The Defining Moment: Getting What You Want Out of Kink

If you're not sure what you think of .dump your preconceived notions and give this one a try. Graydancer brings his humor, sensuality, and ENERGY not just to ropework but to your own fantasies with a specific method for figuring out how to fulfill your own personal kinky desires. If you're one who'd rather slap on the cuffs and get to the fun, this is a great way to discover the practicality, and erotic anticipation of rope. Whether you consider yourself an artist or sadist, a ropeslut, a painslut, or a damsel in distress, there's something in the Defining Moment for you.

This class is a variation on the usual "101-301? in that the approach is going to be a practical one. What do you want to DO? Rather than start with what you saw in a picture or book, let's focus on the results you want. Whether you want to play for sex, for pretty, for pain, or some combination, the focus will be on how to DO what you want to do, using principles rather than step-by-step processes. It's an interactive class with plenty of participation, and demonstrations on a beautiful model using rope and much more. The skill level of this class is appropriate for anyone from the rank beginner (what's a knot) to Intermediate/ advanced, because of its focus on practical skills and principles-based instruction. This has been one of Graydancer's most popular classes at venue after venue because of its value to kinksters of all levels and interests.

Military Style Bondage

Military-style bondage draws from the traditions of the samurai, the cavalry, the native Americans, special forces, and even various fictional sources to explore the fun of role-play in a Military style. Explore not only the physical forms of restraint and the reasoning behind them (including how to modify them for the safety and comfort of your "prisoner") but also the psychological aspects of military discipline, interrogation techniques, and especially the methods of securing and manipulating the male body.

 Sir Colin and slave kimmie presents:

Pony play without selling the barn

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Wax & Whacks

"Wax and Whacks: Two Great Sensations in One Great Scene" Taking a step in a different direction, this class is less about the sensual and more on the primal side of the wax table. Join Sir Colin as he touches on the basics of wax play and quickly moves into the more advanced play. Combining his love of wax with his passion for discipline. Incorporated into the liquid lust of wax play this class touches on topics such as breath play, face slapping and playing with the demon within while the wax flows freely, at times along with the tears. This is not a 101 class.

You Don't have to Sell the Farm Approach to Pony Play - This is a basic 101 talk/demo w/some hands on opportunities for those attending - Introduction to Pony Play class. Sir Colin and his girl, slave kimmie AKA Mischief Maker, cover the getting started, getting tacked up, and actually what to do if perhaps you have a partner who is not interested in training a pony. There will be some "tack" or gear to try on if you would like to get a feel for your inner pony.

Setting a Scene and Extreme Fireplay

Two workshops: Fear, and Being a switch in a M/s Relationship

__Fear Play__

In this program we will discuss and demonstrate playing in the shadows of someone.s fears and phobias. We will discuss the negotiations involved to progressively incorporate this type of play into your scenes and/or relationships  

__Being a Switch in an M/s Relationship__

In this program with will discuss the switch orientation in the context of an M/s relationship. We will discuss and debunk the myths surrounding being a switch in an M/s relationship as well as how a switch functions and can be fulfilled in this dynamic.

Our next auction is May 23rd.  NOBLE does 2 fundraisers a year.  These fundraisers help support your educational events during the year.  There.s airfare and hotel costs to cover for our numerous presenters.

Update as of April 27: we still need more stuff: 

i.e. items for the silent auction and services for the live auction. So, as we are in Spring, let.s clean out those BDSM closets and do some Spring cleaning.  I did mine last weekend, and I found 4 different things, brand new, that I had never used before.  They are now on the auction list (preview: remote controlled vibrating thong anybody??? *raises one eyebrow up*)  Maybe you have some lingerie in your closet that still has tags on them?  Are they still the correct size?  If not, donate them to the auction.  

We still need 2 or 3 more subs/slaves willing to donate their services for negotiated scenes as bottoms.  I.m not just looking for scenes either.  We.ve got massages, a photography session, and a cleaning service on our list.  Are you a fabulous cook?  I would love to have somebody cook me a dinner- either at my house or bring the dinner already prepared.  Let your imagination run guys.  Anything (legal) goes.  It.s all to go to a great cause.

Nullmoniker will be presenting:

Nullmoniker has been in the scene for a long time, starting in his teenage years.  Growing up just outside of NYC when it was still a sexual playground, gave him the opportunity to learn and explore.  Ten years later, after wondering the eastern seaboard of the US, he found his kinky home in Baltimore, MD.  There he met some of the greatest people and started his life as a mentor and teaching classes on the topics he loves.  In 2004, Nullmoniker moved to Madison, WI.  For its size, Madison has a very large, vibrant, and active scene filled with talented people who he calls his friends.

Things to know about Nullmoniker:

• He is a sadist who enjoys play that is hard and fast.  He tends to scare people when they first meet him, but is really a nice guy and easy to talk to.
• He considers himself a Daddie (and The Squirrel agrees.)  Both in the age play sense and as a mentor.
• He truly enjoys teaching and is always kicking around ideas for new classes.

 Olga:

presenting on female genitorture

 The term genitorture refers to play that inflicts pain to genitals. 
 I personally define genitorture more broadly - 
.Genitorture is focused play on genital area that can range from sexy, sensuous sensations to intense pain.. 
 Genitorture, like all aspects of SM means different things to different people and it.s important that you 
 and your partner discuss your wishes and limits. Cunt play does not need to be about pain. 
 Everyone can enjoy cunt play/genitorture whether you are a sensualist, sexual slut, sadist, or masochist. 
 There are ways of playing with .torture. and the experience of being tortured without inflicting pain. 
 For some women feeling/being exposed in public and humiliation are forms of torture. Torture can also 
 be experienced through erotic teasing without orgasms, being made to wait for orgasms, or being made to 
 come over and over again. Feeling out of control and powerless, being restrained, and surrendering to 
 the unknown can also be a form of torture. Psychological control and .mindfucking. can be used in many 
 ways to create fear and terror without actual pain. It.s so much fun! 
 Genitorture can involve role play . medical, captivity, interrogation, training, punishment, etc. 
 Genitorture is a wonderful arena for sadists and masochists. Intense pain can be caused without much 
 effort on the top.s part. The genital area is very sensitive. If you don.t want to inflict intense pain, 
 tone it down! Things that might be experienced as mild sensations elsewhere in the body can be very intense 
 in the genital area. There are endless ways of easily inflicting pain in a variety of ways. Bottoms never 
 know what.s coming next. Pain should always be on the outside of the body, not inside. 
 Genitorture primarily focuses on female genitalia: mons pubis, labia, clitoris, vagina, urethra, and anus. 
 I also include the thighs, abdomen and buttocks when doing genitorture. Genitorture can be part of any scene 
 and can be combined with other types of play. 

 Safety issues always need to be considered in all that we do. 
 Some types of genitorture require little training or experience. 
 Other types of play have higher risks and players should learn safety factors 
 from educational programs, experienced players and other resources. 
 We never want to cause harm or transmit infections. 
 The skin is a natural barrier. 
 Keep in mind that sensitivity and tolerance to intense sensations may be 
 influenced by monthly hormones and other factors like mood, energy level, or state of arousal. 
 Do clearly negotiate options and make sure bottom has a safe word. 

Potluck signup

Jim and Jerith present:

How to Take Her Breath Away: Oxygen and Blood Flow Play

and

Emotional Masochism

Presentations:

How To Take Her Breath Away: Oxygen and Blood Flow Play:

begins at 2:00 pm

Emotional Masochism:

begins at 4:00 pm

Potluck Dinner: 6:30 pm

Orientation: 8:00 pm (If you need an orientation, please contact the council.

Party begins at 9:00 pm

Cost:

Class number 1 . Breath Play - $10 Regular Members / $15 Associate Members

Class number 2 - Emotional Masochism - $10 Regular Members / $10 Associate Members

Class 1 & 2 - $15 Regular Members / $20 Associate Members

Class 1 & 2 + Party = $25 Regular Members / $35 Associate Members

How to Take Her Breath Away: Oxygen and Blood Flow Play Breath play, the act of erotically asphyxiating your partner, is a sexual practice that has a long history and a large but mostly private following. During this seminar, Jim and Jerith will discuss the different methods of breath play, and demonstrate the pros and cons of each method. Since breath control is an activity that carries an inherent risk, it is important to understand anatomy and consequences when deciding to engage in this activity. Therefore, this presentation has a large section on the safety concerns of scening with oxygen.

Jim and Jerith will provide you with a nonjudgmental forum to ask your breath play questions and discuss not only how this type of play works, but also delve into what makes it erotic and controversial. They will also address the medical and practical issues involved, and talk about what it means to be an ethical and responsible breath player.

Emotional Masochism Masochism can be defined as the condition in which one.s sexual gratification is derived from suffering. Most of us can accept the idea of physical pain enhancing a person.s sexual experience, but what about mental anguish? Emotional masochists experience pleasure from feelings that many people would consider negative -- among them objectification, humiliation, jealousy, and abandonment.

During this discussion, Jim and Jerith will delve in to the reasons that emotional masochism can be fulfilling from the perspective of Top and bottom. They will talk about the ways you can recognize emotions that are comfortable to play with as well as emotions that you may need to gently nudge so as not to cause damage. They will also discuss methods you can use to enhance the emotional suffering of your bottom, and demonstrate them in what they hope turns out to be an intense emotional scene.

BIOGRAPHY

ABOUT JIM & JERITH:

Jim is an emotionally sadistic, fun-loving dominant who brings his sense of adventure and creativity into his scenes. He is a career military man who enjoys using the protocol and structure that he learned in the service in perverse ways at home. He's been teaching classes in the BDSM community for approximately 8 years. He loves emotional scenes, choking people, and scaring the shit out of his girl.

Jerith is a strong willed slave with a passion for scenes that challenge her and an even bigger penchant for mischief. She lives to find ways to make Jim's hair go prematurely gray, especially during play time. She loves to choke and gasp for air, and can often be found with a rope around her neck and one hand down her pants. She volunteers as the Education Director of Galleria Domain 2, and has served on various boards of TNG oriented organizations.

As a couple, Jim and Jerith find it important to give back to a community that has had such a large, important impact on their lives. Together, they are the founders of a former Master/slave discussion group in Virginia, although they can currently be found most weekend at one of the local Chicago play spaces. They've presented classes in Canada, up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and across the Midwest. They teach on Breath Play, Fear Play, Mind Fucks, Emotional Masochism, and a host of various edge play topics.

 Mistress Joanne presents:

Fisting and dungeon energy and etiquette.

MISTRESS JOANNE.S BIO AND CLASS LIST
Mistress Joanne, the now-retired Mistress of IML, was closely involved with running International Mr. Leather for ten years. Active in the pansexual leather community, Mistress Joanne has presented workshops/seminars, judged leather contests, volunteered with the Leather Archives and Museum, and was chosen Pantheon of Leather.s 1999 Woman of the Year. She served on the Board of Chicago Hellfire Club.s McAdory Fund, the first female to hold any CHC-related position, and was named an official Friend of the Club (first leatherwoman so honored in the all-male club.s 36+ year history). Mistress Joanne is a member of the Chicago Leather Kennel Club (CLKC provides assistance for leathermen/women entering a leather/fetish, contest and mentors titleholders during their pursuit of a regional, national or international contest title). As an Ordained Clergy Person by the Church of Spiritual Humanism, Mistress Joanne is having grand fun designing ceremonies and legally performing marriages and commitment ceremonies, both kinky and vanilla!

TOUCHING THE SOUL THROUGH FISTING Fisting can be the most intimate and intense form of love-making. With proper attention to hygiene and safety, with plenty of lube and plenty of patience, along with a healthy willingness to experiment (and to laugh), fisting can be an awe-inspiring activity. From the Top, it requires skill, patience, and empathy; from the bottom, trust and vulnerability. Those characteristics, when combined with the right chemistry and energy, can lead the partners right out of this Universe.and, at the same time, deeper into themselves and into each other.

DUNGEON ENERGY AND ETIQUETTE While many classes are held at events and play spaces to teach BDSM techniques, talk about etiquette in public play spaces is less common. While technique is important, so is one.s behavior in a public dungeon. Both newcomers and veteran BDSM folks are welcome as Mistress Joanne talks about dungeon etiquette. She.ll also explore working with the energy that exists in public dungeons, which differs significantly from private play. Be prepared to bring your experiences, questions, and thoughts.

Class times and prices available soon.

General info

Description

NOBLE of New Orleans is pleased to announce

Our

Educational event for November 2009
Presented by Daisy D of New Orleans

Education Sessions are open to the general public.

If you would like to attend the party, you must be a NOBLE member, or a member of a reciprocal organization. Contact: education@lanoble.org if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be the SECOND Saturday of the month – November 14th

Bottoming with Aplomb: 4:00 pm

Potluck Dinner: 6:30 pm

Orientation: 8:00 pm (for anyone requiring one to attend the party please contact the council.

Party beings: 9:00 pm

Cost:
Bottoming with Aplomb - $10 Regular and Reciprocal Members/ $15 Associate Members & Guests

Classes and Party - $20 Regular and Reciprocal Members/ $30 Associate Members and Guests

Party only - $15 Regular and Reciprocal Members / $20 Associate Members and Guests

Bottoming with Aplomb

Emphasizing the idea that communication skills are a fundamental part of the BDSM experience. This includes having the strength to focus on and circumvent the weaknesses that make us human, and to use this to negotiate well.

Recognizing and respecting limitations is key to fair, honest negotiation. It is hard enough to be realistic about our own limitations, let alone the limitations of others. This applies especially if those others hold a position we would normally idealize in power-exchange situations.

Identifying the often ambiguous things that make us uncomfortable can be difficult; knowing the reasons for our triggers and hard limits, while not impossible, can be painful to articulate. Being honest about these things, with ourselves and those closest to us makes play much more rewarding.

Understanding the limits of others can make the difference between a scene which ends in safe words and tears, and a scene which is instead gracefully redirected into something fulfilling for all parties involved.

Taught from the point of view that being a sub does not mean being a doormat; submitting with aplomb means having the candor to speak honestly about our desires. Submissive players can, and ought to demand high standards from ourselves and our dominant play partners.

This must be done with the full knowledge that while “topping from the bottom” is considered a harsh insult in the BDSM community, perhaps bottoming should not include being so open-minded that one’s brain falls out. Honest negotiations are a fundamental part of affecting this.

Daisy has been involved in the BDSM lifestyle and scene, on and off, for 9 years. She was involved with several groups in the Philadelphia area which focused on body positivity, sexual education, and risk reduction/management among potential high-risk groups and peoples neglected by social services.

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Early in 2010, Captain presents:

Safe blood play and flesh hook suspension