GWNN Bash 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Trials & Tribulations of Dating While Polyamorous

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

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.

Presenters

MasterLolaSmiles

Master Lola Smiles a Latina Leatherwoman of Ecuadorian descent, a covered Leather Master from Long Island, NY. She is a polyamorous sadist who has been in the lifestyle for 3 decades - a BDSM educator & presenter, teaching throughout the U.S. and Internationally, and an event promoter... Read More →

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cedar Room

Relationships

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

The Before and After of Play - Negotiation and Aftercare

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

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.

Presenters

AcquiredControl

AcquiredControl is a dedicated kink educator, facilitator, and community leader with over 18 years in the lifestyle. A board member of Houston EROS—the largest and most active BDSM group in Houston—he has attended over a thousand kink educational meetings and events, teaching... Read More →

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101