The Exiles | The Art of Switching: Shifting Beyond the Binary
Explore the unique skills of navigating both sides of the slash, helping switches build stronger negotiations, healthier power dynamics, and more intentional, fulfilling kink experiences.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Switching isn’t just about “topping sometimes” and “bottoming sometimes.” It’s about understanding your needs, managing headspace shifts, and building play and relationship dynamics that support your whole self. This 90-minute class is designed for switches (and switch-curious folks) who want to deepen their practice, improve negotiation, and build power exchange that actually works as they journey through kink. Bring your questions, your complexities, and your curiosity - We’ll make space for it all.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Shedao (they/them) is a Pan, Polyam, Switch and 11-year veteran of the kink and Leather scene. They founded Sacramento Black Kinksters to carve out space by and for Black folx in kink. As a member of the Gemini Leather Collective, they believed that all S/switches are valid, should be seen, and supported. With experience in everything from DMing (both kink and DnD), to bootblacking, to building inclusive spaces, they bring warmth, experience, and clarity to every class they teach. When they’re not helping folks feel seen and safe, you’ll find them reading, gaming, or deep into a Marvel binge. Shedao is an advocate for consent within kink and has voluntarily committed to the Kink Educators Code of Conduct.
ABOUT THE EXILES:
The Exiles is a 501(c)3 women- and queer- centered educational organization for all individuals who self-identify as other than cisgender man.
Individuals must be over the age of 18 years old and have a positive interest in BDSM.