ASSFest M25 Rim | Ethical Feminization in BDSM

*** An ASSFEST M25 Rim event - see here for ALL the juicy details! ***

Feminization as a BDSM concept has been through many changes in the past decades as our understanding and experiences of gender and sexuality evolve. How do we engage with this practice in a safe, sane and consensual way?

We’ll discuss the importance of communication, consent and respect in Feminization play, while still being able to engage authentically and intentionally with this practice. The evolution of gender roles in different cultural contexts will be explored, examining stereotypes and how it has shaped our triggers and shame responses.

By considering our individual & interactive ethical viewpoints for making informed, responsible and respectful decisions in BDSM power dynamics, we can develop frameworks that will shape authentic and powerful narratives for play that adhere to our principles and best practices.

Key Topics

1. Consent and Communication
2. Negotiation and Boundaries/limits/ safe words.
3. Evolution of gender roles, Triggers and shame, Feminine myths and stereotypes
4. Developing ethical frameworks to play with Feminization

5. Aftercare: Prioritizing aftercare and emotional support for top and bottom.

*** Mistress Danielle will also be presenting 'Kidnapping: Captive & Power Dynamics'  at the ASSFEST M25 Immersion weekend.***

🍑 LOGISTICS 🍑

TICKETING

This event is part of the ASSFEST M25 Rim Festival. Attendees of the ASSFEST M25 Immersion Weekend receive discounted tickets to this and other events between the 9th and 16th of May. Explore our schedule here!

VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY

The workshop space is at ground level with a step over a raised lip of a sliding door, with a bathroom accessible from the same room. 

As well as sex positivity, we love diversity and all curious and respectful 18+ humans are welcome. 

TRANSPORT & PARKING

The venue is an few minutes walk from both buses and trams. There is limited untimed parking in the area. If you are a ticket holder and require a bit more detail on the transport options please reach out!

INCLUSIVITY & LIMITATIONS

As well as sex positivity, we love diversity & all curious & respectful 18+ humans are welcome.

*** THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT - YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY A VALID PHOTO ID ON THE DAY TO GAIN ENTRY ***

🍑 ABOUT MISTRESS DANIELLE 🍑

Mistress Danielle is a independent professional dominatrix and previously worked at the oldest BDSM dungeon in Melbourne. She is passionate about teaching and helping individuals explore their own sexuality in a safe space. Danielle has been on her own kink adventures around the world - she enjoyed her last international tour in 2024 playing in Hong Kong and Thailand, previously performed in the 10th Montreal Fetish weekend in Canada, worked with Serious Bondage in San Francisco and played professionally in London and Canada.

In Australia, she is proud to be working with her fellow Dommes at Coven parties. In 2025, she hosted the spanking station at the biggest queer party in Sydney &Melbourne - Unicorns. She was a panelist at the Demasque Magazine Fetish Forum sharing her thought on Sadism and masochism. Her written work has been featured in Demasque, Red Pocket Press (for queer POC) and Intro Room (SW pride fund raising). In 2023 she performed at Dark Spark, at kink play party ATOMICA, and was one of the finalists for Miss Melbourne Rubber.

Having professional scuba dive-master and rescue diver training has aided her to cultivate prudent BDSM play, which she incorporates into her classes. As a kinky queer poly person of colour, she is devoted to facilitate a space that is shame-free, ethical and playful for all gender expressions. Her other interests are: cats, coffee, and latex bondage.

🍑 ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF SEXUALITY 🍑

The Australian School of Sexuality (ASS) is a collective of affiliated sex educators who've teamed up to support each other & increase public accessibility to sexuality education spaces. Please visit our website for a detailed look at our hosts, workshops & vision!

We welcome all feedback, questions & thoughts! Please get in touch via email.

Huge gratitude to our wonderful sponsors for believing in the possibilities of ASS! Assembly Four, Tryst Link & Demasque Magazine.