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Power Exchange: Relationships, Not Relationshits: Integrating Power Exchange and Ethical Non-Monogamy Dynamics

Communication / Negotiation
📅 Saturday, September 19 🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 📍 Upstairs

About this Class

Many of us enjoy (or want to enjoy) Ethical Non-Monogamous (ENM) relationships but may not know where to start or have already experienced the trials and tribulations. Add in BDSM and/or a Power Exchange (PE) dynamic, and your relationships just got exponentially more complex. There are a variety of different relationship and power exchange types, so how do you navigate this with vanilla and kinky partners? Some of us look for deep meaningful connections with all of our partners; others explore emotional needs with one partner and seek more casual connections with others. Regardless of what you pursue and choose to implement - it's not easy; especially if you want to avoid drama and not have #relationshits. In this session, we will cover how to navigate the ENM and PE waters. Topics include terminology, types of ENM/PE, communication techniques, best practices, managing emotions and metamours, establishing a new dynamic, compersion, attachment styles, conflict resolution, and communication (mentioned twice on purpose!). Perfect for beginners and experienced alike whether partnered or not.

Duration: 90 Minutes

Class Presenters

Will & Jen

Will & Jen

Lead Presenter

Will AKA Count Monster Rod Von Huge-in-stein, has been in and around the alternative lifestyle his whole life as his guardians were swingsters in a D/s and poly relationship. Will is an experienced CEO, board member of multiple non-profits, martial arts instructor, biker, geek, and Air Force veteran. He actively lives the life 24/7 as a Total Power Exchange (TPE) practitioner, polyamorous partner, and educator. In 2016, he saw a need for stronger education in the local community and started the non-profit organization Citadel of Kink (CoK) (aka Center of Knowledge). CoK provides hands-on education and a safe, inclusive play space in the Washington, DC metro area. Will runs workshops, classes, and convention dungeons, emphasizing mental and physical safety. His signature "Around the World" scene blends impact, knives, electricity, sensory play, and mind fuckery for unforgettable experiences. Will, along with his long time submissive jen, became the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Power Exchange (MAPE) and the 2026 International Power Exchange (IPE) titleholders as well as founding the Power Exchange Together (PET) - National Capital Region chapter.


Jen has thrived in the alternative lifestyle for over 17 years, serving as Count Monster Rod's 24/7 submissive for nearly 10 years. She holds the office of Vice President for the Citadel of Kink (Center of Knowledge), a BDSM educational non-profit in the northern Virginia area and mentors other PE-focused community members. Jen co-hosts the Power Exchange Together (P.E.T.) National Capital Region Chapter with her Sir and together they present at various power exchange conferences. Jen, along with her Sir, Count Monster Rod, became the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Power Exchange (MAPE) and the 2026 International Power Exchange (IPE) titleholders in April. Jen specializes in TPE protocol, cigar and whiskey service, and BDSM event planning and as a mother and career professional, her service is reflected in all aspects of her life.
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