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Top Floor Workshop Intensive

NYC

November 04, 2026•1 min read

Sacred Sadism & Holy Sufferers

In our modern world, we are taught that pain is a "glitch" — something to be numbed, avoided, or fixed. But as a Professional Dominatrix (and a pure bred Sadist), I have found that for many, structured, consensual pain is actually a profound portal to relief.

For the Top Floor Education Series, we’ll be taking S&M out of the dungeon and placing it into its historical context. We’ll explore why ancient cultures used pain rituals for transcendence, and why modern, high-functioning adults often find their deepest peace on the other side of a sting.

Filthy Demos Included (++ opportunities to practice with professional and trained oversight)

📅 January 28

📍IRL, NYC

Come with your curiosity & leave with more clarity about how to bring consensual pain-play into your sexy dynamics.

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Note: Top Floor is a curated, members-only community, so membership approval is required to attend the workshop and Saturday's party.

Priestess Francesca

Priestess Francesca is a Somatic Sexologist, Certified Dominatrix, and Ordained Priestess exploring kink, taboo desire, power, sexuality, and relationships. Host of the Gutter Wisdom Podcast, featured in Cosmopolitan and Gothamist.

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