Mar
28
Wed
On The Edge: Knife Play Class/Play Party @ The Studio
Mar 28 @ 8:00 PM – Mar 28 @ 12:00 AM

This class is near and dear to my heart (pun intended). We will be taking a look at blades of all kinds and their use in BDSM. There will be a couple of lectures before play time. This event is clean and sober, no alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed. This event is open to anyone 18 years or older. IDs with proof of age will be required at door.

RSVP to Ken Melvoin Berg’s email [email protected] by no later than noon on 3/28/12 for the info on location of The Studio.

There will be a lecture by Happy-Venom, who is an expert on many subjects including knife combat, weapon choice, knife care, hygiene and safety.

Happy-Venom bio:
Happy-Venom has been kinky for most of his life, going back to when he used to tie up his female schoolmates like he was a cartoon villain, suspend them by ropes in barns, or dress them up in tack-and-saddle and smack them with riding crops in what was purely innocent fun. Sure it was. Happy-Venom likes has enjoyed hitting things since he was a kid. He has been boxing, wrestling, and practicing martial arts for more than 30 years, used to do crazy shit like fought in cages, traveled to distant lands to shoot people and blow stuff up, and wrangled drunkards in biker bars. Now he does more humanitarian activities like train fighters and security personnel on how to beat people up more efficiently. He has also been involved professionally in kink since learning there actually was such a thing, back in the late ‘80s in Europe. There, he got into teaching dominatrixes how not to kill people when choking them unconscious, as well as getting paid to beat people for fun. He’s done that off and on since then, in one way or another, and still occasionally dusts off his interrogation equipment for fun and profit.

We will also have a special “Dexter Room” for extra messy play during this event.

Play party to follow the demos/lecture. Have fun, play safe and you are welcome to bring your toys but remember that any knives over 3″ are NOT street legal.

This event is limited to the first 50 people that RSVP by email to [email protected]. Putting you are Going on the Facebook or Fetlife event will NOT be enough to secure your spot if it sells out.

Apr
14
Sat
ZAP! Electric Play – TENS, Wands & More @ GRALE - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Apr 14 @ 6:00 PM – Apr 15 @ 1:00 AM

This Event will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan  and is brought to you by GRALE: http://www.gralemi.org/

Time: 6 pm to 1 am, presentation begins at 7 pm, play party starts at 9pm.
Where: Plainwell Area. Address and directions given after registering for event.
Dress Code: Vanilla until inside and then anything goes,  21+ with ID

 

 

TENS Units, Violet Wands, Neon Wands, where do I begin? What do they feel like? Are there differences between each one? Can these toys bring sensual and erotic play to the bedroom? How will I use them in hard core BDSM scenes? Get the answer to all these questions and more when Ken and Sunny take you through the ins and outs of electrosex toys!

During the class, you’ll get to sample a number of e-stim toys along with a wide variety of their attachments and accessories. Whether you are new to electric play or a seasoned pro, you’ll get an overview of the basics and be walked through advanced techniques. We will learn about alternate uses and get a sneak peek at some brand new products.

 

About the Instructors:

Ken Melvoin-Berg  is Chicago ‘s premier pervert and resident sexstorian. His vast sexual knowledge and dirty mind come in very handy when he covers subjects such as: Japanese Rope Bondage, Electric toy play, Balloon Bondage, BDSM 101 and Networking for Kinky People. His personal passion for all things sex includes, but is not limited to: fetishes, swinging, pornography, fetish films, gangbangs, the History of Red Light Districts and sex, prostitution, dungeons and orgies. And did we mention sex?

He has been involved in various sex industries from modeling, porn, owning an S&M dungeon, campaigning for sex workers rights, organizing kinky social events, raising money for AIDS charities to teaching adult sex education/kink classes for the last two decades. In addition to giving tours and lecturing, he travels around the world teaching kink awareness to various private groups. New kink-friendly/sex positive classes are also in development for 2012. He is also responsible for the infamous Northwestern University Fucksaw incident when he was teaching his class Networking for Kinky People to the Human Sexuality class. No fucksaws were harmed during this event.

Sunny Megatron is a pleasure advocate, sex blogger, sexpert, adult sex educator and accidental superhero. Along with Ken, she is one of the infamous Northwestern Fucksaw Four and is the proud owner of that fucksaw heard around the world.

On any given weekend you can find Sunny hosting Red Light District Sex Tours and bachelorette parties for Weird Chicago Tours. She also teaches various sexuality workshops around the country including: Networking for Kinky People, BDSM 101, How to Give a Really good BlowJob, Exploring Non-Monogamy, ZAP! Electrical Play, The Female Orgasm, and Junk For Your Junk: Sex Toys 101.

Although Sunny covers various subjects, her specialties are the female orgasm and alternative sexuality— from LGBTQ topics to swinging, BDSM, nontraditional relationships, extreme toys, g-spot techniques and more. She particularly enjoys helping those curious about adding a little spice to their sex lives that aren’t sure where to begin.

More info:
http://www.weirdchicago.com/sextour.html
http://www.sunnymegatron4.com.php56-15.dfw3-2.websitetestlink.com/
http://psychicken.com/

Apr
29
Sun
On The Edge: Zap! Electric Class/Play Party & BBQ @ The Studio
Apr 29 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This event will take place on Sunday, April 29th from 12-5pm. We expect this event to sell out, so reserve your spots in advance!

This event is clean and sober, no alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed. It is open to anyone 18 years or older. IDs with proof of age will be required at door.

RSVP to Kreamy’s email [email protected] by no later than noon on 4/28/12 for the info on location of the Studio.

First, the food!
A BBQ will be part of this event. We will have food on the grill for meatatarians, vegetarians and vegans. If you want something special to grill bring it!

Next, the class!
TENS Units, Shock Collars, Violet Wands, Neon Wands, where do I begin? What do they feel like? Are there differences between each one? Can these toys bring sensual and erotic play to the bedroom? How will I use them in hard core BDSM scenes? Get the answer to all these questions and more when Ken and Sunny take you through the ins and outs of electrosex toys!

During the class, you’ll get to sample a number of e-stim toys along with a wide variety of their attachments and accessories. Whether you are new to electric play or a seasoned pro, you’ll get an overview of the basics and be walked through advanced techniques. We will learn about alternate uses such as fire play.

Finally, the PLAY!
After class you will have the opportunity to play, YAY!

About the Instructors
Ken Melvoin-Berg  is Chicago ‘s premier pervert and resident sexstorian. His vast sexual knowledge and dirty mind come in very handy when he covers subjects such as: Japanese Rope Bondage, Electric toy play, Balloon Bondage, BDSM 101 and Networking for Kinky People. His personal passion for all things sex includes, but is not limited to: fetishes, swinging, pornography, fetish films, gangbangs, the History of Red Light Districts and sex, prostitution, dungeons and orgies. And did we mention sex?

He has been involved in various sex industries from modeling, porn, owning an S&M dungeon, campaigning for sex workers rights, organizing kinky social events, raising money for AIDS charities to teaching adult sex education/kink classes for the last two decades. In addition to giving tours with his company, Weird Chicago Tours, and lecturing, he travels around the world teaching kink awareness to various private groups. New kink-friendly/sex positive classes are also in development for 2012. He is also responsible for the infamous Northwestern University Fucksaw incident when he was teaching his class Networking for Kinky People to the Human Sexuality class. No fucksaws were harmed during this event.

Sunny Megatron is a pleasure advocate, sex blogger, sexpert, adult sex educator and accidental superhero. Along with Ken, she is one of the infamous Northwestern Fucksaw Four and is the proud owner of that fucksaw heard around the world.

On any given weekend you can find Sunny hosting Red Light District Sex Tours and bachelorette parties for Weird Chicago Tours. She also teaches various sexuality workshops around the country including: Networking for Kinky People, BDSM 101, How to Give a Really good BlowJob, Exploring Non-Monogamy, ZAP! Electrical Play, The Female Orgasm, and Junk For Your Junk: Sex Toys 101.

Although Sunny covers various subjects, her specialties are the female orgasm and alternative sexuality— from LGBTQ topics to swinging, BDSM, nontraditional relationships, extreme toys, g-spot techniques and more. She particularly enjoys helping those curious about adding a little spice to their sex lives that aren’t sure where to begin.

 

More info:

http://www.weirdchicago.com/sextour.html
http://www.sunnymegatron4.com.php56-15.dfw3-2.websitetestlink.com/
http://psychicken.com/

May
30
Wed
On The Edge: S&M Means Stand and Model ~ Mad Men Cosplay Party @ The Studio
May 30 @ 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM

 

May 29th is President Kennedy’s Birthday! Come join us at The Studio.

The show Mad Men has inspired a lot of folks to be more conscious of the clothes they wear. We are having a fashion night/play party for those that like to play dress up. If you identify as male for the evening wear a suit. If you identify as female: wear vintage dresses or lingerie, stockings, high heels (maybe a corset) and absolutely no pants.

Click here for 1950/1960’s party ideas 

We will be constructing a demonstration scene based on 1950’s/1960’s kinky household play and over the knee spanking. Break out your Grandma’s recipe book and bring a dish to pass (Waldorf salad, anything with spam, triscuit with spray cheese, deviled eggs). We will be playing Dirty Charades and Bondage Twister.

There will be a designated area for Photo Whores and Paparazzi.

Unlike Mad Men, this event is clean and sober, no alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed. This event is open to anyone 18 years or older. IDs with proof of age will be required at door.

$10 Donation and bring a dish to pass.

RSVP to [email protected] for directions.

Jun
21
Thu
On The Edge: Chips and Whips Class + Play Party @ The Studio (10 min SW of Downtown Chicago)
Jun 21 @ 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM

On The Edge, presents “Chips and Whips” an introduction to single tail whips, buggy whips and fun with food.

WHIPS: This seminar/playtime event will feature instruction and care of your whip. We will talk about the detailed differences in whips, length, type of leather, what the end of the whips are for etc. We will be instructing how to safely use them in BDSM scenes, we will not be doing any whip tricks or sideshow instruction.
CHIPS: Not California Highway Patrol (I know some of you children of the 80s were thinking oooh I get to be Ponch!), but actual food. We will be having all different sorts of potato chips and dips. We will also be making human chip bowls and human dip bowls, this gives double dipping a whole new meaning.

We will be playing games with chips, dips and whips in order to become familiar with the use of the single tails (Whip the Chip will be one game, guess where we put the chip?).

Bring a friend, bring a whip and please bring chips/or dip.

Class will conclude with open playtime at The Studio.

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This event is 18 years of age and up, clean and sober. No drinking, drugs or smoking allowed in The Studio. It will take place on 6/20/12 from 8pm to 2am. Late comers are welcome, but we will be starting the class at 9:00pm sharp.

This class is a $20 donation and either a dip or a bag of chips (funky flavors appreciated).

Dress will be casual, street, fetish or Indiana Jones.

RSVP to [email protected] (especially if you don’t know where the Studio is located. It is approximately 10 min southwest of Downtown Chicago). RSVPs will be returned 24 hours before the event.

Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/322969221113338/  (you must still RSVP by e-mail)

On the Edge is a BDSM educational series brought to you by Ken Melvoin-Berg and Sunny Megatron.  Events are hosted at the studio and are designed to let participants delve deeply into a variety of kinky subjects.  Each event is 3-6 hours long and incorporates classroom style instruction, hands-on learning and open playtime.  On The Edge events are also great opportunities to meet and network with other kinky folks.  Experts in each subject are brought in to teach portions of each class you you can get the best instruction possible.  

Some of the On The Edge classes that have been offered:  Zap! Electric Play Workshop/BBQ/Play Party, Erotic Photography, Knife Play,  “Give Me The Code!” Military Style Intelligence Gathering & Interrogation Play Workshop and BDSM 201: Dungeons for Beginners.  We generally offer at least two On The Edge classes and events per month at The Studio so be sure to check back when new events are added.  Ken and Sunny also teach various sexuality classes on a regualr basis at other sex positive venues.  Check the sexy class calendar for a complete listing.  

Jun
28
Thu
BDSM 201: Dungeons for Beginners @ The Studio (10 min SW of Downtown Chicago)
Jun 28 @ 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM

 

Perhaps you’ve read 50 Shades of Grey or you’ve attended a BDSM for Beginners course.  How do you put all you learned to good use?  Where do you get some no-pressure practice time in before you unleash your flogger on a willing partner? Or maybe you’re ready to seek out more like attend a dungeon party or S&M function but you’re still not quite comfortable.  What do you wear?  How do you act?  What exactly is expected of you at a BDSM party?

Sounds like you’re ready for BDSM 201: Dungeons for Beginners!   This is an in-depth hands-on intensive taught by Ken Melvoin-Berg and Sunny Megatron in a professional S&M Dungeon!

If you did not take our BDSM 101 class at Taboo Tabou, no fear!  It is not required to attend.  We will go over some of the basic techniques and terminology to get new folks up to speed.

In this BDSM workshop Ken and I will familiarize you with all the dungeon equipment including safety procedures, use and aftercare. We’ll play games involving all the BDSM furniture/equipment to acquaint you with their functions. We’ll also go over dungeon etiquette so you will know what to expect and how to behave at an S&M party.

Interactive instruction will be given on OTK (over the knee) spanking, electric play, paddles, floggers, single tail whips, basic rope bondage plus you’ll learn how to construct a BDSM scene from start to finish.  These skills can be used in a dungeon setting or in the privacy of your own home.

A Q & A session and open play party will follow.  Beginners, as you try out your own scenes there will be seasoned pros on hand to help you with technique and answer questions.  One of us can stand along side you and assist you with your flogging technique, answer questions about protocol, etc.

Nudity is not expected or required for this event nor is fetish attire.  The dress code is casual.  Wear something you can move and be comfortable in.  If you have some of your own tools (floggers, paddles, restraints, rope, etc) feel free to bring them along to use!

This intensive allows you to visit a dungeon without intimidation, pressure or feeling like you have a neon sign flashing “newbie” on your forehead.  It is a safe, casual environment where you’ll feel comfortable asking questions and receiving instruction.  This is the perfect event to bring a partner to but it is not necessary.  If you choose to get some play time in after the class, we can partner you up with someone.  Heck, I’ll even let some of you flog and paddle me!

 

 

BDSM 201 – Dungeons for Beginers will take place on Wednesday, 6/27/12 from 8pm to 2am. 8-9 pm is social hour with beverages and light snacks. Late comers are welcome, but class starts promptly at 9pm.  Open playtime will take place after midnight. 

Those 18 years of age and up are welcome.  This is a clean and sober event– no drinking, drugs or smoking allowed. ID’s will be required at the door.

The fee for this class is a $20 donation (more if you can afford it).

RSVP via e-mail to [email protected] with the names of the attendees.  This event takes place at The Studio.  The Studio is Chicago’s premiere, upscale BDSM dungeon and embraces all gender identities, sexual orientations, fetish interests and activity levels.  It is approximately 10 min southwest of Downtown Chicago and not far from major expressways and public transportation. RSVPs will be replied to with the exact address of  The Studio 24 hours before the event.

Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/145803825554085/ (You must still RSVP via e-mail even if you respond on Facebook)

 

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About the Instructors
Ken Melvoin-Berg  is Chicago ‘s premier pervert and resident sexstorian. His vast sexual knowledge and dirty mind come in very handy when he covers subjects such as: Japanese Rope Bondage, Electric toy play, Balloon Bondage, BDSM 101 and Networking for Kinky People. His personal passion for all things sex includes, but is not limited to: fetishes, swinging, pornography, fetish films, gangbangs, the History of Red Light Districts and sex, prostitution, dungeons and orgies. And did we mention sex?

He has been involved in various sex industries from modeling, porn, owning an S&M dungeon, campaigning for sex workers rights, organizing kinky social events, raising money for AIDS charities to teaching adult sex education/kink classes for the last two decades. In addition to giving tours with his company, Weird Chicago Tours, and lecturing, he travels around the world teaching kink awareness to various private groups. New kink-friendly/sex positive classes are also in development for 2012. He is also responsible for the infamous Northwestern University Fucksaw incident when he was teaching his class Networking for Kinky People to the Human Sexuality class. No fucksaws were harmed during this event.

Sunny Megatron is a pleasure advocate, sex blogger, sexpert, adult sex educator and accidental superhero. Along with Ken, she is one of the infamous Northwestern Fucksaw Four and is the proud owner of that fucksaw heard around the world.

On any given weekend you can find Sunny hosting Red Light District Sex Tours and bachelorette parties for Weird Chicago Tours. She also teaches various sexuality workshops around the country including: Networking for Kinky People, BDSM 101, How to Give a World Class  BlowJob, Exploring Non-Monogamy, ZAP! Electrical Play, The Female Orgasm, and Junk For Your Junk: Sex Toys 101.

Although Sunny covers various subjects, her specialties are the female orgasm and alternative sexuality— from LGBTQ topics to swinging, BDSM, nontraditional relationships, extreme toys, g-spot techniques and more. She particularly enjoys helping those curious about adding a little spice to their sex lives that aren’t sure where to begin.

 

 

 

Jul
1
Sun
On The Edge Presents: “Give Me The Code!” Military Style Intelligence Gathering & Interrogation Play Workshop ~ Chicago @ The Studio
Jul 1 @ 2:00 AM – 7:00 AM

 

On The Edge is offering “Give Me The Code,” an Intelligence Gathering Interrogation workshop with Ken Melvoin-Berg (@Kreamy) and Fetlife’s @Happy-Venom. These two gentlemen (well, always polite but not necessarily gentle!) are former Special Forces military folks (ok technically, Ken was only “elite,” not special) involved with interrogation or its aftercare.

Get ready to delve into extreme edge play, psychological play, pressure points, electric persuasion, water tortures and more!

Throughout the course of the evening Ken and Mr. Venom will address interrogation, confirmation and reward plus some of the extreme tactics the intelligence community uses to retrieve top secret information. They will also look at after effects including psychological aftercare, PTSD, Stockholm Syndrome, etc.

There will be much more information here than your typical BDSM Interrogation class– this is the real deal! To facilitate learning and bring together all of the elements discussed, they will conduct an intense live interrogation scene for the class.

Class will conclude with Q & A followed by open playtime at The Studio.

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This event is 18 years of age and up, clean and sober. No drinking, drugs or smoking allowed in The Studio. It will take place on 6/30/12 from 9pm to 2am. Late comers are welcome, but we will be starting the class at 9:45pm sharp.

This class is a $20 donation (more if you can afford it).

RSVP to [email protected] (especially if you don’t know where the Studio is located. It is approximately 10 min south of Downtown Chicago). RSVPs will be returned 24 hours before the event.

Dress code: Casual, military or fetish. Hell, dress however you want!

Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/383445108368547/?ref=notif&notif_t=plan_user_joined (note, you must still RSVP via e-mail!)

May
6
Fri
KDM BDSM Conference – Cleveland, OH
May 6 – May 7 all-day

More details soon!  In the meantime, read about KDM Cleveland Here