The book 50 Shades of Grey brought S&M out of the shadows and into the spotlight. It also left many of us wondering how to safely incorporate all those delicious things we read about into our own bedrooms. In this class Ken and Sunny take you through the elements of BDSM: Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission and Sadomasochism. They also cover pre-negotiation/contracts, toys & tools, role-play, meeting other kinksters, the differences between BDSM and abuse, physical and mental safety plus much more. You’ll walk away with the tools and confidence you need to get and give the most out of kinky play.
This class is suitable for those single or partnered. Persons of all gender identities, sexual orientation, kink interests and activity levels welcome.
To pre-purchase tickets: http://www.thealleychicago.com/servlet/the-template/Events/Page
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
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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.
The book 50 Shades of Grey brought S&M out of the shadows and into the spotlight. It also left many of us wondering how to safely incorporate all those delicious things we read about into our own bedrooms.
In this class Ken and Sunny take you through the elements of BDSM: Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission and Sadomasochism. They also cover pre-negotiation/contracts, toys & tools, role-play, meeting other kinksters, the differences between BDSM and abuse, physical and mental safety plus much more.
Whether you aim to dive in in to the BDSM lifestyle or simply want to incorporate a little kink in the bedroom, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence you need to get and give the most out of kinky play.
This class is suitable for those single or partnered. Persons of all gender identities, sexual orientation, kink interests and activity levels welcome.
Pre-purchase your tickets here: http://www.thealleychicago.com/servlet/the-template/Events/Page
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
About the Instructors
Ken Melvoin-Berg owns Weird Chicago Tours and the Midwest’s premier S&M Dungeon, The Studio. As a Lecturer and Sexstorian, he is the creator of On The Edge (a lecture/film series on BDSM). In addition to authoring 14 books on various subjects, Ken edits and writes numerous articles on sexuality.
He travels around the world teaching kink awareness to various private groups and continually develops new kink-friendly/sex positive classes.
Ken is responsible for the infamous Northwestern University Fucksaw controversy while teaching his class, Networking for Kinky People. Sunny Megatron is his partner in crime in his perverted adventures.
Sunny Megatron is a pleasure advocate, sex blogger, sexpert, adult sexuality 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.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014 2:00–5:00PM
Kinky Tapas
With Ken Mevoin-Berg and Sunny Megatron
Just in time for St Valentine’s day, a sampling of 6 different types of play in one class for you and your sweetie. You will get expert instruction with a focus on safety, hygiene, preparation, and execution of the scene. You will also be able to sample a variety of play during the demo portion of the class. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new. You must be 18 years or older to attend. Singles, couples, and poly groups are all welcome.
Topics to be covered include:
• How to construct a BDSM scene/Role Play
• Service and slave training
• Impact play: Floggers, single tails, paddles, punching, and spanking
• Balloon bondage
• Edge play: Trigger warning!!! This one is extreme play, not for the weak of heart.
• Sensory deprivation/Sensation play
About the Facilitators:
Superheroes of sex ed, 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 together, the couple 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.
Ken Melvoin-Berg is a Chicago based professional pervert, unscripted TV producer, freelance writer, BDSM/sex educator, and male sex toy advocate. He is also the consulting producer/Sharon Osborne 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 biology. Ken has been writing and lecturing on these subjects since 1997. Ken is known for his amazing facial hair and tattoos.
Sunny Megatron is an adult sexuality educator, public speaker, blogger, and pleasure advocate. She is also the host and executive producer of Sex with sunny Megatron on Showtime. Voted one of the 6 most savvy sexologists in North America, Sunny is most known for her approach-ability, humor, and ability to present alternative sexuality topics ways that are accessible and understandable to the mainstream.
Located next to our retail store.
Store Address:
Stockroom/Syren Retail Boutique
2809 1/2 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Ticket Pre-order page: http://www.stockroom.com/Stockroom-University-Kinky-Tapas-P4598.aspx
