HMU Academy: Embrace Your K*nky Self

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

120 Walker St floor 5 | New York

Hit Me Up
Publisher/HostHit Me Up
HMU Academy: Embrace Your K*nky Self
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You've figured it out -- you're k*nky! Let's understand what you already like and discover even more things that you might enjoy.
About this Event

This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.


You've figured it out -- you're k*nky! Let's understand what you already like and discover even more things that you might enjoy. This is a great 101 or 102 class!In this class, learn:

  • What is a k*nk? What is a fet!sh? How can they overlap?
  • How to figure out what other things you could like based on what you already know.
  • What biases do you have about certain k*nks/fet!shes? Where did they come from?
  • How can you convert negative biases to neutral or positive biases?
  • How you can get started embodying your k*nks and fet!shes covertly or overtly – everyday or as often as you like.
  • How to explore the mind-body connection of k*nks and fet!shes.
  • How to uncover your k*nky origin story and convey it to others.
  • How to talk to folx about your k*nks.
  • How you can evoke emotions/k*nks/fet!shes in yourself and other consenting people (from empowerment to humiliation – there's something for everyone!)


This is an organized class that incorporates visuals and explanations (PowerPoint and demonstrations), an extensive worksheet, and facilitated class discussions (the discussions always get positive feedback from attendees). You'll meet new friends in this class!


About the Instructor

Knotasha (she/her) is a s*x educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for over a decade. She has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, K*nk dot com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha loves showcasing the nuance and spectrum of k*nks so folx realize they're not alone in their desires. Knotasha also loves giving folx plenty of tools and tips so they can explore at their own pace.

IG / X: KnotashaNYC


FAQs

FAQ: what should I bring?

A notebook and a pen/pencil. You'll get a worksheet but it helps to have more room to write.

FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)

This class offers something for everyone.

FAQ: what should I wear?

Streetwear.

FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?

Come on your own, with a friend, or with partner(s)! You'll also meet new friends in this class with facilitated class discussions.




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✨Location: Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email [email protected] if you need any accessibility accommodations.

✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.

✨Consent Policy: All of our events are ASK FIRST events. The rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading our consent policy and behaving appropriately. Read our consent policy in full: https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/consent

✨Membership: We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed. Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. Please visit https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join to join. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community. If you'd like to sponsor a new member please have them apply as soon as possible. If they wait until a few days before the event we cannot guarantee they will be able to be approved in time.

✨Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the party. Remember: safe, sane, and sanitary Just email [email protected] and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 39.02

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