HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone

This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.

About the Workshop

"Playing in Public" means any type of play (doesn't have to be explicitly s*xual) that's in public. Yes, there's a possibility of someone seeing you BUT being discovered/seen may or may not be your intent. Public play can be with a partner(s) or on your own.
Let's explore the possibilities and ways of playing in public in new and exciting ways!
In this class, you will learn:

• how to unleash your inner exhibitionist
• how to improve your or your partner's comfort if you/they are a non-exhibitionist (AKA covert play)
• how to improve your own or your partner's comfort in public
• tips for how to play overtly or covertly in public (no one has to be the wiser!)
• tips for location ideas, from beginner to more advanced
• tips for personal play in public and/or playing with another/other
• tips for dressing/undressing quickly
• suggestions for toys and other helpful play tools
• tips for edging, games, and "tasks"
• how to keep leveling up your public s*xploration, if that's your goal
• how to pinpoint your strongest org@sm triggers so you can get your freak on faster, easier, and anywhere
• how be safer and more prudent (AKA how to avoid getting caught!)
  

Knotasha will be dressing/undressing and demonstrating ways to use toys -- as well as other ways to play in public.

About the Instructor

Knotasha (she/her) is a k*nk educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for over a decade. She has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, K*nk dot com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha loves showcasing the nuance and spectrum of k*nks so you realize you're not alone in your desires. Knotasha also loves providing plenty of tools and tips so you can find what works for you and explore at their own pace.
IG / X: KnotashaNYC

FAQs

FAQ: what should I bring?

Please bring a notebook and a pen/pencil to take notes. There will be a rope demo- feel free to bring 10-20ft of 1/4"-1" diameter rope if you'd like to follow along with a rope demo (nylon and cotton rope is inexpensive, available online and will work well). Knotasha will also share a video after the class of this demo via email so you can easily follow at home.

FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)

There's something for everyone in this class -- even if you think you're not an exhibitionist and even if you think you aren't *that* k!nky.

FAQ: what should I wear?

Streetwear.

FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?

Come on your own, with partner(s) or friends!

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✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email [email protected] if you need any accessibility accommodations.

✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.

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