Together, let’s explore the knowledge and tools to confidently step into your role in an M/s relationship, helping you lay a strong foundation for success built on mutual respect, empathy, and understanding.
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Beginning the path of a Master/slave relationship can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen an existing dynamic, understanding the foundational principles of M/s relationships is crucial. Join Master Retro Bella and slave boydrake, as they share their insights on building a dynamic that is authentic and unique to you.

Together, let’s explore the knowledge and tools to confidently step into your role in an M/s relationship, helping you lay a strong foundation for success built on mutual respect, empathy, and understanding.

In this class, we’ll cover:

The core principles that define M/s and how to adapt them to fit your unique relationship.
The importance of negotiation, consent, and communication in establishing trust and clarity.
How personal experiences, identity, and values shape the power exchange dynamic and influence leadership styles.
Practical tools and strategies for setting clear expectations, boundaries, and goals that work for both the Master and the slave.
Real-world challenges faced in M/s relationships and effective methods for overcoming them.
PRESENTER:

Master Retro Bella is a Latina High Femme Master and Leather woman from Bakersfield, California. Her pronouns are She/Her/Hers. She is the first woman to earn the title of 2023 Southwest Master and became the first person of Latin descent to hold the 2024 International Master title. She is passionate about Latinx/ne representation in M/s and Leather spaces. This passion fueled her to create the Latine Leather Pride flag, which debuted at South Plains Leatherfest in 2025, and to become the founder of Latinos in Leather. Recognized as one of the Onyx Pearls’ “Young 8,” she carries the pearl name Amara Pearl. Currently, Master Retro Bella curates the Latinx Queer Chronicles on Substack, which showcases the intersectionality of queerness and Latinidad.

TICKETING:

$30 suggested. We offer several price points, so that cost is less of a barrier to attendance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.

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Patreon members at the VIP+ level may get discounted tickets for $10. Just see your Patreon membership emails for this month's discount code. Find out more at Patreon.com/WickedGrounds!

If cost is a barrier at any level, please use the "Volunteer List" to request a free scholarship ticket. We will award as many scholarship tickets as we can on a space-available basis.

ACCESS:

This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. To participate, you may need to download the free, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class will be recorded and is available for later viewing within seven days of the class.

Zoom now provides closed captioning which will be available for this event.