BDSM Beyond Binary – Rethinking Consent

In this workshop, we will focus on how (non-)consent is manufactured and normalized, analyzing worldwide practices to our personal experiences. We will dissect the ways coercion affects our everyday lives and it makes it hard for ourselves to not let ourselves be coerced into something, or coerce others in turn. We will also search for ways to advocate for our own consent and boundaries.

Even though consent has become a much more discussed topic in the past decade, it is mostly only limited to sexual consent. However, negotiating consent is constantly present in our everyday lives, and often, the now preached „no means no“ is not respected as much in such situations. There is a great culture of coercion and pressure in our society, and without addressing that, we cannot really make much change in the issue of sexual consent, sexual violence, and coercion. So, let’s unpack that!

This event is by and for kinky queer people. If you're unsure whether it applies to you, please get in touch.

Accessibility

People have different needs and preferences regarding events and spaces. Please let us know what you need to participate in an event by emailing queer@bdsm-studio-lux.de.

The BDSM Studio Lux course center has an elevator, accessible via four steps on the ground floor and the third floor. Unfortunately, there is no ramp.

Cost

Throughout the entire queer event series, the focus is on a policy of accessibility, transparency and redistribution.

The prices are calculated by the respective collectives and individuals, with 80 % going towards their work. A further 10% is used for advertising in magazines, social media, and print media, and 10% is allocated to the organizing person.