Jay Wiseman has over 30 years of experience in SM and was one of the early pioneers and builders of the SM community in the San Francisco area.

He continues to be heavily involved, both in his local area and nationally, as an SM author, educator, mentor, workshop leader, expert witness, and activist. He is the author of the frequently recommended book "SM 101: A Realistic Introduction" and the founder of the publishing company that later became Greenery Press.

His latest book, "Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook" is being widely hailed as the book that sets the new standard of fundamental knowledge for this practice. A former ambulance crewman with years of experience, and holder of one of the highest awards for lifesaving action, Jay also teaches classes in basic and advanced emergency medical care for SM clubs and other groups.

Legal Paperwork For Alternative Relationships,
Making It Real And Preparing For Crisis: (Course overview)

You and your master lived together in his house for years, then one day he suddenly dies. Can you still live there? He was somewhat wealthy and you most definitely are not. Will you inherit any of his estate? If your slave is hospitalized, will you be allowed to visit her or can her "real" family viciously freeze you out? If your three-way relationship of ten years should end, how will the property be divided? Does your state recognize common-law marriage? If so, will you have to go through a "real" divorce to end your relationship? Do you need a will? If so, what's required for a will to be judged "legal" by the courts?

Getting the proper legal paperwork into place is actually not that difficult, and absolutely essential in helping to prevent an already awful situation from turning into an outright catastrophe. Come hear what former Law Professor Jay Wiseman has to say about wills, advance healthcare directives, durable powers of attorney, property ownership agreements, and other documents essential to easing the passage through some of life's toughest periods.

SM101: A Realistic Introduction:(Course overview)

It's known by a number of names: SM, BDSM, sadomasochism, B&D, and several more. What is it, exactly? What's involved? How can somebody enjoy pain? Don't those who do it get hurt? Were these people abused as children?

Jay Wiseman, author of one of the best selling "how to" books on the subject, will talk about the myths and realities of this intense form of eroticism.

Topics covered will include an overview of what is (and what is not) involved, consent and negotiation, basic techniques, psychological aspects, safety measures, commonly used items of equipment, and aftercare. He will even give you a few tips on how you might start doing your own explorations.

All About Gags: (Course overview)

Putting a gag in someone's mouth can greatly increase how helpless they are, adding an extra dimension of spice to an already intense situation.

Bondage guru Jay Wiseman will discuss and demonstrate the theory and practice of how and when to integrate gags into your BDSM play, including recommended and not recommended materials, anatomy of the head and mouth, safety aspects, and a comparison of home-made vs. commercial gags.