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
http://www.sunnymegatron4.com.php56-15.dfw3-2.websitetestlink.com/
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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.
Join Sunny and Ken for a memorable evening of fun and fellatio! Unlike other blow job classes, this one is taught from both a giver and receivers prospective.
We’ll go over anatomy, technique, safer sex tools, the etiquette of swallowing and spitting plus extras like hand jobs and perineal/prostate massage. We’ll also talk about what goes through your head while giving or getting head: get tips on how to get into the right headspace (<– not so accidental pun), how to give a confident blow job, how to battle a sore jaw, how to compensate for a small mouth, how to figure out what your partner likes best and a lot more.
This will be an interactive evening as participants have the option to practice everything they learn on their very own “stunt cock.” And of course, with Ken and Sunny, the class is sure to provide lots of laughter!
This class is open to givers and receivers of all genders and sexual orientation. It is also a lot of fun to attend as a couple.
About the Instructors
Ken Melvoin-Berg owns Weird Chicago Tours and Chicago’s finest dungeon: “The Studio”. He is the creator of the World’s first Sex Tour. In addition to authoring 14 books on various subjects; Ken is an adult content copywriter, edits/writes numerous articles on sex positivity, sexual technique, BDSM, and perversity. He is now a convert to the Oxford comma.
Mr Melvoin-Berg is also known for electric play expertise, balloon bondage, clown play, and being a blow job receiver & connoisseur. Through the years he has been involved with BDSM, swinging, prostitution, pornography, and has many high friends in very low places.
Ken is responsible for the infamous Northwestern University Fuck Saw controversy while teaching his class: Networking for Kinky People. Sunny Megatron is his partner in crime & work, girlfriend, and Co-Educator in his perverted adventures.
Sunny Megatron is an adult sexuality and BDSM educator, sex blogger, Red Light District Tour guide, and pleasure advocate. She teaches sexuality, relationship, and kink workshops across the U.S. with her partner Ken Melvoin-Berg. She is also one of the infamous Northwestern Fuck Saw Four.
Behind the scenes Sunny is an adult content copywriter, penning how-to’s on sensual subjects ranging from the commonplace to extreme. Her most current project is as a segment host on Outside the Box from X3Sixty.com, a national web-based television network devoted to sex and the adult industry. Ken is her sexy co-host.
Sunny is most known for her approachability, humor and ability to present alternative sexuality topics in a way that is accessible to the mainstream. Because Sunny and Ken teach workshops together, they offer a unique perspective and multidimensional experience by giving students both a giver and receiver’s point of view.
As a lifestyle BDSM player; Sunny is passionate about freedom of sexual expression, sex positivity, self exploration, and pleasure based sex-ed. Her goal is to normalize alternate sexuality practices and end sexual stigma. Sunny believes sexuality isn’t shameful and it’s time we stop making it out to be.
