Massage Jam - Pleasure in Pain

Presented by Praxium and Madam Moore!

GET TICKETS HERE!

Pleasure in Pain is a hands-on workshop exploring how pain can be intentional and applied safely through massage and bodywork. This class focuses on controlled, consensual pain as a tool for sensation, connection, and embodied awareness.

Together, we’ll explore how the body experiences pain differently across muscle groups, body types, and nervous systems. You’ll learn how to apply pressure, intensity, and pacing in ways that are informed, intentional, and adaptable, while prioritizing safety and communication at every step.

This workshop will cover:

• Foundations of pain vs. harm and how to tell the difference
• Safety considerations for working with deep pressure and intense sensation
• How different bodies receive and process pain
• Reading physical and non-verbal cues during intense touch
• Negotiation, consent, and aftercare specific to pain-focused bodywork
• Techniques for applying deep pressure safely to common muscle groups

You’ll learn:

• How to Identify Muscles: Back, Chest, Arms, Legs, Glutes
• Body Mechanics: How to protect your body
• Tools & Massage Techniques: How to use the tools in your toy bag, manipulate issues, and how to put those two into practice

This workshop balances education, demonstration, and guided practice. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore what your own body needs, ask questions, and receive support from a trained massage and neuromuscular therapist with knowledge of kink, anatomy, and trauma-informed care. You may attend solo or with a partner; partnering is completely optional and always based on comfort and consent.

Participants are encouraged to bring water, lunch (MUST be nut-free), and impact toys and tools. Other optional items to bring are massage guns/tools, tennis/lacrosse balls, and trigger point massager hooks.

Disclaimer: Massage lotion and oils are not needed for this workshop, but if you choose to bring some, they must be NUT-FREE and FRAGANCE-FREE.

Doors open at 10:30AM.

Venue

This event will take place at 1310 Mission Street in San Francisco. It is located in SoMa, near 9th and Mission, and is a 10 minute walk from the Civic Center/UN Plaza BART station.

Event Rules & Guidelines

1. Ask for affirmative consent before touching, engaging, or escalating
2. Don’t cruise. Emphasize skill sharing, learning, and respectful socializing.
3. Clean your massage tables and mats after using them.
4. No photography, please put phones away in your pockets or bags.
5. If you bring your own lotion/oil, they must be NUT-FREE and FRAGRANCE-FREE.

Entry

1. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door.
2. Ticket sales are final. Refunds are not available.
3. Ticket transfers may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis & may incur a $5 transfer fee per ticket. Please email us at praxium@afterdark-sf.com to transfer your ticket.

Inclusivity & Safety

1. We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to attend our event. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated. Your unique identity and experiences enrich our community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.
2. If you bring your own lotion/oil, they must be NUT-FREE and FRAGRANCE-FREE.
3. Consent and respectful behavior required. Read the event rules and consent guidelines.

About the Instructor

Madam Moore began her journey in massage therapy in 2013, where she trained and worked alongside a trauma-focused chiropractic doctor for several years. This early experience gave her a deep respect for the ways the body holds stress, memory, and healing potential.

Since then, her path has expanded into yoga, sacred sexuality, and bodywork practices including yoni and lingam healing. Blending the physical with the spiritual, she explores the body as a vessel of both release and renewal.

Her passion lies in teaching others how to truly care for themselves—through touch, awareness, and ritual, while creating spaces where healing, empowerment, and sensuality can coexist. Check out her Instagram and Fetlife to learn more.

About Praxium

Praxium is a center for kink and sex-positive education, dedicated to building community and expanding knowledge. We honor the rich traditions of the queer leather and kink communities while striving to create a more inclusive, consent-driven culture.

We provide high-quality education - both foundational and advanced - that empowers individuals to explore, play, and connect with confidence and agency. We believe in fostering spaces that support learning, curiosity, and personal growth.

Whether you're new to kink or a seasoned player, Praxium offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and engage with a thriving community. Reach out to learn more about our classes or how to collaborate with us by emailing us at praxium@afterdark-sf.com