The Kink Workshop 2025 — Recap
A day of BDSM education and hands-on kink training for the San Diego community and beyond.
One Day. Six Classes. A Whole Community.
The Kink Workshop 2025 was a one-day, education-first BDSM and kink learning experience designed for adults at all experience levels. Hosted in San Diego and open to respectful learners from across the community, the event centered consent, skill-building, and intentional exploration.
Participants selected from six structured BDSM classes taught by experienced educators, each combining discussion, safety-focused instruction, and live demonstrations. The day also included a curated vendor marketplace, catered lunch, and opportunities for connection and reflection.
Though produced by the team behind SD Bad Intentions — San Diego’s premier Femdom-led kink collective — this workshop welcomed all adult learners who came with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to community agreements.
Everything You Needed to Learn and Connect
- Interactive classes covering both hard and soft skills
- Hands-on skill development with guided demonstrations (partner optional)
- A vendor marketplace featuring independent makers
- Catered lunch included with all tickets
- A community-centered, consent-forward learning environment
Six Sessions. Every Level Welcome.
Each class emphasized safety, communication, and practical application.
Bondage for Beginners
Jamie
Dating While Kinky
Erin Tillman, CSE
Finding Your Voice When Vetting & Negotiating
Dennis (@flogandflowD)
The Physiology of BDSM & Sensual Play
Madame Rose Rebel & pup kodi
Fisting: Anal & Vaginal
Goddess Styx
Hosiery Fetish
Goddess Emmeline Divine & Dante Du Freak
A Structured, Well-Paced Day
Workshops ran throughout the day in structured class blocks, with scheduled breaks, vendor hours, and Q&A time. Each session included live demonstrations and opportunities for hands-on learning.
To conclude the event, attendees were invited to a private after-party at House of Black, offering space for connection and celebration after a full day of learning.
Independent Makers. Kink-Affirming Products.
Chastity Tech
Innovative designs for intimacy and control
McMason Creations
Handmade kinky toys and jewelry
Our Kinky Desires
Resin and carbon fiber impact toys
ZestyKink
Playful handmade implements from a local duo
Mouse Leather
Handcrafted leather goods for refined restraint
Interested in vending at a future event? Reach out by email.
SD Bad Intentions
The Kink Workshop is produced by the team behind SD Bad Intentions — Miss Melody Pond, Princess Nina, and Goddess Colette.
Since 2019, they have grown SD Bad Intentions from a single play party into a cornerstone of the San Diego kink community, offering classes, munches, immersive events, and large-scale educational experiences.
To Everyone Who Made It Happen
We are deeply grateful to our educators, volunteers, vendors, and every attendee who helped make The Kink Workshop 2025 a meaningful and memorable experience.
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