is currently a member
on the Board of the Long Island Chapter of MAsT. Melanie has
volunteered for The Floating World since its inception. She is
excited to be a part of the staff this year and is looking forward
to another fabulous weekend.
Jean, Co-Director of Marketing
Jean has been active in the BDSM community for almost
fifteen years. She is one of the founders of Long Island Leather N
Roses and served as a Coordinator for more than thirteen years
before stepping down. Before coming into the scene she was
politically and socially active in the lesbian community. She
currently is an active member of MAsT: LI and has volunteered
for The Floating World for each of the years of its existence. She
is looking forward to a great weekend and hopes that you all
have a great experience.
Ever & Lynk, Programming Co-Coordinators
Robert Neroni, Photography Co-Coordinator
Ever and Lynk are proud to be making their debut as the
Programming Co-Coordinators for The Floating World 2012.
After stumbling into BDSM 10 years ago and playing together
exclusively for most of that time, Ever’s and Lynk’s interests
diverged. Today, you will find Ever more heavily involved in
the M/s and D/s communities as a control-oriented submissive.
In contrast, Lynk can be found breaking and fi xing his fellow
kinksters as a top-heavy sadomasochist or presenting on a wide
variety of kinky topics related to the workings of the human
body. While maintaining their status to one another as life
partners, they practice needs-based poly. Ever is honored to
also be JR’s submissive after meeting him at TFW 2011. Ever
and Lynk both believe education is of utmost significance and
are also huge proponents of responsible, sex-positive events. For
these reasons, they are enthusiastic to be on TFW Staff.
Robert has been a highly regarded commercial photographer for
the past three decades. Born in Italy, and based in Philadelphia,
he’s been providing a myriad of corporate and commercial
clients with innovative, creative photographic solutions. Twelve
years ago he branched further into the art world and began his
“FotoArt Images” venture. His photographic nudes, studies, and
art images exemplify a keen understanding of humanity and
the lifestyle, the human form , creative lighting, and an artistic
vision. His work is innovative and edgy, with an intimate flair
for the lifestyle. His work has shown in a multitude of galleries
in the region such as Chester County Art Galleries and multiple
showings at Aphrodite Gallery in Philadelphia. His images can
be found on FetLife at his profile, SirRoberto, on Model Mayhem
under Robert Neroni, at DeviantArt under FotoArtImages,
and on his commercial website www.Neroni.com.
TSH~ The Stern Hand aka Omertà, Special
Events & Meet-N-Greet Coordinator
Q , Photography Co-Coordinator
Stern is a proud member of the Philadelphia Leather
Community and active in charitable causes that help families
in the lifestyle. He volunteers at events usually manning one of
his spanking benches raising funds for multiple worthy causes.
He is the creator of Operation I Love it in the Can, which is now
in nearly every state in the continental US and overseas.
Stern received the 2011 Pantheon of Leather Community Choice
Male Award and the 2011 Diabolique Community Service Award.
Amylynne, Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer
Amylynne began her BDSM journey over 14 years ago as a
submissive/slave/masochist. Currently residing in North
Jersey, Philly has always been her “home away from home”.
She has been the high energy, Co – Hostess to The Gate, the
oldest munch group in Philadelphia, for over 10 years. She is
also honored to be the newest member of The Wolf Pack. She
has utilized her skills in helping numerous groups and events
throughout the years. Volunteering, and education has been
a passion for her and she continues to share it with others as
she continues her own path and growth. Giving back to the
community is important to her. She has been seen, hoping
from munch to munch, volunteering, teaching, helping with
charities, and hostessing events alongside her Diva sister Dottie.
Squirrel, Eileen’s Assistant/Social Media Team
Squirrel joins the staff this year as one of the pretty socialmedia faces as well as Eileen’s de facto dinosaur, bitch, and
assistant. When not whipping people into a frenzy with the
eloquence of his memes, he can be found hanging the really
high pictures at the Art Gallery, wandering around wrapped
in green cling film and a dino mask, or generally making a
nuisance of himself. Why? Because you probably have some
bad karma, and he’s your punishment.
Maja, Participating Groups Coordinator
Talkative cyborg Maja D. likes helping worlds float. You can
find her on the internet @majamajamaja, which is bragable.
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In the past decade or so, Q has been often been found behind
his camera, as Event Photographer for BDSM and fetish events,
such as The Floating World 2009-11, Libertine Ball, Diabolique
Ball, Wicked Faire, NDD/s Boot Camp, Sacred Sexuality Beltane,
the Black Phoenix, Aviary and various Gate Munch events. He
brings a creative twist to photography, developing his own
techniques for time-lapse photography, high-speed motion
capture and combining his passion for sensual fire play with
his passion for photography to create his unique Fire Portrait
creations.
To samples some of Q’s photography, visit him on fetlife.com
under Sir_Q or at www.PhotoPlay.US.com
This year Q will step out from behind his camera and present
his workshop on Micro Branding (aka Cell Popping).
Q is a long-time proud Supporting Member of NCSF,
which fights to preserve our rights for alternative sexual and
relationship lifestyles. He also contributes to Alder Health
Services (Harrisburg, PA), which offers primary healthcare
for the underserved LGBT community. A portion of
Q’s photography sales are donated to help support these
organizations, NCSF, (www.ncsfreedom.org), and Alder Health
Services, (www.AlderHealth.org)
Amethyst Wonder, Social Media & Web CoCoordinator
Amethyst Wonder was spawned from the mind and libido of
a then-32-year-old kinkster and self-proclaimed slut as she
surfed the internet looking for kindred spirits. She identifies
as a queer, femme, poly-capable, pansexual, switchtastic, geeky
pervert of color.
Usually seen as Mommy/Big Sister, helper, protector, nurturer,
administrator, and/or organizer. Amethyst tries to help others
along their own journeys of personal exploration whenever
possible. She wrote a monthly column on internet dating for
Fearless Press and has been a volunteer or staff member at 13
Dark Odyssey events and The Floating World 2011 & 2012.
Amethyst has presented for DC TNG, the Geeky Kink Event,
and Frolicon.
Amethyst is a writer, event coordinator and fundraiser both in
and out of the scene.
Zelda, Medical Coordinator
Keiden, Assistant/Back-Up to MJ
Zelda is an insatiable, polyamorous, bisexual switch who just
can’t get enough BDSM. She loves to play and connect with
people. She has been playing publicly since 2006 and behind
closed doors since she was a teenager. While she has presented
an occasional class, she is better known for her medical skills.
She has been the medical director at “Winter Solstice” for
the past few years and on the medical team at multiple other
events. Even when she is not on the medical team at an event,
she is always available to help out with medical problems at any
event she attends.
Keiden is a gender queer, kinky, recent college grad, and boy to
their Ma’am, MJ. They have earned a BA in Gender Studies,
with a minor in philosophy; they also have a passion for making
sex fun for everyone with a healthy dose of education. After
taking a course on human sexuality and working at a sex shop,
Keiden jumped into the Baltimore and DC scene and hasn’t
looked back since.
Chantilly, Registration Coordinator
Chantilly -- or Madame Chantilly has been in the scene for
over a decade. She has participated in local and national groups
and events and has been committed to supporting events
that provide education, a fun and safe environment for all to
participate.
She, herself, enjoys many aspects and kinds of play associated
with the lifestyle. Being a Domme, a Top, and Sensualist, casual
play is fun but relationships are better. For further information,
please refer to her Fetlife profile under Mme Chantilly. Or find
her at the event as she will be working the event as Registrar
this year.
Velvet Contessa, Assistant Registration
Coordinator
Gently easing into the more public realm of the lifestyle in
the last thirteen years, Velvet Contessa brings with her over
30 years of experience, identifying as a Dominatrix and
Mistress. She has flourished in the powerful relationships she
has made in BDSM, ever thriving on learning and growing
from them. Ms.Tessa has researched and taught on aspects
of the psychology of kink and human sexuality in it’s many
forms, such as in refining an individual’s roles in poly and kink
relationships, trauma, power dynamics, and also abuse related
problems. She also brings to The Floating World her skills from
decades of personal experience in event planning and crisis
management. She looks forward again to being of service to
an event she loves and to a community she is very grateful for.
Ken, Head of IT
Lady Meri, Vending Coordinator
Lady Meri has been in the Lifestyle for the past 15 years. Her
biggest belief is in a safe environment for all.
In the beginning she ventured out to Hell Fire and Paddles
in NYC. Currently, she is an active participant of LIFE in
Nassau, The Oaks Club, Staten Island Kink, Triad, TFW and
Brimstone. She has been an active contributing member of LI
Leather N Roses, The Suffolk Munch & The Gorean Weekend
in Las Vegas.
Lady Meri, along with her partner Sparky, saw a need in
Nassau,LI for a place where people could get together for
friendship, a place to learn a new or old skill and to exchange
ideas and information with others, and so began LIFE in
Nassau. This group provides a safe environment for educational
presentations and munches.
LIFE in Nassau is one of Participating groups of The Floating
World & Brimstone.
Lady Meri has hosted B&B weekends in the Pocono’s for
lifestyle-minded people who need a safe and fun getaway. She
has produced the Long Island Fetish Flea Market, a multifaceted event with vendors, classes, and a whole day of fun.
With so many people on Long Island looking to save money
in this economy, The Oaks Club was started; a place for fun,
socializing, and to play.
Lady Meri has been a volunteer of TFW since it’s creation,
volunteering in positions such as: DM, Transportation,
Vending, & Security.
This year she returns to The Floating World Staff as Head of
Vending.
She has a naturally outgoing personality and you can find her
on Fetlife as LadyMeri.
Tkleboy, Assistant to Louis
dawn marie, Head of Security
dawn marie found her Leather heart in 2005. In doing so she
found herself and her home in BDSM Community. She served
the community as Miss Philadelphia Leather 2005 and American
Leathergirl 2006. She has lived the last 5 years in service to her
Wife and Master, Master J, and hopes to do so everyday for the
rest of their lives. dawn marie is blessed to have an amazing
Ma’am to serve as well as a loving Leather Family. She is
happiest when attending to those she loves but a good beating,
being made to bleed and a hard fuck work pretty well too. She
is excited to be a part of this year’s The Floating World.
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Tkleboy has been involved in the scene over 15 years. He is
always persuing a new pair of feet to pamper. He also attends
several programs a year including TFW, Camp Crucible,
Fusion, and Boot Camp. Will You be the next (female) to sit in
his chair and feel his magic hands?
ChrisMarks, Lighting Coordinator
As Lighting Designer and Lighting Crew Manager
ChrisMarks is channeling his early years as a theater geek
where he started out backstage on set crew. He is also a self
described Sensual Sadist. He has over 20 years experience
as a trained massage therapist. ChrisMarks teaches BDSM
workshops for his private educational group Black N Blue U.,
as well as for other regional and national BDSM organizations
on various topics including: BDSM Ethics, Limits, and Safety,
Massage techniques, Spanking, Flogging, Short Whips, and
his newest workshop “Kissing for Maximum Erotic Effect”.
He is pursuing a path to a Master’s Degree in Counseling,
is an ordained Non-Dominational Minister, and his interests
include the intersection of BDSM with Psychology, Spirituality
and Disability. He runs Black N Blue Trading and is a designer
and manufacturer of whips and floggers. In his free time
ChrisMarks serves on the Board of Directors of CARAS, the
Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative
Sexuality (www.CARASresearch.com)
Jim Deuder, Bootblacks Coordinator
With over a decade of experience in the Leather community,
Jim appreciates the exchange of energy between people more
than any one simple physical act. Well known for his sexually
expressive style of bootblacking, and rhythmic impact play, Jim
has traveled the country sharing his knowledge and experience
on a wide range of topics. Whether relationships and identity,
SM, or erotic leather care, there is nothing like inspiring others
with your own passion.
Refusing to choose any one label, Jim considers himself a fluid
soul. He lives an open and poly lifestyle, connecting with all
variations of gender and orientation.
Jim held the title of International Mr. Bootblack in 2011,
he is the organizer and founding member of the Bootblack
Roundtable in NYC, and serves as contest coordinator of the
International Ms Bootblack Contest.
slave jezebel, Program Book / Graphic Design
i was introduced to the scene when i was 19 by a college friend.
Although i was too young (and too naive) to understand the
significance, i was in the heart of the San Francisco Leather
Dyke scene and had some pretty interesting experiences, none
of which can be printed here due to decency laws, lifetime
confidentiality agreements and dead French masters with no
forwarding address.
i’ve lived in many cities across our country, but i finally settled
in Philadelphia, and in 2000 i became involved in the MidAtlantic Leather/Fetish/Kinky and BDSM
communities
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www.BlackNBlueLtd.com
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