A well-written press release along with a professional press kit will allow you to advance your event or business to a higher level. It isn´t just enough to have a killer press package. Knowing how to distribute the package and follow-up will help you make the most of this powerful publicity tool. Participants will learn classic techniques for creating press kits and writing press releases that will assist them in getting their name, event or group noticed.

This workshop deals with the common misconception that most who write never think that their work is good enough for others to want to read it or to see it in print. I will walk them through how I started publishing because it involves a writer that didn't think anyone would like to hear what he had to say and now he has 6 books out as well as a collection of his poetry. I will then open it to a discussion among the participants to allow them to discuss their works, their problems and the infamous "writer's block."

In this discussion I will go over what questions one should ask prior to a session, and how those answers can determine what kind of activities you may need to avoid. I will also discus some common health issues and how those issues can affect play. Regarding anatomy, I will demonstrate an easy way to "map" your submissive/bottom´s body to easily identify areas to avoid for impact play and discuss a variety of safety points regarding circulation, avoiding nerve damage and the like. This class is in part a live demo.

It doesn´t matter if you start at the head, feet or genitals. Does it vibrate, burn, sting, flash? Is it cold or ticklish? I'm going to show you creative sadistic ways to torment someone to the point of explosion. Or is it implosion? Pleasure then pain... Stop, no don´t...neither are safe words. Muhahaha....My slave will survive, hopefully. A slide show and The Pro Nova Light System will be used.

Did you ever want to know how to help bruises heal faster? How about the best way to clean cuts and abrasions when you're playing in a space with no running water? Ways to help with minor to moderate burns? Do you know what to do if your sub suddenly seems faint? In this class we'll learn to put together a wellness kit based on specific types of sensation play that no Dungeon should be without! These are a few of the things that will be discussed in this workshop.

If you've ever thought about writing, but was not sure where you could get it published, or thought about writing a book, then this is a workshop you will be interested in attending. Lord Cailleach, a writer and publisher, will discuss what it takes to get published and how to go about it.

When you're busy being Fabulous, you need more than just subbies for play. You need someone who can tend to your needs and enhance your life, not just beg for playtime and then disappear when you need something. In this class, Mistress Ellen will share her thoughts and philosophies on what to look for in a potential servant, what you should expect from one, and how to train one to make sure you get it.

Ever dreamt about being the perfect sissy, maybe you need the right touch to guide you in the direction and being as feminine as you've ever dreamt. Acting as a woman is not an easy task with it's many different obstacles. Mistress Alexia Jordon will give you all the basic tools you need to be on your way to that sexy sissy, slut, maid, cd, tg. learning basic washing needs, smelling like the sweet scent of flower, removing all the unnecessary excess hair. Preparing to become the new you. How to do your hair, make up, nail, wigs. Walking in heels and speaking. Your new girl body training will show you what you need to do in order to prepare for strap on training , period training, anal douches, hormones, inks, and resources.

Master or Mistress, Top or bottom, submissive or slave? What are these labels we give each other and ourselves, and how important are they? Are these labels necessary? In this workshop, Genesis leads a roundtable discussion that will address these issues and discuss the "pros and cons" of BDSM labels.

Welcome to my web said the spider to the fly! All CBT is NOT created the equal! I'm known for my creative play and invite you to a "private session". This demonstration includes some of my unique and offbeat thought processes and techniques. (Think of varied sensations such as electricity, ball crusher, needles, rubberbands and more and then layering them at your whim!!) Keep it fresh by adding different elements to the delights of your CBT play! If you want to add new and varied techniques to your play then this class is for you.

Attendees must attended part 1 in order to take the follow up to this class. Every Dungeon and play space should have one, or ore depending on the size of the play space, Dungeon Monitors that are authorized by the person in charge to make sure that the BDSM play is in compliance with the play space rules and maintain order. In this two hour class, Master Dave and Lord Mercury teach the skills that a competent Dungeon Monitor needs to know.

Switches cover a spectrum of roles and in a lifestyle that is supposed to be accepting, they are misunderstood and in some cases denigrated. We have to deal with the complex emotional and societal issues that switching presents. What are they and how do some of us deal with it?

This class will be a question and answer session regarding general aspects of the law as they apply to the BDSM community. Matters such as creating legally-recognized same sex relationships, criminal law, personal liability, and protecting your family will be discussed. Class participation is encouraged. Legal advice on specific situations cannot be offered due to licensing restrictions i.e. the presenter is licensed to practice law in another state; however, general legal principles and suggestions will be given.

Artful coordination combined with sensory overload, co-topping can be a heady experience for both the lucky bottom and the two (or more!) Tops involved. We'll show you how to set up a successful co-topping scene so it becomes a graceful and elegant dance of sensation, rather than a disjointed and confusing experience for the bottom. Whether your goal is to create an intensely painful experience or a sensuous delight, Auburn and Devious will show you how the Tops can communicate effectively during the scene, how to exchange power smoothly when someone else "takes lead", how to play off of one another's unique topping style, how playful banter can add to the bottom's experience in a multi-person scene, and much, much more.

Attendees must have attended part 1 in order to take this class. Every Dungeon and play space should have one, or more depending on the size of the play space, Dungeon Monitors that are authorized by the person in charge to make sure that the BDSM play is in compliance with the play space rules and maintain order. In this two hour class, Master Dave and Lord Mercury teach the skills that a competent Dungeon Monitor needs to know.

Have you ever wondered how to put together a consensual Forced/Abduction fantasy scene? How do you negotiate a successful scene? What are the pitfalls? And how on earth do you keep the police from mistakenly thinking it is "real" and knocking at your door? Learn more about this fantasy role-play scenario in this interesting workshop.

Each year, Professional Dominatrices from all over America travel to Atlanta to attend DomCon. Many of these Industry Professionals have never met in person, so this Social is a great opportunity to meet and network with other Domina's from other areas of the country. This is also a great chance for many of the newer Dominas to get introduced to many of the more established Dominas. The DomCon Atlanta 2009 Pro Domme Social is being sponsored by Mistress Leesa´s FemDom Links.

This seminar discusses the different components of a submissive´s psychology which collectively define the needs, wants and behavior of a submissive, and how these needs are influenced by which of these components are content and which are not. We will then talk about how this model of a submissive´s psychology is useful to help identify what makes for compatibility. Next, we will talk about how to touch these different components.

Ok, we all age, cronologically or physically. Or both! There will always be those in the lifestyle that are older and younger than you! Face it! But what is the big deal with The Next Generation phenomomon? The are in every organization across the country.. THey are the legacy of the Greater BDSM Community. The trend, however, seems to be heading toward "Us vs Them"! Has the "The Other Generation" forgotten what it was like? Did the TNG'ers forget that where they are, we once were? Rather than create a fissure (read Grand Canyon), perhaps it is time to come together and share our ideas and move toward a renewed understanding of what has gone before and what is to come. (A guided Discussion)

For many, the fantasy of living a D/s Lifestyle has become a reality. What is it really like? How does it work? Can you find real happiness in a D/s relationship? These questions and more will be addressed as the panel discusses the realities of ther D/s Relationships.

One of the more humbling forms of BDSM play, Puppy Play, can be a fun, lighthearted romp into the realm of the non-verbal, or it can be a devastating form of public humiliation. Good plain fun, or a more interactive alternative to corner time, there won't be much room for him to bargain about his place in the world when he's on all fours fetching your newspaper. Various aspects of training and puppy punishment will be discussed.

In this class I will show tips, tricks and basic skills to tie tightly and fast. Particularly geared for those in the Profesional industry or those whose time might be limited, or any one that plays with wiggle worms. When time is limitied or time is money then speed is of the essence. These tips tricks and skills are vital in keeping them comming back for more and more. If you have these needs this is the class for you.

A lot of people have been exposed to the TENS unit in a clinical medical setting and have never really thought about the various ways it can be used for erotic pleasure and sensual torture. Myths and fallacies will also be dispelled regarding medical electrical play. A brief demo will conclude the class, and you will have the opportunity to experience various devices if you so choose.

Join the panelists for an Interactive discussion of issues concerning Dominants in the BDSM Community. Open to Dominants of all genders.

This workshop is a great basis for a beginner interested in whips or the more technical aspects of whips, or an excellent refresher for the more experienced. Construction of whips, whip vocabulary, and plaiting issues will be discussed in depth in order to facilitate how to choose whips. Care of whips will be discussed and demonstrated, including cleaning and conditioning. Snake whips, signal whips, bullwhips, multi-tale whips, dragon tails and dragon tongues will all be discussed and in brief how they may be used in scenes. Examples will be able to be handled by participants, and will include both leather and nylon whips.

In this discussion I will go over beginner's basics for playing with urethral sounds, this class is meant for those that are interested in exploring sounds but are uncertain about where to start. I will discuss urethral anatomy, site preparation, safety, the pros and cons of the variety of sterilization methods, explain the difference in sounds kits, do's and don'ts and basic technique for the beginner. This class is a live demo.

This class covers key infection control techniques that will help make you and your bottom safer. The principal focus will be understanding what bugs are out there, how they spread, medical conditions that increase vulnerability, and the control of infection through proper selection, use and care (e.g., cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing) of nonporous toys. Since there is no one "right" approach to infection control, we´ll discuss some commonly used alternatives and the related trade-offs between cost, convenience and efficacy.

pre·dic·a·ment, n.: A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult.

Go beyond your usual play situations and explore the fun of predicament bondage. Resistance play during bondage is more than trying to escape. How will your play partner respond when the object goes from enjoyment and endurance to problem solving and escape? This kind of scene goes beyond sensation and submission to challenge your bottom's creativity, intelligence, and perseverance. And, of course, it is endlessly entertaining and challenging for the top, who will create the scenario and the motivation, be it pain, embarrassment, or something else. Find out how to incorporate various play styles and techniques into your bondage scene, and peer into bondage edge-play. This is not rope bondage 101, and this workshop is never exactly the same twice. In this workshop, we will discuss the elements of predicament bondage, including equipment, safety, and technique. The workshop, rather than laying out complete scenarios, will provide some starting points for you to begin developing your own predicaments. Bring your imagination, your sense of humor, and an open mind and we'll all have fun exploring these techniques.

This is a form of domination often overlooked and I'd like to use my male assistant as the tickle dummy. I would teach how to effectively tickle your sub using fingers and various implements.

Mistress Ella Strictland will demonstrate how to safely utilize electro stimulation play in combination with urethral sounds. When electro/sounds are used together, the Domme will engage and control an intense interplay of sensations to her subbies genitals. Ms. Ella will show and discuss the use of her favorite electro stim attachments and the various types of urethral sounds. Sounds play is an extremely invasive technique and there will be much precaution and discussion regarding sterilization and ways to avoid infection.

The D/s of governmental power is investigated. Rights? There are a plethora of rights - gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, women's, civil and sexual rights. What we need is unilateral human rights and our legal right to exercise them in the pursuit of happiness. Power is in the hands of those who govern. We put those who govern over us. We can change who governs. It is within our grasp to make differences. What can we do? What are we willing to do? "Power to the people" is an old chant and perhaps it is time to revive it. Investigate the possibilities.

About empowering subs to help make certain that they are being clear and immediate enough in their concerns to keep their relationships and play as close to fully consensual as possible. It is generally a good idea to delineate the class in one of 3 ways: either it is a subs ONLY zone no Tops allowed at all, or a mixed zone but Tops must not be partners of the subs present, or it is a mixed space, but half way through the Tops are asked to leave. This is due to the fact that some subs have so much difficulty expressing their needs to their Dommes or around their Dommes for fear of punishment.

The family jewels.... so beautiful, so delicate and oh, SO much fun to play with! Whether it be rope bondage, clamps, temperature play, weights, sensory play or all of these combined, nothing gets a male submissive´s attention like Cock and Ball play! Auburn will show you how to safely explore the four basic types of CBT: Percussive, Sensory, Compression and Stretching. We´ll also share tips for dozens of inexpensive items from kitchen and bath shops, household supply and even veterinary stores that can be creatively used for CBT. This workshop covers a multitude of CBT techniques, plus how to creatively incorporate genital play into your D/s relationship, beyond S&M scenes. Discover with us how to use CBT to deepen a male´s submission and intensify his BDSM experiences. Anyone interested in learning more about CBT is welcome to attend regardless of gender or orientation. Many of the wicked ideas and techniques demonstrated can be applied to the female genitals as well. BYOP - Bring Your Own Package!

This unique caning workshop starts with a short demo of "Rhythmic Caning" to music with the use of various canes followed by a demo of Freestyle Caning. The perspectives of both the Dominant and the submissive will be explored and discussed. This class will leave a lasting impression!!!

You have heard about the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom -- the NCSF -- maybe even visited the website or attended a fund-raiser... but do you really know what they do? Do you know the history? Want to know what the future holds? Visit this presentation and learn about the only national organization fighting for you rights and speak with an NCSF Director interested in knowing how to serve you better. www.NCSFreedom.org.

There is a growing hunger for traditions to be passed on to another generation of leathermen and leather women. Whether one is renewing a tradition or continuing a custom, the passing on and earning of leathers means more than just respecting our elders. Learn how the leather culture is not unique in this type of tradition, discuss the importance of continuing the custom and share experiences of this rite of passage.

What can you do with a latex vac bed, hot paraffin, stockings, veterinarian wrap, packing wraps especially bubble wrap and colorful duct tape. I'´l show you various ways to do bondage without rope. A slide show will be included.

The Electrics will teach you everything you need to know to use electricity in your scenes. We will de-mystify fears and show you how to play safely. This is a hands on demonstration.
We´ll teach you the basics of how electrical current flows from various devices through the body and between two bodies. Learn about TENS units and single and dual pole electrodes. We´ll show you EXCCEX (Electro Sex Couples Connection Experience), the ultimate power exchange. Learn the art of forced orgasm on men and women. Learn how to use electricity to generate the feeling of intense heat in the clit, corona, and nipples. We´ll have multiple power boxes, multiple devices, a violet wand, and the "Samuri" (the most amazing electrosex device every conceived). This will be "A Shocking Experience"!

So you are on a trip and you meet someone you want to play with and low and behold you don’t have toys with you. Is that a problem? Certainly not!!! This is a creative class about playing without a fully stocked toy bag. Your hands, feet and brain cane come up with highly torturous ideas for those impromptu play dates. Come with an open mind and join in the fun as we talk about turning yourself into a walking toy bag!

The world of Gor revolves around twenty seven books written by John Norman. It has a very strong online following, but this class will deal with trying to bridge the gap between BDSM and Goreans. We all have a lot more in common than you think. If you appreciate leather and all that community has to offer, you may be surprised at how closely related Gorean principles are. There will be a brief educational opening (Gor 101), and then the class will progress into deeper issues in an attempt to help people understand the underlying principles of Gor (honor, integrity, and ownership). Everyone who attends should learn something from this class whether you think Gor is a bunch of roleplayers or you own all twenty seven books. There will be an open floor Q&A/comment period at the end.

The panel, led by Mistress Cyan, discusses the issues transgender folk face in today´s BDSM Community, and the paths that each have traveled to be where they are today. A Q&A Round Table will follow where attendees are encouraged to participate.

With 17 years of experience as a professional erotic dancer, experienced lifestyler Stormy Nights brings a higher level of grace and beauty to the BDSM world. In her presentation she will show simple, easy steps to tease, tantalize, and eroticize the art of slave dancing. Learn the seductive movements involved with poledancing and lapdancing, as well as dancing while bound and chained. Strap on your high heels, and come learn the secrets of the pros.

Are you a Sadist? Find out if this label fits in this Interactive discussion of Sadism in the BDSM culture. What is Sadism and how does it apply? Open to all who identify as Dominants or Switches.

This is a new workshop for Me. I have been working on this for some 6 months and it has to do with the ending of a M/s relationship and how to try and go about it in a way that will be honorable , peaceable and good for all involved. The pitfalls of any M/s breakup, the fallout, and the withdrawal and second guessing. Not to mention all the little things that people can do to make each other miserable!

"Come over and lay across my knees, I know you been naughty!" The fun of the different hand techniques to Spank a ASS, What about that unifying connection that hand makes, feeling ones vulnerability? Insatiable will Demonstrate variety of OTK (Over The Knee) spanking. Discuss the physiology side of top and bottom space. Don´t forget to bring your bottom to the class.

Stressing the body is often done to indelibly print the significance of a ritual. From Kavadi to the Sundance to firewalking, these practices show sacrifice and can be used to achieve transcendence. Discover a bit of the history of body stress rituals and explore how various body modifications and stresses can be used to recreate useful rituals in our lives. We´ll even demonstrate a Kavadi style flesh hook ritual and a modern blood ritual in this class.

While for many, especially those newer to the BDSM scene, the terms "Daddy" and "babygirl" or "lil girl" may bring to mind age play, or perhaps even incest play, role playing, the reality for most who identify this way is more complex. This presentation explores the nature of the Daddy/little girl dynamic as a form D/s erotic power exchange. The roles of Daddies and lil girls are discussed and their essential features are identified. Some of the of activities commonly included under age play, including roll play, age regression, are identified and discussed as well.

Interactive discussion of issues concerning Male Dominants in the BDSM and Leather Communities. Open to all who identify as Male Dominants.

Explores the possibilities for submissives as community leaders and not just community property. Many bias and misconceptions exist regarding the role of submissives in the community with many newcomers accepting those views without question or full understanding of the subtleties. The class will explore those ideas and their fallacies along with presenting viable alternatives and possibilities for the submissive that yearns to serve the community as a leader. A power submissive is not an embarrassment or liability for a group or community, but should be a prized member to be treasured. This class will perhaps change some perspectives and encourage newcomers to take a more active role in their communities through examples and opportunities presented. The course is presented as an open discussion with handout.

Please join Irene Boss of BossDVD.Com for a Mistress´s Tea Celebration at Dom Con Atlanta! The tradition of the tea is that Mistresses are served by sissy maids and we are adding cross dressed submissive males who wish to serve this year as well. We are breaking tradition slightly this year by inviting Ladies to cross dress as well! Acceptable outfits include men´s silk lounging pajamas and robes (ala Heff) suits, black tie, rock star, the clergy, aviator, medical and of course fetish. Ladies, You can choose to be ultra creative and invent your own or You may also decide to come as You are. Extra photo ops for those Who dress though! Dressing is required for males. Duties for ~girly males~ may include beverage service and foot massage for Ladies and anything else the Ladies decide. Interested males should attend the "feminization school" at 2:30 PM Friday being taught by Mistress Alexia Jordan for advise on etiquette. A table will be provided for Ladies to exchange business cards and promotional materials. Ladies, come to the Tea, mingle, drink, network, get a foot rub and promote yourselves. The photo ops for the Dom Con website will be fabulous!

If only it was as easy to train children as it is a submissive... or is that the other way around? This is a discussion group presentation on the daily life of a M/s poly household. This class offers ideas for honoring your lifestyle while not loosing yourself in the daily chaos of the vanilla world around you. We will be discussing ideas on explaining aspects of kink to non-kink family and friends, how to include rituals, protocols and play around work, family and community.

In 2005 a group of dedicated people came together to open a true BDSM community center in Nashville and eight months later, The Mark opened its doors. That´s the simple story that hides all the planning, codes, zoning, leasing, utilities, landlords, legal, corporate, tax status, public relations, advertising, accounting, janitorial, maintenance, education, safety, scheduling, staffing, hospitality, event planning,… and all the other efforts required to open (and keep open) a space where the local community could meet and interact.

This presentation provides our lessons learned through a practical narrative interlaced with the humor inevitable in dungeon keeping!

This class is for both beginning whip users and those more experienced looking for something a little bit different. Handouts on basic whip construction, and care of whips will be given out and questions taken, in order to have more time to focus on actual whip handling in topping/play situations. Technical whip cracks will be shown, however, the emphasis in this class is the use of whips in scening, and the wide variety of uses and approaches to topping with whips of all types. Signal whips, bullwhips, dragon tails and tongues, as well as snake whips and multi-tail whips will all be handled and the use and discussion will focus on connecting and working with the bottom in using whips. Tigger´s style is especially bottom focused and she considers her style to only be defined as Freestyle or Gypsy Whip. Her philosophy is that whips should be used as an extension of the tops body which leads to a very fluid and often intense interaction with the bottom. Tigger strives to bring confidence in whips to both tops and bottoms that she works with in this workshop and it is very interactive. This workshop shows the emphasis on whole body work with whips and wide variety of ways they can not only be used in sceneing, but in how they can be used to increase the connection between top and bottom.

In this class, Sea will briefly discuss such things as checklists before moving on to matters that need to be addressed beyond common areas of BDSM play. There will also be a discussion about techniques for effective negotiation and communication as an ongoing process. This class is for beginners and experienced alike.