KINK 101: Nearly the entire series now has at least one date scheduled -- including the new Diving Deep class! (Patreon)

We are doubling down on our KINK 101 series, and for the first time since before the pandemic we have at least one instance of almost every Kink 101 class available.

Whether it's your first adventure in kink, or you've taken one of the series and are hungry for more, we hope you'll check out these upcoming classes at Wicked Grounds!

All Wicked Grounds classes are available on a sliding scale. If cost is a barrier at any level, please use the "Volunteer List" at the bottom of the ticket listing to request a space-available scholarship ticket. A reminder that our Patreon VIP members at the $30/month or higher level automatically get access to one Kink 101 class per month just for the asking.

The KINK 101 Series

All classes taught by Miriam Green, owner Wicked Grounds

This series welcomes all genders, orientations, and dynamic styles.

Kink 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics (SF & ONLINE)

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Monday, February 21st (TICKETS) ​
• ​Monday, March 21st (TICKETS) ​
• or mark your calendars - this is every third Monday

So you've met a lovely human that you want to play with... but you're nervous that the negotiation will kill the mood. Perhaps you're just starting out in the scene and want to learn the basics of pre-scene negotiation. Or maybe you've had challenges communicating that you'd like to understand and address. This workshop is designed for newcomers to BDSM but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications.

KINK 201: Advanced BDSM Negotiations - Relationships & Dynamics (SF & ONLINE)

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Monday, February 28th (TICKETS) ​
• ​Monday, March 28th (TICKETS) ​
• or mark your calendars - this is every fourth Monday

Join us for a Kink 201 session which delves in-depth into negotiating and check-ins for ongoing BDSM dynamics. We'll talk about:

• - Setting your own must-haves and red flags
• - Negotiating for play partner relationships
• - D/s relationships & contracts
• - How to maintain relationships over time
• - And more!

Building on our negotiation basics, we'll learn how to negotiate as partners toward a BDSM style that is hotter, more fun, and more powerful for all partners in a dynamic.

This workshop is designed for kinksters with some experience and knowledge of how to negotiate for BDSM play and scenes, but is open to anyone who wants new tools to improve their BDSM communications in ongoing relationships.

KINK 101: Welcome to the SF Scene (SF only)

Psst! Have you wished for a class like this for folks beyond the Bay Area? We're working on an online class right now -- stay tuned!

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Saturday, March 5th (TICKETS) ​
• ​Saturday, April 2nd (TICKETS) ​
• or mark your calendars - this is every first Saturday at noon

New to the local public scene? This Kink 101 class gives you the basics on the San Francisco BDSM scene, and is perfect whether you're new to kink, new to the public scene, want to learn more about local BDSM play and education, even just want to know what the heck happens at a kink café. Join us for this quick orientation to the local kink scene and San Francisco's very own kink café. This session is perfect for folks who are making their first brave steps into the San Francisco kink scene. This class is also a perfect intro to etiquette and protocols if you're planning to get involved with local play parties and organizations.

Private Joy: Sadomasochism for Solo & Distance Play (SF & ONLINE)

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Thursday, March 3rd (TICKETS) ​
• This class is offered about every three months

Partnered BDSM is fun -- but there's no reason to give up kinky play when you're on your own. Whether you're just exploring your kinks, want to spice up your solo play, or want some ideas for play with distanced partners, this is the class for you!

Starting with exploring our own goals & intentions for kink, we will explore a wide variety of strategies for getting your own kink on! From solo sadomasochistic play to safely practicing bondage on your own, we'll navigate the wide world of unpartnered and distantly partnered kink. You'll walk away with lots of tips and tricks for keeping your play hot and your own passions & life force burning!

This workshop is designed for players at all levels of experience. Whether you're brand new to exploring your kinks & fetishes, or an experienced player looking for new ideas, you're certain to leave with new tools & techniques for solo and distance play.

NEW CLASS!

Diving Deep - Discovering and Voicing Kink Desires (SF & ONLINE)

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Thursday, April 7th (TICKETS) ​
• This class will be offered about every three months

The first step in negotiating is voicing what we want. But many of us run into challenges almost immediately: What do I want? Assuming I figure that out, how do I feel safe talking out loud about my kinky desires?

Join us for a new Kink 101 class brought to you by popular request. Together, we'll explore:

• - How to discover what turns you on -- even if you haven't played yet
• - How to safely learn about kink from other people
• - Deepening our insights into our own desires, for our own sake
• - Techniques for finding your voice and speaking freely
• - Tips & tricks for sharing the desires you're afraid to voice

While this class is geared toward those starting or expanding their BDSM education, it will be of value to kinksters at any level of experience who face the challenges of connecting with or voicing their desires.

Dating While Kinky (SF & ONLINE)

Upcoming dates available:

• ​Thursday, May 5th (TICKETS) ​
• This class will be offered about every three months

Whether you're doing online dating, speed dating, blind dates, or the million other ways we meet people, it's hard enough to be yourself and just get to know the someone -- or several someones -- best for you.

Add a desire for fetish/ kink/ leather/ BDSM to the mix, and things get even trickier. When do you talk about kink? How do you talk about it? How do you get what you want safely?

In this Kink 101 session, we'll talk about a variety of strategies for navigating the dating world as a kinkster, including:

• - Dating resources in the kink community
• - Online dating sites/ apps that work for kinksters, and a lot that don't . . .
• - How to navigate those first few crucial dates
• - Red flags and green lights to watch for
• - Basic negotiations
• - Choosing Mx. Right Now, and Mx. Right

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