Online workshop – Autism and Kink with John Pendal

This is a free online workshop for members of Tromsø BDSM. To attend, you must be a member of the club.

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In this workshop, we look at the overlap between autism and kink.

– What is autism, and what’s the right language to use?

– Why might an autistic person be attracted to a kinky environment?

– Can BDSM be used as a form of sensory regulation?

– What’s the difference between neurotypical and autistic communication?

– What would be useful to know if you’re playing with a neurodivergent person?

– And how can you negotiate a scene with someone who doesn’t know where masking ends and they begin?

This workshop isn’t just for autistic folk, it can help anyone who feels like an outsider or would like to create a more inclusive environment.

Presented by KinkyLifeCoach for TromsoBDSM

About the presenter

John Pendal has over 20 years experience teaching BDSM workshops worldwide, including Kinkferansen in Oslo and SM Bergen. He also works as an online life coach, and as an associate coach with «Thriving Autistic», specialising in self acceptance and happiness. Read all about John on his website johnpendal.com or his FetLife profile page KinkyLifeCoach.

How to attend

On FetLife: Check “Going” for the event, and we’ll provide you with more information and a link the day before the event starts. No camera or voice required to participate. You can attend just to watch and listen, or type questions before and during the workshop. Not on fet? Send us an e-mail!

I’m not autistic – why should I attend?

This workshop is valuable for everyone, not just autistic people. Besides, chances are pretty good some of your kinky friends are somewhere on the spectrum. The BDSM community attracts all types of neurodivergence, and learning more can only be helpful for everyone.

Did we mention you get to attend for free?

Welcome!