Fat, Fabulous, and Fully Welcome: Creating Inclusive Kink Spaces

Too often, fat bodies are overlooked or excluded in spaces that claim to be inclusive and affirming. This workshop addresses the gaps in body inclusivity at kink and sex-positive events, highlighting the lived experiences of people in larger bodies and the barriers they face—from physical discomfort to social erasure. Participants will explore what true accessibility and affirmation look like through real-world examples, community feedback, and practical tools. Organizers, educators, and facilitators will leave with a deeper understanding of how to build spaces that celebrate, rather than marginalize, fat and fabulous bodies.

Accessibility: Closed Captions will be available. If you have other accessibility needs, please email Marla@sexdownsouth.com

MsK (she, her) is a black, bi, goth, cis-gendered fat female and mother from Nashville, Tennessee. She has volunteered and former served on the Board of Directors for The Mark by Community Perspective Incorporated as Liaison of the Board of Directors, she connects regional communities and their leadership which includes serving as co-chair of the Education Committee, and formally hosted and organizes and hosts BIPOC & FemDom events at the community center. She has appeared on panels at Vanderbilt University talking about consensual non-monogamy and about kink with resources to give to Mental Health professionals. MsK has also presented to mental health and helping professionals of Sexual Health Alliance’s Kink-Informed Certification Program and is a candidate for their Coach/Consulting program. presented on various topics for the Black Atlanta FemDom group in

Atlanta, Ga as a member of this group. MsK is the Dungeon Director for the Labyrinth which is a playspace offered at Sex Down South Conference. MsK is also co-founder of Nashville Fat Femme Collective, providing a safe place for those who identify as fat and female and launched the first-ever Fat Femme Collective symposium in February 2020. Deliciously Perverted is her new coaching/ consulting company that helps Fat Females identify people to unlearn harmful fatphobic behavior about their bodies learned from society, family, and themselves to become comfortable exploring their sensuality and sexuality in a safe environment.

For those who want AASECT CE Credits:

Learning Objectives

1. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
2. Identify at least three actionable strategies for creating more physically and emotionally accessible kink spaces for individuals who are fat.

Core Knowledge Areas

C, F, H, O

SE Skills Training:

D

Velvet Lips Sex Ed will provide AASECT Continuing Education Credits for this virtual workshop.

You will be required to give the password and fill out the evaluation to receive your CE certificate after the virtual event. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 1 CE credit.

These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org.

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Grievance Procedures are HERE.

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Join us every third Tuesday for SDS: Speak On It!—an intimate, interactive workshop series where we explore the many layers of sexuality, healing, pleasure, and the behind-the-scenes work that powers our movement. From the business of event planning to the complexities of kink, mental health, and liberation work, this series is a space to learn, share, and grow—together.

Each session is short, impactful, and designed to leave space for real-time connection and community conversation. Whether you're a pleasure professional, a curious seeker, or part of our extended SDS family, these sessions are for you.

Let’s speak on it—because our stories, strategies, and truths deserve a voice.

We believe in accessibility and community care, which is why we offer tiered pricing:

1. $15 – Community Rate (for those with limited income)
2. $30 – Sustainer Rate (covers your spot and helps sustain the series)
3. $45 – Supporter Rate (pays it forward and helps us grow)

If you’re seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development, an additional $40 CEU processing fee applies. CEU certificates will be issued following completion of the session and feedback form