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Creating Intimate relationships with intentionality.

Monthly meetups, discussion group, workshops, classes, socializing space, and 1:1 mentorship and hypnotherapy.

10/29/2025

CNC - When “No” doesn’t mean “No”
@ Bulldog Event Centre 1364 Main St
November 4, 6-9pm

Let’s talk about one of the most common, but least talked about fantasies, as well as one of the most triggering topics in the kink world, Consensual non-consent, when no doesn’t mean no.

How to navigate the waters of someone wanting to play with feeling vulnerable or even feeling unsafe while still wanting it to be in a container of safety. Whether you are the one taking charge or the one trusting someone with your vulnerability, attending this will bring you one step closer to making this fantasy within reach. If you have been playing with this for years or have only thought about it, you have something to contribute, and I’m sure you will also learn something new!

This will be a very interactive workshop, asking lots of questions for audience feedback and also peppering in plenty of my own knowledge and experience in the mix.

What is CNC?
How do you negotiate this?!
What happens when something goes wrong?
Common misconceptions

10/27/2025

Nonmonogamy Discussion Group with a side of Education
Tuesday, October 28, 6-9pm
Pay what you can

1364 main st

On the topic of hierarchy, couple privilege, prioritization, relationship anarchy and solo polyam. Let’s talk about what these things are, and what you want from your relationships in these ways.

If there’s an unrelated nonmonogamy topic you’d like to talk about or ask about please feel free to bring it up at the time or dm me beforehand if you want to be anonymous.
Creating intimate relationships with intentionality.
�Resources for non-monogamy and other alternative relationships.

Meet likeminded people and learn how to have healthier relationships through a nonmonogamous and intersectional lens.

06/13/2025

Sad to announce this event needed to be cancelled! We look forward to bringing more programming in the fall!

06/09/2025

June 14, 3-6pm
Jealousy - healing the source (tickets for in person and zoom available through 🔗 UnConConn (dot) com

Learn how to tackle the green-eyed monster and find peace within yourself at this event focused on healing jealousy.

Doors at 3, workshop begins at 3:30!
_________
We will be collecting donations to drop off with the Southern Chiefs Organization for fire evacuees.
_________
Jealousy, healing the source
Facilitated by Merry Contrary

NOW live on ZOOM
OR
In person
at the Bulldog Event Centre

Short intro talk
Activity to help you find your underlying why
Guided meditation
Discussion group
Social time

This workshop is for anyone working through some jealousy, especially but not exclusively those in non-monogamous relationships, and those of us working through insecurities.

UnConventional Connections
Creating intimate relationships with intentionality.
Come alone, or bring your friends or partner(s) no matter who you are, you will learn more about yourself and the people you’re in connection with.

Workshop - discussion group - socializing

Meet likeminded people and learn how to have healthier unconventional relationships through a nonmonogamous and intersectional lens.
How it looks:
We will start with a workshop focusing on Jealousy and insecurities and healing the source.
- break -
Q&A period.
Discussion group - where anyone can share what’s going on for them and get other people’s feedback or advice.
Social time with other likeminded folks. (Strict consent framework enforced with a zero tolerance policy. You may only attend social time if you attend the workshop.)
We would rather you come than not! Pay what you can, $15-$20 recommended contribution for attendance (all forms of payment accepted), but we will not question if you need to give any less. We appreciate your generosity and know that you appreciate the time and energy that goes into making events like this happen. So let’s keep them happening!
If you need a free ticket in order for you to be able to attend, please email me [email protected] and I will send you a promo code!

05/12/2025

You’re really not going to want to miss this!
Get your tickets in advance, and I’ll see you THIS Saturday for so much fun. The demos might may you sweat or just plain wet. 😏
Whoever cǔms will be very fortunate.

04/01/2025

Intro to NonMonogamy V. 2!
April 5, 3-6pm
Going deeper and exploring
- hierarchy
- solo polyamory
- relationship anarchy
- being a good “hinge”

In person itinerary
3pm Arrive
3:30 workshop begins
~5pm Q&A followed by discussion
~5:30-6 social time

Zoom itinerary
3:15 Log on!
3:30 workshop begins
~5:00 Q&A

Check out the UnConConn.com link to get your tickets!

02/27/2025

Door prize for upcoming UnConventional Connections, March 8!
Jealousy, Comparison and BIG Feelings
3 entries if you get your ticket in advance on Eventbrite
1 entry at the door
Prize consists of:
- UnC duotang
- UnC sticker
- sterling silver earrings
- 8.5”x 11” print of painting by

02/12/2025

What is accountability?

Where do I start and how do I know if it’s enough?

Accountability isn’t taught in schools and I would say it’s one of the most valuable things you could learn in this life. The ways that showing up with accountability in all of your relationships, can transform your personal and professional life is incomprehensible.

02/11/2025

Tickets link in bio
20% off until the 16th!

Jealousy, Comparison and BIG Feelings by UnConventional Connections
Facilitated by Merry Contrary

NOW live on ZOOM
OR
In person

- Fostering Compersion
- Navigating Jealousy
- Hurt Feelings
- Preventing Hurt

This workshop will benefit anyone navigating big feelings, especially within the context of unconventional relationships. If you don’t abide by social expectations of what traditional monogamy looks like and you want to move through your emotions with more ease, this is for you! Especially beneficial for nonmonogamous folks but lots can be gained by consciously monogamous individuals as well!

UnConventional Connections
Creating intimate relationships with intentionality.
Come alone, or bring your friends or partner(s) no matter who you are, you will learn more about yourself and the people you’re in connection with.

Workshop - discussion group - socializing

Meet likeminded people and learn how to have healthier unconventional relationships through a nonmonogamous and intersectional lens.
How it looks:
Each meet-up will start with a workshop focusing on a different topic each month.
- break -
Q&A period.
Discussion group - where anyone can share what’s going on for them and get other people’s feedback or advice.
Social time with other likeminded folks. (Strict consent framework enforced with a zero tolerance policy. You may only attend social time if you attend the workshop.)

We would rather you come than not! Pay what you can, $15-$20 recommended contribution for attendance (all forms of payment accepted), but we will not question if you need to give any less. We appreciate your generosity and know that you appreciate the time and energy that goes into making events like this happen. So let’s keep them happening!
If you need a free ticket in order for you to be able to attend, please email me [email protected] and I will send you a promo code!

01/31/2025

This door prize is AWESOME!
You definitely want this!
Tomorrow’s workshop, Enhancing Intimacy through Rope, (details in previous post) with and is going to be awesome. And this gift basket from .stvital is packed with goodies you want! Rope, a chest harness, suction cuffs, an electro shock vibe, a rubber ducky and lots more.!

01/15/2025

February 1, 3-6pm at the Bulldog Event Centre

Enhancing Intimacy through Rope

Facilitated by
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Using rope bo***ge to increase intimacy with your partner + yourself

1. Workshop:
• Emotional connection through bo***ge
• Safer bedroom rope play
• Rope specific consent
2. Discussion Group
3. Social Time

Door prize provided by .stjames

All forms of payment accepted.

We will discuss ways you can use rope to foster the closeness you want in your relationships.

This will be a fun one!

📸 by mojave on fet
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Workshop - discussion group - socializing

Meet likeminded people and learn how to have healthier unconventional relationships through a nonmonogamous and intersectional lens.

Each meet-up will start with a workshop focusing on a different topic each month.

Followed by a Q&A period.
-break-
Then a discussion group where anyone can share what’s going on for them and get other people’s feedback or advice.

Then general social time with other likeminded folks. (Strict consent framework enforced with a zero tolerance policy. You may only attend social time if you attend the workshop.)

Come alone, or bring your friends or partner(s) no matter who you are, you will learn more about yourself and the people you’re in connection with.

$20 recommended contribution for attendance, (all forms of payment accepted) we will not question if you need to give any less. We appreciate your generosity and know that you appreciate the time and energy that goes into making events like this happen. So let’s keep them happening!

12/19/2024

Saturday January 4 at 3pm

Relationship checkins and relationship intention setting for the new year.

Knowing yourself is how you get to know others.

Many of us avoid conflicts and when we do that it pushes them down the line until they are bigger and unavoidable. Resulting in a blow up of some kind when we have had “enough”.

How do you prevent small problems becoming big problems??

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Workshop - discussion group - socializing

Meet likeminded people and learn how to have healthier unconventional relationships through a nonmonogamous and intersectional lens.

Each meet-up will start with a workshop focusing on a different topic each month.
(To be announced later)

Followed by a Q&A period.
-break-
Then a discussion group where anyone can share what’s going on for them and get other people’s feedback or advice.

Then general social time with other likeminded folks. (Strict consent framework enforced with a zero tolerance policy. You may only attend social time if you attend the workshop.)

Come alone, or bring your friends or partner(s) no matter who you are, you will learn more about yourself and the people you’re in connection with.

$15 recommended contribution for attendance, (all forms of payment accepted) we will not question if you need to give any less. We appreciate your generosity and know that you appreciate the time and energy that goes into making events like this happen. So let’s keep them happening!

Address

1364 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB
R2W 3T8

Website

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