Art, Kink, and Trauma Healing - An afternoon retreat
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Join us for an enriching afternoon dedicated to exploring alternative modalities healing targeted to the kink community. Blending elements of learning and therapy, this afternoon retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve into new pathways towards resilience and self-discovery, incporporating your kink identities and journey into the process.
Retreat Itinerary
Opening Tea Ceremony
How do we create containers for us to switch into a specific mindset? This opening tea ceremony will have you choosing ingredients for your own unique blend, connecting your body to your intent.
Healing Trauma with Kink with Rae Szereszewski
A seminar delving into how trauma affects the body and brain, how kink impacts the brain, and when and how kink can be used as a healing modality for trauma. During Q&A, participants will get a chance to talk about their own experiences and get ideas on how they could incorporate healing elements into their scenes and dynamics.
Art Therapy with Jessica Hartig
We will be using art therapy to take a hands-on approach in processing the healing that kink practices can have on individuals with trauma. In art therapy, the process is more important than the product - we aren't looking to create for the purpose of aesthetic, we are looking to create for the purpose of expression.
Community Building
A facilitated and mediated session to self reflect and engage in dialogue to break stigma and end shame.
What you need
Cozy clothes and comfort items! All other supplies will be provided.
About the Facilitators
Rae Szereszewski
Rae Szereszewski is a certified sex educator and Options for Sexual Health SHEC graduate, and has a Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Apparel Design from Ryerson University. She wants to help people struggle less when it comes to navigating their sexual health, interpersonal relationships, and physical bodies. Her goal is to help you make empowered, authentic, and informed choices.
In addition to her experience as a latex designer, she spent 8 years creating sex positive events at Oasis Aqualounge, a lifestyle club, and has worked in a variety of roles in event planning, community building, mentorship, and project coordination.
Learn more about Rae at www.ShareWithRae.com
Jessica Hartig
Jessi (she/her) is a queer & neurodivergent therapist and artist. Her background is in art therapy and she believes in the powerful healing that can come from expressing yourself through creation. As a therapist she takes a trauma-informed and person-centred approach, recognizing that each person has unique needs and growth processes. I am informed through adademic and lived experiences in 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, polyamorous relationships, kink/BDSM, sexual abuse/surviving, and trauma processing.
Dirty Trivia
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Spice up your week with a competition full of cheeky questions and surprising facts, with sexy prizes for the winners who know the most! Grab your team or come solo and test your knowledge of bodies, pleasure, and everything in between. Get ready to brag when you win. Teams of 2–4 are recommended. Flying solo? Let the hosts know and we'll match you with a trivia partner.
Presented in collaboration with Trusti - a new at-home STI testing platform, providing rapid testing kits + premium follow-up care.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Sensation Play
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - High vs Low Protocol
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Fetish Fashion
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Body is a Wonderland
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Anal 101
We cover anatomy, preparation, hygiene, lube, toys, and how to give and receive pleasure in ways that feel safe, consensual, and fun. Whether you’re curious, a beginner, or looking for toy recommendations, this workshop creates a judgment-free space to learn, ask questions, and expand your pleasure possibilities.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Rough Body Play
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - D/S Relationships
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Down the Rabbit Hole - Pleasure and Empowerment
Where can we feel sexual pleasure in our bodies? How can I be a better lover, and help my partner experience more pleasure when we're being intimate? This two hour workshop will teach you about where pleasure is stimulated, the science of desire, and what toys will help you get to the big finish in new ways.
How to Get Laid or Die Trying at your first Sexy party
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Figuring out what works for you at your first sex party can feel like uncharted territory. This session is all about discovering your personal comfort zones and making choices that feel right for you—without killing the vibe. Learn how to manage the “people stuff” like a pro: how do you talk to strangers, how do I come up with an outfit on a budget, what kinds of skills will make people want to talk to approach you? With practical tips and a playful approach, this talk will help you stay true to yourself while keeping things fun, sexy, and respectful.
The format of this workshop will be highly interactive, and uses games to illustrate many of the points, allowing you to build connections while learning through doing.
Sharing is Caring: Intro to Non Monogamy Lecture & Social
Open relationships are becoming increasingly more common in media & everyday life. But if someone claims to have an open relationship, poly, or CNM... how do we know what these terms mean? More importantly, how do we bring it up in our own relationships? If you're curious about ethical non monogamy, polyamory, swinging, and everything in between, this is your introduction!
Sharing is Caring: Intro to Non Monogamy (VIRTUAL)
Open relationships are becoming increasingly more common in media & everyday life. But if someone claims to have an open relationship, poly, or CNM... how do we know what these terms mean? More importantly, how do we bring it up in our own relationships? If you're curious about ethical non monogamy, polyamory, swinging, and everything in between, this is your introduction!
Down the Rabbit Hole - Pleasure and Empowerment
Where can we feel sexual pleasure in our bodies? How can I be a better lover, and help my partner experience more pleasure when we're being intimate? This two hour workshop will teach you about where pleasure is stimulated, the science of desire, and what toys will help you get to the big finish in new ways.
Sex Trivia
Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a Sex Panther? Join us for Sex Trivia Night! Show off your skills in anatomy, history, myths vs. truths and sex ed fails we all believed.
Open to all genders and identities, ages 18+.
Bring your friends, your questions, and let's get frisky!
STI Pride
As much as we love sex, an open, inclusive, and de-stigmatized approach to sexuality involves an awareness of STIs. They’re common, they’re normal, but we still don’t know how to talk about them.
This panel discussion, led by Rae Szereszewski and Amanda VanDenBrock, will address a range of topics regarding STIs in sex positive communities.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Shame and Trauma
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kink 101 Workshop
In this 2 hour workshop, Sex Educators and Sexuality Coaches Rae Szereszewski & Marisa Swinton explore Kink, BDSM, and everything in between. We’ll be talking about the different types of kinks - not just the kind that include a whip. Get ready to explore the limit of your comfort zones, dive into what you might be missing, and leave wanting more.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Impact Play
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Kinky Roleplay
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Dirty Talk
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Jealousy Masterclass
Feeling overwhelmed by jealous feelings in your relationships? This is a crash course on why you're feeling jealous and what to do about it so you can stop.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Rope/Bondage
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Kinky Skills Intensive - Kinky Scene Crafting
Join us in Toronto for a hands-on event like no other! Our kinky skills workshops will help you build your confidence and skills in a safe and welcoming environment so you can explore your wildest desires.
Art, Kink, and Trauma Healing - A hands on workshop
Join us for an enriching afternoon dedicated to exploring alternative modalities of trauma healing beyond traditional talk therapy. Blending elements of learning and therapy, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into new pathways towards resilience and self-discovery.
Sharing STIs
If you're having sex, you should take this workshop. We talk about transmission, protection, and how to talk about STIs without stigma ,
Latex Repair Workshop
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Interested in getting into latex? Want to learn how to repair your pieces? Join us for an afternoon of learning and socializing with other latex enthusiasts to develop a better understanding of this unique material and how to repair it.
Workshop Details
Learn while building local community
Brief presentation on latex fetishism throughout history: a look at archival videos, writings, and images
The basics of latex crafting: what you need to know to repair your own latex, with tips and tricks for success. This section will be divided into a few parts:
A demo on cutting and gluing, and how to repair holes, rips, and separated seams
Learn along: step by step together where we put "latex bandaids" on rips - the hardest repairs to do.
Practice time: this is where each person can spend time practicing, or if they have a piece they want to repair, can start to work on it. Rae will be walking around to answer questions, or help with tricky repairs people want support with
No membership is required. There are two ticket options available: Attendance Only and Attendance + Starter Kit.
Choose Attendance Only if you plan to observe or already have your own equipment and tools (bring them along for the practical portion).
Choose Attendance + Starter Kit if you’d like to participate and need the essential equipment to get started. Monday February 3rd will be the cut off date for start kit sales to allow enough time to purchase the requisite number of kits.
Sharing is Caring - Intro to Ethical Non Monogamy
If you're curious about ethical non monogamy, polyamory, swinging, and everything in between, this workshop is exactly what you're looking for.
Master Date Workshop
Ready to level up your online dating game? Join sexual health educator and relationship coach Rae Szereszewski for a fun and interactive workshop that will help you swipe smarter, connect deeper, and stay safe. Whether you’re looking for monogamy, polyamory, hookups, or that perfect kinky play partner, this workshop is inclusive to everybody.
How to find the roots of your jealousy in your CNM relationships
Learn what the root of your jealousy is so you can be more confident in your CNM relationships, and communicate your needs effectively.
Healing Trauma with Kink
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Join Pagan’s Paradise in Manhattan, New York for an in person workshop.
We are having a 2-part evening of indulgence and learning. Come for the workshop and stay for the Jam to practice what you learned and meet other like-minded folks!
Delve into new pathways towards resilience and self-discovery with alternative modalities of trauma healing.
A seminar delving into how trauma affects the body and brain, how kink impacts the brain, and when and how kink can be used as a healing modality for trauma.
During Q&A, participants will get a chance to talk about their own experiences and get ideas on how they could incorporate healing elements into their scenes and dynamics. You will be able to explore your own experiences and plan scenes to address them. Everyone is welcome to also share their ideas to creatively brainstorm.