NEGOTIATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FROM THE BOTTOM

I am Addicted55. We have been in the lifestyle almost 20 years. We have had the joy of traveling to different communities to meet wonderful people. Gone to many great classes and given many classes. We have had a dungeon for several years for some very fun experiences. We have been blessed to host many events from weekend retreats, paint ball hunter/ prey, protocol dinners and tea services and play parties.

The class I am teaching is very dear to my heart as I have seen many members unable to achieve their fantasy play. I am hoping to make it easier to realize what makes our hearts beat faster.

MUMMIFICATION

Master Domina Rosemarie has been a cornerstone of the community for many years. Over that time, she has hosted multiple successful munches and socials, and even ran a camping event that—by many accounts—helped inspire what would eventually become Hearts.

A dominant who knows exactly what she wants and how to get it, MDR (as she’s affectionately known) has taught countless courses and shared her knowledge tirelessly, educating and empowering the community at every turn.

BOOT STOMPING BALLS AND OTHER GENITALIA

Taylor Taliesin (They/xer) is a transmasculine leather boi and dedicated service bottom. Identifying as a traveling bard, Leather Slut, and Bootblack, they started in Leather in their hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska, and have been an enthusiastic participant in several communities throughout their travels since.

Taylor is passionate about creating safe, educational spaces in the BDSM and leather communities. They have facilitated discussions on topics like Positive Masculinity in alternative relationships, including presentations at events like South Plains LeatherFest. Their work as an educator draws from a background in crisis support and behavioral health, providing a solid grounding in de-escalation and safety planning.

They also work with a variety of nonprofits in the medical and mental health fields, serving the S2LGBTQIA+ Community. Their homebase is eastern Oregon, but they have connections all across the Pacific Northwest. Their hobbies include leather crafting, reading in the sunshine, dancing, and jumping into hot springs naked.

ALL ABOUT SPANKING

Miss Sephie is a professional disciplinarian and content creator with over a decade of experience in the community.

She has taught many people in many different venues aspects of the scene that help them get the most from their relationships, scenes and spankings.

She is returning to Hearts after teaching a course on Content Creation at Hearts 24.

BEGINNING ADVENTURES IN SUSPENSION

@sailorcsv and @stars_melody are your hosts.

Steve has been doing rope all his life with climbing, and sailing. He has been a rope top for about 4 years and has been doing suspensions for about 3 years.

Felicia has been bottoming for rope for about 3 years, starting off with self tying, then moving into bottoming. She has been learning how to top for about a year.

We love sharing rope with anyone who wants to listen! We started teaching and holding rope events because we saw a need in the community and we want to give back what has been given to us!

TOOLS AND APPROACHES FOR MEETING KINKY NEEDS

ThatAnxiousNymph (she/her) is a bratty, masochistic submissive living in Kennewick, Washington. She has been active in the Southeast Washington kink community for ~15 years and is part of the House of the Iron Halo, a leather family focused on community and service. Together with her Sir, Master Roadz, she helps run The Woodcock, a body-positive, kink-positive, sex-positive BDSM venue in Kennewick.

Since 2018, she has facilitated monthly roundtable discussions on a variety of topics including specific kinks, relationships, safety, consent, and negotiation. Her facilitation style leans toward open conversation, shared experience, and practical problem-solving—creating space for people to talk honestly about what they want, what they need, and how to navigate kink when things aren’t simple.

At Hearts 26, ThatAnxiousNymph will lead a discussion focused on tools and approaches for meeting kinky needs—especially submission, masochism, and power exchange—when you don’t have a partner, or don’t have a partner handy. 

“THANK YOU SIR, MAY I HA—OH LOOK! SOMETHING SHINY!” ADHD AND KINK

Twistedt79 is relatively new to the kink scene having only been involved for the last 4 years. He has a strong desire to explore and learn about new types of play and has developed particular skill in impact and electro play. 

ContactZ0ne holds a degree in behavior and bioethics and has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She is the proud property of Twisted and enjoys a wide variety of activities within the kink lifestyle. 

Twisted and ContactZ0ne are polyamorous, share a long term 24/7 dynamic, and are both diagnosed with ADHD. They bring an upbeat and engaging approach to teaching and are excited to share some of the knowledge and insights that they have gleaned from their experiences both professionally and within kink. 

FIRE FLOGGING DEMO AND TASTINGS

-Dravek- is an experienced Dominant with a passion for pushing the limits of edge play. With a focus on safety and skill, he brings his expertise to educational settings. As a Sadist and Edge Player, -Dravek- has spent years collecting and crafting unusual implements and learning new techniques. He believes that there's no one "right" way to play, and instead encourages exploration and personalization. Join him for a unique learning experience that will challenge your perspectives and inspire your own creative approach to BDSM.