EXXXOTICA Seminar Series

Beyond Yes: Consent in Kink and Nonmonogamy

Hosted by Tess Zachary, NCSF Chairperson

 

Consent is the cornerstone of healthy relationships and safe play, but it can get complex when navigating multiple partners, power dynamics, and community spaces. This seminar will dive into practical strategies for negotiating boundaries, creating agreements, and maintaining clear communication in both kink and nonmonogamous relationships. We’ll also address what to do when consent is violated, how to handle incidents within groups or events, and important legal considerations that affect individuals and communities. Whether you’re exploring personal dynamics, managing a polycule, or hosting events, this session will give you tools to foster safety, accountability, and trust.

 

 

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EXXXOTICA Seminar Series sponsored by Pro13.

 

Meet Tess Zachary

Tess Zachary is the Chairperson and Lobbyist for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF), where she leads efforts in legislation, education, and policy to combat stigma and discrimination. With years of activism spanning political, legal, sexual health, harm reduction, and mental health spaces, Tess brings a broad and passionate perspective to her work.

The NCSF is dedicated to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the U.S. that supports equal rights for consenting adults engaged in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. Through advocacy, education, outreach, and direct services, NCSF advances the rights of the BDSM, Leather, Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory communities, working alongside partners nationwide to build safety, acceptance, and equality.

Dates and locations

  • Edison, NJ
    Oct 24–26, 2025

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