HMU Academy: Everything Butt - Basics to Adventurous Play

This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+. About the Class Do you LOVE a₦al play? Do you WANT to love a₦al play? Are you wondering how to make a₦al easier and more pleasurable for yourself or your partner(s)? Learn techniques to make a₦al play more enjoyable as a beginner or as someone with more experience. We'll discuss: * preparation * communication * lubrication * mental exercises * stimulation * training exercises & toys * ritual (progressively increasing ease, decreasing prep time/energy) * org*sms * more intense and s@distic or m@sochistic play Take it slow and be methodical so you and your partner(s) can explore at your own pace and enjoy a₦al again and again! This class will be filled with techniques and tips that Knotasha has learned over the years- including tips she's gathered from pÖrn stars! Knotasha will show some of her collection of a₦al toys and will do a live demo on herself of techniques and concepts discussed. About Your Instructor Knotasha (she/her) is a s*x educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for over a decade. She has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, K*nk dot com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha loves showcasing the nuance and spectrum of k*nks so you realize you're not alone in your desires. Knotasha also loves providing plenty of tools and tips so you can find what works for you and explore at your own pace. IG [https://www.instagram.com/KnotashaNYC/] / X [https://x.com/knotashanyc]: KnotashaNYC FAQs FAQ: what should I bring? Please bring a notebook and a pen/pencil to take notes. FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?) This class is for everyone! FAQ: what should I wear? Streetwear. FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner? All gender identities and relationship types (singles, solo poly, couples, polycules, and more) are welcome. Price Transparency The full fee for this workshop 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 EQUITY26 at checkout. STAY IN TOUCH! ✨ Instagram @hitmeupnycity [http://www.instagram.com/hitmeupnycity] ✨Join our public newsletter [https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/newsletter] ✨ Support HMU -- We're On Patreon. Many of you have asked how you can help out! Other than spreading the word, attending parties and volunteering, becoming a patron is an opportunity to help us succeed — while receiving special perks in the meantime. Interested in becoming a patron? Click here [https://www.patreon.com/HitMeUp/membership]. ✨Volunteers: Limited volunteer spots available. Please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com to express interest. ✨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. ✨Membership: We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed. Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. Please visit https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join [https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join] to join. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community. If you'd like to sponsor a new member please have them apply as soon as possible. If they wait until a few days before the event we cannot guarantee they will be able to be approved in time. ✨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 [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. ✨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.