Presented by MxBliss

Why is it that bottoms have widely varying appetites and tolerances for pain? And why does a bottom’s pain tolerance change from scene to scene? What can Tops do to better understand a bottom’s experience with pain in order to Top hotter and more sustainable (but high intensity) scenes?

In this class, we’re gonna talk about pain–the good consensual kind–and how to make the most of it. We’ll spend some time talking about the science and neurochemistry of BDSM-induced pain to help us create and curate more joyful experiences for ourselves and our play partners using this delightful and delicious connection tool.

In a world of ‘bomb-proof bottoms’ and heavy masochists, we will talk about some skills bottoms can use today to better manage in-scene pain, distinguish harm/damage from pain, and communicate more effectively to Tops about pain before, during, and after a scene.

Tops should leave this class with a toolkit to better manage the pain lifecycle of a scene, create high intensity but sustainable play regardless of your bottom’s pain tolerance on a given day, and better read your bottom’s pain thresholds and preferences.

• Price is $30/32 and includes admission to the Play Party following the class!
• Doors open at 7 and the event runs to 8:45.
• Dress to impress. If you’re dressed like you’re going to the gym or a sports bar, admission is $60/62

Sanctuary is 21+, LGBTQ+, ADA, Anti-racism, and celebrates diversity. Enter on ninth.