Workshop description BDSM vs Abuse Some people look at "what it is we do" and see it as something dangerous - something abusive - something that only "sick" people could enjoy. Of course… we know better - but there is always a risk within the lifestyle for abuse to occur - just like within any other type of relationship. Mental, physical, and emotional abuse are clear "red flags" but often they're hard to see until it's very difficult to walk away from the situation. In this workshop we'll deal with two different topics surrounding bdsm and abuse. The first will be how safe, sane, and consensual bdsm play differs from bdsm. This is an ideal workshop for friends and family of bdsm enthusiasts, as well as hesitant partners, or new members of our community who might not be sure where the line begins and ends. In the second part of this workshop, we'll be dealing with when that line does get blurred, and when abuse DOES happen within a bdsm relationship. We'll talk about how to recognize the signs of abuse, either in your own relationship or in that of those you love, and what you can do about it. This workshop is upcoming. If you would like to teach this class (or know someone who should), please contact us at p3gatherings @ gmail. com.