Giving People Their First Sharps and Blood Experiences with Ember Solaris

Someone's first few experiences with sharps or blood play can shape how they understand and approach these activities for years to come. Whether it's a quick taste at an event, a carefully planned introductory scene, or an opportunity to explore something they've been curious about, introducing someone to sharps and blood play comes with some unique responsibilities and considerations.

One of the most frequent introductions to this kind of play happens at events. Call them taster events, exploratoriums, house Topping/bottoming, demos, TAPAS events, trial runs, service Topping/bottoming, or something else entirely, these events serve a crucial role in our communities. They are also a risk to events, attendees and participants, and those running them.

This class explores how to create meaningful first experiences while prioritizing informed consent, risk awareness, hygiene and health, and more. We'll also examine the particular challenges of offering introductory experiences in public and event settings, including time constraints, unfamiliar partners, social pressure, and the responsibilities of house tops, house bottoms, tasting givers, and organizers.

Whether you're the person offering the experience, organizing opportunities for others, or preparing to explore sharps and blood play for the first time at one of these events, this class focuses on the skills, judgment, and communication that help make those first encounters informed, intentional, and worth remembering.

✦ About the Educator ✦

Ember Solaris is a social scientist, kink educator, and risk nerd who teaches blood play, sharps, impact, and other higher-risk kink. Their work focuses on moving beyond simple “safe or unsafe” labels to look at how things interact. Ember brings practical experience, curiosity, and a strong preference for honest conversations about uncertainty, responsibility, and what can go wrong.

📍 FetLife: @xSolaris

✦ Tickets & Access ✦

🎟 Individual Ticket:
🧛 Vampire Academy Members: this class is included in your membership
💌 Scholarships: Applications open, please complete the form below

✦ How to Access Your Class ✦

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