Bash 2026

Ever call yourself stupid, fat, or ugly? What if every time you did, someone made you stop and apologize to yourself and then follow it up with a compliment? Welcome to the wonderfully humiliating, oddly healing world of forced self-love.

This class explores how kink, accountability, and a little bit of sass can be used to break the cycle of negative self-talk. We’ll dig into what happened when a notoriously self-deprecating submissive was required to compliment himself every time he insulted… himself. Along the way, we’ll touch on the psychology behind it (think Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other sneaky tools you already have in your pocket), laugh at the awkwardness, and maybe even learn to say something nice in the mirror without cringing.

**We do encourage group involvement but it is not mandatory**

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or behavioral specialist. I’m just mean enough to make people be nice to themselves

This class is for people who have kinky and NeuroSpicy brains and those who are friends, lovers, community members, and/or play with the same. We respect our neurotypical people, but do know that neurovariant voices will be centered and at the forefront of this discussion.


Lady Steele is a Femme Lesbian Alpha Leather slave who is AuDHD and has been formally diagnosed with civilian PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She manages bouts of Executive Dysfunction regularly. Master Meta is a Leatherman who is AuDHD, has OSDD (where at least one identity has merged), and has been formally diagnosed with veteran PTSD, SUD, anxiety, and depression. By the time GWNN Bash comes around in June of 2026 his goal is to be one year and one month sober from alcohol.


They were inspired by their own experiences to bring forward the discussion about what it means to have variations in the human brain as a person who lives the kink life.

In this class you will learn:

1. What is considered to be neurovariant?
2. When do neurovariances need to be discussed, if at all?
3. How do neurovariances affect negotiation, play, and aftercare?

You well also hear frank stories about what it is like to be a person in the kink life that has neurovariances and how those variances affect their peraonal lives. Other topics included in this class is how neurovariances can affect best practices when it comes to safety. Personal responsibility on the part of the neurovariant will be addressed.

This workshop explores the intersection of kink and autism, co-led by a neurotypical facilitator and an autistic co-facilitator. Together, they blend professional knowledge and lived experience to create a space that is both educational and affirming.


The session begins with grounding agreements and an overview of how autism shapes sensory processing, communication, and social interaction. Participants will learn why kink can be especially meaningful for autistic individuals — from the comfort of clear rules and structure to the richness of sensory play.


We then address challenges, including sensory overstimulation, triggers, meltdowns, and shutdowns. Strategies for support are shared, such as negotiation styles, non-verbal safewords, overstimulation “emergency plans,” and tailored aftercare. Attendees will participate in small group activities to practice designing coping strategies that respect neurodiverse needs.


The workshop also celebrates autistic strengths in kink — deep focus, creativity, passion for ritual, and honesty in communication. Participants will be invited to recognize these traits as superpowers, not deficits.

Finally, we bridge neurotypical and autistic communication styles, offering practical techniques to foster respect and connection. Through roleplay exercises, attendees will practice adapting negotiation and scene planning for clarity and accessibility.