Our BDSM Reading Group is open to both professionals and non-professional BDSM players who want to learn about BDSM practice through its history, theory and politics. For our first three sessions, we will be starting with the book Coming to Power: Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M by the San Francisco-based lesbian feminist BDSM organization Samois, the founding work of the lesbian BDSM movement. Published in 1981, Coming to Power is a compilation of essays including personal S/M stories, political commentary, S/M education and leather scene history.
The group will be hosted on the following days at BDSM Studio LUX (Tempelhofer Damm 145) from 20:00 until 22:00.
- February 10th, 2026: Introduction, essays TBD
- March 10th, 2026: TBD
- April 14th, 2026: TBD
Each week, we will discuss the assigned readings in an informal, self-moderated form with some guided questions. While we encourage completing the readings beforehand, you may still participate if you haven't read everything. There is a recommended donation of 5-10€ per meeting for the space.
All genders and roles are welcome. To register for the group, send an email to inaravesper@proton.me and introduce yourself. Please include why you are interested in joining the group and what reading topics most interest you.
Note: As Coming to Power is currently out of print, you will receive a digital pdf upon registering for the group.
