Power Play Mixed-Tape--Team Theory

by Turtle

It’s time again for the sexiness that is Power Play Mixed-Tape (PPMT) this Saturday, 5/7! Non-members can join the party by attending New Member Orientation immediately before the party, and members can still get tickets for the party only. Come get your pervy groove on with the hottest vibe and the chillest party team!

The Power Play Mixed-Tape Team Theory is a huge part of what makes this event and our team so special. Our Team Theory bonds us as a group, makes us stronger, and helps us create a stronger party that is more fun for everyone.

• We appreciate each other following certain guidelines. We use sincerity, specificity, presence in the current moment, and a non-hierarchical team structure. That means anyone can appreciate anyone else in the group regardless of perceived status. It doesn't matter whether you're the leader or the setup crew or behind the scenes, we expect everyone to look out for what is best for the group and the party so our community can have the fantastic experiences they expect from the CSPC and PPMT. Sometimes this means noticing when someone is doing something great and complimenting them, and sometimes this means speaking up in a positive manner when something can be improved.

• We try to keep up with each other at least a little bit outside of the party, like just poking our head in and saying, "Hey, how's it going?" We focus on really noticing that someone has a life outside of the party. If they're sick we say, "Please take care of yourself. You are important!" (and mean it!), and then look around for someone to fill in their place for the night. Each individual volunteer is important, and we want to help them be the best human that they can be. 

• We also pay attention and look for the best person to fill a volunteer spot on our team. We try to see who people are, and whether their personalities will fit the group. The Leads discuss it before we approach someone and say, "You really have a great skill set that will really fit with our team. Would you join us?" Our goal is to actively build a team that wants to be together. That makes volunteering together more fun!

• We do little things for each other just to have our own small traditions to make it more fun. Maybe it's a card or we bring in cookies or stickers for each other, or we do something for the party attendees that month like plan a flash mob to a particular song, but it's something that we as a group bond over. We as a group are one entity doing something special to give back to our community, and that's something really cool to do. 

The opportunity to be part of a volunteer team is part of what makes the CSPC the vital community resource that it is. It's important to volunteer to support your community. I grew up in an immigrant family with a deeply ingrained value for volunteering as a way to give back to our community. Whether you made jam, fixed a fence, quilted, helped build a barn, or collected garbage along a road, everyone pitched in to make our small community a better place to be. The connections built while volunteering are absolutely priceless.

So join us as a party guest at PPMT this Saturday night for a booty-shaking good time, and talk to one of our team members about their experience as volunteers at the CSPC. We’d be delighted to help you find the team that lights you up and adds even more joy and connection to your experience with the CSPC!

Buy your Power Play Mixed-Tape tickets here: PPMT with New Member Orientation or PPMT party only.

Learn more about volunteering here. It’s also not too late to join the online training for Registration and Monitor roles from 4:30-6:30 on May 12!

March with the CSPC at Pride!

Pride is coming! On June 26, the CSPC will be marching in Seattle’s 2022 Pride Parade. As an organization for our members, by our members, we are looking for at least 25 members who are excited and enthusiastic about dressing up and showing Seattle what sex positivity means to you! You might even get to help carry our banner or hand out buttons and other swag to the onlookers along the parade route.

You will need to commit to gathering on Sunday morning with the rest of the CSPC marching contingent on 4th Ave, between Pike St and S Washington St, for staging before the parade begins, then shake your groove thing for the crowds for the next few hours as the parade moves through downtown ending at Seattle Center. All participants are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. So if you’d love to show off your finest fetish gear, cutest critter costume, or whatever outfit brings out your Pride, contact us at pride@thecspc.org. We’d love to have you help us share the joy of free and authentic sexual expression at the 46th annual Seattle Pride Parade.

Have a Spanking Good Time at LaQueer!

By 7

The first time I had a plan to attend LaQueer, I was riddled with anxiety. I didn’t have anything really queerfabulous to wear, so I often came across presenting as cisgendered. My Domme persona only really comes out in dynamics and scenes with submissives, and I had no partner to bring along. Was I queer enough to hang out with the cool queer people?

A very wise friend has informed me that this kind of imposter syndrome is basically an indicator that yes, I am queer enough. Because people who are not queer do not have anxiety about whether they are queer enough to hang out with the cool queer people.

So I’m passing on this message to you. You are queer enough, and we love that about you! Come out to LaQueer and be part of our weird and wonderful community. 

We’ll have a tour of the space for people new to the Gallery, volunteers to help with any questions/advice you might need, and this month we’re trying an Impact Line of Dominoes: Anyone willing to participate will form a circular line, each with a toy of choice. One person will be the first to spank the person in front of them, who will then spank the next person, and so on, all the way around the circle. Circles don’t end, so this might continue round and round until we all fall down! ;-)

The fact that you get to perv on (and possibly take part in) some creative and smoking-hot scenes set to music by amazing queer artists will be icing on the cake.

Just a Taste of Wicked Wordplay

By Eirikah Delaunay

Wicked Wordplay is coming soon! Join us online next Wednesday, 4/27, from 6-8pm to share a half hour of co-writing time followed by readings by writers who choose to share their smokin’ hot words with the group.

Your co-hosts, Chel and Eirikah, offer a prompt to guide your writing if desired, but you are free to follow your own erotic and creative impulse. During reading time, writers can share their freshly written words or something else they’d like to read to our appreciative collective. Not a writer, but love storytime? This event is for you, too! 

At our inaugural event in March, the writing prompt was “Play Space: Imagine your ideal sensual/sexual environment. Is it a BDSM dungeon, wild outdoors, cozy bedroom, or some other special place? Write a detailed description.” The brief extracts below offer just a little taste of some of the pieces shared by attendees that night:

The sunlight slant on your warm skin, playing off your fur; the silver and gold of your bristly, close-cropped beard; the soft brown of your chest hair and sparkling ginger of your still-damp belly and groin. You are so relaxed, stretched out on our air mattress. I envy you your quick transition after the hazardous trek back from the makeshift shower across the rocks, and roots, and mud of the campsite. I’m still struggling to kick off my boot, wet foot refusing to let go as I wobble wildly, half in and half out of our tent, trying to keep the dirt out, now that we are finally clean. You’re laughing at me, even as you reach up to steady me, hand pressed firmly against the back of my thigh.

–Skitty

This is it. The lighting set to low—goddamn LEDs looking fine as hell. Red cast on everything, the sheets, the pillows, the wood, the leather.

We’ve wanted this for years, my love. Talked about the st. andrews cross and the automatic fucking machine. We’ve joked about the firmness of positional pillows, and the wall of whips and paddles. The displays took too long to make, had too many splinters, and god, who can forget the paint spill?

The crash, the blackness draining from the bucket all around you on our carefully laid plastic sheeting. How you covered your face and apologized for your clumsiness. How I ignored your embarrassment and climbed on top of you, pushing you into the tar-like sea. Black handprints on your paint shirt, black strokes on your jawline. My kisses left no mark but a memory.

–Chel

They gave others on the street a wide berth, since they liked to go maskless outdoors. The road to the beach was downhill the whole way, and even in November she stopped to take pictures of the unseasonable flowers or the pattern of mulch left in the gutter after a hard rain. At the beach, the water stretched into the distance, small, insistent waves lapping the shore. A few dog owners strolled idly in the shoreline park, watching the ferry boats come and go.

They settled on the bench she liked, the one that was slightly sheltered from the wind by a large rock.

“I want to give you a treat,” she began. “May I?”

He was curious about what sort of treat she could possibly give him on the public park bench, exposed to so many watchful eyes. “Yes,” he said with only a little hesitation.

–Eirikah

They met at a Starbucks and decided to walk into the woods, except the woods were just a small stand of trees at the edge of an apartment development, more like the representation of woods. He held her hand as they walked into those trees, looking around for a spot of green thick enough to hide them from the road and the apartment windows. While he scoped it out, he listened to her talk about her favorite poets. A part of him would have gladly listened to her opine on poetry for hours, but another part of him pushed her firmly against a tree, smiled, then kissed her deeply. That tree became their first impromptu play space. He pushed his body hard against hers. After minutes of soft kisses, he pulled back, then rested his palm against her cheek. He waited a moment, kissed her once more, then slapped her face lightly – just barely enough to sting. He kissed her again, and this time her kiss was warmer, more open, like she wanted to melt into him.

–Ophir

Join us to hear more, with content so fresh it’s still steaming! Participation is free for CSPC members and $5 for non-members. Be sure to RSVP here to receive the zoom link for next week’s Wicked Wordplay!

PPMT 2.0: Best Party Ever!

By Teeebone

On March 12, 2022, I had the wonderful experience of reliving the glory that is Power Play Mixed-Tape (PPMT) 2.0. Even though it was only the second party since the return of this legacy event, this time it felt like everything had effortlessly fallen into place–smooth execution of setup, a full crew of experienced team members working together harmoniously, a number of pre-planned scenes being scheduled throughout the night, and a sold-out crowd.

I had just put together the tightest two hours of music for my closing DJ set, and the whole PPMT team was pumped up for the night because everybody involved was looking forward to having a good time. TK (aka Turtle) has a knack when it comes to team building, and when the team gets together, that’s when the magic happens. We got on FetLife and Discord and chatted PPMT up. Contacts were made, and scenes were discussed and negotiated. The word got out, and just like that, all the tickets were sold!

And what a party it was! The theme was “Mardi Gras: Farewell to the Flesh!” and the headliner scene involved smashing and mashing King Cakes on a naked attendee who was laid down upon a table with tarps placed all around to catch escaping crumbs and icing. Good, clean, messy fun! A PPMT Team Tasting Top provided sensation play tastings in the Exploration Bay, and there was also some heavy play including a hood scene, some whip scenes, and a pussy-kicking scene. I even got to see some of the PPMT crew play after they had finished their shifts for the night! The combination of play, music, and good feels made for the one-of-a-kind awesomeness that we strive for when we have CSPC parties.

Will this fabulousness ever be matched? Will it be surpassed? That is the challenge we as volunteers face when we work at these events and that night... it was all good. I’ll tell you what, though–on April 9, Power Play Mixed-Tape returns! In April, PPMT will be brought to you by the letter L! Lace, latex, leather and OTK (over the knee) spankings for littles! Our Exploration Bay (main floor near Registration) will offer firsthand experiences (Top & bottom) in leather care and in OTK spanking so come get a taste, and help us create the next “Best Party Ever”!

To join us at April’s PPMT, learn more and buy tickets here: https://thecspc.org/events/power-play-mixed-tape/2022/apr

Did reading this article give you a thrill? Volunteering for the CSPC is a great way to get involved and meet people! Find out more about volunteering at https://thecspc.org/volunteering. Our volunteer teams are the secret sauce that makes the CSPC so delicious!

Until next time! :^)

Community Matters: Join the Action at the CSPC!

by Sadie

Did you know that CSPC currently puts on 22 events a month?  That includes virtual discussion groups, in-person events, New Member Orientations, Munches, Board meetings, and Volunteer events.  There’s something going on to entice everyone!  

Are you new to kink or the CSPC?  Check out Fresh Meet!  Are you an experienced player who loves dance music?  Come get your beat on at Power Play Mixed-Tape!  Want to volunteer?  Come get acquainted with our leadership at our Volunteer Munch! (Learn more about helping support your vibrant CSPC community as a volunteer here.)  Have a special interest?  Come to one of our Discussion Groups!  We have groups focused on Power Dynamics, Switching, Queer Identities, Consensual Non-Monogamy, Neurodivergence in the Scene, Erotic Writing and more!  

This is one of the many reasons I love the CSPC.  There’s something for everyone.  Some of our events aren’t my thing.  That’s okay, there are others that are.  If you haven’t visited recently, this might be a good time!  Check out the current event offerings and read the descriptions on our website at theCSPC.org/event. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Lucky Pervs! Come Join the Shenanigans at Femme Dominion!

Join us at Gallery Erato on Saturday, March 19, for Femme Dominion, a BDSM play party for Femme identified Tops and all the people who adore them. Get your kink on and get in some socializing with like-minded pervs in a Queer centered space. Bask in the many glorious forms that Femme can take, especially when it takes charge.

Play equipment and places to get intimate abound with seating scattered throughout the space to optimize the sweet voyeur/exhibitionist dynamic of public play. If December’s event was any indication, you can expect a wide variety of sensual, sexual, and solidly S/M scenes all night long.

We’ll start the evening with a social hour to help you climatize into our erotic world and enjoy some slightly less distracted interactions. We’ll also have name tags and red wrist bands for flagging to ease introductions and help those folks interested in pick-up play find each other.

This is a Queer centered, but not exclusionary, party focused on Femme Dommes and all the lovely people who appreciate our particular attentions as well as those who simply prefer Femme led spaces. We embrace Femme in its many varied manifestations inclusive of, but not exclusive to, gender identity.

Come explore ours or your own.

There will be no tickets available at the door for this event, tickets are only available through pre-purchase online. Registration for this party is limited to a maximum of 100 tickets and we did sell out in advance of our last event so plan accordingly.

It’s time for Femme Dominion shenanigans! Saints need not apply.

Wicked Wordplay: A Sex-Positive Writing and Reading Group (ONLINE)

Mmmmmm….Saucy stories! Pervalicious poetry! Erotic essays! Naughty notes! Give us all your Wicked Wordplay! 

Come join in sensual and sexual co-writing and reading time with facilitators Chel and Eirikah, tech host Turtle, and our supportive online community at our first gathering on Wednesday, March 23, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific time. Attendance is free for CSPC members, and $5 for non-members. Register here to get the Zoom link via email.

Each session will begin with a review of our group agreements and the CSPC Online Group rules, followed by 30 minutes of co-writing time. We’ll provide a prompt to get your creative juices flowing—or you can work on the sexy writing project of your choice!

For the second hour, we invite writers to share 5 to 10 minutes of their verbal hotness and imagination with the group. If our group is too large to accommodate all the writers who choose to read, our breakout rooms create more capacity for connection. We’ll close each session with a few minutes of conversation about writing-focused topics.

Wicked Wordplay will NOT provide dedicated workshopping time–we focus on parallel writing within virtually shared (if physically separate) environments, then indulging in the pleasures of sexy storytime. 

If you choose to share your writing, you can request to receive appreciation only, brief constructive comments via chat, or more detailed critiques in a shared Google doc. 

All sex-positive writers and readers/listeners are welcome. Come celebrate your unique sensual and sexual experience by writing and reading with us. We’re excited to get spicy with you!

Don’t fancy yourself a writer, but love to be teased and tantalized by wicked wordplay? Join us! You can use our co-writing time to journal, compose love notes to your honey (or yourself!), or just doodle your daydreams, then sit back and enjoy listening to the group’s reading. You might even surprise yourself and decide to read sometime!

A little peek at your facilitators, Chel and Eirikah: 

Chel (they/them)—pronounced like “chode” and “cherry”—is a monster with an appetite for language, adventure, and primal play. They snagged a Bachelor of Arts in English, and then convinced a corporation to pay them for writing words. In their free time, Chel crafts fantastical adult literature to explore their endless collection of kinks. Chel’s dearest dream is to become a flaming wheel with six wings and infinite eyes.

Eirikah (she/her) is a writer, Witch, and sexual rebel who identifies as a white, polyamorous, bisexual, cisgender woman, Dominant-leaning Switch, and sadomasochist. Her one true fetish is language; both/and is her magic word. Her erotica was published in the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival Literary Art Anthology in 2018, 2019, and 2020. As a somatic sex+relationship coach (https://desirealchemy.com) who believes in the healing power of authentic sexuality, she is also a contributor to two Amazon bestselling books: Sacred Medicine: Mystical Practices for Ecstatic Living and The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing Volume 5. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and serves as a member of the CSPC Board of Directors and editor of the CSPC newsletter.

Frolic is Coming!

Start saving your pennies, Frolic is coming!  If you love kink, camping, and community, we’ve got a treat for you!  Frolic is a wonderful three-day kinky camping event in Snohomish. Details are still being worked out, but we hope to celebrate together three weekends this year rather than one!  All play allowed at The CSPC will be allowed at Frolic, and we’ll have ample equipment to play upon. There will be entertainment, activities, and a thriving community of camping kinksters!  

Here are some of the things that were said after the event wrapped up last year:

  “Great venue - The grounds were fabulous. The outdoor hot water shower was much appreciated.”

 “Relaxing and exciting at the same time. I felt like I was at a kinky retreat. I was able to unplug from my regular routine and reconnect with myself and my partner outside of our daily lives.”

 “Safe. I felt free to be myself and wasn’t worried about creepers, non-vaxxers and other human hazards.”

 “It was wonderful to feel freedom to do things outdoors, in a safe environment, that I wanted to do for years. Thank you for your help and support with that. It seemed like you wanted to find a way to make that happen for us - I really appreciated that.”

 “We will definitely try to come back in the future. Thanks for a wonderful event!”

 “The extended duration and privacy of the event contributed so much. Saturday was the first time in my adult life when I woke up and went to bed without a single moment during the day when I needed to mask the nature of my preferences and my relationship.”

 “The depth of knowledge and care in craft and safety: sitting around the fire pit, after some discussion of fireplay, I asked a question for resources about branding. I learned so much more than I even would have hoped for from the discussion. Not only that what we’ve had in mind could really be done responsibly only by an experienced professional - but the ins and outs, whys and wherefores of that fact. All discussed with care and absent of judgment.”

 “Seeing the community itself: sui generis. In the circle at the closing ceremony, I was touched by the memories shared of the woman [Allena Gabosch] who died. While I never myself met her (this was basically my first CSPC event), I could feel the community in that moment – not just in the memories that were shared, but more so by the looks of recognition from others around the circle who were listening to those shared memories.”

 “One of my favorite moments was getting in a group of people and playing a variation of truth or dare. I was surprised at the amount of cartwheels I was dared to do, and happy I got my hair pulled.”

 “There was a sense of community that I’ve been missing. I saw sharing of ideas, feelings and warmth.”

 “It’s been a couple years since I’ve had space and time to dance with my whips. Getting out onto the field, with the music playing ambiently, and dancing was a highlight of my Frolic. Such an amazing thing to just be able to move and play and crack among people who appreciated it, in a place with a space.”

  “Being among so many people of like mind, the conversations were incredible. I met folx from all over and got to talk about our interests and deep connections. There’s someone I hope is going to message me and explore! Being there with people I knew had had vaccine cards checked, out of the city, with folx I knew I didn’t have to filter myself around the way I do with vanillas felt so safe and validating, especially after a year and a half of isolation.”

“It was a pretty chill weekend. It was good to be isolated from the outside world. Everyone was welcoming and accepting.”

 “Making love on a mattress, in the shade of the trees with the breeze on bare skin, was such a treat.”

 “The kinky card game was a great way to get to know people: who’s silly, who’s serious, who’s  playful, and who’s mischievous.”

  “I got to meet my long distance girlfriend for the very first time. I won my first high quality paddle. On top of that, I got to spend a weekend with some of my favorite people in the entire world, meet some new favorite people and have an absolute blast!”

 “The play was wonderful. I got to do a couple scenes and the high is still with me.”

 “With the freedom to play at will over a full weekend surrounded by gorgeous scenery, it’s no wonder I have too many favorite moments to pick just one. Hard work and forethought showed in every detail. I’ve been waiting a long time for this kind of getaway.”

 “My favorite moment was after the day's energies brought many of us together around the flame. Each coming from our own burnt embers of kinky energy to share in an enrichment. Being shown manipulations of fire and some participation in the same. The wisdom of an elder retelling stories to pass on his own passions. Coming together in one place, to share in community in the dark, comforted by lighting it up around the campfire.”

 “I can sum up my favorite moment in two words: outdoor orgasm.”

Stay tuned for more details on this year’s Frolic events!