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Answering Questions About Our Strap-on Workshop

  1. Berlin has workshops for just about everything — so what made you think, “Let’s do a Strap-on Workshop!
    • Honestly, it started for pretty “selfish” reasons. I just wanted to see other people’s collections — especially their harnesses. I’ve never been a big fan of most harnesses; they just don’t feel that natural to me. So I thought, maybe other people have better recommendations. And I was right! One of our participants gave me the best tip ever.
  2. So…what do you do exactly at your workshop?
    • We usually have around 15–20 people in a cozy community space. It’s social, fun, and quite intimate, we want everyone to chat and share.
      We start with a short intro round, asking warmup questions like “What made you smile last week?” or “What’s your favorite party or spot in Berlin?” (You’d be surprised how many hidden gems come up.)
      Then we unbox new toys we’ve received from brands like Strap-on-me — often we’re seeing them for the first time together. We pass it around so that everyone can have a look and touch it with gloves on.
      After that comes the show-and-tell part. Everyone brings their favorite strap-on, talks about what they love or don’t love about it, and sometimes shares a funny story. It’s part learning, part storytelling, and a lot of laughter!
  3. What are some of the most unexpected questions you’ve gotten?
    • “Is this a sex event?” 😂 Unfortunately, no… though who knows — maybe one day we’ll do that spin-off!
  4. What’s the funniest moment you can recall from a recent workshop
    • Probably when Joyce used me as a “demo object” to show how she uses her strap-on — and yes, we really are just friends!
      Also, at our very first workshop, someone brought a strapless strap-on from Strap-on-me and highly recommended it, all of us were still skeptical but the next time, five of us showed up with the exact same one. So yeah, I guess that’s the power of word of mouth!
  5. What’s the biggest strap-on myth you’re dying to bust?
    • That strapless strap-ons don’t work! They do — you just haven’t found the right one yet. Honestly, finding the right strap-on is kind of like looking for a partner, you really need to find the right fit.
  6. Any tips for someone nervous about their first strap-on experience?
    • Try it on by yourself first. It might sound a bit silly — walking around your room wearing a strap-on — but it really helps you get comfortable with it before using it with someone else.
    • It’s also totally normal to feel nervous — you’re doing something new and intimate. The most important thing is to communicate. Ask your partner questions: Does it feel good? Is the fit okay? What do they like? You can’t skip that part.
  7. When it comes to strap-on play, what lessons have you taken away about communication and trust?
    • It’s actually pretty simple. No matter the toy or situation, always communicate clearly about your needs, wants, and boundaries — that’s what makes any experience, sexual or not, feel safe and fun. And don’t stress too much about “performing well.” Sometimes things don’t work as planned, maybe the toy runs out of battery or something awkward happens, but that’s totally normal. Honestly, those moments can also be super bonding (and make for great stories later).
  8. Why is Berlin the perfect place for this, and what do you hope participants take away?
    • Berlin is known as super open when it comes to sex and BDSM — there are workshops for everything. So why not one for sex toys?
      What always amazes me is that no matter how many wild, creative, or high-tech toys I’ve seen, people always show up with something even crazier and more interesting.
    • I hope participants leave with new ideas, a few laughs, and maybe a new friend or two. Sometimes we even set up a little flea market where people can sell or swap their unused or secondhand toys — so ideally, you go home with something new! Plus, we always give away a few toys and lube products from our favorite brand Pjur, so someone’s guaranteed to leave with a treat.

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