On Saturday, November 20th, it was my absolute delight to get to deliver the keynote speech for the Transcending Boundaries Conference, in Worcester, MA. This amazing conference was a three-day event with both academic and profoundly personal conversations ranging in topics from Asexuality to Bisexuality, Kinky to Polyamorous, Transgender to Intersex to Genderqueer… and all [...]
Texas Handcuffs: Lee Harrington plus one piece of rope equals one quickly tied-up person! Lee demonstrates – from 3 vantage points – Texas handcuffs, and then shows a creative follow-up tie as well. He finishes this 5-minute clip with a vital discussion on a variety of safety matters. See all of my videos at KinkAcademy [...]
Sole/Soul- The Conscious Art of Leather: Lee Harrington shares a dynamic reading from his new book Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond during this 15-minute video. Lee reads from the essay “Sole/Soul: The Conscious Art of Leather,” Appendix 3 in the text. He engages all your senses as you enter into the [...]
Animal Roleplay: Lee Harrington highlights the great varieties in this 11-minute video on animal role play. There are the many types of animals (ponies, horses, puppies, dogs, kittens, cat, pigs, hogs, and many other non-mammals as well), and a great diversity within each animal (shapes, sizes, personalities, etc.). Lee notes why people play as animals [...]
Inversion Harness This is a reference video for students who have already learned the inversion harness for suspension bondage and need a reminder. It does not teach safe lifting techniques, how to check overhead points, and other safety issues that need addressed in all suspensions but especially in inversions where a failure could lead to [...]
This is a Step By Step Tutorial/reference video for students who want to remember how to tie this speed tie. It is not well-produced and is only meant as a reference piece.
Age Play: Lee Harrington defines age play as any role playing that involves age dynamics between consenting adults and introduces the various types of such play (infantilism, toddler, school-aged kids, etc.) in this twelve minute clip. Lee also describes various motivations and inspirations for age play, corrects common misperceptions about this play, and underscores the [...]
What is Pain?: What is Pain? How do we respond to pain? These are just two of the questions Lee Harrington addresses in this 7-minute video. In a culture that seeks to eliminate pain, how do we experience pain and discuss that experience with our partners? Lee’s definitions, insights, and recommendations are sure to help [...]
Speed Wrist Cuffs: In this brief 3-minute video Lee Harrington provides a masterful and amazingly quick, step-by-step demonstration of rope wrist bondage. Lee actually makes the cuffs twice – including once from your point of view! If you think rope bondage takes too long, then this video is definitely for you! Rope Strap-On Harness: If [...]
Pentagram Harness: Lee Harrington promotes your creativity as artist in this 10-minute demonstration on how to make a pentacle/pentagram harness. Invite your partner, take up about 30 feet of your favorite rope, and watch Lee offer great tips on anchoring the rope and beautifying your new creation. Then enjoy your masterpiece! Chest Harness: Lee Harrington [...]