Risk Literacy for Kinksters

Kink and risk go hand in hand — but risk doesn’t have to mean harm. Risk Literacy for Kinksters is an interactive, kink-affirming workshop focused on building the skills to identify, communicate, and navigate risk tolerance and appetite in intentional, informed, and consensual ways. 

This session introduces a scalable framework for thinking about risk across different contexts, including physical, emotional, and social risk. Participants will be invited to reflect on activities that may carry risk and explore practical strategies for mitigation, negotiation, and care. Through a guided exercise and worksheet, attendees will also develop personal “risk profiles,” clarifying what kinds and levels of risk they are willing to engage with, and where their boundaries lie.

About the host:

Bjorn Cross (he/it), aka Bloodbjorn, has been active in the local kink scene since 2022. He is the founder and lead organizer of SHOCK: Leather & Edgeplay Events, and has produced dozens of play events and educational workshops in collaboration with Asylum Victoria and Indigeo Volo Adult Society.

As a queer and trans Leatherperson, Bjorn’s focusses are community building, Queer and Leather history, and risk-aware kink practice. He brings experience from both sides of the slash across a wide range of play styles, teaching from lived experience and peer education.

Bjorn holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, which informs his approach to kink practice and education which is rooted in experimentation, collaboration, and understanding historical contexts. Outside of kink, he is a visual artist, tattooer, and vanilla event organizer, with an art practice that frequently overlaps with his kink lifestyle. He has attended international kink conferences, learning from renowned educators