Rope for Gender Euphoria

How can rope be a tool to experience gender euphoria? How can we use rope to reconfigure how we view and feel about our bodies? This workshop presents some first-person individual experiences of gender euphoria in rope bondage, and provides space for individual reflection and discussion of what gender euphoria in rope could be and how it could feel. While acknowledging negative experiences of gender dysphoria in rope, this workshop aims to shift the balance of trans representation away from only highlighting harm and despair, in the direction of greater emphasis on joy, pleasure, and empowerment. The workshop aims to empower and inspire trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people to envision and experience gender-affirming joy in rope.
The (optional) hands-on rope portion of the workshop covers some categories of how rope might be used to enhance or shape aspects of bodies, as potential options to consider (that might or might not be relevant to the individual) when thinking about how we might use rope for a gender-affirming or gender euphoric moment. All genders are welcome here. This discussion prioritizes the voices of trans and non-binary people. Cis people are invited to attend to listen and learn. No prior rope experience required. Recommended to bring something to jot down your thoughts, and perhaps rope if you want.

Presented By:
Parker RopeBoi, Juniper Quinn

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Type of workshop: Discussion, Hands-On, Participation Appreciated