Transcending Shame for Kinksters

Presented by Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti!

Do you experience guilt, shame, and feelings of inferiority around your kinks, sexuality/sexual expression, gender identity, and/or race? Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Do you see yourself as defective?

For many kinksters, shame doesn’t just come from within, but is layered by societal judgment, internalized stigma, and past experiences. Shame can be a powerful force—one that isolates, silences, and distorts our sense of self.

Through "Transcending Shame for Kinksters," you will begin to unpack how shame operates in your lives, especially around desire, identity, and kink. Through discussion, reflection, and community support, the participants will explore tools to transform shame into self-acceptance and resilience.

This workshop is open to all kink-positive individuals.

About the Instructor

Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti (she/her/hers) has been a panelist, frequent podcast guest, and workshop presenter since 2017, beginning with the very first workshop she ever created, "Transcending Shame." And even though she's mostly a presenter, that DOES NOT keep her from learning. For example, when she began researching the topic of shame, before teaching about it for the first time, she learned that shame lives in secrecy.

Gloria is also a breast cancer survivor, whose 2013 diagnosis provided the catalyst for her to come out as bisexual, sex-positive, and polyamorous (because that was when she realized just how short life is). She is autistic with ADHD/ADD, PTSD, depression/anxiety, mobility challenges, and TBI. Gloria is also a member of the Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) in Seattle, WA, where she serves as a board member, and co-host for both their Neurodivergent and Nonmonogamy Discussion Groups.

Gloria is currently hard at work on her memoir entitled, "A Different Drum: A Black, Autistic, Polyamorous, Mentally Ill, Former Fundamentalist Christian/Cult Member and Breast Cancer Survivor WHO JUST WANTS TO FIT IN." She lives in Seattle, WA.

Access

The class will be held on Zoom. The access link will be provided to ticket holders in the email receipt. Please check your inbox and spam folder; if you have not received the ticket link, please email praxium@afterdark-sf.com.

The waiting room opens 15 minutes early at 6:45PM. Instruction begins at 7PM.

Tickets:

1. Tickets are sliding scale $15-$30
2. No Refunds. All sales are Final.

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.