Are you interested in building a power exchange relationship that will stand the test of time? Or maybe it is time to examine what you already have built and review what needs to be added to take it to the next level? Perhaps you want to be ready for when it is time for you to begin your journey?

This half day intensive will take you through the process of building that foundation – from creating a shared understanding, exploring the value of a contract, ]the role of Leather Families and Houses, and strategies that will keep your M/s relationship ready to grow through a variety of difficulties that M/s (and all) relationships encounter.

Join national presenters Dan and dawn* as they lead a series of workshops, exercise, and discussions on M/s aspects that focus on long term success for those living M/s.

In a private setting where we can express our authentic selves, we will explore, challenge, and ‘dig in the dirt’ of our relationships and our selves.

This intensive includes a break for a home cooked lunch as well as our own M/s game show, “Do these chaps make My butt look fat?” to send everyone home with a laugh.

The event will be happening on May 21rst from 11AM to 4PM in a private club in North Royalton, Ohio (25 minutes from Cleveland; 200 minutes from Columbus) and is limited to 20 people. RSVP to dananddawn@eroticawakening.com to save your spot.

Total cost is $15 per person and covers our rent for the space and the prepared lunch.

About Dan and dawn

Master Dan and his slave dawn have been in a M/s relationship for the past 10 years. The are the current Great Lakes region Master & slave title holder as well as national presenters who can be found at a minimum of 12 major events a year. They are also the co-host of the internet radio show Erotic Awakening and leaders of the M/s power exchange tribe House Metta

Find this event on FetLife here – http://fetlife.com/events/47063

Where will Dan & dawn be, along with almost all of House Metta?

Discount registration ends February 13, 2011
February 25-27, 2011 in Dallas, Texas
web site: http://www.southplainsleatherfest.com email: southplainsleatherfest@gmail.com

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Join over 500 leatherfolk at for one of the best Leather-SM-M/s events in the country: South Plains Leatherfest-International Master/slave Weekend in Dallas February 25-27, 2011! If you’re into Master/slave relationships, cutting edge SM, awesome play parties, exciting international title contests, and large Leather conferences with over 500 other people in attendance, then South Plains is for you! Register now at http://www.southplainsleatherfest.com

REGISTRATION: $119 PER PERSON NOW THROUGH FEB 13
Take advantage of our regular registration price of $119 per person, good through February 13, 2011. The price goes up to $149 per person on February 14, 2011.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Entrance to the International Master/slave Contest
* Over 40 workshops and seminars
* Thursday Night Early Bird Mixer
* Opening Festivities with Auction of Presenters
* Men’s, Women’s and Transgendered Cruise Areas
* Vendor Room and Bootblacking Area

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Rates at the Radisson are $102 per night and suites are $132 per night. Rooms are subject to availability and reservations must be made online before February 9, 2011. There are only a few rooms left so reserve your room now at http://www.southplainsleatherfest.com/hotel.php

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
South Plains offers two seminar tracks: Master/slave relationships and Advanced SM Techniques, with nationally recognized presenters including Master Skip, Master Jim and slave marsha, tomo, Mollena, Master Obsidian and slave namaste Mark Frazier, Hardy Haberman, Lolita and many others. For a full list of Presenters and Workshops, visit http://southplainsleatherfest.com/schedule.php

THE INTERNATIONAL MASTER/SLAVE CONTEST
Five Master/slave contestant pairs from around the country will compete for the 18th annual International Master/slave title. The 2011 judges are: Daddy Sal (Head Judge), Master Archer, slave riches, Master Tallen, slave nic, Master J, and SlaveMaster, with boy Chris and Randal Kinnear emceeing.

PLAY PARTY PACKAGE
South Plains’ on-site play parties last year were HOT and Team Dungeon has been hard at work, making this year’s parties even better! We are once again featuring men only, women only and mixed spaces, and you can attend BOTH NIGHTS for $25 per person. To attend, you must buy a play party package with your registration.

We hope to see you at South Plains!

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Thought it would be interesting to chronicle our run for the GLLA Master & slave Contest 2010

On this episode of Erotic Awakening, we talk to Crystal about being a Masochist!

Also, Sarah Sloane helps us ride the waves of transcendence by teaching us some breathing techniques. We share about Kinko de Mayo and then the Adventures in Sexuality Submissive Round Table. Also, House Metta welcomes a new member.

We also talk about a new event, Fires of Venus, where temples and bdsm equipment give people a chance to reflect on our capacity to give and receive pleasure over a three day period!

Finally, Archimedes the cat tries to help us podcast. And he isn’t half bad.

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This week, slave jem joins us to discuss the challenges that younger kinky people face as they enter the lifestyle.

We also discuss if Dan is a sexy elder statesman, a kinky old fart, or somewhere in the middle.

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