Cut to Closure: Wound Care, Triage, and First Aid in Kink with Ember Solaris

This class is recorded, and all ticket holders will have access for 4 weeks after the class. Tickets are available on a sliding scale.

In this class, you'll explore the intricacies of triaging various wound types encountered in kink and how to care for them. From superficial scratches to deep punctures, you'll learn to distinguish between different types of wounds, assess their severity, and determine the appropriate level of care needed for each. This class is specifically designed to address bottoms' wound care.

We'll cover the classification of wounds and discuss how each type impacts the body's healing process. You'll gain insight into the signs of complications, such as excessive bleeding or signs of infection, and how to respond swiftly to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.

This class will also guide you through the essential first aid techniques, including wound cleaning, bandaging, and aftercare. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned practitioner, this course equips you with the critical skills to manage wounds with confidence, ensuring that your scenes remain not only as intense and fulfilling as you wish but also safer and appropriately risk mitigated.

By the end of this class, you'll be empowered with the knowledge to create unforgettable scenes while keeping safety at the forefront.

Please note that this class is not intended to replace first aid certification, emergency medical aid, professional medical care, or professional medical advice.

Your Presenter:

The author of "365 Days of Consent Culture Exercises for Kinksters" (https://a.co/d/aczmP0h), Ember Solaris (they/she) (FetLife: @xSolaris) is a Sadistic D-type leaning switch and social scientist who infuses her passion for research into every class she presents. Drawing from extensive training in emotions, trauma, addictive behaviors, and relationship dynamics, Ember bridges evidence-based practice with her Primal and Sadomasochistic identity—fueled by a fascination with the dark, pain, blood and the arcane question of what it means to be human.

A professional information sponge and infodumper, Ember’s classes combine depth, passion, ferocity, and ethical complexity. She collaborates with attendees to foster inclusive, intersectional learning environments. Ember carves spaces where participants can unearth their most authentic, messy selves. A companion for those seeking both intellectual rigor and carnal exploration, Ember thrives when exploring new frontiers in kink, always pushing the envelope a little further. As a result, Ember collaborates with their co-organizer Ms_Kitten_ to run the Let it Reign (FetLife: @Let_It_Reign) and Reign of Blood (FetLife: @Reign_of_Blood) platforms to provide quality, accessible kink education across experience levels, interests, and intensity preferences. Ember has taught across the country and beyond and regularly presents online. A disabled, queer, genderqueer nerd, they live in the gray spaces and hope to meet you there.