Rope Bottoms Corner

VoxBody is pleased to host another Rope Bottoms Corner on June 10!

Bottoms, riggers, switches and self-tiers, join us for these quarterly rope bottoming-focused events!

Each event will begin with a speaker-led topic by one of our amazing local rope bottoms. Topics will vary with each event and will be announced ahead of time. The second half of the event will be facilitated open discussion.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend, no experience necessary. Please keep in mind this is bottoms-centered content, and discussions will aim to explore rope from the perspective of the rope bottom.

We welcome RQue on June 10 for a discussion on Emotional Safety in Rope:

In our journey of becoming confident and safe(r) rope bottoms, many of us focus primarily on our physical safety — rope placement, nerve symptoms vs loss of circulation, muscle pain and joint strain, where our physical limits are, etc.

But as bottoms do we also spend as much time thinking and talking about what makes us feel emotionally safe in rope?

I wanted to offer this workshop because I have learned the hard way: feeling emotionally safe is key to centering myself and feeling present and seen in rope.

This workshop will explore what makes us feel safe in rope beyond the physical — how do we find language that centers us and how do we advocate to get what we need, from rope, from ourselves and from our partners? And how do we handle a rupture in trust?

Please bring something to write on and with. The format will be presentation, self-reflection, journaling, and optional small and large group discussion. The goal is to create a safe(r) space for folks to participate as much as they are comfortable with.

Disclaimer: please join us with the intention to participate in this discussion on emotional/personal topics to the extent of your bandwidth. Attendees are encouraged to take care of themselves by stepping away as needed, utilizing the quiet corner, and by opting to participate and/or observe.

The second half of the event will be a facilitated open discussion; this is your chance to share your burning bottoming questions for group discussion!

Doors open at 6:45pm // 7pm event start time // 7:15pm doors locked & no late entry

approx 7-8pm - workshop led by RQue

approx 8-9pm - facilitated round table discussion

9-9:30pm - time to linger and carry on the conversation at your own pace

If finances are a barrier for you to attend this event, please email us at voxbody@gmail.com; we have limited scholarship spots available!

A few notes about this event:

• tickets are per individual. It is not necessary to attend with a partner; however, we do encourage riggers to attend classes and events on rope bottoming.
• no rope or gear necessary for class.
• tea, water and light snacks will be provided. There are cushions and pillows for sitting on the floors, and chairs available. If you don't see what you need to sit comfortably for this event, please ask a VoxBody liaison!

Questions? Email us at voxbody@gmail.com

*Please read and remain familiar with our studio policies and etiquette page. If you have any questions or concerns please email us at voxbody@gmail.com

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About the presenter:

RQue started her rope journey 3 years ago, now at 60 she is proudly modeling how older women can show up in rope. She sees rope as part of her core identity, finding it a source of profound healing and joy while also feeding her masochist and creative soul. She has been healing and advocating for others as a domestic violence and assault survivor. She is proudly out to her two daughters as a rope bottom, she’s a life coach, a cancer survivor and a fierce advocate for consent and accountability who is no stranger to controversy. Find her on Fet @RQue or IG @the_original_rque