Pain Play For the Non-Masochist / Impact Beyond Stingy & Thuddy

In the kink scene, the discussion of pain often boils down to just two options: stingy or thuddy. But what if those weren't the only two choices? In this class, we'll cover how to take your play beyond this stereotypical dichotomy and discuss other physical and mental scene elements you can use to feed your inner sadomasochist. Are you not sure if you like pain yet? No problem! This class might help you discover something unexpected — we'll cover numerous techniques and scene ideas for those who want to play with intense stimulation but aren't natural-born masochists or are new to play. This class is for all levels and beginner-friendly.

class objectives:

define what a masochist is in a BDSM context
become familiar with the social expectations we have about masochism in the BDSM community
discover why some people are motivated to experience intense sensations
learn about the Sting vs. Thud dichotomy
gain an understanding of the biological mechanisms behind pain
expand your scope of what is "allowed" to psychologically and physiologically count as pain
become familiar with a broad range of intense sensations we can use in BDSM
be able to use several adaptable pain processing techniques
learn the basics of how to set up your scene space for greater success with pain, and how to document your experiences to hone in on what works for you and what doesn't
discuss how pleasure can be used as a tool to gain a more positive relationship with pain

Presented By:
Evie Lupine

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