Bash 2026

Consent a simple concept, right - get permission to do something to someone, give permission to someone to do something. Ok you got the yes, now what? Let's talk about and consider what comes with the yes. Consent has layers and encompasses more than just a play scene when you're in a dynamic.

Negotiation is one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of kink and BDSM. It’s how we transform curiosity into consent, boundaries into creativity, and risk into connection. This interactive workshop explores how negotiation can be practical, playful, and deeply sexy.


To start, we’ll focus on teaching core skills for scene negotiation. Topics include the difference between inclusive vs. exclusive negotiation, making negotiation engaging instead of clinical, and understanding when to ask for a spotter or dungeon monitor. Participants will gain tools to structure conversations, identify boundaries, and express desires clearly and confidently.


Following will be an open discussion. We’ll unpack real-life challenges and successes, ask how negotiation styles shift across dynamics, and consider how cultural backgrounds, experience levels, and play styles shape consent conversations. This section gives space for participants to reflect, share, and learn from one another.


Finally, the most exciting part will bring it all to life through improv negotiation exercises. Volunteers will practice short negotiation scenarios, with the group offering feedback and reflection after each. Prompts will range from playful banter to high-stakes discussions, giving everyone a chance to see how negotiation looks and feels in action.


Whether you’re brand new to the scene or an experienced player looking to refresh your skills, this class is for you!