Creative Sexuality | ||
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Skin Felix Ruckert / Berlin |
Touch Felix Ruckert / Berlin |
Partner Yoga Ilka Stoedtner / Berlin |
Erotic Massage Sabine Hofmann / Berlin |
The Joyful Pelvis Ilka Stoedtner / Berlin |
Erotic Toys Sabine Hofmann / Berlin |
School of Orgasm for Men Diamond Lotus Institut / Berlin |
School of Orgasm 2 Diamond Lotus Institut / Berlin |
School of Orgasm 3 Diamond Lotus Institut / Berlin |
G-Spot and Female Ejaculation Tristan Taormino / New York |
Anal Pleasure 101 Tristan Taormino / New York |
Advanced Anal Pleasure Tristan Taormino / New York |
Tantric Games for Couples Sabine Hofmann / Berlin |
Ethical Sluthood Janet Hardy / San Francisco |
Taking Sex to the next Level Tristan Taormino / New York |
BDSM | ||
Sensation Play Birgit S. / Berlin |
Negotiation of a Scene Birgit S. / Berlin |
Pain Processing Janet Hardy / San Francisco |
Learning the Ropes Hagen / Berlin |
Hot Wax Hagen / Berlin |
Sensory Deprivation Hagen / Berlin |
Tickling and Bastonade delta® & C.D. / Berlin |
Spanking and Caning delta® & C.D. / Berlin |
Flagellation delta® & C.D. / Berlin |
Japanese Bondage Introduction Matthias T. J. Grimme / Hamburg |
Japanese Bondage Demonstration Matthias T. J. Grimme / Hamburg |
Edge Play Matthias T. J. Grimme / Hamburg |
Play Piercing Paula L. Rosengarthen / Berlin |
Breath Control Kathrin Passig / Berlin |
Fantasy Role Play Janet Hardy / San Francisco |
Spirituality / Ritual / Communication | ||
The Luscious Vulva Maggie Tapert / Zürich |
The Orgasmatron - A Masturbation Ritual Maggie Tapert / Zürich |
The Sacred Feast Maggie Tapert / Zürich |
S/M + Zen: Pain Rudolf |
S/M + Zen: Permeability Rudolf |
S/M + Zen: Devotion Rudolf |
Feet Washing delta® / Berlin |
Ritual Encounter of Shiva and Shakti Ilka Stoedtner / Berlin |
Tantric BDSM Janet Hardy / San Francisco |
Communication between the Subcultures Paula L. Rosengarthen / Berlin |
Contemporary Ritual Felix Ruckert / Berlin |
xplore04 Panel Discussion |
Lectures and Performances | ||
S/M & Feminism Paula L. Rosengarthen / Berlin |
The History of S/M Kathrin Passig / Berlin |
Flagellation Ritual |
xplore panel discussion |
Erotic Massage Sabine A. Hofmann Berlin |
Erotic Massage, Demonstration This is a ritual full of tnederness and sensual awareness. Developed from Tantra, it is a meditation for the body, mind and soul. Based on respect and care, it offers timeless moments. Hands, feathers and flower leaves, music and perfumes create a flow of intense sensations. Sabine will demonstrate a complete massage session with a volunteer. Watch and be inspired! |
The Joyful Pelvis Ilka Stoedtner Berlin |
Sexual arousal and orgasmic
functioning are directly linked to the ability of the pelvis to build
and to release tension.
Special Yoga exercises and several forms of pelvic breathing will be
practiced. Breath, voice and movement can be experienced as a unity.
All exercises are proven methods to release possible blockages. They
simultaneously stimulate your energy, boost the sexual fire and enable
you to take responsibility for your own lust. |
Partner Yoga Ilka Stoedtner Berlin |
Partner Yoga stimulates your energy
and
trains your body through touch and joy. It has a beneficial effect on
the internal organs and influences breath, menstruation and orgasmic
functioning. Its six basic positions are based on the knowledge of
Chinese Medicine and are part of the basic exercises of Advaita-Tantra. |
Erotic Toys Sabine A. Hofmann Berlin |
The most significant technical
achievement
since the electric lightbulb is certainly the battery powered vibrator,
the most popular sex toy of all. It was invented by medical doctors in
the 19th century to induce the hysteric paroxysm, an orgas for healing
purposes. In the 1920´s it was readily available for household
use in every pharmacy. Since that time the climate has changed to one
of gloomy fears and disinformation. Sabine would like to open the cuurtain now and bring light into the dark. A tray with lots of handy examples from the large variety of sex toys. Touch them! |
Skin Felix Ruckert Berlin |
The skin is our largest sense
organ.
Quicker and in a way more direct than the eyes, nose or ears, it links
us to our environment. Despite its being a unifie structure, the skin
is made of many different surfaces. It displays differences in
thickness, elasticity and sensitivity and gives us reliable information
about push, pull, friction and temperature. The workshop combines the active use of the skin as an instrument of perception with techniques for its manipulation and stimulation. It illustrates its possibilities as means of communication with the environment and with other people. A special focus is pu on the psychological and emotional effects of these different techniques. |
Touch Felix Ruckert Berlin |
There are thousands of possible ways
to
touch someone. We can touch to stimulate or to relax, to give or to
receive, to prompt or to restrain movement. We can relate to the
surface of the body, the muscles, the bones or the organs. Through
touch we can lead or follow. We can have either anatomical/technical
touch or sensual/emotional touch. Touch provides lots of information
that allows for precise communication between individuals. |
School of Orgasm 1 (men only!) Saranam (Diamond Lotus Institut) Berlin |
Boys don´t cry. Man in
our
society is a cold success-oriented creature, who experiences sexuality
while closing out his emotions. Women often become objects who "do it"
to him. Without this "service" many men are unable to xperience desire,
and even then their lust might not be very intense. Another typical
behaviour of men is to put themselves under pressure to perform, to
guarantee their partners orgasm
, while putting both of them under stress. Love and lust start with
oneself, with the capacity to accept yourself and to love and know your
own body and its wishes and needs.
The Workshop gives an introduction to themes such as - male role behaviour - the male body, emotinal and physical - virility - what is it? - lust as holistic experience - orgasm - what helps against premature ejaculation - how to lenghten the duration of your erection |
School of Orgasm 2 and 3 Diamond Lotus Institut Berlin |
In our civilization lust and
sex are
still under suspicion. In Tantra sexuality is an important and integral
part
of spiritual life. the exercises in these workshops are borrowed from
Trantra. They are challenging because they move towards the core of our
non-desire.
They are liverating because they teach us humour and emotion. They show
that men and women become aroused in different ways. Devatara, Andro and Suriya present the most effective exercises from their tantric and therapeutic work, which are suitable for singles as well as for couples. For all those who would like to experience more joy for themselves and their relationships! |
School of Orgasm 3 Diamond Lotus Institut Berlin |
In our civilization lust and
sex are
still under suspicion. In Tantra sexuality is an important and integral
part
of spiritual life. the exercises in these workshops are borrowed from
Trantra. They are challenging because they move towards the core of our
non-desire.
They are liverating because they teach us humour and emotion. They show
that men and women become aroused in different ways. Devatara, Andro and Suriya present the most effective exercises from their tantric and therapeutic work, which are suitable for singles as well as for couples. For all those who would like to experience more joy for themselves and their relationships! |
G-Spot and Female Ejaculation Tristan Taormino New York |
Wether you don't know how to find your
G-spot or
you're an experienced G-spotter looking for some new techniques, find
out all there is to know about G-spot anatomy, how to find your or
someone else's G-spot and orgasmic G-spot sex. Also learn about myths
and truths about female ejaculation - what it is and isn't and tips and
techniques to try out at home. |
Anal Pleasure 101 Tristan Taormino New York |
Tristan introduces you to the world of
anal pleasure, covering a wide variety of topics, including: - myths about anal sex - anal anatomy, the G-spot, and the prostate - basic preparation and hygiene - lubes, anal toys, and safer sex - anal penetration for beginners and much more! |
Advanced Anal Pleasure Tristan Taormino New York |
Are you ready to take the next step in
anal pleasure? Now you can rocket your
anal sex to the next level with advice from the anal expoert herself!
Tristan will discuss many advanced topics, including: - the ins and outs of advanced anal penetration - orgasms through anal penetration - extended butt plug wearing - strap-on anal sex - anal fisting - enemas plus, an extensive Q & A -- ask her anything! |
Kick it up a notch: Taking Sex to the next Level Tristan Taormino New York |
From her popular columns and website
to her videos and lecture series, Tristan Taormino has garnered
raves for her unabashed straight talk about sex. Now, you can hear it
from the sexpert herself! Whether you've been in a relationship for six months or six years, Tristan will discuss what happens when the honeymoon is over and real life begins to set in. She'll cover a variety of topics, including: - let go of the myths of what sex should be like - improve your erotic communication skills - add something new to the mix - explore dirty talk, fantasy, and erotic role playing - try anal pleasure and penetration - utilize sex toys, lubricants, and other erotic accessories This unique, intimate class will be a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can ask questions and openly discuss your sexual issues and goals. |
Ethical Sluthood Janet Hardy San Francisco |
So you want to have lots of sex, love, and friendship
with lots of wonderful people: who wouldn't? But even the most joyous
slut may
experience insecurity, loneliness, guilt, and, of course, jealousy.
Participants will discuss and complete exercises to explore
lifestyles that go beyond the traditional monogamous model. Can you
maintain supportive relationships in a world where the only sexual
boundaries are the ones you set yourself? How do you feel secure when
your partner has a date? What is jealousy, and can it be overcome?
Come listen, talk, and learn about how to build the lifestyle you
want. |
Tantric Games for Couples Sabine Hofmann Berlin |
...(and other bands of two) To
communicate differently, to try
something new, to play new games, to taste something exotic! A change
of perspective can bring inspiration and surprise. Tantric exercises,
elements from massage,
visualization and voluptous little games are the ingredients of this
workshop. |
Sensation Play Playing with sense and sensibility Birgit S. Berlin |
This workshop offers insight into the erotic play with
sensations - a.k.a "sensation play". Sensitivity is the capacity to register changes. Sensation play covers activities which refer to the senses: see, hear, taste, smell, feel - the combination of some of these senses or the deprivation, respecitvely. Whether your hands are the toy of your choice, an ice cube makes you shiver or a walk along the pain threshold is intended: to know, for instance, how the various types of nerve endings in our skin function, can lift our experiences to an exciting high. The endless, possible variations of stimulation from simple "pervertables" to a fully equipped toy trunk will be our topic as well as the integration of sensation play into different types of set-ups. This workshop is especially suitable for open-minded non S/M people keen on experimenting as well as those relatively new to S/M. If you feel like trying out and practicing, this might be the workshop for you! |
The High Art of Negotiation Birgit S. Berlin |
What is the difference between a
pre-negotiated S/M scenario and an unexpected coincidential play?
The latter may feel exciting, but the first scenario is most likely
hotter, ultimately. In this workshop we will learn what negotiation
means and how it contributes to a more satisfying outcome for all
involved parties. A play based on unspoken expectations, unknown physical and mental conditions, unheard of moral standards and unbelievable motivations might, but does not have to work. Let´s spare ourselves disturbed relations and let´s ask ourselves: "What do I need? What turns you on? How can we draw the ultimate best out of this? When do I feel safe? Who´s responsible for what? How do I create trust? Where do we want to go together? Let´s learn to ask the right questions, notice body language, close in on limits and increase the safety factor as much as possible even with little playing experience. Curiosity is explicitly welcome! |
Pain Processing Janet Hardy San Francisco |
Are you safewording too soon -- and
regretting it
later? Do you
hunger to experience that scary territory that lies
just beyond your limits? Janet will discuss and demonstrate techniques
for entering the ecstatic dimension of pain play. Whether you're a fledgling bottom trying to understand the appeal of pain, an experienced masochist trying to get more, or a sadist who wants to take your partners further, this is a don't-miss class for you. |
Learning the Ropes Hagen Berlin |
The basics of erotic bondage. The joy of bondage consists of the fact that the person who is tied up can completely let go, fall into his/her feelings and just accept what the partner is doing. She/he no longer has to think about her/his own performance as a lover of feel guilty about being passive. The person who is actively binding feels lust because of the total power over the partner. The increase of power frees him/her of inhibitions just as powerlessness liverates the person who is bound. To play with bondage absolute trust is a must: responsibility on one side and the ability to abandon on the other. |
Hot Wax Hagen Berlin |
A special candle light dinner for the
skin. For the fans of Hot Wax it causes an exremely erotic sensation,
both because of the intermingling of
heat with other kind of stimuli and because of the unpredictability of
exactly where the drops will fall. In this workshop we will try out the whole variety of how different candles can "burn". From relaxing - yes, that is possible! - to truly hot, there are lots of possibilities. And of course important safety tips: not alle candles are the same.... |
Sensory Deprivation Hagen Berlin |
Here you will learn all about the
infinite
possibilities of sensory deprivation, from the simple covering of the
eyes to the complete mummification.
Out of the overabundance of stimuli in daily life, the recipient is
projected into a silent cosmos, where he aolone exists and where all
his attention is directed toward inside. As the borders between the
real and the imagined become blurred and the feeling for time and the
material world becomes lost, longer sessions can cause changes in
awareness. Therefore it is important to agree on a certain length of
time beforehand. |
Spanking and Caning
delta® & C.D. |
In Spanking as well as Caning the
preferred "educational surface" is the bottom. Spanking (slapping with the hand) is one of the safest ways to start learning about hitting, because the hand of the top also feels pain. For that reason overdoing it is rare. The classic instrument for punishment in school (as some of you might still remember) has found its way into the sadomasochistic subculture. Besides "lust and pain play", the cane is usually used in role playing such as parent / child or teacher / pupil. In this workshops we will talk about safety aspects and give answers to the question "What makes these games so interesting?" |
Tickling and Bastonade delta® & C.D. Berlin |
Our feet are both robust and
extremely sensitive. The torturers in former times used this knowledge to give convicts draconian punishment with a cane on the sole. This punishment was extraordinarily painful, but it didn´t leave any traces. Even today, the classic "Bastonade" is often used to bring pain through the sole of the foot to the whole body. Foot torture is however much more than the simple use of a cane. Torture starts for everyone at a different point. For some of us, tickling may be much more torture than anything else. This Workshop will provide many nasty ideas for different methods of torturing. |
Flagellation delta® & C.D. Berlin |
Through a variety of practical
excercises we will give you a feeling for the use of different whips.
Only the one who knows what it feels like to be whipped, is able to use
a whip responsibly. Where can I hit with diffent whips? How strong can I whip without leaving traces? Or in order to leave traces! We want to give answers to common questions, like: - Where to get a whip? - How to transport the whip without having to tell the neighbours "I have a pony"? - How to make your own whip? Hands on Workshop |
Japanese Bondage 1 Introduction Matthias T. J. Grimme Hamburg |
How did Japanese Bondage
(Shibari) develop to its contemporary form? After a general
introduction
to the various aspects of Japanese Bondage there will be the
opportunity to learn some basic techniques. Please bring comfortable clothes. |
Japanese Bondage 2 Demonstration Matthias T.J. Grimme Hamburg |
After an introduction there
will be a demonstration of Japanese Bondage and an explanation of the
different aspects.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience a suspended bondage
themselves. Afterward there will be a talk about the experience and the occasion to ask Matthias and the model questions. |
Edge Play Matthias T.j. Grimme Hamburg |
Crossing the boundaries. S/M is a game with limits. but for some people it just stats to get interesting when the borders are crossed. Physically or emotionally. |
Breath Control Kathrin Passig Berlin |
While deep and regular breathing
has a tranquilizing effect (and for ex. should be used to fight panic
attacks),
light and fast breathing is stimulating or even agitating. Restricted breathing leads to a rise in the carbon dioxide level of the blood, to an increase of the adrenaline level, and to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the lungs. All these factors contribute to create euphoria and sexual arousal. It is one of the most dangerous sado-masochistic techniques and requires a lot of attention and knowledge. A lecture about medical, legal and practical aspects. NO EXERCISES! |
Play Piercing Paula L. Rosengarthen Berlin |
At first the idea of needles through the
skin
produces fear and disgust in most people. In a play piercing, sterile
needles - often hypodermic needles - are usually inserted into the top
layers of skin. These wounds heal without leaving permenent marks. In
contrary to what most people believe Play Piercing does not hurt very
much after the first short moment of insertion. The interest in Play
Piercing lies more in the symbolic connotation that a penetration
of the skin implies. All penetration of skin entails the potential risk
of infection or trauma and requires extreme caution. In this workshop
Paula will show how you can introduce needles sensually and playfully
into your love life and will give practical tips for use, safety and
hygiene. |
Fantasy Role Play Janet Hardy San Francisco |
Many of us have erotic fantasies that
excite and
arouse us, but when it comes time to try to bring them into reality,
our
shyness or self-consciousness gets in our way. Janet believes
that all "roles" are real - that we can all be sultans or bikers or
schoolgirls or ponies, just as we can be bankers or gardeners, if we
feel safe enough and turned-on enough. Come learn how to
negotiate roles and activities, silence your inner critic, and have
hot,
sexy, roleplaying fun. Janet will pick a couple of
participants to enact fantasies with in order to show how fun, safe and
easy
it can be. |
The Luscious Vulva (for women only!) Maggie Tapert Zürich |
A brief introduction to the
authentic
roots of female power. What is the truth about that place that we keep
so well hidden? What is the power of the vulva and how can it be
unleashed? What do we say when the men are not around to hear us? A
closed circle for women who dare to share the truth about that place
“down there”. Including a fabulous photo exhibit of the worlds most
beautiful vulvas. |
The Orgasmatron - A Masturbation Ritual Maggie Tapert Zürich |
This is a very hands-on
experiential
workshop. Entering the sacred inner space through a guided meditation,
Maggie Tapert invites participants to connect deeply with themselves
and explore the individual sensual and ecstatic response of the
physical body. Although we make this journey as a group and witness the
sensual sounds of those around us, we are each focused and present
essentially with ourselves. Freedom and autonomy are the gifts we
receive from this group experience. Blindfolds obligatory! |
The Sacred Feast - A Ritual for Men and Women Maggie Tapert Zürich |
One of the oldest traditions known
to man
is the ritual sharing of Bread and Wine. Long before organized
religions adopted this tradition as a holy sacrament, people were
breaking the bread and passing the chalice to symbolically honor the
deep and enduring bond of our shared humanity. In this sacred ritual
led by High Priestess, Maggie Tapert, all congress participants are
invited to share the bread of life and the wine of our sacred
celebration. Come, join us in a conscious experience of the communion
of life. |
Feet Washing delta® Berlin |
Washing feet was a normal part of
life
in earlier times, because roads were dusty and shoes were expensive.
Therefore washing feet was a daily ritual, a sign of respect and esteem
for fellow people. It was not only used to clean, but to heal and to
care for the feet, which were sore due to long distance walks.
Meanwhile the feet washing ritual has disappered from daily life.
Nowadays the idea of washing feet often causes amazement or
astonishment. He would like to bring new life to this ritual and answer the following questions: - Why are feet so sensitive? - How does the sensation of our feet give an impulse to the rest of the body? - What should I know, if I want to do a feet washing ceremony? Besides the workshop delta RA´i will offer a daily chance to experience a feet washing - either as a recipient or as a spectator. In the backyard during the long break. |
Tantric BDSM Janet Hardy San Francisco |
Ever had a scene that lifts you out
of mundane
reality, setting you free to fly into the realms of bliss? Radical
Ecstasy,
Janet?s new book with Dossie Easton, an exploration of such scenes
and how they occur, will be published this fall. In this innovative
workshop, you'll learn about and explore techniques drawn from
yoga, tantra, kink, guided meditation and more, that raise energy to
help achieve transcendent states during BDSM. Whether you're a
hard-core skeptic or a dedicated spiritual journeyer, this program will
give you new tools for building connection, bliss and heat in your
BDSM practice. |
S/M + Zen: Pain Rudolf Berlin |
Conversation Conversation with exercises The interrelations between explorations in S/M and Zen will become concrete through exercises in Pain / Permeability / Devotion. From art comes the technique of "celebration" |
S/M + Zen: Permeability Rudolf Berlin |
Conversation with exercises The interrelations between explorations in S/M and Zen will become concrete through exercises in Pain / Permeability / Devotion. From art comes the technique of "celebration" |
S/M + Zen: Devotion Rudolf Berlin |
Conversation with exercises The interrelations between explorations in S/M and Zen will become concrete through exercises in Pain / Permeability / Devotion. From art comes the technique of "celebration" |
Ritual Encounter of Shiva and Shakti Ilka Stoedtner Berlin |
The expressions "Shiva" and "Shakti"
stand for
the divine inner male and female aspects of every human being.
They are diamonds hidden deep inside in daily life and are not touched
very often. In order to get in contact with new dimensions the workshop
starts
with exercises from bioenergetics. The central practice is based on a
couple structure. Theere you will have the opportunity to encounter the
other sex on a subtle energetic level. Out of this personal, direct
encounter you are able to refine your awareness and to get in closer
contact with your own emotion and power. |
Communication between the Subcultures Paula L. Rosengarthen Berlin |
Gay Scene, lesbian scene, S/M
scene..parallel worlds that seem to exist separately from each other.
But
there is an exchange going on - whith occurs through specific rules and
codes. This workshop explains what they are... Wie, wird in diesem Workshop erläutert. |
Contemporary Ritual Felix Ruckert Berlin |
Felix Ruckert believes that
performing art
always deals with the exhibition of intimacy. Similarly, it is possible
for the conscious exhibition of real intimacy to attain the quality of
performing art. As a choreographer, Ruckert has became recognized
specifically for his interactive creations in which the public is pu
into direct physical relation with the dance. In the workshop- through
practical examples of his choreography- he will show how intimate
action becomes performance. He will employ simple, easy-to-learn
exercises and specific tasks which lead to complex pictures in movement
through a process of choreographic structuring. Samples of
choreographic work will be taken from creations such as HAUTNAH (1995),
RING (1999), and SECRET SERVICE (2002). |
The History of S/M Kathrin Passig Berlin |
S/M has not just existed since the
Eighties as the German magazine "Der Spiegel" recently suggested. The
oldest Middle
European texts that describe sadomasochistic practices in our
contemporary understanding date from the 15th century. This lecture
describes what has happened
since those times and also explores the unusual and often absurd
scientific theories regarding sadomasochism which have emerged over the
centuries. |
S/M and Feminism Paula L. Rosengarthen Berlin |
Alice Schwarzer, German radical
feminist
par excellence, once said that female masochism is "collaboration in
the war against the male enemy". Luckily there is no norm for either
feminism or sadomasochism: both are subject to historical changes, both
are heterogenous and depend on social and cultural facts. In this lecture, the different historical approaches of both sides will be illuminated and the thin red line where both are possible might be found. |
Flagellation Ritual | Two examples of rituals at the
border between S/M play
and performing art. To watch and to eventually participate. With Felix Ruckert, delta® and guests. |
explore panel discussion | A place to discuss and exchange. Several
small groups with 3-7 participants
will be formed to discuss different issues regarding
xplore. Possible themes could be: - why study sexual techniques? - connections between Tantra and BDSM - public sex - politics with the body? - feedback on xplore - what could be improved? and any other theme you might be interested in! Facilitator: Gabriella Riccio |