Let's Talk About Risk

Let's Talk About Risk

An interactive discussion about impact risk management, body safety, and technique

Impact play is one of the most common forms of kink — but how much risk does it really carry, and how can we play smarter? In this discussion-based session, we’ll explore the basics of impact play, from light sensation tapping to intense, bruise-making scenes.

Sharing your thoughts, feelings and opinions are heavily encouraged to make this class everything it can be.

You don’t need to be an expert to join in — this is a guided group conversation, with space for questions, shared experiences, and tips. Whether you’re brand new or years into your journey, this is a chance to reflect on risks, learn from others, and sharpen your approach to safer, more satisfying scenes.

Tickets are sold per person. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event.

This workshop does not require a membership. Doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the class.

Photo credit @SweetAsMiel and @Mr_Bald

@LadyFreyAnna (she/her) is a lifestyle dominant who’s been an active member of the Ottawa community since 2014. She’s known for her dynamic and creative impact play style, Florentine flogging and her extensive impact toy collection.

She’s been a regular feature at several explos and open house events since 2018. There, she can be found running her impact station, introducing attendees to the wide world of impact play, both giving or receiving. She creates a fun, welcoming and informative atmosphere that encourages participation and fosters a better understanding of safe, sane and consensual impact play.

She became an impact educator in 2022. In her classes, open labs and workshops, she guides participants through various activities, providing an interactive, hands on approach to learning safety in impact play and having fun with it. She makes sure that each participant progresses in their impact learning journey, refining and expanding their skills with their hands, floggers, canes, paddles etc.

In her hands, just about anything has the potential to be an impact toy.

@TherapyDoll began teaching 25 years ago in their family’s martial arts school, gaining early experience in skill-based instruction and creating supportive learning environments. They have turned their curiosity and creativity toward the kink community, where they’ve been active for the past few years. With interests ranging from impact and electro play to fire cupping and fetish-based scenes, Lee focuses on balancing creativity with safety. Their teaching style blends clear, practical guidance with an inclusive, non-judgmental approach, making complex topics accessible to all experience levels.