Expressing Core Values in Boundaries & Protocols w/ Sir Panda (Online)

This class will recorded. The recording will be sent to ticket holders and available for viewing for 30 days.

We regularly express our values in our everyday lives, whether we’re fully conscious of them or not. Boundaries (our preferences and limits) and protocols (special rules for power exchange) can start with good intentions. But what we don’t know - or don’t examine - about our guiding principles can hamper self-awareness, hamstring intentional relationships, and sabotage play or ongoing dynamics.

In this workshop, we’ll compare beliefs vs. values and needs vs. wants, as well as how to communicate them. You’ll identify some of your own core values, and consider how they can inform personal boundaries, impact interpersonal rules, and shape formalized protocols. We’ll explore strategies to implement practices that incorporate your values into your relationships and dynamics.

This is an interactive discussion with participatory exercises, and you will be invited to share your thoughts and experiences to your level of comfort. Suitable for all levels of experience and all relationship styles or status.

About the Instructor

Sir Panda (He/Him) is a long-time Dominant and sadist who lives his busy polyamorous and kinky life in the Seattle area with his wife and and his collared life partner. He has been a kink educator since he originated the Passport Program at the Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) in 2011, teaching consent and BDSM basics to new members. In 2015, Sir Panda founded the View From the Top dominant discussion group, now hosted online on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Sir Panda has served in a variety of roles in the kink community, including event creator and host for the CSPC and Arborea Falls, BDSM Lead for Fantasy Forrest Events, and Program Lead for KinkFest 2023, and is a tasting top for the CSPC and Sanctum Seattle. He has been a presenter for the CSPC, Pragmatically Kinking, Wicked Grounds, the Kink Center, and Leather Reign, and is currently an educator with D/s Pacific Northwest. Sir Panda can be contacted on FetLife, Instagram, and Discord (SirPandaSeattle). More information on his classes and events can be found on the D/s Pacific Northwest website.

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 PT. Instruction begins at 7PM PT.

Tickets:

1. Tickets are sliding scale $20-$35
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