We are a queer-centered educational and community building space for sex-positive adult education, including relationships, dating, BDSM, kinky, polyamory and more. Posts mostly written by Mir (that dude in the chair) on behalf of the Wicked Grounds team. Welcome aboard!
This Week with Wicked Grounds (3/13 - 3/23)
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Howdy kinksters - Last night in San Francisco, I saw a group of brave kinksters come out to meet one another. Our Kinky Speed Friending host has a little ritual at the beginning of the event, slowly encouraging attendees to be willing to say – some for the first time – “I am a proud pervert.” We talk a lot about pride in queer and kink communities. I think pride is extremely powerful. When we are truly centered in who we are, what we want, and the spaces we want to create for ourselves and one another, we become much more resilient. That is powerful. I’d go so far as to call it magic. Speaking of pride, we will be launching our annual membership drive on Friday, March 21st – right at the spring Equinox. We need the support of our community to keep building the strongest possible kink education and keep making it accessible toward the widest group of people. If you value what we do, please join us with a membership pledge here, and tell others that you value what we do. Now, let’s get into this week’s activities. (San Francisco folks, take note! There are a lot more in-person workshops this week than most!) This week!Friday 3/14No live classes today, but check out our digital download classes on WickedGroundsAnnex.com! Saturday 3/15Curious about what’s going on in the brain when you do kinky things? Whether it’s the fascinating ways that our perceptions change during scenes, the delightful ways that kink can alleviate our stress or mood, or the less-fun ways that drop impacts our lives, understanding the neurochemical impacts of kinky play can help us negotiate better, be more present, and get the most out of our play. Join Miriam Green online at 11am Pacific for This is Your Brain on Kink to learn much more! Advanced ticketing here on Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Sunday 3/16Join us in San Francisco for a full day Lapdancing Intensive with Click Your Heels! You’ll learn everything Alexandria teaches in her 101 and 102 course, plus a lot more! Whether you dance professionally, just want to learn some moves for sexy times, or honestly just want to feel much more at home in your own body, you are warmly invited to join us in San Francisco from 11:30am - 6:30pm for a full day of movement and self-empowerment. All genders and all experience levels are warmly welcomed! Advanced ticketing is available through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Monday 3/17It’s back! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to teach my Kink 101: BDSM Negotiation Basics live due to my other coursework, but I’ll be here for you this Monday for one of our two core classes on building the skills you need to be more safe and have more fun in BDSM play and relationships. We’ll meet online at 6pm Pacific. Get your advanced tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Or, get this and all Miriam Green classes included with your membership when you sign up at the VIP or higher level on our Patreon! Tuesday 3/18No live classes today, but check out our digital download classes on WickedGroundsAnnex.com! Wednesday 3/19Interested in exploring or going deeper with D/s? Join author and educator Sinclair Sexsmith tonight for The Art of Ownership online at 6pm Pacific! Sinclair will explore all the ins and outs of connected, ethical, and HOT D/s dynamics. You may get advanced tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Thursday 3/20Join us online tonight at 6pm Pacific to explore the thrill of the hunt with author and educator Lee Harrington, in Primal Play: Hunter, Hunted, Predator, Prey. Whether you’re curious about primal play or want new ways to explore this embodied and powerful kink, this is your class! Join us through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Friday 3/21Today we launch our Patreon membership drive! Patreon members at every level make literally make everything we do possible, and our VIP program comes with some very nice benefits. If you’d like to make a regular contribution toward building top-quality kink education for yourself and your community, please join us at Patreon.com/WickedGrounds and help us spread the word about this crucial membership drive! Rumor has it there might be some prizes for new members! We also have an event listing on FetLife that we’ll keep updated with information. Saturday 3/22We have TWO live rope bondage classes in San Francisco today! Just getting started? Need a refresher? Join us at noon for Let’s Get Knotty: Rope Bondage for Beginners with Jamie Joy to learn all the basic ties you’ll need to create truly excellent rope scenes. Tickets available at Forbidden Tickets and Plura. Interested in combining rope play with other forms or impact or sensation play? Whether you’re a beginner at rope or an advanced rigger or rope bottom curious about adding more to your scenes, please join us at 4pm for Bound to Thrill: The Art of Rope and Sensation Play with Jamie Joy. Get your tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. We’ve added a generous amount of time between the two classes so that folks who want to can step out for a break or late lunch – but Miriam Green will be on site at the Folsom Street Community Center between the classes, and you are welcome to just hang out (or bring a bag lunch)! Sunday 3/23Join us online today for Pigs in Blanket: Intro to Piggy Play with Lady V. Whether you’re experienced human animal or handler looking to expand your horizons, or brand new to the world of human animals, we invite you to learn more in this online class at 11am Pacific! Get your tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have two exciting D/s classes today with traveling instructor Jamie Joy. Attend one or both! (Personally, I am a HUGE fan of people taking classes not just targeted to their own side of the D/s slash but both.) We’ve added a generous amount of time between the two classes so that folks who want to can step out for a break or late lunch – but Miriam Green will be on site at the Folsom Street Community Center between the classes, and you are welcome to just hang out (or bring a bag lunch)! At noon, join us for Command and Control: The Art of Domination with Jamie Joy. We’ll explore everything that thrills and excited about the D side of the slash! Get your advanced tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura, or take your chance on getting on-site tickets at the door. Then at 4pm, join us for Serve and Surrender: The Art of Submission with Jamie Joy and learn the fine arts of letting go and exploring your own submissive style. Get your advanced tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Support. Follow. Share.
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We are a queer-centered educational and community building space for sex-positive adult education, including relationships, dating, BDSM, kinky, polyamory and more. Posts mostly written by Mir (that dude in the chair) on behalf of the Wicked Grounds team. Welcome aboard!
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