Black Rose (BR) Gateway is a great way to get a lot of information about the local kink community before you commit any unintentional faux pax because everyone (except you) knew about the community and social expectations. We cover topics ranging from from Consent to Privacy, Negotiations to Aftercare, and ensure that everyone is aware … Continue reading BR Gateway – August 2023
Class Description Join this interactive discussion to talk about consent. We’ll go over best practices for getting consent for kink, negotiation tips, and red flags to watch out for. We'll also explain how to get consent for kink using Explicit Prior Permission (EPP), the new legal framework that NCSF helped create in the revised Model … Continue reading Got Consent?
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Come one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and, as such, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you may have about D/s, M/s, rituals, victuals, brats, splats, … Continue reading D/s Discussion Group: Bratting
Class Description There is a trend in the sharps community to always push towards larger gauges and lots of them (Willow & Marti do love a good 8g hook!) but this approach can lack nuance. Willow will cover considerations for using short and more flexible hypodermic needles and lancets. There will be some discussion of … Continue reading Tiny Terrors: Getting BIG Sensations from Small Needles!
Class Description Have you ever wondered how to balance your needs with those of your partner(s)? Have you and your partner(s) ever wondered if your lifestyles are compatible? If so, this class is for you! Presenter Bio Emily and David are a married couple in an open relationship dynamic. Having been married and monogamous for … Continue reading I’m Kinky, You’re Not: Navigating Relationship Dynamics
Black Rose’s New and Curious Kinksters (or NaCK), is a discussion group designed for people who are new(ish) to the scene. While we highly recommend all new kinksters check out Gateway (the first/last Thursday of each month – always the day before D101) and Dungeon 101 (the first Friday of each month) and come with … Continue reading NaCK
Class Description Chains are a kink staple that evoke images of dungeons and being trapped, feelings of cold and hard restraint, and power and control. This class is a discussion of risks and safety using chains for bondage, a demonstration of various metal connectors, how to maintain tension and make single columns using chain, a … Continue reading Chain Bondage For Beginners with CTW and Mister
Due to circumstances beyond Black Rose's control, the BR Gateway program scheduled for August 31 has been cancelled. We will resume our normal schedule of BR Gateway presentations in October. Everything below is for archive purposes only. Black Rose (BR) Gateway is a great way to get a lot of information about the local kink … Continue reading BR Gateway – September 2023
This event has been postponed. See the new event here Come one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and, as such, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you … Continue reading D/s Discussion Group: When Things Come Up
Class Description Understanding your feelings and their reasons, as well as managing them to prevent them from becoming overwhelming, can sometimes feel like navigating without a map. This can hinder your progress and focus, much like driving without directions. In this class we’ll talk about states of mind and how they affect your responses, practice … Continue reading Coping Skills and Emotional Awareness with Heart
