# Event Details - **Event Name**: HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A playful, emotional edge play class where we flip embarrassment and degradation into empowerment and healingAbout this EventThis Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.About the ClassWhen most people hear “humiliation or degradation play,” they imagine being made to feel small, embarrassed, or emotionally broken down. They picture something harsh, scary, and rooted in negativity. But that’s only one narrow slice of what this kind of play can be. There is an entire world of healing, joy, empowerment, and confidence-building available when we intentionally explore emotional shadows with care, consent, and skill — turning shame into strength, fear into freedom, and cobwebbed corners of the psyche into sources of light and transformation.This Valentine’s season, we’re learning how to make ’em blush — for healing, not heartbreak. Think playful teasing, intentional power exchange, and confidence-building edge play that leaves you glowing, grounded, and deliciously transformed.About Your InstructorMx. Fox is a femme domme, kink educator, and relationship & intimacy coach with nearly a decade of experience practicing and teaching in the NYC scene. Their work focuses on helping people of all experience levels build confidence, express themselves shamelessly, and create hotter, safer, and more connected play and relationships.FAQsFAQ: what should I bring? aA notebook or something to take notes with, any toys or clothing that would feel exciting to bring into the classFAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)NoneFAQ: what should I wear?Come as you areFAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?Solo is finePrice TransparencyThe full fee for this workshop is $45. The full fee 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.✨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.✨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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/hmu-academy-the-art-of-empowering-humiliation/100001980843995714 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, volunteering, parties, valentines-day, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.31, max: 49.31, 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: The Art of Empowering Humiliation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/910ea52f6493aff34515c58504ca31d25d492e3380a0897c761367d48519f79f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1768814296 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation being held? - **A:** HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation? - **A:** Tickets for HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation are priced at USD 49 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 49 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation? - **A:** HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation is organized by Hit Me Up. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HMU Academy: The Art of Empowering Humiliation is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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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