Join us this week as Richard Cordage presents on the Art of Florentine Flogging. Bring a flogger if you have one (preferably two), or just bring your sexy selves!

It is at every store and in almost every toy bag. The flogger is a versatile tool in almost anyone’s hand, but when a flagellator wants to kick it up a notch, two is better than one. What has come to be known as Florentine — taking a flogger in each hand — not only doubles the sadistic effect, but also provides the possibility for more sensual contact. Richard Cordage will, through discussion of his approach on the subject, show the techniques he has picked up and hopefully show volunteers how to throw.

About Richard Cordage:

Richard Cordage is a writer and photographer in addition to being somewhat of an accomplished rope and flagellation fetishist. He has been mentored in several sadistic delights and been called evil on many occasions. Having been an owner, a master, and even a guru, he does not subscribe to any one style or school of thought alone. More so, he believes that anything you walk into prepared and with a healthy dose of lust will end up being memorable.

Update: Meeting handout now available! Our sincerest thanks go to Richard not only for a wonderfully informative presentation, but also a wonderfully informative handout that we are thrilled to share with you. If you missed the meeting, didn’t get a copy, or just want to save some trees, then you can download the Art of Florentine Flogging presentation handout here (PDF). This document briefly describes his views of how to play with the versatile flogger.

Join us for this week’s meeting where Corey Alexander will present on relationship negotiation.

You have heard Them say it. “Advanced relationships take advance work.” “You can’t get your needs met until you know what they are.” Figuring out your limits for SM play is hard enough…how do you figure out what your needs, limits, desires, and bottom lines are in complex BDSM relationships? This class will offer tools for figuring that out, so that you can go into negotiation prepared. It will also offer you tips for negotiating poly relationships, navigating D/s negotiation, and reading your partner(s).

This week, our meeting will be in room 302 Hamilton on Columbia University’s main campus (previous meetings have been held in room 303 Hamilton).

Join CV this Monday evening as we host The Mistress Didi*, a self-described “Lifestyle Dominant,” while she presents her Transcendent Tramplingâ„¢ Workshop. If you enjoy the feel, look, and touch of a woman’s feet stepping all over you, tonight’s the night you want to come on out.

The Mistress Didi*’s Transcendent Tramplingâ„¢ utilizes the anatomical knowledge of Her BDSM Anatomy 101â„¢ and Level 2â„¢, and Mastery of Movementâ„¢ Workshops in a hands-on ~ or better said, “feet on” technique training exploration. There is a fine art to Trampling; not just stepping on someone. Getting the most out of Trampling without damaging the tramplee or Yourself is the primary focus, while creating a visually stimulating presentation for You, the tramplee and any observers to enjoy. Fine attention to organs, muscles and airways is paid with a concentration on circulation, safety signs, and weight bearing. You will learn how to take Trampling to a higher level of Play experiences.

Here’s a description of our presenter from her web site:

The Mistress Didi* holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Therapy and is currently working on Her PhD.

Being a Lifestyle Dominant for Her entire life (Her* first scene in kindergarted resulted in Her first lont-term submissive), The Mistress Didi* explored various aspects of the BDSM and D/s Scenes including 24/7 relationships, slave ownership, Professional Domination (before it became synonymous with “hoochies with whips”) and Fetish Event Planning. She* believes that the goal of the Dominant-submissive relationship is self-evolution for B/both to grow towards becoming the best that W/we can be as individuals, to each O/other and to The Whole.

As usual, we’ll be in Hamilton Hall, room 303 at 9:15 PM. See you then!