Kink is more than play: it’s resistance. For many neurodivergent kinksters, BDSM is where we unmask, regulate, and connect on our own terms. This session dives into how kink can be a tool for liberation, healing, and reclaiming power in a world built for “normal.” We’ll unpack how neuronormativity, ableism, and white supremacy shape the stories we’ve been told—and how we can rewrite them through intentional play and radical surrender. Expect real talk, shared stories, and space to explore what it means to be gloriously “too much.” Together, we’ll celebrate BDSM and neurodivergence not as something to fix or explain away, but as a creative, kinky, neurodivergent way of surviving—and thriving—out loud.
CE Eligible
BDSM as Neurodivergent Liberation
Sunday, August 23rd
2:30 pm
Room: Long's Peak
Ari is a neurodivergent, trans non-binary, poly, queer therapist, educator, and kinkster with a passion for liberatory frameworks and challenging “”shoulds.”” With a background in art and design education, Ari blends creativity and clinical knowledge to bring a unique perspective to their presentations. They have been polyamorous for over a decade and have identified as a kinkster since 2018, bringing an openness, curiosity, and excitement for everyone’s unique experiences into every space they inhabit. Ari’s special interest is understanding the whys of the things we do, just as much as the hows, to support individuals in discovering their own wild, authentic truths