GWNN Bash 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

The history of Impact Play

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

This educational lecture walks through time and explored how using implements to hit someone for pleasure has been a secret but real part of much of human history.

Presenters

Ren

Ren Reed (she/they)LMFT, LPC is a kink specialist and sex therapist in Austin, Texas. Ren has been professionally studying kink for over a decade and has been involved in the kink community since she was 21. Ren owns a private group therapy practice called Renegade Kink + Sex Therapy... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cedar Room

Impact Play

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

Dark Ageplay 101

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Dark Ageplay is a nuanced and often misunderstood aspect of the BDSM and roleplay community. This class explores the fundamentals of ageplay, with a specific focus on its darker themes, including power exchange, forced regression, humiliation, fear play, and taboo scenarios. We will discuss the psychological, emotional, and ethical considerations involved in engaging with this taboo play.

Presenters

tinymilkbone

tinymilkbone, aka Andy (he/him), is a queer trans feral diapered baby in the DFW area. After discovering his fascination with diapers at a very young age, he was eager to join the kink scene as soon as he turned 18 and has been exploring ever since. He first began by staying in the... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

And Breathe... Breath Play Class & Demo

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Controlling someone's breathing is an amazing power exchange. This class & demo will cover what breath play is, SAFELY administering breath play, and anatomy (no 2 people are the same nor will they react the same). Demo will cover basic breath play techniques.

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 →

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Edge Play

Class Level 201
Subject Breath Play

4:00pm CDT

Vanilla Sprinkles to TPE: Negotiating Power Dynamics

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Power dynamics can creep up on you. First you start as play partners, then things start leaking out of the bedroom and suddenly you have a full-blown dynamic. A lot of us borrow themes, protocols and norms from our fantasies, friends, mentors and even erotica, trying things on to decide what might work for us. In this class, we will provide tools to look inward to find your own architype, define your power exchange needs and collaborate with your partner to build a dynamic that both excites and thrives.

In this class, we will:
• Learn to build a dynamic "your way" that fits your unique needs
• How to decide what to emphasize in your dynamic and how much authority transfer you want
• Explore a framework for building protocols and rituals that fulfill both partners' needs

Presenters

Mindful Sadist

MindfulSadist (he/him) is a polyamorous Master and Sadist and has been in the Austin, TX scene since 2011. He is currently the Master to his slave, lucia, with whom he has negotiated a 24/7 TPE/CNC dynamic. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the community... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Relationships

Class Level 201

9:00am CDT

Compounding the Problem - Chemical Play

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cedar Room

Chemical play isn’t inherently sexy, sadistic, or playful—it’s an instrument that can be applied to fit almost any dynamic. A drop of the right product can be nurturing or cruel, a reward or a punishment. Context is everything, and chemical play thrives on that versatility.

Unlike impact play, where marks and sounds offer tangible proof of intensity, chemical play is often subtle, even invisible. The drama is internal. Let’s relish the theatricality of the unseen, where reactions might look quiet from the outside but feel excruciating to the person experiencing them.

A little bit slapstick, a little bit psychological warfare, and a whole lot of experimentation. Grab your lab coats and a bag of Q-tips—things are about to get spicy. For science!

Presenters

Nodorum & Traci Lynn

Nodorum is a sadist, tango dancer & physician from Argentina. He is passionate about sadistic rope, extreme body handling, connective brutality, tears, and art-making. And sharps. All the sharps.tracilynn is a kink facilitator and queer sadomasochist who tries to reach the sublime... Read More →

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building, Chemical Play

Class Level 201

11:00am CDT

Exploring the Edge – Getting Started with Edge Play

Saturday June 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Edge play is where risk, trust, and thrill collide. From knife play and breath play to humiliation and fear play, edge play pushes boundaries—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. But what makes an experience “edgy” is deeply personal.

We’ll dive into the nuances of edge play, including:
- Why people are drawn to it and the connection it creates.
- How to negotiate high-risk scenes with clear boundaries and consent.
- Mitigating risks, recognizing limits, and handling intense emotions before and after play.
- Navigating stigma, community, and mentorship in exploring edge play safely.

Come ready to discuss, share, and learn. Whether you’re curious or experienced, this is a judgment-free space to explore what "edge" means to you.

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 →

Saturday June 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Edge Play

Class Level 301

2:00pm CDT

Sassy Submission: How to Sass with Class

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Calling all "s" types, or folx on the "right side of the slash". Have you ever been accused of being "bratty", "difficult", "contrary" or just downright disobedient when that really isn't your intention at all? If so, then this is the class for you! Join Lady Steele as she shows you how to be sassy with a zing all while honoring the duties and responsibilities of your power exchange relationship(s). She will discuss Alpha personality types on the "right side of the slash" and then show those that are "challenging" how to be so with obedience while not giving up what makes them, them.

Presenters

Attorney Lady Steele

Lady Steele is a femme lesbian Alpha leather slave with multiple neurovariances. She is an international presenter and resides in Atlanta where she is the only open, out, and practicing attorney in the United States that specializes in the issues that arise in the BDSM and ethical... Read More →

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

Mental First Aid for BDSM Play

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Even the most well-negotiated scenes can sometimes take an unexpected turn, leaving one or more partners in emotional distress. This workshop equips participants with essential “mental first aid” skills to recognize, assess, and respond to distress signals before, during, and after play. Learn how to effectively, provide immediate emotional support, and utilize grounding techniques to ensure safety and well-being. Whether you’re a top, bottom, or switch, these skills will help you foster a more compassionate and resilient kink community.

Presenters

MentalVoyeur

Daniel (MentalVoyeur) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and Personal Consultant. His practice encompasses a wide range of clientele and concerns, but his primary focus lies in the realm of nontraditional relationships including Queer, Kink, BDSM, Poly... Read More →

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Psychological Play

Class Level 101

9:00am CDT

Trials & Tribulations of Dating While Polyamorous

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

Cedar Room

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

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

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

Skill Building

Class Level 101