TES Presents: BDSM and the Onset of a Chronic Physical Illness

What do you do when you’re a masochist, but don’t consent to the physical pain brought on by your own body? How can you feel comfortable in your submissive role when you feel like you can’t serve to the best of your ability? Or dominate when you’re in too much pain to move? Developing a chronic physical illness can be challenging for anybody, but it may be especially challenging in our context. This class will focus on what it is like to have a chronic physical illness while in the kink community. We will discuss how limits/negotiation might change, how to fulfill your kinky needs, and learning how to accept this new part of you and integrate it into new or existing dynamics.

KinseyStarr is a 27 year old breast cancer survivor who has been an active member of the New York scene for over three years. She is the co-founder of the Society of Switches (SOS) and the Switch Munch. Kinsey has taught a SSASE class on non-monogamy and has been on panels for subjects such as bratting, ethical non-monogamy, and running a munch. In the past two years, Kinsey has had six surgeries on various part of her body and six rounds of chemotherapy. She has gained a great deal of firsthand experience figuring out new limits and learning to love her new body and scars.

Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390.