For our August Roundtable, we’ll be talking about shame – and the guilt that often accompanies it – as it affects us as a part of our power exchange relationships. … Chicago – Sat August 18th 3:00 – 5:00pm at the Leather Archives & Museum (6418 N Greenview, Chicago IL)
Chicago, IL July 21st at LA&M. Bring ideas / questions you have about power exchange and we’ll use those as a jumping off place for stimulating discussion.
CHICAGO — There’s a lot of focus on how we begin & sustain our power exchange relationships, but not much attention paid to transitioning away from one – or even ending them. Unfortunately, this leaves many of us feeling lost, uncertain, and frustrated when these times of transition come about. As people who have defined…
CHICAGO — Saturday, Nov 18. – Chicago Power Exchange Roundtable discussion group meets, talking about boundaries in power exchange. In power exchange, boundaries take on a new level, and with that comes new awareness, new responsibility / new surrender. Boundaries define where we end and where others begin. Our boundaries are the skin we live…
CHICAGO — A roundtable discussion for those interested in or practicing power exchange. October topic is “Expectations.” Some of the aspects that will be brought up: How do expectations affect your power exchange dynamic? Or influence your choices when seeking a relationship? How do you communicate your expectations? If on the bottom side, is it…
CHICAGO — There’s emotional risk in any relationship. But in power exchange, emotional risk takes on a special quality. The nature of power exchange involves a commitment that extends to deep levels of our psyche. And with that comes equally deep vulnerability. Both in play and in our relationship dynamic outside of play, we ask…
CHICAGO — June as pride month evokes a celebration of positive alternative sexuality in general, alongside gay pride. It resonates for those of us in power exchange. So this month, the Chicago Power Exchange Roundtable will be centering on “coming out” as a topic (similar to disclosure), about how we approach telling our story. Honoring…
CHICAGO — Our May topic for the Chicago Power Exchange Roundtable… A power exchange relationship often exists within the context of other intimate or play relationships, and that can pose interpersonal challenges. Some of the possible configurations: – polyamory that includes both a power exchange relationship, and a non-power exchange or vanilla relationship – a…
CHICAGO — Chicago Power Exchange Roundtable is a discussion and social group for everyone 18 and over who is involved in, exploring, or curious about power exchange relationships. This includes M/s, D/s, Sir/ boy, and Trainer relationships, as well as any other relationships that defy labels but incorporate consensual power exchange. Attendees do not need…
CHICAGO — The Chicago Power Exchange Roundtable is a discussion and social group for everyone 18 and over who is involved in, exploring, or curious about power exchange relationships. This includes M/s, D/s, Sir/ boy, and Trainer relationships, as well as any other relationships that defy labels but incorporate consensual power exchange. Attendees do not…
