HMU Academy: Discovering and Embracing Your K*nky Self

You've figured it out -- you're k*nky! Let's understand what you already like and discover even more things that you might enjoy.

Discovering and Embracing Your K*nky Self

You've figured it out -- you're k*nky! Let's understand what you already like and discover even more things that you might enjoy.

In this class, learn:

• What is a k*nk? What is a fet!sh? How can they overlap?
• How to figure out what other things you could like based on what you already know.
• What biases do you have? And how can you convert negative biases (about certain k*nks/fet!shes) to neutral or positive biases?
• How you can get started embodying your k*nks and fet!shes covertly or overtly – everyday or as often as you like.
• How to explore the mind-body connection of k*nks and fet!shes.
• How you can evoke emotions/k*nks/fet!shes in yourself and other consenting people (from empowerment to humiliation – there's something for everyone!)

Knotasha will be live demo-ing and showing pieces of her extensive k*nk and fet!sh collection during this class.

About Your Instructor: Knotasha

Knotasha lived for 20 years not knowing she was a k*nky fet!shist. She believes that everyone has k*nks and fet!shes that they know about – as well as many that they don't. As she began and continued to embrace things in her everyday wardrobe, she became happier, more empowered, and more in touch with her s*xuality and wants to give you the tools to do the same.

Knotasha (she/her) is a s*x educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for a decade. For over 8 years, she has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, Hacienda, the Armory for K*nk.com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha is obsessed with learning and improving her own and her partners' pleasure exploration. She loves sharing what she's learned to help make your desires a reality.

IG: KnotashaNYC

Twitter/X: KnotashaNYC

Fetlife: Knotasha

Level

This class is for everyone! If you know or think you might be k!nky, please join!

Format

This is an organized class that incorporates visuals (PowerPoint and demonstrations), explanations and class participation.

Who should attend

All gender identities and relationship types (singles, solo poly, couples, polycules, and more) are welcome.

What to bring

Please bring a notebook and a pen/pencil to take notes.

What to wear

Whatever makes you feel good.

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✨ Equity Pricing: We recognize that folks have different access to financial resources for a variety of reasons, including being of a marginalized racial identity. If you are BIPOC or do not have the financial capacity for a full-priced ticket please select the equity pricing category.

✨Volunteers: limited volunteer roles are available. Please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com to express interest

✨Location: Lower Manhattan. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations. The venue has an elevator.

✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.

✨Consent Policy: This is an ASK FIRST event and the rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading the policy and behaving appropriately. Please click here to read our consent policy in full.

✨Membership: This event is open to the public. We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed.

Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. If you’d like to apply or invite a new member, please check out our site. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community.

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