From hair pulling to being pinned down, from spanking to negotiated face slapping — there are dozens of ways to add intensity to your sex. But getting rough means a bit more planning and communication than you might be used to. This class will show you a variety of rough sex techniques you can use to spice up your own bedroom play as well as teach you to do them safely. Stella will discuss power dynamics and roleplaying, building satisfying scenes, and how to ask for what you want and communicate with your partner about what you'd like to try. Demos on hair pulling, consensual slapping and hitting, and more will be included!
Bring your curiosity and an open mind and get ready to turn things up a notch!
Who is this class for? People of all genders and sexualities are welcome to attend, either solo or with a partner or friend. This class will be a safe, supportive environment for people to learn. The class will be part lecture with visual aids and part live demonstration.
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ABOUT STELLA HARRIS
Stella Harris is such a nerd about communication that she wrote a book about it - Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships out now from Cleis Press. As a Certified Intimacy Educator and Sex Coach, Stella uses a variety of tools to guide and empower her clients and she teaches everything from pleasure anatomy, to communication skills, to kink and BDSM. Stella teaches at venues and conferences across the country (and Canada!) while maintaining a private practice in her adopted hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Widely quoted in the media, Stella has made guest appearances on numerous podcasts including Sex on the Brain, Strange Bedfellows, and Playboy Radio. Her writing has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and the Willamette Week, and her fiction is included in more than a dozen anthologies.
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