GWNN Bash 2025

I am a married poly dominant leather female and I'll be talking about the challenges faced when trying to date. Will discuss what polyamory is, the misconceptions people have about what being poly is, the stigma of what society sees married people dating and how to cope with the pitfalls of it all.

In the last 5 years people have been popping up everywhere touting mastery but no one has ever heard of them and the cover of a post Covid community has allowed them to move around and proclaim their  “experience and renown “in edge play, stalking unattached new-comers and filling them with fantastic information that gets Master Domzalot laid, and newcomer hurting in all the bad ways. This is an old story and one that some communication upfront can stop quickly.   Let’s discuss the How, Where, When, and Why  of vetting as we address topics like accountability, ageism, common sense, negotiations, community resources and redemptive justice.

Have you ever struggled with putting another's needs before your own, shifting your expectations of acceptable behavior from others, or losing your sense of self in your relationship? No matter your role or identity, it can be easy to hide these inner experiences behind protocol, rules and ritual. Pop psychology can make it difficult to talk about complex trauma response systems. Reflecting on the experiences as both a Master and as a recovering codependent, this class will explore the behavior of C-PTSD through the lens of codependency to understand how it affects our behavior, sense of self and our dynamics.

In this class, we will:
• Define interdependence, enmeshment and codependency
• Explore the traits common to people who suffer codependency
• Provide strategies for managing codependency in power dynamics

What happens before and after a scene is just as important as what happens in the middle. From setting the stage with solid negotiation to ensuring both tops and bottoms get the aftercare they need, this discussion will cover what makes play smoother, safer, and more satisfying.

Whether you’re new or experienced, whether you top or bottom, you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t know you needed.