Aimed at those who already have at least a solid foundation in kink/BDSM practice, in this workshop series Dr Pine and SparklyBulbasaur will take participants through the building blocks of risk aware edge play, with a focus on honesty and harm reduction. Each workshop is designed to build on the previous ones in the series, so attendance of the whole course is recommended where possible.
For the purposes of these workshops, we are defining edge play as play which has an intrinsically higher level of physical or psychological risk than other kinds of play. To see whether this workshop is right for you, please click here to read a more detailed description of what constitutes edge play.
Workshop #2
Saturday 15th August, 2026 | 3:00PM - 5:30PM AEST
Humans have a complex relationship with fear, as can be seen by our love of horror movies, rollercoasters, haunted houses, and spooky campfire stories. For many of us, that thrill in being afraid extends to our BDSM scenes or ongoing relationships.
For obvious reasons, playing with real fear should not be done lightly. But when done well, it can make for an extremely memorable experience. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of fear and fear play, its risks and safety management techniques, as well as practical steps to incorporating fear into your play.
This workshop will cover:
- What is fear? The physiology and chemistry of fear.
- What is fear play?
- Escalating to playing with fear.
- Ways to create fear and suspense in play, via techniques such as physical positioning, mind fuck, pain and sensory play.
- Effective pre and post scene management.
- Types of fear, and the importance of making sure that the top and the bottom are on the same page.
- Safety management during play, including how to check in without disrupting the flow or emotions of a scene.
- Aftercare.
This workshop will have elements of practical demonstration, alongside verbal instruction and explanation. Participants will be encouraged to participate in small group discussions.
Dress Code
Casual and comfortable.
Tickets
All Workshop Pass $750.00 | Best Value | Recommended
includes 1 ticket for every workshop with 1 workshop at no cost.
Individual Workshop Ticket $150.00