| BunnieBights |  |
Bunniebights is a shibari educator based in central Texas. A true switch, she loves community play and sharing her passion for rope with people of all experience levels. Whether it be partnered or solo, this bunny is bound to be tangled up in rope! |
| Dr. Jeff |  |
Dr Jeff is a Board-Certified Family Practice physician who has been practicing for over 40 years. He and his wife, the lovely Mistress G., have been in the scene for almost 25 years. He is frequently consulted about the medical concerns of members of the BDSM community. He is here to answer any medical questions that you may have that affect you and your profession. Dr. Jeff has presented at DomCons on numerous occasions. He has a wealth of knowledge on how to avoid and treat Kink-related injuries and situations that Kinksters and Professional Dommes need to know. |
| Electro Girly |  |
Electro Girly is an educator, performer, event coordinator, and Pro Dom at Sanctuary Studios in Los Angeles. Kink, especially electro play, is her passion. She hosts play parties, teaches transformative classes, runs demo booths, performs at events, and is a toy maker with her own store. She has taught at DomCon New Orleans and DomCon LA 2026. She approaches electricity as both sensation and language, offering others the same safe, healing, self-discovery, and transformative power it has given her, while guiding participants toward authentic, embodied connection with themselves and others. |
| Elizabeth |  |
Elizabeth is a sex and relationship coach, educator, and founder of Go Forth and Slay, helping submissives build healthier, more fulfilling D/s dynamics through communication, consent, and self-awareness. A longtime member of the kink community, Elizabeth combines lived experience with practical education to make complex relationship skills approachable—and occasionally funny. Known for blending humor with honest conversations, she teaches individuals how to identify red flags, negotiate with confidence, advocate for their needs, and, perhaps most importantly, learn to kneel for quality. |
| Goddess Capri |  |
Goddess Capri is a professional Dominatrix with over a decade of experience. Bringing elements of psychological insight and emotional intelligence to Her professional practice, She offers expertise that extends far beyond traditional domination services. Outside of Her professional practice, Goddess Capri is an advocate for sex rights, sexual health, and pleasure. In addition to owning and operating several businesses and brands, she provides lifestyle coaching, educational program development, instructional design, fetish modeling and voice performance. She earned Her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in December 2024. |
| Goddess Greta VanderThrust |  |
Goddess Greta VanderThrust (She/They) is a full time Pro-Domme, Bondage Enthusiast and Leather Pup from St. Louis, Missouri who takes a hedonistic approach to life. As a Dominatrix she believes kink is about discovering facets of ourselves and exploring fantasies we never imagined coming to life. Because of this she is passionate about producing unique kinky events and educational opportunities for her hometown. Their special interests include Fetish Photography, Leather, Sex Magick, and Rope Bondage. |
| Goddess Vanta |  |
Goddess Vanta is a dynamic switch who has been active in the kink community since age 19. Proudly bringing her Black femininity into both dominance and submission, she embraces the full spectrum of power exchange. With experience as both a demo bottom and dominant, she is passionate about exploring the fluidity of these roles. In this class, she will discuss switching between dominant and submissive dynamics, topping and bottoming, navigating power shifts during play, and the importance of effective aftercare from both perspectives. |
| Grand Master David | I believe I am the oldest ACTIVE Dom- I started in public in 1959. I was one of the founders of TES in N.Y. and the guy who named Threshold in the early 80’s. I founded Ropecraft, the largest rope convention in the world, and was in the room with Bettie Page. Boy do I have stories. | |
| Indigo Marx |  |
I am a switch and have been in the scene for a couple years now. I have been studying psychology for over 8 years and have three degrees, one in Psychological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Fine Arts and Humanities. I am truly passionate about BDSM and the community as a whole, and with my education in the field of psychology I wish to combine the two and help people learn about the psychology of BDSM in a way that helps people have healthier and more connective scenes. |
| Kat Nash |  |
Kat Nash is a professional Dominatrix, educator, coach, and host of Into the Dungeon, the podcast for submissives (and Dommes!) to learn, grow and ultimately embrace their authentic desires. With years of experience guiding clients through Femdom dynamics, power exchange, submission, and personal transformation, Kat is known for creating immersive experiences that blend psychological insight, practical skill, and empowerment. She specializes in helping submissives move beyond shame and into self-acceptance while building healthy, intentional D/s relationships. Through coaching, experiences, courses, and speaking engagements, Kat provides a unique perspective on the intersection of kink, identity, growth, and connection. |
| Killmeat Nick |  |
Killmeat Nick (he/they/it/she) is a queer trans gender transcend-er, sex educator, erotic scholar, and events manager at the BDSM education resource, Wicked Grounds. Active in the SF Bay Area scene since 2018, a sex educator since 2021, and active in the LA scene since 2023. Nick is also a formally trained conflict mediator and community restoration specialist offering individual and group consultation. You can connect with them on social media via @killmeat6 across platforms. If you are interested in teaching with Wicked Grounds, you may email them at nick@wickedgrounds.com. |
| Knight of Xanadu |  |
Knight of Xanadu and TheGirl_Star are the team behind Xanadu Kink, Xanadu Reserve, and Power Exchange Together (PET): North Central NJ. Through education, mentorship, event production, and community building, they create welcoming spaces for exploring power exchange, service, relationship dynamics, personal growth, and authentic connection. Married for over two decades and living in a 24/7 power exchange dynamic, they bring lived experience, practical knowledge, and passion to their work. Together, they teach with warmth, authenticity, and purpose, combining Knight’s steady leadership and thoughtful guidance with TheGirl_Star’s expertise in education, etiquette, service excellence, and experiential learning. |
| Lady Sheba |  |
A Leatherwoman, educator, and artist, Lady Sheba (Mistress Sheba to a lucky few) has been active in BDSM for nearly a decade. Her presentations at SouthEast LeatherFest, THRIVE Virtual Conference, and DomCon, have established her as a thoughtful voice within the community. In 2025, she was named an artistic fellow for the Carter Johnson Leather Library, founded by historian Vi Johnson. She is currently touring her debut art exhibition, ODYSSEY OF KINK, honoring the history of Leather and fetish photography. |
| Lady Steele |  |
Lady Steele has served the Leather community since 1999 and presented and volunteered internationally. She resides in Atlanta where she serves alternative lifestyles via consulting and is the Deputy Steward of House Mantis. She founded the Center of Learning and School of Success (C.L.A.S.S.), the Worthless Bastards (Cigar) Club (W.B.C. – Atlanta), and The Leather Coterie (T.L.C.). Lady Steele has held various positions in both the former chapter of NLA - Atlanta and the Leather Leadership Conference. She continues to give back to the community through WINGS and by being a proud Associate Member of Onyx Pearls - Southern Leather. |
| Lady Veronika Kestrel |  |
Lady Veronika Kestrel (She/Her) is an 18-year lifestyle veteran and professional Dominatrix at Sanctuary Studios Los Angeles. She has taught classes (including this one!) At Sanctuary LAX, 910 WeHo, DomCon Los Angeles, DomCon NoLa, and Online, bringing her skills and knowledge to National audiences. Her lessons on kink philosophy, theory, and ethics have been featured in Zipper Magazine, American Sex Podcast, Pink Kink Podcast, and on TikTok, where She has earned a reputation as "KinkTok's Ethics Professor". |
| Madame Mona Notte |  |
Madame Mona is a Professional Dominatrix, kink educator, burlesquer, and social justice consultant in Minneapolis with over 10 years' experience in the adult industry. |
| Master Sable |  |
Master Sable is an Entrepreneur, Leather educator, organizational architect, and author with 33+ years of active experience in BDSM and Leather culture. He is the creator of the Authority Transfer Framework™, a structured educational model that distinguishes relational authority transfer from power exchange through governance, accountability, and consent. A recipient of the 2018 Pantheon of Leather Award for the Florida Region, he has presented nationally on leadership, authority, service, and skills development. Master Sable is the founder of House Blue Flames and serves as Commandant of Ta-Seti Academy, where he develops competency-based education for authority-based relationships and ethical leadership. |
| Miss Blu Thiccc'ems |  |
Hi there! I’m Miss Blu Thiccc’ems, a transplant from TN. I’ve been in the BDSM Lifestyle for over a decade, but in the LA community for the last seven years. But recently moved to Minneapolis. I’m a loud & proud gay biopic leather woman. i’m also owned by my Master, Mistress Melissa Sir. There are many sides to my submission. My bread & butter is High Protocol & being a show bunny. I also own a small kink business that’s aimed mostly towards Littles. I’m also traveling Pro Switch while proudly representing as Ms Christopher Street West Leather 2026. |
| Miss Sasha |  |
Miss Sasha has been an active & unique member of the BDSM community for over 18 years. She's a professional switch at Legacy Studios in Beverly Hills, California. She brings a palpable energy and a signature giggle wherever she goes. Miss Sasha is passionate about educating others and sharing her expertise with as many people as possible. Her intensity, love for edge play, open vulnerability, and commitment to creating a safe space for exploration leave a lasting impact on those she teaches. With a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, Miss Sasha integrates her knowledge into her play and educational approach. |
| Mistress Audry Lu Black |  |
Audry Lu Black is a eudaimonic philosopher, professional dominatrix, sex educator, author, and personal intimacy consultant specializing in helping people live better—not by behaving nicely, but through self-understanding. For 25 years, she has worked to create precise, personalized frameworks for people who crave depth, discretion, and results. Blending sex-positive education, BDSM practice, and moral philosophy, Audry is known for her distinctive approach to habit-building and behavioral change: structured, playful, intellectually rigorous, and unapologetically embodied. Drawing on psychology, classical philosophy, and lived experience in power exchange, she teaches people to build lives that feel good because they are well-designed. |
| Mistress Crush |  |
Mistress Crush is founder of House Zuyaa in Chicago. She is Vice president of Odyssey Leather Society. She serves the community in leather, kink polyamory and BDSM by her consistency in presenting in panels and classes nationwide. Her intersectionality and understanding of a variety of communities give her a complex grasp of community issues and solutions. Mistress Crush is a Black Femdom who advocates in mental health, safety awareness, and community engagement. She had the privilege of presenting at events such as DomCon, SELF, and BIONK Kink, FPE and IML, covering a range of topics that blend practical safety, communication. |
| Mistress Cyan |  |
Mistress Cyan has been active in the BDSM and Leather Lifestyle for almost 30 years and has been a Professional Dominatrix for over 25 years. Considered a leader in both the lifestyle and professional communities. Mistress Cyan has received a plethora of awards including 4 Woman of The Year awards, a TSR Viewer’s Choice Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2 times Mentor of The Year and has received commendations for leadership and support from The City of West Hollywood and The City of Los Angeles. The Central Canada Leather Association named her Icon of The Year in 2015. As an educator, Mistress Cyan has been a guest speaker and class instructor at a number of colleges and institutions of higher education such as UCLA, Stanford University, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Northridge, Occidental University and more. She has also presented classes and conducted workshops throughout the US and Canada for almost 20 years. Mistress Cyan is the founder and executive producer of DomCon LA, DomCon Atlanta, and DomCon New Orleans, now in its 18th year. She is the producer of The Lair at AVN in Las Vegas and owns the 5000+ sq ft Sanctuary Studios LAX, the largest dungeon in Los Angeles, and serves on The Board of Directors for LA Pride and The Los Angeles Leather Coalition. In 2019 she was an Honoree of SAGE, a national organization honoring those in the LGBT Community for lifelong commitment to the community and was interviewed by archivist Douglas O’Keefe in a Fireside Chat for The Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago. |
| Mistress Glow |  |
Hailing from Argentina, Mistress Glow is a professional dominatrix and the owner of Purgatory Dungeon and AnasPlayhouse.com in Albuquerque. Over her five years in BDSM, she has attended five DomCons and transitioned into a maker of professional-grade floggers. Beyond her work in the dungeon, she trains emerging Doms and tops, focusing on skill development and scene craft. A vocal supporter of women’s power, she sponsors women-only meet-and-greets designed to foster community and empowerment. Whether creating high-end impact tools or mentoring new practitioners, Mistress Glow is dedicated to elevating the standards and connectivity of the community. |
| Mistress Leah |  |
A native of Texas, Mistress Leah began her journey into BDSM around 2012. She has served as a Dungeon Coordinator, recruiting, promitong, and overseeing full dungeon staffs for countless Swing, Poly, and Kink events. She turned her passion into action establishing the House of Wonderland, Incorporated in January of 2021 which is a non-profit organization that produces performances, class instruction, and BDSM events. She debuted "Colorful Kink!" In 2025 which is a Munch organization for the advancement, visibility, and community building of BIPOC on the kink scene. She is a Board Member for Midwest Love Fest, a Polyamory convention held annually in Indianapolis. She is also the Regional Representative for the Midwest for Love Fest Events Inc which is a National Polyamory Convention Organization based out of Phoenix, AZ. She can be followed on all major social media platforms and Houseofwonderland.org |
| Mistress Melissa Sir |  |
Your Southern California Leather Woman 2011-2012, International Professional, Media Personality, BDSM Hall of Fame Inductee, Performer, Trainer, Mentor, Lecturer, and Lifestyle Dominant, Mistress Melissa. She has been the Lifestyle since 1993. She lives this 24/7, currently serving the community on the Advisory Board for DomCon and formerly of Pansexual Pride. She has humbly served as the Executive Producer of Ms. Los Angeles Leather. She has volunteered at many BDSM/Leather events from coast to coast. She has been a judge for International Olympus Leather, SoCal Master/slave, Mr./Ms. Sanctuary Leather to name a few. She taught a weekly EduKinKtion curriculum for 4yrs ranging from 46-52 topics. She loves teaching wherever She can and is able. Some of Her proudest moments include being voted for TSR’s People’s Choice Award for Woman of the Year 2011, Mistress of Ceremonies for DomCon LA 2011, Mistress of Ceremonies for DomCon Atlanta 2011, Guest of Honor DomCon NOLA 2023, Class of International Ms. Olympus Leather 2011, having served as Regional Titleholder in the Women’s Community as well as an honorary member of the Southland Title Sisters. She can be found at many BDSM, Body Modification, and Leather Lifestyle Community events. She currently works as a Professional Dominant, Spiritual Healer, and Energy Worker. She loves to bring positive energy whenever She can with Her renowned brash humor! She still volunteers Her time whenever possible to the Community. ~*Please don't refer to Me as Ma'am, Mistress or Sir will do nicely. I realize that it's bred into some as good etiquette......but you may divorce yourself from this idea when interacting with Me. It's a challenge for some, but then again...I like to be challenging. Thank you.* |
| Mistress Precious |  |
Mistress Precious is a well-known and respected Professional Dominatrix in Houston, Texas. For the past 30+ years the Mistress has been a lifestyle SM player in the private SM community. She served on the Board of Directors for DomCon LA and have been an active participant since the inception, she ia serves as the Industry Only Coordinator! She also served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Latex Party held annually in Houston, Texas for 14 years! She also is a speaker and an educator at numerous colleges in the Human Sexuality Class for the Art Institute of Houston every quarter for 8 years. Also speaking at the University of Houston and The Lone Star College. My belief is that DomCon is an organization that is teaching and great in helping us as a Professional group. With the talent and experience to help others learn from one another and keep our Profession in High Regards! |
| MsDDom |  |
MsDDom (She/Her) is an active member of the Atlanta community, living in a M/s dynamic with her slave, CreamDream. A "Masterly" service junkie, she supports BIPOC individuals in kink, BDSM, and Leather. As an MTTA Master Academy alumna, she serves with Black FemDoms-Atlanta, Black Atlanta Munch, and Women in Leather Atlanta. Currently, she is the Editor-In-Chief for Black Leather In Color (NextGen) Magazine and participates in several organizations, including Leather Solidarity Collective and Kink Down South. MsDDom has received multiple awards, including the DomCon New Orleans 2025 Lady Remedy Ann Fetish Educator Award and the MTTA’s Lady Lynette Leadership Award 2022. |
| Nichole Thorne |  |
Nichole is a masochistic, sometimes submissive, bottom with 15 years of experience in the lifestyle. Her expertise includes d/s relationships, high protocol, age play, pet play, edge play and spanko culture to name a few. She brings knowledgeable big sister vibes and a sense of humor to every class. Her courses encourage self advocacy, acquiring knowledge and consent from the bottom up. When she’s not traveling, Nichole lives in Indianapolis with her enby wife, four cats, a golden retriever and a corn snake. In her free time she likes to color, watch bad horror and flirt with her girlfriend. |
| Predilection Rope |  |
Predilection Rope has a decade of experience in kink. And has been a been a kink educator for most of that time, including eight years running a weekly shibari education group. He is a prolific panelist at kink adjacent conventions such as fur and anime. And has spent four years as house rigger for a local burlesques group. He was the cofounder of a 5,000 sqft dungeon space and is the solo founder of a 2,500 sqft rope dojo. |
| Princess Kamilah Ivy Niut |  |
Princess Ivy, also known as your friendly hood little, is a unicorncat fairy vampire, leather-identified educator, professional Top, and community servant with over a decade of lived experience in BDSM and kink-affirming spaces. She identifies as a Princess and a Little, embodying softness and authority with intention, discipline, and care. She serves on the board of Pet Scouts as Den Momma, where her work centers on protection, mentorship, and harm reduction. More broadly, her work focuses on protecting those who enter the lifestyle, serving the community, and educating the miseducated while supporting people who are new or finding their footing. |
| Queen Hilarity |  |
Queen Hilarity is a Black, queer, gender-expansive, neurodivergent, and polyamorous kink educator and content creator. Her work sits at the intersection of pleasure and identity, teaching that you can't separate how we fuck from the bodies and histories we bring to bed. She specializes in watersports, humiliation, and power exchange, creating spaces where marginalized people see their desires reflected without apology. Her classes are playful, filthy, and grounded in the belief that the most taboo kinks are often the most liberating when taught by someone who understands what it means to be "other." |
| Queen Mary |  |
Hi divas, I’m Queen Mary! I’m a Professional Dominatrix at Sanctuary LAX with 5 years of plus size modeling experience and I’d love to share my tips n tricks that I use to make me look fabulous and authentically my eccentric self. In my mind, everyone can slay and be a baddie. |
| RainTemple |  |
Specializing in sensual Shibari ground ties and partial suspensions, RainTemple brings a unique blend of skill, sensation, and healing Eros to his rope work. With a focus on energy and presence, he has taught and performed at DomCon NOLA, AVN, Sanctuary LAX, and Long Beach Shibari Dojo. |
| Raven Darknights |  |
Raven Darknights brought shaving into the dungeon over two decades ago and is the preeminent source on the alchemy of heat, steel, water, stone, and flesh that is straight razor shaving. They also restore vintage straight razors, which are available for sale via 1:1. Believing that what we do in scene space creates sacred space, Raven has spent several decades exploring techniques for spirit connection, shifting energies, intention, and focus through ritual practice. They are known for sharing their knowledge and passion in dynamic workshops that have been described as "life changing" by participants. "Tastings" are available during con. |
| Robert Dante |  |
Bullwhip expert, 4-time Guinness World Record holder, author of Captured Lightning: Memoir of a Bullwhip Artist. |
| sea (undergroundsea) |  |
Undergroundsea has been in kink for 20+ years. He presents nationally to help people understand kink, especially submission. He serves on DomCon Advisory Board (BDSM conventions). He previously wrote BDSM columns, represented BDSM on college campuses and mainstream forums, and chaired Austin TNG. His homes are Austin and DC. He performed with a DC kinky burlesque/comedy troupe. He helped keep Austin weird by arranging fetish nights where he wrote, performed in, and DJ’d music for fetish shows. BDSM influences his artistic expression in the form of fetish photography, DJing music, dance, writings, and kinky stand-up comedy. |
| Sir Marvelous |  |
Sir Marvelous is a Professional Sensual BDSM Dominant, intimacy and pleasure coach, and kink educator with over a decade of experience. He blends the science of arousal, the psychology of desire, and the art of erotic power exchange to create transformative, shame-free learning experiences for those new to BDSM. Recognized for his engaging teaching style and commanding presence, Sir Marvelous specializes in destigmatizing kink within Black and Brown communities through education, coaching, workshops, and media. Whether consulting on productions, speaking at events, or guiding clients, he empowers people to explore pleasure, intimacy, and kink with confidence, intention, and authenticity. |
| Sir Valentino |  |
Sir Valentino is a POC Lifestyle Master covered under Mistress Cyan. He leads a polygamous household in a 24/7 power exchange that includes businesses, homes, and children. He served as Southern California Leather Master 2013 and Southwest Leather Master 2014.Today, as a practicing lawyer, he teaches classes on Power Exchange Dynamics, BDSM and the Law, and various BDSM skills. He has presented at major kink conferences, including DomCon, TGIF Fetish Ball, CTX Kinky BBQ, Southeast Leather Fest. |
| Susuwatari/Arthur |  |
Susuwatari brings over 18 years of kinbaku experience, studying throughout the USA, Japan, and Taiwan under respected Japanese rope masters and helping bring their teachings directly to communities in the United States. Their teaching focuses on gender-neutral instruction, emphasizing the understanding of ties, structure, and intention over memorizing patterns. Known for blending technical precision with creativity and adaptability, Susuwatari encourages students to develop rope that works for their own bodies, dynamics, and styles. |
| The Commandant |  |
Howdy, I'm The Commandant! A Dominatrix, kink educator, and BDSM lifestyle veteran with over 10 years of real life and online experience. Blending scientific insight, logical clarity, and empathetic guidance, I help others elevate their BDSM journeys with confidence and clarity. Known for My engaging, no nonsense teaching style and down-to-earth humor. I connect deeply with audiences leaving them empowered, educated, and inspired. Passionate about people and personal growth, I like to make sure people are equipped with tools to explore kink and themselves on a deeper level. My mission is to spark transformation, expand knowledge, and guide others to unlock their full potential within BDSM. |
| TheGirl Star |  |
Knight of Xanadu and TheGirl Star are the dynamic duo behind all things Xanadu. Founders of Xanadu Kink, Xanadu Reserve, and Power Exchange Together: North Central NJ. They have created immersive, supportive spaces that are explored with purpose, clarity, and heart. Married for over two decades and living in a 24/7 power exchange dynamic, they blend real-life experience with deep study and community service. Together, they mentor, teach, and host transformative experiences that help others build intentional dynamics through their hands-on classes and immersive experiences that weave together luxury, service, and personal growth. |
| Thee Lady Aurora |  |
Thee Lady Aurora is a Black trans woman, radiant S/switch, and your friendly neighborhood Princess. She co founded Austin Black Munch, a space for Black kinksters to connect and build community, and serves as secretary and founding board member of the Gemini Leather Collective. Passionate about visibility, education, and authentic connection, Aurora creates spaces where people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. A Black Bratz doll brought to life, she curates her community with glitter and just the right amount of shenanigans. |
| _Vader_ |  |
Vader brings 11 years of rope experience rooted in both leather and rope communities. With extensive experience as a rope bottom, she offers invaluable insight into safety, communication, body awareness, and the emotional and physical experience of being tied. A leather title holder, former Head DM and convention staff member, and founder of a dungeon still operating today, Vader adds practical knowledge, event experience, and bottom-centered perspectives that enrich every class they teach together. |
| Xir Divine Rae |  |
Xir Divine Rae (They/He/God) is the founder of Divine Kink and Divine Kink Academy, a sacred Power Exchange education platform centering embodiment and reindigenization. Practitioner, mystic, and educator, Xir Divine Rae has spent years guiding individuals and couples through the spiritual and relational dimensions of Power Exchange dynamics. As an event organizer and producer, They created Midsummer Nights Kink, a festival devoted to ritual, pleasure, and community. For its last three years, Xir Divine Rae has presented, performed, and produced at Sex Down South, bringing erotic education and embodied artistry to audiences seeking liberation through Power Exchange. |