I will be forever thankful to the organizers of the Exxxotica Expo for the opportunity to present a seminar for their 2015 #ExxxoticaChi Ladies Free Friday. Que the superhero theme music! Through wind and rush hour traffic Team TMU fought a good fight to get across Chicago only to arrive at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center with just minutes to spare to get checked in, set up, and getting the seminar started. It was absolutely worth every phone call, email, meeting, and every ounce of frustration it took to be there.

Awakening Your Inner Sex Kitten by Kat, Dean of Sexploration! Yes it happened and despite minor difficulties with audio. we were still able to light a few faces in the room. The seminar started off to cover 3 major points to place people on their Sexploration Journey of Awakening Your Inner Sex Kitten:

• Stop demonizing sex
  
• Accept yourself where you are
  
• Explore things that please or may please & excite you
  

All of that was a great preface for Team TMU to handle the crowd and do what they do best... TEACH. First up we had Angel of Angels Erotic Solutions, our favorite fellatio instructor and infamous Grapefruit Lady, get up and put in her 2 cents about “giving head”. Angel wowed the crowd with about 5 techniques and our next full class with Angel, The Art of Fellatio, is August 23, 2015. Don't miss it. Next up we had Relana, head Vixen of Good Gyrrl Studio, give the people a few tips to start  your very own strip tease routine! It almost turned into a lap dance room **TOO HOT FOR TV** Our next class with Relana, Strip Tease 101: Sensual Awakening, is July 26th, come out to learn how to take it off with a complete choreography that is sure to set the passion fires blazing.

I would like to thank each and every person that attended the seminar and stayed all the way through. We had fun working with you and hope to see you again. 

AFTER the seminar

After the seminar was amazing. The number of porn stars, sex educators, toys and custom toys for days, the latest in intimacy products, strippers, and BDSM Dommes, Masters & subs... it was all sooo overwhelming. I know I didn't get to see it ALL, you really need all 3 days do it. But I will tell you what I did get to... enjoy.

Lets start with the stage. I only saw one act. The Stallions. The beautiful men that got up there put on a damned good show with tricks, bends, and lifts I've never seen before. There was a tip line to get to these dancers for days and it looked like the women who indulged, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As I didn't have much time left so I had to run across the exhibit floor and here are a few booths I got a chance to stop at:

• Sexpert Tyomi (hopefully a new instructor, stay tuned)
  
• Mr. Nori's Magic Gel Nuru Massage (I was so excited to get my kit, review cumming soon!)
  
• Our Cabana
  
• ReUse First
  
• Toolworks Chicago, Inc (As recommended by Rachel from Bondassage Class)
  
• Justin Sayne Leather (he spanked... my arm :D)
  
• Kinky Kollege
  
  

Honorable mention to:

• Sunny Megatron and Ken Melvoin-Burg (Instructors and Showtime Stars of Sex with Sunny)
  
• Vanessa, Certified Sexologist, The Pink Kittee
  
  

Enjoy the pictures below and be sure to join our mailing list for more classes and events!

-Meow

Bondage, massage, sensation play and deprivation. Truly an experience you will never forget. We had a small group on a Sunday afternoon as Rachel, the goddess domina, and her wonderful model set up and began to share the story of the how Jaeleen Bennis, the creator of Bondassage®, joined the worlds of massage and BDSM together. All the elements of touch, therapy, and relaxation laced with domination, pain, and other pleasures. Very intimate.

The demonstration started with properly applied cuffs and collars along with tips to care for your receiver. The model was secured to the table, his hearing was replaced with healing music and sight replaced with darkness. The journey began with a full body massage that escalated with sensual touches and soft tools. Harder tools and other techniques were applied... Long story short there was a big finish, lots of questions, and best of all smiling faces all around. This particular session was for The Meow University was a surface tips and tricks class. The training for the Bondassage® goes much deeper as it is a trademarked technique with certified practitioners.

For more information on Bondassage and Rachel our Chicago Instructor please visit her website: 
http://bondassage.com/rachel/

It was a lot of information to take in and I can see why the practice of Bondassage® can be pleasurable for the giver and receiver. If you missed class or if you didn't get good notes, you're in luck, there's a book! Bondassage: Kinky Erotic Massage Tips for Lovers by Jaeleen Bennis and Eve Minax.

Pre order your book today for $20 (shipping included)

Speed Bondage Workshop - March 9, 12:00-2:00
Want to make your bondage hot? Make it look effortless while creating an
intense connection? Frustrated with learning knots and fumbling with what
the bunny is supposed to do once it goes around the tree? Then join Monk
of Twistedmonk.com, a rope maker, performer and self-styled "rock & roll
rope top" for this fun and informative workshop. Learn both the practical
tricks as well as mental tools to take your bondage from frustration to
fantastic.



Topics covered will include:
Ties for speed and simplicity
Intent, connection and focus when tying
More than hands, using your whole body
Improvisation and what to do when you goof

Previous experience required: Ability to use a pair of chopsticks and tie
your shoes.

Required Materials:
2-3 pieces of 6MM (or 8MM) 10-15ft rope
1-2 pieces of 6MM (or 8MM) 30ft rope
Sense of adventure.

Need rope for the class? You can purchase it at the workshop or online
here: www.twistedmonk.com

Tickets can be purchased at twistedmonkchicago.brownpapertickets.com


Bits Bondage Workshop, March 9 3:00-5:00
Mention CBT at your next cocktail party and you might get a wide variety
of responses: "Computer Based Training" "Cognitive Behavior Theory" or
maybe even "Cooking Broth Time".

Around these parts it stands for "Cock and Ball Torment", and it is far
from torment or for just male identified bottoms. Learn how a few small
pieces of rope and some unlikely everyday items can bring a new dimension
to your play.

Topics covered will include:
Rope for male genital sensation play
Ties for the top to enjoy, too
"Disposable" CBT
Ties for "girlie bits"
Non rope bits bondage

Previous experience required: Ability to use a pair of chopsticks and tie
your shoes.

Required Materials:
2-3 pieces of 4MM rope 7.5-15ft long
Sense of adventure.

Register here:  twistedmonkchicago2.brownpapertickets.com

Need rope for class? Rope can be purchased at the workshop or at
www.twistedmonk.com


About the instructor:
Monk is dubbed "a unicorn" by his friends, because he is so many things
that aren't supposed to exist. Before launching his bondage rope company,
this former Eagle Scout and evangelical missionary was a software cowboy,
an actor/stuntman, and a filmmaker. Nine years ago, Monk's mother-in-law
gave him Midori's rope bondage book, and a ropemaker was born. Today, in
addition to running the world's largest bondage rope company, Monk enjoys
a career as a sex worker, writer, activist, educator, and entertainer.

“Approach it all with a fun mindset. If you're not having fun then what's the point.” - Mistress Crimson

Sunday evening there were a few new students who  decided to join me in exploring BDSM in more detail. It was awesome that so many came with an open mind, curious, and best of all prepared. We met at The Studio, a private south side location with beautiful décor, ambiance, and fascinating equipment.

We were sat in a semi circle, keeping Crimson at the center of our attention as her seat was later introduced to us as a 'Spanking Horse'. The orientation began with a brief introduction and an overview of Bondage/Behavior, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism. Aside from the technical aspects I always love the self identity component that the instructors
I find execute so well. Si se puede!

You can do this at home with your lover, spouse, significant other! Communication is the key. Several conversations NEED to
happen. The conversation BEFORE you initiate kinky play is so necessary to truly know your partners comfort levels, fantasies and desires. In this, boundaries can be set as well as green lights to have your way. It all boils down to fun for all if consideration and care for your partner are at the forefront. The verbal/non-verbal communication happens naturally during the session. Its ok to
laugh! Its ok to ask for more! Its ok to say what you do and don't like. 

We received tips on setting the scene, such as music, clothing and lighting options and being mindful of how all of these
things affect the mood. My favorite tip was to tease your partner! Teasing helps you to focus on what you want to do with and to your partner.

Great introduction, helpful details, and  then....

THE LIVE DEMONSTRATION

The demonstration, without too many details, was a wonderful way to see all of the tips for executing a scene in action. It went from sensual to lustful. From lustful to female dominating. From dominating to punishment. From punishment to reward. It was beautiful. The model was ready, willing and artfully handsome.

After the live demonstration we practiced a few saran wrap bondage techniques that were easy enough to try at home with
effective techniques that can immobilize your partner, leaving them vulnerable to pleasure at your discretion. I enjoyed the sensation of bondage. I had trust in my instructor and students as I was shrink wrapped and then later tied up. It  led me to imagine the heightened sensation I would have with my lover. Sex beyond fucking.

In short communicate, establish trust, show concern, tenderness and love, even if you're giving or receiving pain according to your lovers wishes. Most importantly have fun with your partner, be safe, and give it a try.

 For more information about BDSM 201, check out:
 Mistress Crimson –http://www.mistresscrimson.net
 The Studio –http://www.thestudiochicago.com

Special thanks Mistress Simone and Mistress Xena who so gracefully has invited The Meow University  back for more educational
sessions. Stay tuned!!!