Educators
Akasha (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Keynote Speaker, Presenter
The identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.
Akasha, proud Northeast slave 2024, MAsT International Presenter 2023, Sister of the House of Kush and a member of ONYX Pearls New York/Northeast, is a polyamorous, pansexual Leatherwoman and masochist, as well as a collared slave. Akasha is an avid reader and advocate for social justice and equity in cannabis in both a sociopolitical and criminal justice context, LGBTQIAA+ rights and representation, BIPOC liberation and the need for accomplices and allies, as well as womanism and intersectionality in the bell hooks and Kimberlé Crenshaw traditions. Having been in the kink community for 13 years, her experiences span the United States, France, Korea, Japan and the United Kingdom, with her home scene being NYC.
Interrogation Play 101: Reclaiming the Scene, Rewriting the Script (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesAxel (she/her/hers) - Presenter
The identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.
Axel is a Black, Indigenous, Queer leathergirl based in Boston and the visionary founder of Devour ATL. A proud masochist, Axel finds deep pleasure through pain and entered the kink community as a path to explore energy release and personal healing. Her journey through kink has ignited a powerful passion for helping others discover identity, self-love, and radical expression through BDSM. Axel is a dynamic switch with a deep love for shibari. Her work has been featured at international venues including Folsom Street Fair, Karada House Berlin, and Shibari Study. Beyond Devour, Axel dedicates her energy to uplifting the broader kink community. She supports other kink-centered organizations in achieving their missions through community service.
Allah Knows My Safe Word (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesFrom Coping to Connection: Conscious Masochism and Embodied Healing (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesBlindDancer (he/him/his, they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The following immigration identity apply to me: no immediate immigration background. I am genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; a cisgender man; bi- or ambi- sexual/amorous; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; queer; in non-monogamous relationship(s); and married by choice (legally). I am seriously impacted by the following disability: blind/low vision. I am 46-55 years old. Spiritually and religiously I am Pagan/Wiccan. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of an epidemic/pandemic, survivor of other traumatic situation, political/social unrest. In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in primal play.Show more
BlindDancer is a writer, a teacher and a priest. He is poly, queer and pansexual. They found the intersection between the neopagan community and the lifestyle community back in 2011, and through that found the M/s community. He has been teaching and leading rituals since 2013. Love and intimacy are skills; we can learn them, teach them and practice them. BlindDancer is passionate about sharing what he has learned and helping people create the path to intimacy and relationships that are right for them. They are a master in spirituality based M/s Dynamics.
Beyond Accessibility to Real Inclusion (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesBlu Doppe (they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in Eastern Europe (including Russia) in Poland. My nationality is of Western Europe in Germany. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as an adult, English is not my first language, I learned English as an adult. I am transgender, transfeminine, and nonbinary; bi- or ambi- sexual/amorous; in non monogamous relationship(s), and in a committed lifetime partnership (without legal marriage. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised by a single parent, raised by divorced parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disability: mental health illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually I am Buddhist. Religiously I am Agnostic. I have the following financial disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet my financial needs, income falls at or below the minimum wage, income is low but enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of other traumatic situation. In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in puppy play. I have experience with an addiction challenge.Show more
Blu Doppe has been as freelance trainer for 11 years and has gained whys knowledge autodidacticly, in activist communities and at university. Blu’s own experiences also play a big role for blu’s knowledge. Blu has a degree as social justice and radical diversity trainer, a degree as theatre of the oppressed trainer, and as a betzavta trainer. Blu is NVC-Mediator, a sex educator and a laughter yoga trainer too. Blu is also in training to become a systemic therapist and a Playfight-Trainer. Blu regularly gains further qualifications around the topics sexual, amorous and gender diversity, sexuality, gender roles and all other intersections.
How I Overcame Sexual Trauma with Kink and Trust: A Relationship Experiment (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesCaritia (No pronouns) - Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Black and German who lives in Western Europe in Germany. My nationality is of Western Europe in Great Britain The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as an adult, multi-lingual, English is my primary language. I am genderqueer/genderfluid/gender expansive, Pan- or poly- sexual/romantic, demisexual/demiromantic, queer, and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: non-primary caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disability: cognitive or learning disability/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disability: chronic illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 46-55 years old and I am an Elder. Spiritually I am Agnostic. I have the following financial disadvantage: income doesn’t consistently meet my financial needs. I am/was a sex worker (by choice).Show more
Caritia lives a queer, gender-non-conforming, Afro-diaspora (afab) life. Walking a path with invisible disabilities and the living challenges which accompany that life. Educator, multi-disciplinary artist, s-worker, and ongoing work in process, whose advocacy for establishing boundaries is as strong as the desire to love with truth and honesty. With over 20 years of expertise in divergent lifestyles, space-holding, and body-based practices. On a quiet mission to destigmatise difference and return power to each individual to uplift and support the collective. Using the language of kink to the point of geeky excitement. Caritia’s fascination with the root/the body stems from a longing to deeply ‘listen’ to the body holistically, from the inside out. The CEO and Co-Founder of Karada House & OhYesPlease.org, two independent queer companies based in Berlin (Germany). Offering workshops and tailoring experience sessions for a diversity of people and bodies.
Decolonising Kink (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 150 minutesAdaptive Ties (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesD_Moon_ (she/her/hers) - Demo Host, Presenter
I am a white person and half Dutch, half German. The following linguistic identities apply to me: English is not my first language, English is not my primary language, I am multi-lingual. I am a cisgender woman, pan- or poly- sexual/romantic, asexual/aromantic, demisexual/demiromantic, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), and a relationship anarchist. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, primarily raised by 1 parent (not single-parent household), parent-death. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: chronic-, and mental- illness/condition, physical disability/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: mobility or balance, sensory, social, and other disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually I am Pagan/Wiccan (traditional, liberal) and participate in other religions (traditional, liberal). Religiously I am [religious Pagan/Wiccan (traditional, liberal) and participate in other religions (traditional, liberal). The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Atheism and Catholicism. I have the following financial disadvantages: receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits; income is low, but is enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of an epidemic/pandemic, survivor of other traumatic situation.Show more
D_Moon_ is a Dutch D-type, bratty sadist, spoonie, greyA-pansexual, neurospicy, fire artist, pirate, proud pagan and teacher. She has been exploring the worlds of BDSM since her early twenties. Some of her specialties are fire- impact- and sensation play and she loves leather and latex. D_Moon_ is well experienced as (certified, BEd) teacher & coach, seasoned performer and organiser and has presented workshops at many (inter)national events for about 15 years. She is a kinky witch who is also a trained shamanic practitioner, active pagan and ritualist who explores spirituality in- and outside of the BDSM-lifestyle. She loves working with people and has her own business (@CeremonieMrs) in both kink- and vanilla celebrancy, ritual work and coaching. D_Moon_ enjoys sharing knowledge and helping people from all walks of life make the next step in their life or kink journey.
Fire Play DemoGatherDuration: 75 minutesWhat I Hold, I Offer (privilege work ceremony)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesADHDom (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 150 minutesDaddy Jayeson (he/him/his) - Presenter, Social Host
I am a Person of Color and Native or Indigenous who lives in Canada or Greenland in Canada. My nationality is of Canada or Greenland in Canada. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am transgender; transmasculine; genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; a lesbian; bi- or ambi- sexual/amorous; queer; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: primary caregiver for non adult chilren, former fosterer child, former adopted child, former runaway and/or homeless youth, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Religiously I am Protestant. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: incarceration, homelessness/unhoused, survivor of abuse/assault. In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in age play. I am/was a sex worker (by choice). I am a person of size.Show more
Daddy Jayeson is a Sir who been involved in the Leather community for 25+ years. He attended boy’s training camp in Dallas, Texas in 2004 and describes it as a life changing event. He was an organiser of the Toronto Women and Trans S/m discussion group, previous member of Toronto boys of Leather (TboL), and worked at the Black Eagle Toronto. Daddy Jayeson has led workshops on surgical stapling, play piercing, D/s relationships, sex work as empowerment, age play, edge play and many other topics. Daddy Jayeson was the Northeast Regional Coordinator for an international women’s leather contest and had organised and hosted play parties locally.
Age Play SocialGatherDuration: 60 minutesPower Protocol and Playtime: A Deep Dive into Intensive Age Play (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesEcholynx (Pronouns in another language, they/them/theirs) - Event Host
Opening Ceremonies (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 60 minutesEzulie Supreme (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Black who lives in the United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration identity applies to me: no immediate immigration background. I am non-binary; genderqueer, genderfluid or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; queer; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial identities apply to me: raised by a single parent, raised by non-blood family members. I am mildly impacted by the following disability: cognitive/learning disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually I am a part of other religions. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault. I am/was a sex worker (by choice).Show more
Ezulie is a Queer, proud Leatherperson, educator, and devoted community organizer. For Ezulie, Leather represents the profound reclamation of one's body and power, coupled with dedicated service to the community through establishing accessible care networks rooted in collective liberation. As a founding member of House of Supreme—a Leather powerhouse of educators—Ezulie centers the experiences of QTBIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. They honor the legacy of Leather elders, organize to sustain spaces for our current communities, and preserve dungeons and third spaces as sacred realms for those yet to begin their awakenings. Ezulie believes in the importance of Queer Black representation in the scene and advocates that education should transcend financial barriers, ensuring that kink isn’t for just those who can afford it, but remains accessible to all who want to partake.
Standing in Boots: Being Present & Accountable During Conflict (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesFlo (they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am bi or multi-racial and Brazilian Black and White who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of South America in Brazil. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as a child, English is not my first language, I am multi-lingual. I am non-binary; genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; queer; in non-monogamous relationship(s); and married by choice (legally). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: non-primary caregiver, raised by a single parent, raised by another family member. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, cognitive or learning-, communication-, intellectual or developmental-, mobility or balance-, physical-, sensory-, social-, and/or other- disability/condition; blind/low vision; chronic-, and/or mental- illness; and D/deaf or hard of hearing. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Voodoo. Religiously I am a part of other religions. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Catholic. I have the following financial disadvantage: Income is low but is enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of an epidemic/pandemic, survivor of another traumatic situation, political/social unrest. I am/was a sex worker by choice.Show more
Flo Oliveira is a queer, polyam, Afro-Brasilian sex educator who loves helping others discover and exist as their most authentic and kinky selves. Flo's platform focuses on debunking sexual myths, normalizing pleasure, and holding space for deconstructing norms. Flo's Bachelor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's studies, their Sex Certificate program, and their Master in Marriage and Family Therapy inform and support their work with clients worldwide.
Whitewashing in Kink Spaces (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesGinger Sparks (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a bi- or multi-racial person and Indigenous who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am nonbinary, Two-Spirited or Indigiqueer (gender, sexuality), queer, single (by choice), and a relationship anarchist. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised by a single parent. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: chronic-, and mental illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. The following faith I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Agnostic. I have the following financial disadvantages: income is low but is enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: homelessness/unhoused, survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault. I am/was a sex worker (by choice).Show more
Ginger is an Indigenous service girl who gets into predicaments more often than not. As a disabled femme, she uses kink to navigate her capabilities and find pleasure through suffering. Ginger is the first Ms. SoCal Leather title holder and strives to represent queer femmes and dykes in spaces that are predominantly geared towards cis men.
PDA and Obedience, or How I Learned to Say No Through Bratting (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesNavigating Through Your Whiteness (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesJardinero (he/him/his, they/them/theirs) - Demo Host, Panelist
I am bi- or multi- racial and Black and Panamanian. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my primary language. I am transgender; genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; asexual/aromantic; queer; engaged; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, communication-, sensory-, social- disability/condition, blind/low vision, mental illness/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disability: blind/low vision. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Agnostic (liberal), Pagan/Wiccan (liberal), and other religions (liberal). Religiously I am Agnostic (liberal), Catholic, and other Christian religions. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Catholic, other Christian Religions. I have the following financial disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet financial needs, unemployed. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of a natural disaster, survivor of an epidemic/pandemic, political/social unrest. Other identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.Show more
Jardinero identifies as queer, Afro-Latino, neurodivergent, polyamorous, and as most importantly “just a lil guy.” They love physical and mental bondage, impact, fear play, power exchange, most things to do with rope and just about anything that combines nerdy with kinky. He approaches kink with a background in martial arts, sword play, and forensic science which defines their particular creative brand of sadism. They have been exploring power exchange for over 8 years and continue to try and grow themselves through new experiences and opportunities. Still newish to the concept of teaching, he loves an opportunity for collaboration and communal learning from all sides of slashes.
Closing the Inter-age Dialogue (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesWet and Messy Play DemoGatherDuration: 75 minutesJoshua Tenpenny (he/him/his) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my primary language. I am transgender, transmasculine, gay, asexual/aromantic, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), and in a committed lifetime partnership (without legal marriage). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised by divorced parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral, sensory, and social disabilities/conditions, and mental health illness/disability. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: cognitive or learning and communication disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually I am Hindu and Pagan/Wiccan. Religiously I am Pagan/Wiccan. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: income falls at or below the minimum wage, did not attend and/or complete university/college. In a kink setting, I am marginalized because I am a slave. I am/was a sex worker (by choice).Show more
Joshua Tenpenny has been in service to Raven Kaldera since 2004. He is Raven’s devoted assistant, partner, and slave for life. Josh is also a massage therapist, Shiatsu practitioner, and yoga teacher. The 2014 Northeast Slave titleholder, he and his master Raven Kaldera were chosen as the MAsT 2011 Presenters of the Year, and given the 2018 Jack McGeorge Excellence in Education award. He is the author of “Real Service” and the creator of the Service Notebook. He finds spiritual fulfillment through any kind of worthy service.
Power Dynamic As Exoskeleton: Coping With Disability in A M/s Relationship (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesThe Ordeal Path: BDSM Spirituality (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesKalin from caringfor.space (they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in Eastern Europe (including Russia) in Poland. My nationality is of Eastern Europe (including Russia) in Poland. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following linguistic identities apply to me: English is not my first language, English is not my primary language, English is not my only language. I am transgender; nonbinary; genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; queer; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial identities apply to me: raised by another family member, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, cognitive or learning-, physical-, sensory- disabilities/conditions; and chronic-, mental- illnesses/conditions. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: communication-, social- disabilities/conditions. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Agnostic and Atheistic. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: financially supported by a family member, completed compulsory educaton through standardized testing (GED), did not attend and/or complete university/college. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of other traumatic situation, political/social unrest. In a kink setting, I am marginalized because of my fetish of queer people, especially androgynous, trans “chicks & NB with dicks,” and for my interest in puppy/wolf play. I have experience with an addiction challenge.Show more
Kalin, creator of caringfor.space and an experienced facilitator and activist focused on queer, feminist, and climate justice. As part of their intersectional activism, they develop workshops that explore emotions and foster healing from oppression. Emphasize group dynamics, vulnerability, and the nurturing aspects of community building. They’ve raised awareness on issues in Poland and Europe since 2015, organized educational camps, and supported marginalized communities.
How I Overcame Sexual Trauma with Kink and Trust: A Relationship Experiment (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesKaybee (she/her/hers) - Panel Host, Presenter
I am a white person and Jewish who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: first generation (child of immigrants), English is my only language. I am a cisgender woman, bi- or ambi- sexual/amorous, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), married by choice (legally), and widowed (partner died). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral; mobility or balance; and physical disability/condition, and chronic illness; and mental illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 46-55 years old and I am an Elder. Spiritually I am Agnostic, Atheist, and Pagan/Wiccan. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Jewish. I have the following financial disadvantages: receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor or other traumatic situation. I am/was a sex worker, and a family member of a current/previous sex worker. I am a person of size.Show more
Kaybee has been active in the BDSM scene since 1998, in Chicago and beyond. A disabled bisexual switch and lifelong polyamorist, she has shown up for and within queer and kinky communities in a multitude of roles, including activist, educator, sex worker, leader and participant. With a professional background in art and education, and training as a Wiccan priestess, she brings a deep reservoir of knowledge and experience to kink education and leadership. She has presented at a range of events and venues, including Kink Between the Lines, Twisted Tryst, Kinky Kollege, LRA Chicago, and Trans CampOUT.
Closing the Inter-age Dialogue (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesAging Kinksters SocialZoomDuration: 60 minutesKitty Hermit (she/her/hers) - Presenter
The identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.
Kitty is a polyamorous, aromantic, sex-repulsed asexual kinkster, educator, and writer with over a decade of experience in alternative relationship structures and power exchange dynamics. As the voice behind Revolution Kitty, she blends sociopolitical commentary with personal storytelling to challenge assumptions about kink, autonomy, and identity. Kitty is passionate about making space for marginalized voices—especially asexual and aromantic experiences—in BDSM communities. Her background gives her a unique lens on how kink, power, and community intersect. Whether teaching, writing, or facilitating discussion, Kitty’s focus remains on inclusion, nuance, and dismantling harmful norms.
A(ce)spects of Making Love (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesKnotty Gal (she/her/hers) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my primary language. I am a cisgender woman, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), and married by choice (legally). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: non-primary caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: mental illness/condition, mobility/balance-; physical- disability/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: chronic illness/condition. I am neurodiverse.]I am 25-35 years old. I liberally practice other religions. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: receives (and reliant on) social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of other traumatic situation.Show more
Knotty Gal is an introverted poly crip and cat loving queer with over five years of experience presenting playful and powerful classes for the kink community. KG has presented at Dark Odyssey, Rochester Erotic Arts Festival, and numerous kink groups around New York in the United States. As a gleeful sadomasochistic switch, Knotty Gal emphasizes creative outlooks on kink. She makes her classes accessible, fun, and participatory while teaching topics like rope, kink and chronic pain, and how to best utilize tiny hands in a scene.
Achy Breaky Bod: Kink, Sex, and Chronic Pain (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesMaeve McBride (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a white person who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; demisexual/demiromantic; queer; in non-monogamous relationship(s); married by choice (legally); and separated. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: primary caregiver for another family member, raised by divorced parents, raised by more than 2 parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: chronic-; mental- illness/condition, cognitive/learning disability/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: blind/low vision. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually I am Pagan/Wiccan, and other religions. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: income is low, but enough for me. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of other traumatic situation. I am/was a sex worker (by choice). I am a person of size.Show more
Maeve McBride is a kink and Ethical Non-Monogamy educator, erotic coach, sexological herbalist, event producer, and the Executive Director of KinkFest 2025. With over 22 years of experience, she has explored the intersections of kink, sacred sexuality, plant medicine, trauma, and personal transformation. A playful, sensual, and compassionate switch-witch, Maeve helps people of all backgrounds pursue their unique health, erotic, and sexual goals. Her approach blends evidence-based teaching, anatomy geekery, goal setting, trauma-informed mind-body healing, communication tools, and a spirit of curiosity and exploration. She works to foster a non-judgmental learning environment where individuals can build a personalized toolkit to support their pleasure, empowerment, and authentic expression.
But I’m a Parent!: Navigating a Kinky Life While Also Raising Little Humans (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesMaster Taíno (he/him/his) - Panelist
I am a Person of Color and Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx and Puerto RIcan (Spaniard, Taino indigenous, African, Basque) who lives in Central America or the Caribbean (including Mexico) in Costa RIca. My nationality is of the United States of America. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as an adult, English is not my first language, English is not my primary language, I am multi-lingual. I am a cisgender man, gay, pan- or poly-sexual/romantic, and single (by choice). The following familial identity applies to me: raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: D/deaf or Hard of Hearing. I am 66-75 years old and I am an Elder. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Catholic (liberal). In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in Master/slave relationships and age gap relationships.Show more
Master Taíno has been active in the Leather community for four decades. He has a Leather Family of 17 members. Slave Paul has been in his service since 2010. He founded MTTA, Inc., a non-profit organization that runs MTTA Academy, the annual Master/slave Conference (MsC), MsC Worldwide, among other programs. During recent years, he has been devoted to the growing kink community in Costa Rica where he has a second residence. He is the author of a book "Kinky Tales: Real stories of my Leather Journey". The book includes 38 stories from "Kinky Childhood" to "Leather Grandpa". He has been honored with several awards including the National LGBTQ Task Force’s “Leather Leadership Award 2022, the “Guy Baldwin Master/slave Heritage Award 2019”, the Vi Johnson Award at Black Beat 2012, the Pantheon of Leather’s “Man of the Year 2011 Award”, and the “Master Steve Golden Paintbrush Award 2011”.
Closing the Inter-age Dialogue (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesMistress Jaiyde (she/her/hers) - Demo Host, Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Black who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am a cisgender woman, pan- or poly- sexual/amorous, and single (by choice). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised by a single parent. I am seriously impacted by the following disability: blind/low vision. I am 25-35 years old. Religiously I am a part of other Christian religions. I have the following financial disadvantages: income is at or below the poverty line; and receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits.Show more
Mistress Jaiyde is passionate about the disability/LGBTQ communities, mental health, homelessness among LGBTQ youth, and alternative lifestyles. Born in Ohio and completely blind, she has never allowed her disability to hinder her. Jaiyde is the author of nine books within the genres of erotic and LGBTQ romance, containing themes of disability representation, tough subjects, and happily ever afters. She is also the founder of #DisabledAndKinky, a virtual community of enthusiasts who are passionate about disability and alternative lifestyles. In her free time, Jaiyde can be found reading, creating/listening to music, cooking/baking, or watching soap operas/cartoons. Her motto is ”inability, not disability”.
Impact Play 101: A Blind Top’s Perspective (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesImpact Play DemoGatherDuration: 75 minutesMs_Kitten_ (she/her/hers) - Presenter
The identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.
Ms_Kitten_ is both a performer and educator with a passion for healthy exploration of sexual identity and relationships. While spending time in different areas of kink she has a lifetime of perspective. A passionate photographer and needle artist her love of the human form can be seen in all her work. One of the things she is most passionate about is sharing and mutual aid that helps strengthen our local communities, so where possible she tries to pass along knowledge and skills she has learned as so many have done before her.
Accountability Starts with SelfZoomDuration: 90 minutesSensational Sharps DemoGatherDuration: 75 minutesMx.Lore (fae/faer/faers, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Black who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following linguistic identity applies to me: English is my primary language. I am genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; queer; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: primary caregiver for non-adult children, raised by a single parent, raised by divorced parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: blind/low vision, chronic-, mental- illness, and physical disability/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, cognitive/learning-, communication-, mobility/balance-, sensory-, social-, and/or other disability/condition, and D/deaf or Hard of Hearing. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Buddhist, Pagan/Wiccan, and Voodoo. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: other Christian Religions. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet financial needs; income falls at or below the poverty line; receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits; did not attend and/or complete university/college. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of an epidemic/pandemic. I am/was a sex worker (by choice), and the partner of a sex worker. I am a person of size.Show more
Sunflower Lore is a dedicated sexual health educator and advocate specializing in kink-affirming practices. With a decade long background in SW, 8 of those HSV+ has been instrumental in promoting comprehensive, inclusive, and pleasure-positive education. Their work emphasizes consent, safety, and empowerment within diverse sexual communities. I will continue aiming to dismantle stigma and foster open, informed discussions surrounding Kink, SW, and Herpes.
Breaking the Stigma: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Disclosure, and Sexy Confidence in BIPOC Communities and the Sex Industry (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesNaughtiiie (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Event Host
I am a white person who lives in Western Europe in Ireland. My nationality is of Western Europe in Germany. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as an adult, English is not my first language, I am multi-lingual, English is my primary language. I am genderqueer, genderfluid or gender expansive; a lesbian; bi- or ambi- sexual/amorous; asexual/aromantic; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised by divorce parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral disability/condition, mental illness/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: cognitive/learning-, sensory-, social- disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Atheistic. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Protestant. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: income is low but enough, did not attend and/or complete university/college.Show more
Naughtiiie has been on the scene for a little over 2 years. Their Journey into kink has at the same time been a journey of introspection and self-discovery. They are very engaged in their local scene on all sides of the slashes, as teacher, student, mod and event organizer. The kink community is the first place they've really felt seen and appreciated for who they are, and not just what they have to offer, and they want to carry this on to make others feel just as welcome as they did when they first entered into this world.
Reading Between the Sheets: A Community LoungeGatherDuration: 75 minutesNishita Raghu Rao (she/her/hers) - Event Host, Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Asian and Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi who lives in Asia (excluding the Middle East) in India. My nationality is of Asia (excluding the Middle East) in India. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: visa holder (non-immigrant alien), English is not my first language, English is not my primary language, I learned English as an adult, I am multi-lingual. I am a cisgender woman; queer; exploring, curious, or questioning my sexuality; and married by choice (legally). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: non-primary caregiver, raised by more than two parents, raised by another family member, raised by non-blood family members. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, social- disability, mental illness/condition and blind/low vision. I am mildly impacted by the following disability: mobility/balance disability/condition. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Agnostic and Pagan/Wiccan. Religiously I am Atheistic. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Buddhist, Hindu, and other religions. I have the following financial disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet financial needs, income falls at or below the minimum wage, income is at or below the poverty line, currently unemployed, not legally allowed to work. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault, political/social unrest. In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in urolagnia, somnophilia, and flatulophilia. I am a person of size.Show more
Nishita Rao is the first Indian AASECT CSE, with a background in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (MS Neuroscience) and Genetics (BE Biotechnology). Her current research delves into post-colonial imprints on human social and sexual attitudes; Sex Worker Dance Ethnography across Belly dance, Sadir, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyatam, Kathak and Kathakalli; and Ethnomusicology focussed on linguistic pedagogy embedded in Tantric Carnatic compositions. She is a Reiki Grandmaster, Carnatic Music Therapist and a Mandala Art Therapist, weaving Eastern & Western approaches into her neurobehavioral trauma healing platform— Soul Sync Sanctuary. She is a curator for the Sex Scholar Library, centering BIPOC sex education literature. In her free time, she also shows up as a writer, poet, artist, singer, activist and a social anarchist.
The Neuroscience of Pain and Pleasure: An Exploration into BDSM (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesSexploration Quest: Cummence Your Journey!GatherDuration: 75 minutesPrincess (it/it/its) - Presenter
I am bi- or multi- racial who is Black, Latine, African American and Puerto Rican who lives in the United states of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: child of an immigrant, English is my only language. I am agender, queer, single (not by choice), and in non-monogamous relationship(s. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: non-primary caregiver, former adopted child, raised by another family member, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: cognitive/learning-, intellectual/developmental-, disability, mental illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Protestant. I have the following financial disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet financial needs; income falls at or below the minimum wage; receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of other traumatic situation. In a kink setting, I am marginalized for my interest in age play. I am/was a sex worker, the partner of a sex worker. I am a person of size and have experience with an addiction challenge.Show more
Princess is a right side of the slash residing leather dyke, doll, information source, pet, ageplayer and service oriented thing. A reaction junkie, sadomasochist, and Aries it’s been fiery force within the community, as well as a connoisseur of things like electricity, ageplay, service and the subtle nuances of melanated physical masochism. It has provided education both in person + virtually as a demo bottom, panelist, and presenter in addition to have founded The Service Circle and Co-Founded the Midwest Equine Alliance. Through it all has it remained very much like its name a princess.
“I can’t help it that I’m popular” (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesPuffy the Pixie (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Presenter, Social Host
I am a Person of Color and Black who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my primary language. I am a cisgender woman, pan- or poly- sexual/romantic, asexual/aromantic, demisexual/demiromantic, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), married (by choice, legally), a relationship anarchist, and separated. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old. Spiritually and religiously, I practice Indigenous or Native traditions (liberal). The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: Protestant, other Christian religions. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of sexual assault, survivor of abuse/assault.Show more
Puffy is a dynamic educator, coach, and mentor whose work centers on authenticity, communication, and embodied exploration in relationships and sexuality. With a focus on conscious kink, alternative relationship models, and sex-positive practices, Puffy invites individuals and communities into deeper connection with themselves and others through curiosity, play, and radical honesty. Holding both a BA and MA in Psychology and certified in Trauma-Informed Care, Puffy brings academic grounding alongside lived experience as a queer, a-spec, polyamorous kinkster. Currently pursuing certification in Relationship, Sex & Intimacy Coaching, they are passionate about creating inclusive spaces where learning and pleasure go hand in hand. Puffy has been openly polyamorous for over four years and active as a leader and facilitator in the conscious kink community for three, offering insight, guidance, and an open invitation to explore new possibilities in love, desire, and connection.
Always On: A Connection Space for Military & First RespondersGatherDuration: 75 minutesI am Daddy: An Exploration of Self-Collaring (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesQueen Ana Blue (she/her/hers) - Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Black who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my primary language. I am bi- or ambi- gender, pan- or poly- sexual/romantic, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s) and married by choice (legally). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, former foster child. I am 36-45 years old. I have the following financial disadvantage: income doesn’t consistently meet financial needs. I am/was a sex worker (by choice). I am a person of size.Show more
It isn’t easy being a Queen but Queen Ana Blue has the spirt of one through and through. She describes herself as a Black, Pansexual, Ethical Non-Monogamous, Kinky, Leather, Sadomasochistic, BDSM and sex educator, Pro Dominatrix, Top Heavy Lifestyle Switch, who could eat seafood and tacos everyday. She is now based in the Mid-West, originally from California, but travels all over teaching, speaking, and spanking. You can catch one of Queen Ana Blue’s workshops or sessions either in-person, over the phone on a call, through text, and virtually. Queen Ana Blue is a proud advocate for kink safety, kink education, sex work, and diversity in kink. She believes we are all life-long students and that every leader in the community has the responsibility to be good examples and to always give assistance those in the community who need help.
They Not Like Us! No My Skin is Not Like Yours! Let’s Talk About How to Play! (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesRaven Kaldera (he/him/his) - Panelist, Presenter
I am a white person who live is the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The following linguistic identity applies to me: English is my primary language. I am transgender, pan- or poly- sexual/romantic, queer, in non-monogamous relationship(s), married not by choice (legally), in a committed lifetime partnership (without legal marriage), and widowed/partner died. The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, runaway/homeless youth, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: chronic-, mobility/balance-, physical-, and social- disability/condition; and other disability/condition (Tourette Syndrome). I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, cognitive/learning-, communication-, intellectual/developmental-, and sensory- disability/condition; blind/low vision, D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, and mental illness/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 56-65 years old and I am an Elder. Religiously I am pagan/Wiccan (traditional). I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: income doesn’t consistently meet my needs, income is below the minimum wage, income is below the poverty line, completed compulsory education through standardized testing (GED), and did not attend/complete university/college. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: homelessness/unhoused, survivor of abuse/assault. In a kink setting, I am marginalized because I participate in TPE (Total Power Exchange) M/s. I am the partner of a sex worker.Show more
Raven Kaldera is a queer FTM transgendered intersexual shaman. He is the author/editor of 46 books, including “Mastering the Art of Mastery”, and “Power Circuits: Polyamory In A Power Dynamic”. He and his slaveboy Joshua have been teaching and presenting workshops regularly for many years to the BDSM, Neo-Pagan, Sex/Spirituality, transgender, and other communities. Raven is the 2014 Northeast Master titleholder, and he lives with his poly family on a homestead in Massachusetts. ’Tis an ill wind that blows no minds.
Closing the Inter-age Dialogue (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesPower Dynamic As Exoskeleton: Coping With Disability in A M/s Relationship (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesThe Ordeal Path: BDSM Spirituality (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesRose (he/him/his, it/it/its, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) - Panelist
I am a bi- or multi-racial person and Black, White, Chinese, and Native Hawaiian who lives in the United States of America. My nationality is of the United States of America. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am transgender; nonbinary; genderqueer, genderfluid, or gender expansive; pan- or poly- sexual/romantic; demisexual/demiromantic; engaged; and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, raised in a standard/nuclear family. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral-, communication-, intellectual or developmental-, sensory-, and social- disabilities/conditions, blind/low vision, mental illness/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: chronic illness/condition, and mobility/balance disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 25-35 years old. Spiritually I am Pagan/Wiccan (liberal). Religiously I am Agnostic (liberal), and participate in other Christian religions (liberal). The following faiths I’m formerly connected to, such as through my family or culture: other Christian religions. I have the following financial and educational disadvantages: receives social services, welfare, public assistance, and/or social benefits; income is low but enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of abuse/assault, survivor of an epidemic/pandemic, survivor of other traumatic situation. I am a person of size, and have experience with an addiction challenge. Other identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.Show more
A social work student with a love for teaching and a passion for power dynamics, Rose is thrilled to have this opportunity to share their knowledge and learn from their community. Rose is a mixed-race, queer, collared, polyamorous switch who has been exploring kink both publicly and privately for several years.
Yingjia Fu (she/her/hers) - Presenter
I am a Person of Color and Asian, identifying as Chinese who lives in Western Europe in Belgium. My nationality is of Western Europe in Belgium. The land I live on and/or the land of my nationality has been stolen, colonized, under siege, or an active warzone, but not in my lifetime. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: immigrated as a child, first generation (child of immigrants), English is not my first language, English is not my primary language. I am a cisgender woman, heterosexual/straight, and single (by choice). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: former caregiver, raised by divorced parents. I am seriously impacted by the following disabilities: behavioral and sensory disability/condition; and chronic illness/condition. I am mildly impacted by the following disabilities: mental illness and social disability/condition. I am neurodiverse. I am 36-45 years old and I am an Elder. I have the following financial disadvantages: currently unemployed, receives social services/welfare/public assistance and/or social benefits, income is low but is enough. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: survivor of other traumatic situation, survivor of generational and cultural trauma. I am a person of size.Show more
Yingjia is a curious neuro-spicy daredevil. She was born in Shanghai and raised in Belgium. Her mission as kink educator is reconnecting adults with the joy of play. By doing this, she puts more authenticity and joy in the world. Yingjia is happiest when she can be and express herself. Therefore, in 2020, she left the corporate life and built her own practice in kink education & sex positive counseling. In her work, she focuses on kink & bdsm education combined with psycho-emotional education. She is committed to increasing awareness around mental health for kinksters. Yingjia takes great efforts to create a trauma-informed safe space for her clients. In her practice and in her interactions with her clients she applies the following values: authenticity, respect, agency, and transparency.
High intellectual potential people and kink (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutesnaro (she/her/hers) - Presenter
The identities I hold or circumstances that have disadvantaged me are listed in the anonymous identities page on the website.
naro is a slave, a Navy veteran and a lover of service. A Nuyorican, Reiki Practioner, and Reverned, all of which have contributed to her love of community and SERVICE. her deepest desire is to support BIPoC people as they decolonize and reconnect with themselves: body, mind & Spirit. her love for the community has motivated her to collect books and information on the BDSM, Leather, & Kink communities. Her public BDSM debut in 2016 at Club X San Diego. Ritual Steel was a deeply spiritual event that motivated her to get out of her shell. She has led several CA based online kink education groups. For three years naro was a core member of the Limitless Luxe Lifestyle LLC. serving as the editor-in-chief of the education manuals, lead of education & service, where she trained over 80 littler letters and collectively produced four successful FEDs. Naro is a member of About Face Veterans and is currently serving Leather Solidarity Collective and the Dark Lair.
Standing in Boots: Being Present & Accountable During Conflict (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutessassafras patterdale (they/them/theirs) - Presenter, Social Host
I am a white person who lives in The United States of America. My nationality is of The United States of America. The country that I reside in and/or my country of nationality has criminalized one or more of my identities. The following immigration and linguistic identities apply to me: no immediate immigration background, English is my only language. I am transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer/genderfluid/ gender expansive, queer, and in non-monogamous relationship(s). The following familial and caregiving identities apply to me: never been a caregiver, former runaway and/or homeless youth. I am 36-45 years old. Religiously I am a part of other Christian religions. I have experienced the following major life disruptions: homelessness/unhoused, survivor of sexual assault, abuse/assault, and other traumatic situation. In a kink setting, I am marginalized because I am a little. I am a person of size.Show more
sassafras patterdale (formerly lowrey) has been involved in ageplay and leather community for over 23 years. sassafras is a celebrated author whose queer and leather books (Roving Pack, A Little Queermas Carol, Leather Ever After, and Lost Boi) have been honored by the American Library Association, the Lambda Literary Foundation, the International Leather Association- Writing Awards. Sassafras has taught at colleges, conferences, dungeons and squats from Atlanta to Berlin, New York to Amsterdam including with Lesbian Sex Mafia, and the SF Citadel. The film rights to sassafras’ transgender leather novel Lost Boi were recently optioned.
Age Play SocialGatherDuration: 60 minutesPower Protocol and Playtime: A Deep Dive into Intensive Age Play (Extended Access)ZoomDuration: 90 minutes