# Event Details - **Event Name**: HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Knotasha in this inclusive class to learn tips, tricks, and reframing techniques to take the pressure off giving and receiving pleasureAbout this EventThis Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.Join Knotasha in this inclusive class to learn tips, tricks, and reframing techniques to take the pressure off giving and receiving pleaֆure.About the ClassAchieving pleasure can be challenging. Learn tips, tricks, and reframing techniques to take the pressure off of giving and receiving pleaֆure. This class focuses on:Paying attention to unintentional pressure we put on ourselves and/or our partner(s)Being mindful of distractions which can disrupt pleasureBuilding a supportive and explorative experience with yourself and/or your partner(s)Ways to reduce pressure on yourself and/or your partner(s)Mental conditioning and reframing techniques to help you reclaim your pleasureThroughout the class Knotasha will demonstrate her tried and true tips for both the giver and receiver of pleaֆureAbout Your InstructorKnotasha (she/her) is a s*x educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for over a decade. She has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, K*nk dot com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha loves showcasing the nuance and spectrum of k*nks so you realize you're not alone in your desires. Knotasha also loves providing plenty of tools and tips so you can find what works for you and explore at your own pace. IG / X: KnotashaNYCFAQsFAQ: what should I bring?A notebook and a pen/pencil to take notes.FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)This class is for everyone! If you've had challenges with pleaֆure, as many people I've spoken to have, please join.FAQ: what should I wear?StreetwearFAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?All gender identities and relationship types are welcome! This includes singles, solo poly, couples, polycules, and more -- plus, meet some new friends in the class!Price TransparencyThe full fee for this workshop reflects the true costs of running the event, including supplies and compensating facilitators for their labor. If you are able to afford a full price ticket without experiencing financial hardship, please choose this option. Those who cannot afford a full fee ticket are welcome to use our discount EQUITY26 at checkout.STAY IN TOUCH!✨ Instagram @hitmeupnycity✨Join our public newsletter✨ Support HMU -- We're On Patreon. Many of you have asked how you can help out! Other than spreading the word, attending parties and volunteering, becoming a patron is an opportunity to help us succeed — while receiving special perks in the meantime. Interested in becoming a patron? Click here.✨Volunteers: Limited volunteer spots available. Please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com to express interest.✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations.✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.✨Membership: We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed. Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. Please visit https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join to join. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community. If you'd like to sponsor a new member please have them apply as soon as possible. If they wait until a few days before the event we cannot guarantee they will be able to be approved in time.✨Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the event. Remember: safe, sane, and sanitary Just email hello@hitmeupnyc.com and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.✨Consent Policy: All of our events are ASK FIRST events. The rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading our consent policy and behaving appropriately. Read our consent policy in full: https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/consent. If you have questions, want to make a report, or need support, please contact our third party consent reporting service, available at consent@hitmeupnyc.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/hmu-academy-reclaim-pleasure/100001990589038399 - **Event Categories**: workshops, volunteering, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 120 Walker St floor 5 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.37, max: 40.04, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 120 Walker St floor 5 - **lat**: 40.7176017 - **long**: -73.9997659 - **full address**: 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/943b5257f5b243ad00a9f98d702e0381d89da9d2465c27c493ec36356ba2b581-rimg-w1200-h600-dc016e7a-gmir.jpg?v=1780233317 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure being held? - **A:** HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure? - **A:** HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure is organized by Hit Me Up. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HMU Academy: Reclaim Pleasure is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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