HMU Academy: Breath Play 101

This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.

About the Class

Take your breath away in this engaging in-depth workshop. Whether you are a curious beginner or have a lot of experience, this space is for you. Our skilled instructor will cover the essential principles of safety, consent, and effective communication, so that you can engage in this powerful form of edge pl@y with confidence and care.

Please read here for more information about this class and what is covered.

Open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play!

About the Instructor

Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified s3x educator and hungry sl-t for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to s3x and s3xuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult s3x shops, national conferences, BD$M dungeons, non-profits, community organizations, and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of f-sting and fire pl@y. They are always excited to connect and collaborate - find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website www.jamiejoy.com

Price Transparency

The full fee for this workshop is $30. The full fee reflects the true costs of running the event, including supplies and compensating facilitators for their labor. If you are able to afford a full price ticket without experiencing financial hardship, please choose this option. Those who cannot afford a full fee ticket are welcome to use our discount EQUITY25 at checkout.

FAQs

FAQ: what should I bring?

Optional: supplies to take notes with

FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)

Open to everyone of all genders, sexualities, experiences, and skill levels

FAQ: what should I wear?

Whatever you want!

FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?

No partner required!

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✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations.

✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.

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✨Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the event. Remember: safe, sane, and sanitary Just email hello@hitmeupnyc.com and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.

✨Consent Policy: All of our events are ASK FIRST events. The rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading our consent policy and behaving appropriately. Read our consent policy in full: https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/consent. If you have questions, want to make a report, or need support, please contact our third party consent reporting service, available at consent@hitmeupnyc.com.