Bite Me: The Art, Arousal & Safety of Erotic Biting

with Marla Renee Stewart

a live and recorded online class from Wicked Grounds

12/7 6pm Pacific

There’s something deliciously primal about sinking your teeth into someone you desire—but there’s a BIG difference between a playful nibble, a bruise you negotiated, and a bite that sends somebody to urgent care.

In Bite Me, we’re taking a closer look at the pleasure, psychology, technique, and safety behind consensual biting. We’ll explore everything from light bites and pressure play to occlusion bites, marks, bruising, and the injuries commonly associated with human bites. We’ll also unpack why something that technically registers as pain can become intensely pleasurable or arousing when anticipation, consent, connection, power, and the right context enter the equation. And because mouths are full of bacteria, we’re going to talk about the part people often skip: human bites can become medically serious when the skin is broken.

You’ll learn how to recognize common bite-related injuries, why “fight bites” are particularly dangerous, how to negotiate marks and intensity, what areas deserve additional caution, and when a bite needs medical attention. Whether biting makes you purr, growl, squirm, or say, “Wait…people actually LIKE that?” this interactive class will give you a whole new appreciation for what teeth can do.

PRESENTER:

Marla Renee Stewart, MA, CSE (she/her) is a 3x award-winning sexologist, author, and sexual strategist at Velvet Lips Sex Education. With over two decades in kink, Miss Marla proudly identifies as a sensual sadist and professional top, specializing in techniques such as impact play, breath play, dirty talk, and sensual genital torment. Her work centers on empowering erotic autonomy and dismantling sexual shame—especially for Black, queer, and kinky communities. As Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference, Marla co-created the largest BIPOC dungeon in the world, offering a transformative space for exploration and healing. She also trains therapists, counselors, and educators in understanding and supporting the unique needs of Black queer and kinky relationships with cultural competency and care. Through her workshops, writings, and fierce advocacy, Marla continues to lead the movement for sexual liberation with unflinching power and sensuality.

ACCESS:

This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. To participate, you may need to download the free, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class will be recorded for distribution to advance ticket holders.

Zoom now provides closed captioning, which will be available for this event.