SPLF2025

Welcoming All. Many in our community carry anxiety, stress and fear, escalated post November 5th. This community discussion, led by prominent leaders in the Leather, BDSM and M/s Communities, offers a place of solidarity where we can share our thoughts, fears and as a community, what actions we might take to support and protect each other. We've been here before, we know what to do and we can do it again. Please join us for this SPLF Opening Summit and add your voice as we come together and speak about how we will use our community force to not only survive, but thrive in the coming challenging years.

Hungry. Hard. Deep. Mean. This sex is not for beginners. This fast-paced, demo-packed, interactive class is one of sex and BDSM educator Felice Shays’ favorites. First, some rough sex and safety basics. And then let’s go: discussion, technique and demos: face slapping, punching, biting, humiliation, fucking with knives, choking, playing with power + fear, pissing in your favorite hole, kicking, forced blow jobs, rape, gang bangs and more. All passions and sides of the slash welcome.

This class builds off of a base knowledge of play piercing to expand application of basic techniques in creative, unusual, and sadistic ways. This class is largely demonstrational with explanations of anatomical reactions, tips for creating pecific reactions, and technical knowledge sharing taking place as we walk through showing these skills in real time. While experience is not needed to enjoy or squirm at demonstrations, this a 201 class and does not cover basic safety protocols. Safety considerations unique to the demonstrations will be discussed. We will cover nerve stimulation techniques and effective methods for guiding participants in and out of headspace/needle high. The exact nature of the demonstrations will vary depending on available bottoms and may include suturing, hand needles, and saline inflation.

Most people are well acquainted with authority transfer dynamics and have lived them all their lives, they just haven't thought of them as such. A Parent/child, Teacher/student, Employer/employee, and Military service are all examples of authority transfer dynamics, so what makes the reality of M/s so difficult to accept? Two things: History and Social Conditioning. We will look at what M/s is from our perspective and debunk a few myths.

In this class we discuss several types of edge play that contain intense elements of fear, humiliation, and suffering. We will talk about the historical context, pitfalls and dangers, and how to play with the outer fringes of the mind while keeping you and your partners safe. *Viewer discretion advised, this class contains extremely sensitive subjects*

Rope, chains, and Zip ties are fun, but barbed wire excites me! This class is Centered around barbed wire edge play and the many twisted pleasures it can provide both the top and the bottom. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore barbed wire bondage and impact play, with a dynamic instructor who has a strong focus on safety. Come out and let's get twisted together!

Bastinado is the delightful and sadistic torture of one of the most vulnerable parts of our bodies…our feet! Through the use of canes and regular household implements, a top can set fire to their bottom in ways they will remember with every step they take. We will look at the history of bastinado and its uses through time and look at how it has evolved into a fun and enjoyable kink. Lastly, we will cover in a live demo, the tools, and tricks to make bastinado a memorable time for everyone.

The Old Guard Myth was that all players start as bottoms or boys and work their way to the Top. Not true, but there is a good deal to be learned by bottoming. How can I understand what my partners feel if I haven't at least tried it myself? This class will offer suggestions for Tops who want to better understand their actions and for anyone interested in how the dynamics of BDSM work. Discussion and participation are included.