Events

Ravenous Nights’ Holiday Heat!

by Viviane on 12/01/2011

12/02/2011
8:00 PM

Forget the mistletoe. Never mind the eggnog. Let’s celebrate the season with stories of spice and erotic mirth! Join hostess Lori Perkins as she welcomes Andrew Grey, Indigo, Tobly McSmith and others to our December 2nd Ravenous Nights. Let’s stir those embers under the yule log and heat up the night!

Where: Happy Ending Lounge, 302 Broome Street (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)
(212) 334-9676
Cost: Free
More info: ravenous.journurl.com
Fetlife RSVP: https://fetlife.com/events/79377/v2

Authors of the Evening

Indigo is a black poly kinky feminist queer dyke; writer, teacher, artist and aspiring sex education/blogger. She’s about liberating the woman, questioning the man and fantasizing about all folks in between. She reads, questions, wonders, writes and hopes the art leads the way. Her blog, Indigo’s Theory, explores being in a loving poly relationship, having sex in great spaces, learning to love her skin, belly, hair, etc. and coming into her kinky queer self.

Andrew Grey grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation. Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Tobly McSmith loves sex. She has reviewed over 50 sex toys for SexHerald.com, is a sex expert on CherryTV.com, and has written award-winning BDSM erotica. When Tobly isn’t performing in her sketch group Beaches2, or playing in the band Pretty Pony Party, or writing her self-help book, she is collecting commemorative plates of dead people on ebay. Tobly is currently writing erotica and having sex with her red-hot, red-headed, burlesquing girlfriend.

Tagged as: erotica, Events, kinky, nyc, poly, queer

Jersey Rope Experiment presents Tied Down!

by Viviane on 11/01/2011

in Events, rope

11/19/2011 10:00 AM

11/20/2011 3:00 AM

A single day of rope classes, close instruction and a party to cap it off.

We have three great presenters, Lqqkout, Lochai, and Graydancer. They will each teach a class and they will each hold office hours so you can ask them more in-depth questions and get more directed learning.

The event will take place in central/north jersey. It will run from 10am until 6 pm with a break for lunch. Then a play party will happen afterwards at 8PM.

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at a reduced cost (no service fee). We will be selling the tickets at October’s JRE meeting as well as at pre-determined events/munches/parties (keep your eyes peeled on our forum).

Attendance will be capped to 60 people.

Website: http://jerseyrope.com/?page_id=140
Fetlife event RSVP: https://fetlife.com/events/71894
Jersey Rope Experiment (Fetlife): https://fetlife.com/groups/11931

Additionally: JRE Board Members will be offering 101 level instruction for those just starting out or those who want to brush up on the basics.)

Classes offered (in no particular order):

LqqkOut

Finding Your Style

I know I put it here somewhere… – Interactive Demo

Shibari, Western, Japanese Style, Damsel in Distress, Bedroom Bondage – these terms are often used to describe different types of rope bondage, but what do they really mean for your playstyle? This workshop will begin with a discussion of the various dimensions of bondage styles including sample images and ties followed by a hands-on lab where we’ll explore the bondage styles or reconstruct as many ties as we have time for. Participants are encouraged to bring at least four 30-foot lengths of 6mm (1/4″) rope and their imaginations.

Lochai

Hogties

From classic wrist-to-ankle ties to full immobilization ties, this class will go over various ways to bind your partner in the most recognized position in bondage. The hogtie is on of the first ties many people learn when exploring bondage and it stays with you at every level. From Damsel in Distress (DID) to Japanese versions there will be something for every body type and flexibility level.

Graydancer

TIE ‘EM UP & FUCK ‘EM: Rope Bondage for the Impatiently Kinky

“I don’t do rope; it takes too long!” It’s a common refrain heard from people all over. This class aims to dispel that myth, with practical, speedy, and above all erotic techniques to bring rope into your kink. Fast body harnesses to improve your fucklife, methods of handling rope in a sensually effective way, and ideas for to keeping a scene hot from the first wrap to the last tangled ropegasm on the floor. Graydancer, host of the long-running Ropecast on the internet will share all the Great Secrets of Rope in his irreverent and engaging style. Whether you’re an experienced rigger, just took Basic Bondage, or are just curious about this whole “rope” thing, this class will have something in it to help you tie or be tied.

Tagged as: Graydancer, Lochai, Lqqkout, New Jersey, rope, shibari

Sacred Sex Round-Up 2011

by Viviane on 10/21/2011

in Events

10/27/2011

10/30/2011

4 Jam-Packed Days of Events, Learning, Networking, and Community Building with the World’s leading Tantra Teachers and Sacred Sexuality Educators!

Curious about Sacred Sexuality or have that general feeling that the intimacy in your life is “missing something” or isn’t “deep enough?”
Had ecstatic experiences in the bedroom that border on spiritual or transcendent, but they’re so far and few between that you’re beginning to doubt if they were real at all?
Frustrated with your current sex life and really want to “take it to the next level,” but have no idea what the “next level” means, looks like, or how to get there?
Want to take a workshop on Tantra or Taoist Sexual Practices, but don’t know where to look or how to find a teacher you would connect with?
Perhaps you know exactly what you want to study, but can’t seem to get your partner or friends to stop calling what you’re into “New Age” and “Woo-Woo Mumbo Jumbo?”

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, or if you or your friends think that shame-free, deeply moving sex and mind expanding orgasms are only for people like Sting, then come to the Sacred Sexuality Round-up and see what is possible for YOU!

If you’re feeling shy about working on your love life in a conscious, intentional way, then why not attend one of the most fun and informative, least threatening, unpretentious (and deeply inspirational!) events on conscious loving happening in the country!

If you love the idea of using sex as a healing path towards greater self-esteem and connection with whatever you label as “the Divine” but can’t understand all the “woo-woo” lingo about Chakras and Divine Masculine that gets tossed around, then join us for one of the most accessible and understandable 4-days on sacred sexuality ever put together.

Reid Mihalko and Richard Anton Diaz’ Sacred Sexuality Round-Up is for adults of all experience and curiosity levels to personally meet some of the country’s best sacred sex and consciousness educators, experience their teaching styles, delve into their current offerings, and socialize with like-minded men and women… All in one weekend!

Presenters:

Amy Jo Goddard
Angel
Barbara Carrellas
Brandon B.
Charles Muir
Ignacio Rivera
Imani Mamalution
Isis Phoenix
Kate Bornstein
Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson
Monique Darling
Paula Tursi
Ran Baron
Reid Mihalko
Richard Anton Diaz
Robert Silber
Robyn Trask
Koja
Sheri Winston

Zahava

Location: Reflections Yoga, 250 West 49th Street, 2nd Floor, New York City

Purchase tickets:
http://www.sacredsexroundup.com/resgistration/

Can’t make it to New York City to join us in person? Watch LIVE on the web! Details here:
https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=996938&c=ib&aff=185506&cl=128030

Tagged as: Events, nyc, sex, sexuality, tantra

Bare Stories: True Stories of Sex, Desire and Romance

by Viviane on 10/07/2011

in Events

10/10/2011
8:00 PM

Bare brings together storytellers, comedians, sex educators and others to share true tales from their own experiences of sex, desire and romance. With stories as diverse as the people telling them, Bare opens doors to bedrooms, back seats and dungeons to tell what your mama left out about the birds, bees and in-betweens.

The first installment of Bare focuses on—what else?—first times. Come to Union Hall to pop cherries with these scintillating performers:

Hosted by Jefferson (Writer, Storyteller, One Life Take Two)
Killy “Mockstar” Dwyer (Comedian, Musician, Alter Ego)
Ophira Eisenberg (Comedian, Author, The Moth)
Dave Hill (Comedian, Upright Citizen’s Brigade, This American Life)
Lolita Wolf (Sex Educator, Author, Princess)
Musical guest Molly Ruth

. . . and you! You have a story about a sexy first time. Put your name in the hat for a chance to bare all on the Bare stage.

And more! One lucky audience member will win Bare’s sex-toy raffle, courtesy of Babeland.

Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York
Admission: $5
Purchase advance tickets
More info: vhttp://barestories.wordpress.com/
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/events/70860

Jefferson is the curator and host of Bare. A sex educator, writer and storyteller, Jefferson keeps a pseudonymous blog, One Life, Take Two, detailing his life as a parent and pervert. Follow his blog, Twitter and Facebook for upcoming appearances.

Bare Stories: True Stories of Sex, Desire and Romance

Killy “Mockstar” Dwyer

Killy “Mockstar” Dwyer is a comedic performance artist and co-host of Alter Ego at Fontana’s. Every third Sunday, Alter Ego makes a party of the underground performance scene, with dance, music, art and burlesque. Her recent album with Kill the Band, “Famous Baby,” includes songs of hope, inspiration and girl balls.

Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg, selected as one of New York Magazine’s Top Ten Comics, has appeared on Comedy Central, VH-1, Fox, E! Channel and “The Joy Behar Show.” Her writing has been published in four anthologies including I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America’s Top Comics and Heeb’s collection Sex, Drugs & Gefilte Fish. She is a monthly contributor to US Magazine’s Fashion Police and a regular host for The Moth.

Dave Hill

Dave Hill hosts The Dave Hill Explosion at the Upright Citizens Brigade and starred in the television show The King of Miami. Dave currently appears on HBO, Cinemax, the comedy website Super Deluxe and fronts the band Valley Lodge. A contributor to This American Life, he hosts the Dave Hill’s Podcasting Incident. Dave has published in The New York Times, Salon.com, and Huffington Post; a book of essays will soon be published by St. Martin’s Press.

Molly Ruth

Molly Ruth’s forthcoming debut LP, “Birth Against the Nation,” includes songs about animals, incest, fear, glory, murder, God, honor, blasphemy, tragedy, fervor, frenzy, longing, dreams, deserts, pain, devotion, crossroads, blood, birds, minds, time and war.

Lolita Wolf

Lolita Wolf discovered BDSM in the late ‘eighties when “being online” meant accessing phone sex lines. An activist who defends sexual freedom for all consenting adults, Lolita helps the community to flourish while keeping a primary focus on having fun. Lolita has taught at events across the country, serving on the boards of many sex-positive organizations. The author of Spanking and CBT in a Nutshell, Lolita was recently featured in The New York Times’s “One in Eight Million” series.

Tagged as: Events, nyc

Take Me There: transgender and genderqueer erotica reading @ Bluestockings

by Viviane on 10/03/2011

in erotica, Events

10/12/2011
7:00 PM

Join editor Tristan Taormino and local contributors as they read their work from Take Me There, a groundbreaking new collection of transgender and genderqueer erotica. Readers include legendary author of the Marketplace series Laura Antoniou, queen of erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel, and Sinclair Sexsmith of The Sugarbutch Chronicles, and poet/performer/activist Rachel K. Zall.

Where: Bluestockings, 172 Allen Street (bet. Stanton and Rivington), NYC
Google Maps: http://g.co/maps/dhrth

Cost: FREE, but we will pass the hat in support of Bluestockings.

Post reading drinks and socializing at:

The Magician
118 Rivington (bet Essex and Norfolk)
212-673-7881
Google Maps: http://g.co/maps/bvj8b

Tagged as: erotica, Events, genderqueer, laura antoniou, nyc, queer, r, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Sinclair Sexsmith, Tristan Taormino

Slutwalk NYC

by Viviane on 09/29/2011

in Events, sex

10/01/2011
12:00 PM	to	3:00 PM

No matter who you are
No matter where you work
No matter how you identify
No matter how you flirt
No matter what you wear
No matter whom you choose to love
No matter what you said before:

NO ONE has the right to touch you without your consent. SlutWalk NYC is part of a worldwide grassroots movement challenging rape culture, victim-blaming and slut-shaming*, and working to end sexual and domestic violence.

*SlutWalk NYC’s working definition of slut-shaming: the derogatory, sexist language and policies that are used to shame self-identified women who are perceived as sexual.

11:00 AM: SIGN MAKING AT UNION SQUARE
12:00 PM: MARCH STARTING AT UNION SQUARE
1:00 PM: PERFORMANCES AT UNION SQUARE
2:00 PM: RALLY AT UNION SQUARE!

MARCH ROUTE: UNION SQUARE TO BROADWAY, BROADWAY TO 8TH STREET, 8TH STREET TO TO 2ND AVENUE, 2ND AVENUE TO THIRD STREET, THIRD STREET TO LAFAYETTE AVENUE, LAFAYETTE AVENUE BACK TO UNION SQUARE

More info: http://slutwalknyc.com/
Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/pFDHSf
Facebook event page: http://on.fb.me/mR5HRO
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/events/51672
Twitter: SlutWalkNYC (hashtag: #SWNYC)

Tagged as: Events, nyc, slutwalk, swnyc

Lesbian Sex Mafia presents Play Piercing with Mistress Trish

by Viviane on 09/14/2011

in bdsm, Events, nyc

09/16/2011
8:00 PM

What’s not to love about penetrating someone or being penetrated by someone with needles? Join Mistress Trish as she shares her enthusiasm for temporary piercing. Whether you are new to piercing or an experienced piercing top or bottom this class is for you. Trish will cover the basics of needle play as well as some of the more advanced ways to safely incorporate needles into your scenes.

Where: LGBT Center, 208 West 13th St. (7th/8th Ave)
Cost: $5/LSM members, $10/Non members

About Mistress Trish

When not being extraordinarily sweet and/or/but extraordinarily sadistic for kicks, Mistress Trish is a pro-Domme, a maker of Femme Domme porn, and a kink, relationship, and sexuality educator.

About Lesbian Sex Mafia

Founded in 1981 by Dorothy Allison and Jo Arnone, the Lesbian Sex Mafia (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 confidential way.

Tagged as: bdsm, Events, MIstress Trish, needles, nyc

Ravenous Nights Celebrates Sapphic Stories

by Viviane on 08/31/2011

in erotica, Events, sex

09/02/2011
8:00 PM

September 2nd event spotlights sapphic storytellers Nell Stark, Trinity Tam, Xan West, and KT Grant and their wide-ranging works of steamy erotic fiction. Join host Lori Perkins for an enthusiastic evening of arousing fiction, cool drinks, warm camaraderie and door prizes!

Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome Street , NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)
Phone:  212 334-9676

Featuring:

Nell Stark is an Assistant Professor of English and the Director of the Writing Center at a college in the SUNY system. Trinity Tam is a marketing executive in the music industry and an award-winning writer/producer of film and television. They live, write, and parent a rambunctious toddler just a stone’s throw from the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City. For more information about the everafter series, visit www.everafterseries.com.

Xan West is the pseudonym of an NYC BDSM/sex educator. Xan’s story “First Time Since”, won honorable mention for the 2008 National Leather Association’s John Preston Short Fiction Award. Xan’s short fiction appears in Best SM Erotica Volumes 2 & 3, Best Women’s Erotica 2008 & 2009, Best Lesbian Erotica 2011 & 2012, Hurts So Good, Say Please, and Sugar and Spice.

KT Grant is a self-proclaimed eccentric redhead who not only loves to read a wide variety of romances, but also loves writing it. Under her alter-ego, she is a well known book reviewer and blogger who doesn’t shy away from voicing her opinion. A proud native of New Jersey, KT is multi-published and known for writing “out of the box” romances. KT has been quoted in such publications as the Romance Writers of America’s Romance Writers Report and Night Owl Reviews. She has also been mentioned in the Guardian.UK, Publisher’s Weekly’s Beyond the Book and at Bookseller.com. KT is a top ten best-selling PAN (Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network) author at Amazon, as well as being a multiple All Romance Ebooks best seller and a Night Owl Reviews Top Author Pick.

Tagged as: erotica, Events, nyc

Explorations in Modern Love: Part I- The Art of Open Relationships (The Open Center)

by Viviane on 08/19/2011

in Events, nyc

08/20/2011
8:00 PM

Today, when half of American marriages end in divorce,there is a growing interest in exploring innovative forms of relationship. Ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, or open relationships are increasingly popular. How do these work? Is there really enough love to go around? Join Urban Tantra® teacher Barbara Carrellas, Mark Michaels, Patricia Johnson, Jon Webster and others in a fun, inventive discussion of the diverse dimensions of love in the 21st century (including dealing with jealousy, conflict and time). Refreshments will be served.

Location: New York Open Center, 22 E. 30th St., (bet. 5th and Madison), NYC

Cost: $18 (No Member Discount)

More info: http://bit.ly/nLJUaQ

Tagged as: event, nyc, polyamory

Sex at Dawn: NYC Reading and discussion with co-author Christopher Ryan, Ph.D

by Viviane on 08/17/2011

in Events, sex

08/22/2011
7:00 PM	to	8:00 PM

nyt cover Sex at Dawn: NYC Reading and discussion with co author Christopher Ryan, Ph.D

SexAtDawn Ecard v2 Sex at Dawn: NYC Reading and discussion with co author Christopher Ryan, Ph.D

Since Darwin’s day, we’ve been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science—as well as religious and cultural institutions—has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man’s possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman’s fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing. Fewer and fewer couples are getting married, and divorce rates keep climbing as adultery and flagging libido drag down even seemingly solid marriages.

How can reality be reconciled with the accepted narrative? It can’t be, according to renegade thinkers Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethå. While debunking almost everything we “know” about sex, they offer a bold alternative explanation in this provocative and brilliant book.

Where: Hotel Griffou, 21 West 9th Street (at Fifth Avenue), NYC

Cost: Free

Books will be available for purchase

Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/qdejIl

Publisher site http://bit.ly/pxM3C5

Author site: http://www.sexatdawn.com/

Ananda Nidra: Blissful Sleep Launch Party

by Viviane on 08/05/2011

in Events, sex

08/09/2011
7:00 PM	to	9:30 PM

Mark and Patricia, two of the co-founders of Pleasure Salon, have regularly done this beautiful, restful meditation at events. Join us to celebrate the release of their meditation CD set (with music by Steve Roach and Black Tape for a Blue Girl) on Projekt Records.

This is a party (not a class), and admission is free! For the first 50 attendees: free gift bags to delight the senses featuring a Steve Roach CD and a Tantric massage DVD.

Location: Happy Ending Lounge, 302 Broome Street, NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)
Cost: FREE

About Ananda Nidra

These two innovative, spoken-word meditations rely on pleasurable images and sensations to induce feelings of relaxation and refreshment coupled with a profound sense of satisfaction. Practicing Ananda Nidra involves following the speaker’s voice while lying in a comfortable position. If the mind wanders or the listener drifts off to sleep momentarily, the attention is brought back to the instructions. Ananda Nidra begins with a rotation of consciousness through the body. Moving the awareness in this way produces a deep meditative state. Repeating the instructions mentally will take one even deeper. After the rotation is complete, the listener is taken through a series of sense memories and is then guided to experience a direct connection with internal sources of bliss and the beauty of existence.

For more info and to hear some excerpts of the recording, go here: http://tantrapm.com/AnandaNidraCD.html

Please RSVP to info@tantrapm.com

Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/nUEYwz
Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/63945

A fan review of the recording:

“The first thing I would say about Ananda Nidra : Blissful Sleep is that our world is crying out for it. This is an aural and spiritual experience for a visually overstimulated (and consequently visually overtired) culture. Tired without knowing how tired it is. “Blissful Sleep” itself is such a meaningful phrase in a society that deeply needs simply to rest. I was able to sleep better after hearing it. It’s almost as if, especially in urban areas, we actually feel guilty about slowing down or relaxing. Ananda Nidra will lead you toward the true rest and beauty you so yearn for, even- and especially- unconsciously.”

See you there!

Tagged as: Events, Mark Michaels, meditation, nyc, Patricia Johnson, Projekt

Ropeshare: Core Elements of Japanese Rope Bondage

by Viviane on 08/04/2011

in Events, sex

08/21/2011
1:00 PM	to	4:00 PM

Despite the explosion of interest in Japanese bondage in recent years, much of its rich cultural heritage remains unknown to Westerners. We’ll dig a little deeper into this subject, based on material from Master K’s fascinating book, The Beauty of Kinbaku.

Then we’ll present some classic ties representing Japanese styles of binding the human form, allowing plenty of time for participants to practice what they’ve learned.

The workshop will conclude with a dramatic demo that we hope will inspire you to go further.

Kinky people of all genders and orientations are welcome! Participants must be over 18.

Date/time: SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Location: Greenwich St. (btwn Rector and Carlisle; three blocks south of the WTC site)
The exact address will be emailed upon registration.
Cost: $25 per person
Supplies: Bring rope and safety scissors.

Instructors: Master Mike and tyutumi

TO REGISTER, send an email to RopeShare@gmail.com with “Rope Share Sign Up” as the subject line.
Include the following information in your email:

1. Your name (Scene name or legal)
2. Contact phone number and email address
3. Rope bondage experience and skill level (Please be brief)
4. What you are interested in learning
5. How you heard about this workshop

More about Ropeshare: http://ropeshare.livejournal.com/

Ravenous Nights: It’s all about the kink!

by Viviane on 08/04/2011

in Events

08/05/2011
8:00 PM

Join us as Indigo, Miss Topaz, Lisa Michelle Jones, and author/editor D.L. King, all creative spirits from the NYC BDSM community, join us. The Ravenous Nights reading series celebrates erotica and erotic romance the first Friday of every month. Sponsored by erotic romance e-book publisher, Ravenous Romance, and hosted by its editorial director, Lori Perkins, Ravenous Nights spotlights authors and their works with readings, door prizes, and endless enthusiasm for hot, steamy fiction.

Where: Happy Ending Lounge, 302 Broome Street, NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)

Cost: FREE

Indigo is a black poly kinky feminist queer dyke; writer, teacher, artist and aspiring sex education/blogger. She’s about liberating the woman, questioning the man and fantasizing about all folks in between. I read, question, wonder, write and hope the art leads the way. Her blog, Indigo’s Theory, explores being in a loving poly relationship, having sex in great spaces, learning to love herskin, belly, hair, etc. and coming into her kinky queer self.

Miss Topaz is Dean of Nightlife at Miss Vera’s Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls. She worked for many years as a Legal Assistant for the American Civil Liberties Union, where she was very active in promoting the rights of all minorities: women, people of color, gays and lesbians and the transgendered community. Today, she focuses her attention largely on working and playing with gender illusionists. She was recently in a serious relationship with a cross-dresser for two years, and believes that she, herself, is a drag queen trapped in woman’s body. She is also a cabaret singer and performance artist, and frequently appears as Marlene Dietrich in drag. She was recently interviewed by Annie Sprinkle about her wild and diversified forays into sex, for the magazine Over 50. Her short story, Life is Stanger Than Fiction, won third prize in a TES literary contest and was published its magazine, Prometheus. The story focused on a serendipitous blind date with a cross-dresser.

Lisa Michelle Jones was born in Dallas and raised in a conservative East Texas town from which she escaped as soon as possible. She earned a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where she discovered feminist literature, Anne Sexton, Lucille Clifton, and the short story genre. In addition to writing, she sang with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee choir at Carnegie Hall in a 1996 production of Brahm’s “Ein Deutsches Requiem.” Two months before her 30th birthday, she moved to NYC for the first time and never looked back. Lisa finds pleasure in writing erotica, short fiction, poetry, and essays. Her literary mentors are Sylvia Plath, Vita Sackville-West, Raymond Carver, Carole Maso, Jay McInerney, and Herman Melville. She currently lives in NYC where she enjoys dating, mating, satiating…and rhyming.

D. L. King is a smut writing — and editing –New Yorker who lives somewhere between the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island and the Chrysler Building. The editor of Carnal Machines: Steampunk Erotica,Spank!, The Sweetest Kiss: Ravishing Vampire Erotica and the Lambda Literary Award Finalist, Where the Girls Are: Urban Lesbian Erotica, D. L. King also publishes and edits Erotica Revealed, the erotica book review site. The author of dozens of short stories, her work can be found in various editions of The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica, Best Women’s Erotica, Best Lesbian Erotica, as well as titles such as Fast Girls, Sex in the City: New York, Please Ma’am, Sweet Love, Girl Crazy, Broadly Bound and Frenzy, among others. She is the author of two novels of female domination and male submission, The Melinoe Project and The Art of Melinoe. Find out more at dlkingerotica.com and dlkingerotica.blogspot.com.

Tagged as: bdsm, erotica, Events, kink, ny

Midori’s NYC Summer appearances

by Viviane on 07/27/2011

in Events, sex

07/28/2011

08/02/2011

“Playing With Cultural Trauma” @ Purple Passion

Thursday, July 28, 7:00 PM. $30 (and enjoy a 15% discount on shopping before or after the class)

Even as bondage and kinky games become accepted in mainstream society, even as BDSM explorers play with greater technical savvy, there are still realms of SM that’s considered so taboo, they’re spoken of in hushed or nervous tones. Playing with cultural trauma is one of those controversial activities. What’s “cultural trauma play”? This includes role play or fetishes around images or narrative of historical exploitation of peoples, ethnic conflicts, nationalist tensions, institutionalized racism, religious persecution, genocides and oppressions of groups.

Putting aside her usual goofy humor and irreverent levity, Midori discusses frankly and openly about her experience, insights, struggles and knowledgegained from playing with cultural trauma. She’ll discuss the distinction between ‘race play’ vs racism, constructive vs damaging play, the turn-on, the discomforts, the potential harm and growth. Constructive dialogue and Q&A welcomed.

She rarely presents this very personal and insightful talk, so we’re very proud and excited to have this exclusive opportunity. Don’t missit!

Class size is limited so prepaying is advised. Midori”s classes usually sell out. Don’t be turned away. Reserve your spot at the store or on our website.

“Hands-on Rope Bondage” @ at Babeland SoHo

Sunday, July 31, 07:30PM, $35 (contact store for student/low-income discount)
In this hands-on class, Midori will introduce you to the versatility, elegance and pleasures of rope bondage. Learn basic techniques, including two-column restraints and body harnesses, as well as creative positions to try them in. Midori is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, and is an expert in safe and effective Japanese-inspired rope bondage. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a minimum of two lengths of 15-foot rope and two lengths of 25-foot rope (also available for purchase at Babeland).

EDISON, NJ

Series of classes at The Floating World (Registration is closed)
7/29 – 7/31

“Better Bottoming for Kink Beginners” @ The Pleasure Chest
Monday, August 1st 8-10 PM FREE!

Do you yearn to submit to a lover or partner, but don’t know how to ask or where to start? In this class, Midori, our favorite camp counselor of kink, will discuss how to be a great bottom, and how to get what you want while thrilling your partner. She’ll also share common pitfalls to avoid and how not to be a ‘bad bottom.’ Get BS-free, reality-based information at this practical workshop for aspiring kinksters.Attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Early arrival is recommended to secure your space.

“Hands-on Rope Body Harness” at the Iron Bell Academy, Astoria, NY

Tuesday, August 2nd 8:00-10:30 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM)

$35/Member, $40/Non Member, $25 TNG
Pre Registration and Ticket Purchase at http://www.IronBellAcademy.com/specials.php

Body harnesses are fantastic for creating beautiful, effective, and sexy bondage for all types of bodies and many different sorts of scenes. You can use a harness for very secure rigging. Or you can make a pretty rope outfit. Create intense harnesses for pain sluts. How about sensual breast bondage? We’ll go through at least four different harnesses with plenty of time to practice. If time permits she’ll show you more!

Dress & Supplies: Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Bring a large towel or yoga mat if you¹d like to use the floor. And, of course, bring rope – the more, the merrier! (Suggested minimum: 3 or 4 pieces of 30′ to 45′, plus One rope of 75′+ . If the rope is for a smaller person, bring the shorter lengths. For a larger person, bring the longer lengths.)

ABOUT MIDORI

An educator and columnist on adventurous sexuality, Midori is also the author of “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, “Master Han’s Daughter” and “Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink”. Midori travels the world presenting to universities, education events, organizations and media. She’s known for her humanistic, humorous and warm classes that help people to spice up their sex lives and encourage self discovery and personal growth. Information on her classes and special performance schedule: http://www.fhp-inc.com/ Her weekend intensives called “Femme Forte” and “Rope Bondage Dojo®” have been sell-out hits for years. Information on her Rope Bondage Dojo® Weekend Intensive is at www.RopeDojo.com Her art: Photography, Installation and Performance is at www.Ranshin.com Join Midori in the fight against AIDS. Sponsor her AIDS LifeCycle journey!

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Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp – Registration Now Open

by Viviane on 07/14/2011

in Events

09/14/2011

09/19/2011

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp
Northern Maryland
September 14-19, 2011
http://www.darkodyssey.com

Imagine a vacation that brings together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, diverse environment where fantasy becomes reality.

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp 2011, a journey of sexual exploration for the spiritual and creative sex-positive communities returns for its eighth year. It will be held at a secluded, two hundred acre retreat in Northern Maryland. Our mission is to cross-pollinate ideas and concepts between groups of individuals who desire to explore different areas of alternative sexuality.

The event, from September 14-19, 2011 will feature dynamic workshops taught by top-notch sex educators, relationship experts, SM masters, and spiritual teachers from around the world, including:

Arli * Annie Earl * Artemis Hunter *Bear * Dylan Ryan * Ignacio Rivera * Lee Harrington
Lolita Wolf * The Marine * MojoDaddy * Mollena Williams *Princess Kali * Sam Martin
* Sinclair Sexsmith * * Sir C * TTT * Wintersong Tashlin

In addition to workshops, Dark Odyssey features creative social activities, nightly special events, erotic rituals, lakeside bonfires, the Sex-O-Rama playspace, and a 10,000 square foot fully equipped dungeon open for play around the clock.

All this happens in a fun camp environment at a retreat with great accommodations: forty cabins with real beds, full bathrooms, hot water showers, electricity and great centrally located swimming pool; plus, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight snack included.

Unlike a typical conference event, where you have to pay for registration fees, hotel room costs, plus meals, Dark Odyssey is an all-inclusive event. Weekend rates range from $350 to $425 depending on when you register, and if you are a member of a participating group. Early registration rates are good through August 1st. Remember that Summer Camp SOLD OUT last year in record time, so sign up today!

Dozens of community organizations have signed on as participating groups in Dark Odyssey, and we add new groups every day. Check the website to see if your group is one of them, and you’ll be entitled to a registration discount. If your group would like to be added to this list, please contact greg@darkodyssey.com

Visit our website, http://www.darkodyssey.com for more details. We hope you will join us for this exciting event!

Best Regards,

Greg and Karri
On behalf of everyone at Dark Odyssey

For more information: http://www.darkodyssey.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/darkodyssey
Fetlife: http://fetlife.com/groups/756

Tagged as: bdsm, Dark Odyssey, Events, kink, polyamory, sex, tantra

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