Setting up for a Smut event is like a comforting routine now, we’ve got it down to a fine art. Smut:Restrained was going to be a little different  and I must admit I was nervous about how it would go, but set up was reassuringly familiar and we were surrounded by friends.

We had both the tombola and our Mucky dip there for this event. Lots of amazing prizes, many of them themed for the day!

 

The day was started with an amazing rope Demo led by Ran, an amazing rigger, and his partner Suki. I loved the way he concentrated on the emotions, feelings and connections of the ties and not just the practical how to’s. My favourite bit was when he described rope as a great big hug. I liked that, but then I’m a big softie! After the demo there was discussion and questions in the social space – on comfy sofas with cups of tea in hand.

When we’d finished with the rope fun we moved on to a demo all about chains led by Sensei and his partner Irish Ivory.  Chain is something I’ve not seen much of – past as a connector or accessory on some other kinky item so I was intrigued to find out the uses for it. Of course, there are many safety points and Sensei went through those with us. The use of easy release carabiners etc make it easy to untie someone quickly if the need arises.

 

After the fantastic demo – which kept Irish on her toes…especially when Sensei or Miss Tillysue pulled on her lead, we got to get hands on with the chain. I have discovered a bit of a new love I think!

It’s cold, it’s ungiving and it’s fun. I didn’t expect to be hanging around from a chain but hey, you go with the flow at these things right?

That’s probably how I ended up being a top later in the afternoon. Yep, me. What’s a top? You ask. Well that’s the person doing the actions to a willing recipient. I do have a switchy side but I’m not massively dominant. I definitely didn’t expect to be helping someone with their experiences of impact play.

See, the theme for the day was restraint but once the workshops were over it was free play time. It was fun for me and my bottom and I was very grateful to have several well practised doms/tops/sadists around to give me advice and hints and tips for paddling and flogging. I even got a figure of eight movement going on! I was very proud of myself. It’s hard work but fun…my arm definitely ached when I’d finished!

 

Of course, I didn’t stay top the whole time. I got some very satisfying heart imprints and other marks. It was fun to relax and play in the dungeon and soon the event was at an end.

It went by super quickly because it was so very much fun.  Relaxed, encouraging and welcoming. I believe a good time was had by all.

Many thanks to all who made it so, the attendees, Sensei and Ran our fantastic workshop leaders and Irish Ivory and Suki their respective partners and of course Miss TillySue and Animal, the staff members on hand to help and advise!

Do you fancy joining us for our next event? We’re doing Smut Wax Play on the 1st April again at the amazing Miss Ts.  There will be a Wax play demo, chance to get hands on, readings and general play time for all. You can ask any and all questions to the gathered kinksters who will be more than happy to help. So if you’re researching a book or personally curious come along and have a smutty afternoon with extra wax.

Event listings can be found on Facebook and Fetlife  and tickets available for £5 (plus fees) now on Eventbrite or £10 on the door.