ONLINE: Intro to D/s Training and Protocol

Note: This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. No on-site tickets will be available.

What in the world is protocol; why would anyone do it and why is it so damn hot? In this class you will learn the basics of protocol and how it can be used to develop a deep D/s dynamic. Protocol is a powerful way to bring kink into action in everyday life and achieve your relationship goals together. We look at where to start and how to build a structured, rule based relationship. In this class, you will learn how protocol can deepen intimacy and connection. You will learn a host of possible protocols to deepen power exchange and strengthen your relationship.

Life and relationships are complicated and protocol must work with jobs, family and friends. Your teacher The_Voice will share his successes and failures and help you create a plan that works with your values, commitments and schedule. You will learn how to negotiate and communicate about protocol from the top and bottom and navigate modifying protocol over time.

Some topics that will be covered:
• Understanding a non egalitarian dynamic
• Negotiating protocol
• Value-based protocol
• Dealing with failure and punishment
• Ways to track, monitor, report and achieve your goals
• Create a plan for success
• How to make 24/7 protocol work

There will be instruction on how to work together as a couple to align your values so protocol helps you both have a better and more fulfilling life. After the talk there will be question and answer time with both Dominant and submissive to help understand the experience of both sides.

PRESENTER:

The Voice is a kinky writer and veteran BDSM educator. He teaches on a wide range of subjects including orgasm response training, D/s protocol, kinky communication, role play, rough body play etc, at venues like Wicked Grounds, Kink.com, Dark Odyssey, The Citadel, and Portland's Close In Munch. He is a 15 year 24/7 TPE Dominant who is committed to building intimate protocol based relationship and helping new kinky people learn how to develop their Dominance and submission. Voice brings both fun and strictness to a well-honed D/s practice. The Voice throws private parties in the Bay Area, is a regular contributor to Fetlife, and an enthusiastic trainer of world class sluts and evil sadists!

Find many of his classes and writings on his website https://voicekink.com/

TICKETING:

Tickets: $15 - $35 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.
We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.

The regular ticket is $25. This is what most people should pay.

The $15 ticket is offered for those for whom the $25 ticket would be a barrier to participation. If $25 is too much, we take your word for it! Just pay $15.

Have a great salary? Feeling generous? Paying at the $35 level allows us to make the discounted ticketing available to others who need it.

So - that's it! Choose the level you can comfortably afford.

If cost is a barrier at any point on the sliding scale, please use the Volunteer List at the bottom of the listing to request a scholarship seat.

ACCESS:

This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. To participate, you will need to download the free, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class will be recorded.

Zoom now provides closed captioning which will be available for this event.