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/

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.

 

 

 

May
23
Sat
Edge Play: Toying with Risk @ Stockroom
May 23 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ken and SunnyKen and I are so excited to be back in LA and teaching our Edge Play class at Stockroom University! During our trip we’ll also be teaching an electrosex class at Hustler Hollywood, appearing as guests on Sex with Emily, filming a small part in a documentary, speaking to a university psychology class, and doing some secret squirrel stuff for SEX with Sunny Megatron– whew!  Check out the deets for the class below.  We hope to see you there!!!

Class Description:

We are pleased to welcome back Stockroom University Educators Sunny & Ken! Join them in a serious look at risk taking behaviors while examining how to be as safe as possible in any scene. Risk assessment, safety, health, negotiation, and consent will all be covered as well as how to set up, design, and execute abduction and interrogation scenes. Arm binders, body bags, hogties, straight jackets and Stockroom sensory deprivation gear will be utilized during this course.

We will be looking at three twisted scenarios: one involving an abduction scene, one involving interrogation, and a Kobayashi Maru scenario. There of course will be a question and answer session afterwards.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/955140401183589/

Bios:

The superheroes of sex ed, married couple Ken Melvoin-Berg and Sunny Megatron are partners in every sense of the word. In addition to co-producing Showtime’s “Sex with Sunny Megatron,” they initially gained recognition writing and teaching about everyone’s favorite subject: SEX. Some of their sell-out workshops include: BDSM 101, Prostate Milking for Beginners, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex Toys 101, ZAP! Electric Play: Wands, TENS & More, G-spots & Squirting, and How to Give a World Class Blow Job.

In Showtime’s original series “Sex with Sunny Megatron,” Sunny takes viewers on a journey into the world of adult play, as everyday people expose their deepest and most intimate fantasies. Always honest, funny, and sex-positive, the show provides an interesting, fresh twist on sexual exploration.

About Sunny Megatron:

Voted as one of the six savviest sexologists in North America, Sunny Megatron is an adult sexuality educator, public speaker, sex blogger, and pleasure advocate. She is also the host and executive producer of “Sex with Sunny Megatron” on Showtime. In addition to running her wildly popular sex ed YouTube channel, Sunny also hosts the pleasure-products focused web series, “Outside the Box,” forInsideAdult.com, and the BDSM focused web series, “Kinky Korner.” Sunny is also one of California Exotic Novelties’ “Expert Sexperts.”

You can find Sunny Megatron online at:
www.sunnymegatron.com
youtube.com/sunnymegatron
twitter.com/sunnymegatron
facebook.com/sunnymegatron

About Ken Melvoin-Berg:

Ken Melvoin-Berg is a Chicago based, self-described professional pervert, unscripted TV producer, freelance writer, BDSM/sex educator, adult industry consultant, and male sex toy advocate. He is also the consulting producer/Sharon Osbourne of Showtime’s “Sex with Sunny Megatron.” Ken is an “edutainer” armed with knowledge of all things sexual, a humorous lecturing style, and a professional background in medicine/biology. Ken has been writing and lecturing on these subjects since 1997. Ken is known for his amazing facial hair and tattoos. For more information, visit: https://twitter.com/psychicken

May
5
Fri
Trigger Warning BDSM Conference – Cleveland, OH @ Cleveland Playspace
May 5 – May 6 all-day

Formerly KDM, this rebranded convention presented by OhioSMART focuses on edgeplay.  Our workshop details are TBD (they are going to be GOOD– at least one brand new class!).  The Convention Website will be updated with more details as they become available.  From the website:

“Trigger Warning is the taboo event that you don’t want to miss! Each May, kinksters flock to Cleveland for a wonderful weekend of debauchery hosted by OhioSMART, including two nights of extreme play, and shopping at our hand-picked vendor marketplace for the latest fetish gear, toys, and so much more!!

• This year’s classes aim for the edge, including watersports, hypnosis, and so much more!
• Engaging group socials and meet & greets.
• An immersive experience at our Exploratorium of the Senses featuring skilled players/presenters
• More than 7,500 square feet of secured play space filled with versatile furniture to play on
• Exquisite auctions to benefit OhioSMART!
• Premium vendors to range from corsets, floggers, cuffs, and so much more!