Topic Area I: BDSM Overview: A welcoming, non-threatening way for people to learn more about BDSM and the local central Florida BDSM community. We will go over a lot of the basics of what it is that we do: including **what** we do and **why** we do it. During this discussion time, areas that may be covered (depending on what those in attendance would like to discuss) include: basic terminology; basic info about the various roles & relationship types available in the lifestyle; basic communication issues & skills; SM vs Abuse; Universal party etiquette; getting started in impact and sensation play; finding someone to do bondage or SM, a “play partner”; and the basics of scene negotiation, Safe Words, and Aftercare.
- When: 1st Saturday afternoon!
- Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
**✭ Topics ✭**
We have two Topic Areas that will be offered on a revolving schedule. NOTE: You do not need to attend the meetings in order as each Topic Area will be self sustaining and will present the materials in various formats each time they occur. This will make it possible for everyone to keep attending to learn more about the various areas throughout the year.
**✭ Who can attend:**
1. Anyone not just new people — which means:
~ a) anyone who is new to the lifestyle
~ b) anyone who is interested in adding to their current knowledge about WIITWD *("What It Is That We Do")*.
2. RSVP's will be required prior to "Newbie Nooner" (minimum of 2-days prior is requested, more is preferred) this is so that the venue can be informed about how many people to expect.
Format for meeting (times approximate:
1. Beginning @ 1 PM: Gather together order food & socialize!
2. 1:30 PMish: The Topic Area for meeting will be presented.
3. 3 PM: Leaders will meet for a short new member orientation period with new members who wish to attend the Ocala Munch or other Ocala Munch sponsored events. This meeting will be outside on the venue's porch. NOTE: This offers a set time for new people who wish to attend the Ocala Munch or other Ocala Munch sponsored events to attend a new member orientation meeting.
*See the ☆ "Newbie Nooner" ☆ — information (on FetLife) post for all the information about the classes.*