BDSM on the Spectrum: Class & Holiday Swap!

Together we'll bridge the gap of understanding

BDSM on the Spectrum taught by @Akashic_Eden, a Leatherwoman, part of the NYC scene for 14 years, & is proudly on the autism spectrum.

After many years of being in the lifestyle and realizing that autistic kinksters can both deeply benefit from and be deeply harmed by stereotypes, ignorance and well-meaning but hurtful attempts at allyship, she decided to begin facilitating a discussion around some of the common misconceptions around (1) being an autistic kinkster and (2) interacting with autistic kinksters.

This discussion will cover subtopics such as "The BDSM Social Contract vs. the Vanilla Social Contract" and "Navigating the 9 (million) Circles of BDSM". Engage in dynamic conversations meant to bridge gaps of understanding and allow both neurotypical and autistic kinksters to better understand how the kinky "rules of engagement" apply on either side.

This class is being held in person and virtually. Select the best ticket option for you!

Kink Swap

In honor of the holidays, this event will begin with a clothes & toy swap. Bring new/gently used items to be left on the swap table. Bring something & take something. Find "new to you" treasures as we bring 2025 to a close! 🎁❄️🎄. Kink swap will go from 4-5pm then continue after class is done. Class begins at 5pm.

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About Akasha

A full member of ONYX Pearls New York/Northeast, a Leather organization for women of color in the various alternative sexuality lifestyles with a strong focus on service, education and empowerment. Dues paying member of MAsT Metro NY. She is a 30 year old Caribbean woman living in NYC. Akasha is the titleholder Northeast slave 2024 and MAsT International Presenter of the Year 2023.