Workshop description Getting what you REALLY want - Negotiation If informed consent is part of the standard package we're all supposed to play with - before we start to play - right? So are your negotiations up to snuff? In this workshop we're going to get down and dirty - and really bring up all the things you should be talking about (or at least THINKING about) when you hook up with that hot new top or that sweet new bottom… We'll talk about negotiating for a scene, negotiating a play relationship, and even negotiating a long-term relationship. Topics will include expectations, physical and mental conditions, moral standards, motivations, and fantasies. We'll also discuss "What do I need?", "What makes me feel safe?", "How do we build mutual trust?", "What turns you on?", "Who's responsible for what?", "What will we do after play?", "Where do we want to go together?", and a host of other questions. We'll also discuss the unspoken negotiation - body language, tone, eye contact, etc… to delve deeper into this communication tool to discover unspoken fears, fantasies, and desires. We'll also touch briefly on consensual-non-consent, and rethinking negotiation routines for more advanced players or more experienced partners. How do you explore those unspoken fantasies safely? What might lay beyond the checklists? When is re-negotiation a good idea, or a bad idea? Everyone is encouraged to participate in this workshop - your ideas, questions, and (discreetly non-specific) experiences are encouraged. This workshop is upcoming. If you would like to teach this class (or know someone who should), please contact us at p3gatherings @ gmail. com.