Class: Spiritual Sadism and Mindful Masochism: Giving and Receiving the Gifts of Pain and Reactions
Giving the gift of pain...Just in time for the holidays!
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Description
Sadism is more than just getting a thrill out of beating on butts and making the bottom scream, wriggle and writhe. For many, it is a deep practice of vulnerability and the place where one communes with their inner demons and higher self simultaneously.
Through the practice of giving pain we can also create mindful, intentional, and alchemizing intensity for those we play with. We can also contribute to the personal development and healing of our play partners through conscious awareness practices, creating a safer container for the experiences we orchestrate, and using rhythm, intention, and attention to creating beautiful, cathartic, and transformative experiences.
Masochism is more than just enjoying pain and sensation. Masochism and spirituality intertwine in the paradox of finding transcendence through surrender, where the boundaries of pain and pleasure dissolve into deeper personal alchemy and greater self-awareness and inner knowing.
This class will help you dive into the depth of your inner sadist and innermost masochist, teasing out the parts of yourself that you may have previously never dared to bring to light. Shadow work, kink, and power exchange converge in a space where individuals confront their hidden desires and fears, embracing vulnerability and control as tools for self-discovery and personal transformation.
We will discuss the:
- Ethics of delivering pain to those that desire for us to give it to them
- Exploring the differences, special considerations and intersections of physical, emotional, and spiritual sadism and masochism
- Body/Mind/Spirit safety considerations for both sides of the slash
- Negotiation considerations for transformative and transmutational scenes
- Warm-ups and foreplay for dropping in
- Supporting and holding space for our partners as they experience the pain that we give them
- Safer ways to let our shadows play together
- The use of hands and tools in delivering sensation and pain for personal alchemy
- Pain processing techniques for the receiver of pain.
- How to use these experiences for personal emotional, mental, and spiritual growth
- Post-scene aftercare to soothe the soul and bring us back to baseline, but better.
This class is a combination of lecture, discussion, demo and some participation that attendees can self-administer or try with partners in class.
The focus is educational and on skills development and reflection, is not therapy or clinical intervention.
Cost: Cost for class is $15-30 per person paid in class via Venmo or Paypal. No one turned away due to lack of funds.
Accessibility: The venue is accessed by 7 stairs to the main level and up a flight of stairs to the second floor. Please contact us for accessibility accommodations options.
Presenter:
Maeve McBride (She/They) is a sex-positive, kink- and ENM-affirming educator, erotic coach, clinical sexological herbalist, and event organizer. A sensual, playful switch-witch, with over 24 years of experience in kink; Maeve helps folx of all identities explore their unique health, pleasure, and erotic goals. Her approach combines evidence-based methods, anatomy geekery, trauma-informed practices, (sometimes) spreadsheets and communication tools, all in a nonjudgmental, experimental space. Whether teaching, coaching, or producing events, Maeve aims to empower people to build a toolkit that honors their bodies, boundaries, and desires, for authentic, pleasure-filled living.