Kinky Kollege had three days of classes, though admittedly, only one class session on Friday. Saturday had four class blocks, plus an early morning block to get ready. Sunday hosted three blocks, plus the same early morning meetings. I attended six classes total, and took notes on five of those. This is unusual for me, I usually Intend to take notes, and then forget the utensils to do so, or get involved in practicing the skill (usually rope) that is being shown. This time, however, with one exception, most of the classes I attended were lecture with mild try it out aspects. So, let’s talk about each class and what I learned.
Pallet Wrap (Suspension) Lessons:
- Use real pallet wrap, not saran wrap or shrink wrap.
- Pallet wrap comes in very pretty colors.
- Uline and Uhaul and Fedex are good sources of pallet wrap – the presenters prefer Uline, though Uhual has good dispensers.
- Be aware of where you are buying it, warehouses like Amazon’s may not have the ideal climate for storing pallet wrap.
- Always check that it has maintained integrity before suspending with it, compromised wrap will not stick to itself.
- If you decide to wear any clothing during a pallet wrap play, be aware, it may get cut in the process of coming out of the pallet wrap.
- When pallet wrap fails, it tends to do so slowly, stretching out and lowering you to the ground.
Straitjackets, Armbinders, and Sleepsacks Lessons:
- Don’t forget crotch straps can be crossed for usefulness.
- Sub-shop still exists and still sells straitjackets.
- Box tie shape is a straitjacket option.
- So is coffin pose.
- StraitJackeShop on Etsy has adorable options (I have now looked it up and they have Lots of stuff).
- Bolero straitjackets are a thing – leaving the torso completely free.
- There are spandex self-bondage straitjackets if you’re talented enough.
- Restricted Senses has some great armbinders (the presenter mentioned a different site, but google tells me that it’s a porn site, not a seller of bondage gear, though they link to this one and many others).
- Sleepsacks have arm slots on the inside to restrict your movement even more.
Open Palm and Closed Fist Techniques in Impact Lessons:
- Thump is thuddy, but with a bounce.
- Sumo strikes come in sideways and level.
- Bouncy pushing palms are fun.
- Bend your fingers a little, even if you’re using a sword hand shape.
- Making an O with your fingers and swing in with the thumb side for an interesting new sensation.
We Done Fucked Up Lessons:
- Know your playlist.
- Know your audience.
- Things that can fail during a scene: Equipment, Techniques, and Emotions.
- Some scene failures are recoverable, others require complete stop.
- Be prepared for failure and what you might need if things go wrong.
- Own your Fuck Ups. Do the Work. Don’t Panic.
Fierce and Fabulous Foot Bondage Lessons:
- If tying ankles together, put their sock or something between the anklebones.
- Have fun with your temperature, motor, and sensory checks.
- Push the calf muscle flat when laying lines across it.
- The difference between a Gravity Boot, Stirrup, and Slipper (all of which is more than I want to explain in a list post).
