Communication Skills for Submissives

Navigating communication as a submissive in a BDSM relationship can be challenging. This class is designed to help submissives express needs, boundaries, and desires clearly and confidently while maintaining the dynamic's integrity.

Topics include:

• Understanding your power exchange
• Active listening and using safe words
• Establishing and negotiating hard and soft limits
• Creating safe spaces for open dialogue
• Setting up a "timeout zone" for important discussions
• Scheduling regular check-ins to maintain clear communication

Participants will explore strategies for overcoming common barriers such as discomfort and shame. Also how to discuss sprevious traumas with your partner or potentially a new partner.

Interactive elements will allow you to share experiences and ask questions and have great take aways. There will also be a workbook for you to use that will be full of additional resources. Whether you're new to BDSM or looking to strengthen an existing dynamic, this class offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your relationship and communication skills.

Important information:

• Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at education@pan-eros.org
• No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Open to all 18+
• Attendance is limited to 30 people.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.
• Questions may be directed to: education@pan-eros.org

About the Educator:

Tiffany is a body and sex positive artist, submissive, rope bunny, and occasional brat in the BDSM lifestyle. Active in the scene since her early twenties, she first created a dynamic with her initial Dom. Following san abusive marriage, Tiffany channeled her experiences into an artistic project where she listens to and paints survivors of sexual assault and abuse, offering them a unique experience to reclaim their bodies.

This project deepened her commitment to practicing, playing, studying, and educating herself and others on communication in relationships, somatic practices, trauma healing, kink play, and BDSM dynamics. Tiffany has taught and participated in Q&A panels for various online groups and local communities. For the past 5 years, she has also worked as a somatic sex coach, specializing in assisting women who have experienced trauma and need support in navigating difficult conversations.

This event is presented by the Pan Eros Foundation. Please go to Pan-Eros.org for more information.