BDSM on the Autism Spectrum

Class Description

After many years of being in the lifestyle and realizing that autistic kinksters can both deeply benefit from and be deeply harmed by stereotypes, ignorance and well-meaning but hurtful attempts at allyship, Akasha decided to begin facilitating a discussion around some of the common misconceptions around (1) being an autistic kinkster and (2) interacting with autistic kinksters. Covering subtopics such as "The BDSM Social Contract vs. the Vanilla Social Contract" and "Navigating the 9 (million) Circles of BDSM,' this discussion is meant to bridge gaps of understanding and allow both neurotypical and autistic kinksters to better understand how the kinky "rules of engagement" apply on either side.

Presenter’s Bio

House of Kush Sister, Akasha, is a polyamorous, pansexual Leatherwoman, submissive and masochist, as well as Master to a lovely slave.

Akasha is an avid reader, corporate finance and legal professional, book club leader and advocate for the following: social justice and equity in cannabis in both a sociopolitical and criminal justice context, LGBTQIAA+ rights and representation, BIPOC liberation and the need for accomplices and allies, as well as womanism and intersectionality in the bell hooks and Kimberlé Crenshaw traditions.

Having been in the kink community for 11 years, her experiences span the United States, France, Korea, Japan and the United Kingdom, with her home scene being NYC.

Her kink experiences include: educating on neurodiversity in the kink community and other topics, leading Akasha's Literary Salon: A Kinky Book Club, moderating at conferences, leading TNG Nassau chapter, being a member of MAsT Metro NY and mentoring those new to her home kink community.

As a Black, first-gen college student who now possesses several advanced degrees, Akasha's mission within the community and outside of it is to educate and serve as an example of eternal studenthood, continual impr