Anatomy of Negotiations with Shedao!

Where communication meets chemistry.

When: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Where: Online, Zoom

Ticket Link: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/black-thorn/c98f64bd8d

Fetlife RSVP: https://fetlife.com/events/1882217

Please note: This class will be recorded and the recording will be made available to ticket holders.

Ever wondered what all goes into negotiations for a scene? Have no clue where to start or what to cover? Have no fear, we will go step by step through a guide on how to safely and clearly negotiate a scene! Below are some of the topics that will be covered in this class.

1. What you want in a scene.
2. How to state your boundaries.
3. Negotiating for aftercare.
4. Covering all pertinent information.
5. Health considerations relating to your scene.

This 90 minute class will include a demo to model both a short and an extended negotiation. Bring your questions and your curiosity to this informative class! Everyone is welcome.

If you are in need of a financial scholarship, please reach out to Jez (kinkaware@gmail.com).

About Shedao

Shedao (they/them) is a Pan, Polyam, Switch and 11-year veteran of the kink and Leather scene. They founded Sacramento Black Kinksters to carve out space by and for Black folx in kink. With experience in everything from DMing (both kink and DnD), to bootblacking, to building inclusive spaces, they bring warmth, experience, and clarity to every class they teach. When they’re not helping folks feel seen and safe, you’ll find them reading, gaming, or deep into a Marvel binge. Shedao is an advocate for consent within kink and has voluntarily committed to the Kink Educators Code of Conduct.