A clean, beautiful, well-equipped dungeon located in the lovely Lake Merritt area of Oakland, welcomes people from all ages, backgrounds, gender orientations, and sexual identities.

Have you ever experienced the urge to growl, scratch, or howl? Do you feel connected to animalistic energy in a way that does not necessarily resonate with pet play? Does the concept of the hunt, to capture or be captured, entice you? Do you prefer to act in ways that are in tune with your inner instincts?If so, you might be primal.This class is designed to introduce you to the concepts of Primal Play, provide vocabulary, encourage shared perspectives, and provide you with the right tools to get started on your journey.The primal lifestyle is a rich, nuanced, and profoundly personal experience. The adventure starts here.About Wiley WolfeMistress Wiley Wolfe (she/they/none) is a Professional Dominant, Human Animal Handler, and Primal Daddy based in Los Angeles. Her primal energy aligns with the wolf, the coyote, and the hyena.She is the Co-Founder of SoCal Creatures, an inclusive pet play community; The Observation Room, a new experimental fusion of kink and immersive theater; as well as the creator of Instinct LA, an online primal community and accompanying support group.Her workshops have been welcomed at venues and events including IMsLBB, Black Thorn/Sacred Muse, Dark Odyssey, Dungeon East, Wicked Grounds, Kinkfest, and more. She delights in utilizing her lens as a gay genderqueer person to empower inclusivity, ethics, and gender-euphoric f*ckery in BDSM.

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How to find a partner without being a creep!Are you a self-identified male who is new to the kink community and wondering how to get your first play partner? Feel like an outsider and not one of the “cool kids”? Worried that you might come across as undesirable or creepy? If so, you’re not alone; this class is for you!Dating is challenging. Kinky dating can be even more so. In this two-hour class, you’ll learn how to:<ul><li>Define your relationship goals.</li><li>Project confidence without being rude or aggressive.</li><li>Have easy conversations with potential partners and others in the community.</li><li>Craft a Fetlife profile that shows you off in a positive light.</li><li>Artfully handle rejection without letting it get you down.</li><li>Build a reputation as a worthy play partner and valued community member.</li><li>And most importantly … attract partners who will help you find your kinky bliss!</li></ul>Although this class is primarily aimed at those who identify as “male,” it is open to all who would like to up their game or just learn some tips for aggression-free confidence, creep-free flirting, and how to be a partner magnet.About Kris:Kris (AKA “AGentlemanCollar” on FetLife) has been kinky forever and active in the community for the past five years. In his vanilla life, he is a marketing copywriter and martial arts instructor, but is pleased to be teaching his very first class for the kink community in cooperation with the amazing Black Thorn dungeon.

Celebrate the beginning of summer and gear up for fun in the Summer Solstice Market!The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere kicks off the official start of summer and with it, the bounty of the harvest. The solstice this year occurs on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 5:14 A.M. EDT.This Summer Market will feature over 30 vendors and is the place where you can find all manner of beautiful, high quality fetish attire, bondage equipment, rope, candles, implements, and more! Thank you for supporting independent, kinky businesses! ❤️Hosted for a limited time, this market is curated by kinksters for kinksters who know the kind of wear and tear their equipment will receive. *Don’t miss out!*Meet the Vendors:- Laughing Cat Forge- Locked In Lust- Whips By Axel- Rough Cut Leather- K-Floggers- Made of Ow- Dragon's Treasure- Mauskaveli- Dye Addict Rope- Satans playground- Totally Normal Fun- Sirius Impact- BDSM Glass Arts and Crafts- KrackNWhackToys- Sabersmyth- Blood Bay Bags- Rods By Rane- Torrid Timber- RACK Leather Goods- Breathe Toys- TooHotCandles- Fat Unicorn- House of SXN- Warped Thoughts- The Pharaoh’s Metals- Wian Studios- Chromaknotz- Leathercore- YMS Custom Woodworking- Docendo Designs- Encaustic Sensual Wax- The Dungeon Store- InHerTube- House of Wolfram- Crafty Goddess Gallery- Panther Prowls- SireDonLeather- Made of Ow"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen KellerWith Gratitude,Jezebelkinkaware@gmail.com

Preparing for some pegging? Serious about strapping one on? Ready to try some large size play?Whether you are a pegging newbie or really love dishing out the strap-on and want to pick up a few more pointers to improve your game, this is the class for you. Strap-on aficionado and expert Rain DeGrey covers all the bases when it comes to strap-ons! Topics covered include:<ul><li>How to find the right harnesses, lubes, and toys.</li><li>Various toys and attachments available for play.</li><li>Proper care and cleaning for all your strap-on accessories.</li><li>Oral, vaginal, and anal strap-on play tips and techniques.</li><li>How to safely play rough.</li><li>How to properly prepare for anal strap-on play.</li><li>Large toy play tips and fisting techniques.</li><li>Q&amp;A</li></ul>This pansexual class is opens to all genders and orientations, everyone is welcome to come out and get their learn on!About Rain DeGreyRain DeGrey is an international educator, writer, presenter, podcaster and performer that has been writing articles and teaching classes focusing on kink, relationships, and sex education since 2009. After getting her start as a fetish model, Pro Domme, and competitive wrestler, she was motivated to branch out into education, something she is extremely passionate about. Demystifying sexuality and presenting in a clear humorous way are trademarks of her teaching style. She believes strongly in making sex education fun and engaging.She has taught on a wide variety of topics at numerous venues including Harvard University, Northwestern University, Kink.com, The Citadel, Dark Odyssey, Folsom Street Fair, KinkAcadamy, Thunder in the Mountains, and Boundcon in Germany.Her work has been featured in such places as Playboy TV’s “69 sexiest things to do before you die”, Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, The SF Fetish Ball, Exotic Erotic, Rope::Burn, Kink-e-zine and Femina Potens. In 2017 she was named the dirtiest mouth in San Francisco upon winning the Dirty Talk Game Show at Dark Odyssey.Rain DeGrey spends her time teaching classes, writing articles, her online advice column, producing podcasts, and providing one on one coaching to select clients.

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