Masterclasses

Porn and fantasy often create a distorted image of BDSM. This class explores what changes when fantasy meets reality, from expectations around dominance and submission to consent, boundaries, trust and responsibility. Because real BDSM is much more than what happens on screen. This Masterclass is part of the ‘Online Masterclasses All Access Pass’. You buy […]

Chemsex can bring pleasure, connection and risk. This session from Project Head-Masters uses compassion, chemsense and consent to encourage awareness, responsibility and care within the community. It explores how drug use can affect judgement, communication and mental health, and how to reduce the risks to yourself and your partners. The message is simple: know what […]

What makes a hypnotic induction effective? Drawing on experience as both a clinician and a kinkster, Mike Defta explores the principles behind hypnosis from professional and kink perspectives. The class looks beyond scripts and techniques to explain how inductions work, with particular attention to safety, responsibility and the care required when working with altered states.

A hands-on introduction to shibari with no previous experience required. After a short introduction to safety, consent and D/s dynamics, you will learn about knots and friction, practise a single-column tie and build a basic chest harness. Practice ropes are provided, along with guidance on continuing safely after the workshop.

Join Didi La Raye, a wheelchair user with bionic legs, for a practical guide to navigating Darklands with mobility aids. Drawing on Didi’s experience of the festival, the session will cover venue layout, accessible routes, essential facilities and useful preparation. It will also offer practical advice on asking for help and connecting with the community, […]

Cigars have a long-standing place within leather and kink culture. This class explores how to prepare, light and enjoy a cigar, before moving into the erotic possibilities of smoke, ash and heat. Master Thomas and bearlthr will introduce some of the rituals surrounding cigar smoking and demonstrate how cigars can become part of power exchange […]

Politics is already present in our kink communities. This masterclass offers practical tools, real-life examples and specific advice for people involved in community activism, or considering becoming involved. Across four sections, it will explore sexual health, risk reduction, anti-fascism, gender inclusion, LGBTQIA+ rights and the place of political action within kink.

Why does kink matter, and why is one person’s yuck another person’s yum? This talk explores subversion as one of the roots of kink, looking at role reversal, changing ideas of normality and the social value of refusing to conform. Drawing on a range of fetishes, it considers how carnal desire evolves alongside the fetish […]

An introduction to setting up an effective edging session. Coach Edge will cover intention, preparation, communication, sensitivity scales, finding the body’s buttons, approaching and crossing the edge, and choosing useful products. The session includes an explicit live demonstration and is suitable for people who are new to edging or want a clearer structure for their […]

Fisting involves more than mechanics. This class for beginners and intermediate players covers building arousal and relaxation, progressing from fingers to hand without forcing or rushing, and communicating through words and non-verbal signals. Tops and bottoms will explore how to stay connected, respond to each other and approach aftercare with attention to both body and […]

You have your rope, but what now? This beginner’s masterclass teaches a small set of basic knots and techniques to start exploring rope bondage. You will practise the foundations with guidance from Frank and leave ready to begin experimenting with a friend. This is Part 1 and provides the skills needed for Rope and Now: […]

After a short introduction to edging, Coach Edge will lead an explicit, hands-on solo experience. Participants will explore how to approach the edge, recognise it and ride it within a guided environment. This is a practical masturbation workshop rather than a demonstration. Participants are encouraged to avoid ejaculation for five to seven days beforehand.

Where is the line between personal preference and prejudice? This class examines how race can shape attraction, desire, access and belonging in kink and fetish spaces. Through honest discussion and critical reflection, participants will consider the effects of racial bias and the language used to defend or challenge it. The aim is not to police […]

A practical introduction to cigars and smoke play for curious beginners. Learn how to choose an appropriate cigar, prepare and light it, and understand the basics of cigar and smoke etiquette. Hazmat will also explore the power dynamics involved, including what cigar Tops may expect and how a submissive can serve a cigar with confidence. […]

Ever wondered how latex clothing is actually made and repaired? Jack and Tish will take you through the essential tools and techniques. Jack will guide participants in making a leather accessory, whilst Tish will demonstrate how to repair your damaged gear. All materials provided, but if you’d like Tish to repair small rips and holes, […]

You have rope and a partner, but do not yet know how to put them together. This practical beginner’s class covers basic rope safety and a small set of simple, effective techniques. You will learn enough to begin creating enjoyable bondage with a partner and leave with a foundation you can continue to practise and […]

A practical introduction to impact play for beginners and intermediate players. Learn how to choose a tool for the effect you want, control and vary sensation, and build an impact scene with confidence. The class includes guidance for both tops and bottoms on communication, limits, signals and managing intensity, with an emphasis on reading your […]

Spoiler alert: cock and ball torture doesn’t always have to be painful. This light-hearted introduction explores how to play with someone’s junk while understanding the anatomy, risks and signs that something may be going wrong. From squeezing and slapping to sounding, nettles and needles, we’ll look at the range of sensations CBT can involve and […]