Cupping has been around for thousands of years. Are you curious why? Well, Marji and Hawke have been playing with suction (both therapeutic and delightfully deviant) for over a decade. Come check out this unusual form of sensation play. Whether you’re a seasoned sensation player or just cup-curious, no experience is necessary to attend. We’ll take you on a journey through the history of cupping, from ancient medicine to modern-day mischief. You’ll learn how to use fire, silicone, and pump cups. Wet or dry, gentle or intense, there’s a cupping style for every kink and comfort level. We will discuss the benefits of cupping and the range of sensations that can be produced, along with safety issues, precautions, and contraindications you should be aware of before engaging in this type of play. We will demo different types of cupping, including fire and blood cupping, and there will be plenty of time for questions along the way. Join us for a class that truly sucks—in the best way possible.
Presenter: Master Hawke and Marji Kizmahas
Master Hawke and Marji Kizmahas are dedicated educators and facilitators with a shared commitment to fostering authentic connection, embodied consent, and informed exploration in kink and alternative lifestyle spaces. With over 25 years of combined experience, they bring complementary expertise in BDSM, consensual nonmonogamy, somatic awareness, and a wide range of edge and sensation-based modalities. Together, they formed Catalyzed Connections, a collaborative platform for workshops and events.
Master Hawke is a respected figure in the Colorado kink and leather communities, known for his sizzling stage performances, skill with fire and whips, and the passion (and compassion) he embodies as an educator and community ambassador. Marji Kizmahas is a queer, bodywork-informed service top whose offerings bridge the realms of somatic presence, therapeutic touch, and conscious kink as a tool for deepening self-awareness and connection.