DAYTIME EVENTS FOR APRIL 12, 2025

1:00-1:45 in the Ground Floor Dungeon: Impact Play, with Bryan and feather

 

This class is always a crowd favorite, with lots of demonstrations and interaction! Bryan and feather are two of the most experienced impact players in the PUSH family, with Bryan in particular engaging in impact play in public and private ever since the Raleigh scene of the 1990s. In this class, in addition to multiple demonstrations involving a variety of impact toys (and body parts), Bryan and feather will give everybody a refresher on how to safely negotiate impact play.

 

 

 

1:30-2:15 in the Basement Dungeon: Kinky Creations: Metal Stamping for BDSM Accessories, with Al the Rebel 

 

Unleash your inner metalsmith and let your inner kinkster out at AL the Rebel’s Kinky Creations Metal Stamping Class! This hands-on workshop will teach you the art of metal stamping to create a unique and personalized ring, pendant, keychain, bracelet, or whatever else your creativity decides! Learn to texture metal with shapes or letters, form flat metal into bracelets, and leave with your own handmade personalized accessory inspired by your kinky side! No prior experience required, and all supplies are provided! Limited to the first 25 people, so arrive early to secure your spot! 

 

 

 

2:00-3:30 in the Ground Floor Dungeon: Reclaiming Pleasure: Embodiment and Desire for Disabled Bodies, with Delta Moonfire, Sunshine, and StayFirm

 

Connect with your inner desires in "Reclaiming Pleasure: Embodiment and Desire for Disabled Bodies," a safe space to shatter societal myths about disability and sexuality. Through embodied exploration, we'll uproot limiting narratives and ignite your connection to your body's unique pleasures. Explore and articulate your deepest desires and needs, brainstorm deliciously accessible realms to satisfaction, and learn skills to confidently communicate your pleasure with playmates and lovers. It's time to own your sexuality and embrace the disabled joy you deserve.

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2:30-3:15 in the Basement Dungeon: Trans, Queer, and Kink Politics in the Present Moment, with Natalie Watson, executive director of the LGBTQ Center of Durham; Pete Sigal, PUSH founder and longtime AIDS, kink, and queer activist; and Cris Culton, Duke graduate student organizer

 

We recognize that politics at this time has created great fear, division, and anger. This panel seeks to address this moment by suggesting ways in which we, as queer, transgender, and kinky people, can become politically active to enact change. The three panelists have over 75 years combined experience engaging in political activism, and they will spend some time sharing the ideas they have learned from this experience. We will examine how kink relates to the body politic, and what it means to be queer and transgender while being political. In addition, given the current state of politics, we will ask all of those present to think collectively about the possibilities for resistance.

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3:30-4:15 in the Basement Dungeon: BIPOC Kinkster Discussion Group, with John Blaze and EvrybdyIsAStar

 

This panel invites BIPOC kinksters to come together in a supportive and affirming space for connection and meaningful discussion. Together, we’ll explore what it means to navigate a largely white kink community as BIPOC individuals, how we feel about showing up as our full selves in spaces, share what events are happening on a regular basis, and what resources are helping us learn, grow, and take care of ourselves. We can also delve into what makes a space or partner feel truly safe, especially in these challenging times. We want to hear the ups, the downs, and we want to open the door for community.

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4:00-4:45 in the Ground Floor Dungeon: Erotic Grappling, with Lennox (Lennox556 on Fetlife)

 

A personal trainer and 2nd degree black belt in kenpo, Lennox will go over fundamentals like safe chokes, positional control, fun counters and more! Whether you're experienced or a newbie looking to explore, this class offers a safe, ethical space for a sexy roll on the mats!

 

 

 

4:30-5:15 in the Basement Dungeon: Advanced Dynamics of 24/7 BDSM Relationships, with Bryan and feather

 

Many people come to PUSH with the desire to live in a Dominant and submissive relationship that goes beyond the scene, extending out into their entire lives. Bryan and feather have been involved in a 24/7 Dominant/submissive relationship for almost 15 years, and they will discuss the dynamics of such relationships.

 

We note that this is an advanced class designed for experienced practitioners. While beginners are welcome, they should expect that much of the class will be dedicated to those with some experience in this type of relationship.

 

 

 

 

5:00-6:30 in the Ground Floor Dungeon: 3rd Annual BEST IN SHOW!

 

Calling all pets, handlers, and spectators—it's time to strut, sprint, and show off your best tricks! Solo pets are welcome, handlers not required! Categories: Prance and Present, Agility Course, and Pick Your Trick. More details will be found at the event so you know what to expect. We'll start at 5:00 and the top three will go head to head in our evening performance to see who is the ultimate winner!

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5:15-6:30 in the Ground Floor Dungeon Lounge Area: Littles Drawing Time

 

Look for the colorful sign and bring your stuffies at 5:15 (Coloring books and crayons will be provided)!

 

Please note that PUSH is excited for a new addition in our efforts to become more accessible. Beginning at 2:30, we will be streaming the downstairs classes upstairs for those who are not able to make it downstairs. This will take place in the room that is usually the little’s play space. We are grateful for tech savvy staff at The Fruit for helping us with this request. The stream will be private to protect everyone’s identity, and chat features will be available to ask questions to the downstairs presenters. In order to accommodate this, the little’s coloring time will take place in the main dungeon lounge space. The littles play space will be open sometime between 7 and 8, and will remain open until 2AM. We appreciate our littles patience so we can accommodate for this new addition!

 

 

 

 

5:30-6:15 in the Basement Dungeon: What to Do When it All Goes Wrong: A Survival Guide for Emergencies in Kink and BDSM, with Capt Adam.

 

Intense BDSM scenes can lend themselves to a number of potential emergencies, even when we do our best to practice safety.  This class covers key considerations and best practices for ensuring safe scenes and dealing with emergencies when they happen. Drawn from decades of experience, hundreds of emergencies and thousands of patients in a wide variety of unique venues, we’ll cover how to plan, prepare for, and manage any incidents that occur. Who we are and what we do has some inherent risks, and we must know what to do when it all goes wrong.