Breaking the Bondage: Medical Care for Kink
November 1, 10:00 am–11:15 am MST
Kink is never risk free but there are ways to make it safer. The workshop will provide risk awareness and risk reduction for different types of kinks. Topics will include pre-existing medical conditions and what to do in the event of an emergency. Specific attention will be given to the following kinks:
- Rope – Nerve, Musculoskeletal, Compression and Skin Injuries
- Fire Play- Burns
- Asphyxiation Play- Breathing/Blood Flow
- Needle Play/ Cutting/ Biting/ Impact/ Electro – Cardiovascular, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection
- Overall Mental Health – Stigma, PTSD, Trauma, Substance Use
Who says safety cannot be a kink all on its own! Safety is sexy and you’ll know it!