One of Sub Rosa’s ongoing monthly offerings is our FemDom Bootcamp (FDBC). We’ve been operating Sub Rosa since 2018, and have done a version of this Bootcamp for over six years — it is truly a favorite event for us. The electric energy of the attendees and demo bottoms is always new, unique every time, regardless of the fact that the format remains the same.
Our Bootcamps are coached play parties that offer a special opportunity to learn via demonstrations and hands-on play, in a structured and supportive setting. The evening encourages exploration so that aspiring FemDom attendees can gain confidence in BDSM, with a strong focus on establishing consent and negotiation.
FDBC sells out quickly every month and the waitlist is usually long — so if it’s on your to-do list to check it out, jump on the tickets fast. Generally, Bootcamps are on first Thursdays. In 2025, we plan to offer at least one weekend FDBC for the folks who can’t make Thursday evenings — plus two Level II Bootcamp classes for return attendees.





A lot of folks are curious about FDBC and want to know what exactly to expect, so here’s the basic outline:
Our Bootcamps last three hours. The first half is a class-style discussion where we all introduce ourselves, go over the rules of the evening, discuss consent and safety, and answer questions. We then introduce the demo bottoms and model negotiation with each of them — outlining what activities they will be demonstrating at their station.
For the last half of the evening, attendees practice on the demo bottoms and socialize. Each station provides an opportunity to try new BDSM activities, toys, and gear in an educational context with a lot of delighted giggles and support. It’s really like kinky circuit training, or as one attendee once called it: kinky OMSI.
In addition to Sub Rosa, we open up our other dungeon room next door (“Mother’s Den”) to expand the play area. This is the only event where we allow access to Mother’s Den, which is generally reserved for our private professional use. During FDBC, Mother’s Den functions as a quieter space, with lots of snacks and hot tea, foot rubs, and opportunities to chat, as well as a demo bottom station or two. We often invite local makers to sell their wares, like RedeemerPDX who makes upcycled impact toys or Dolly Dagger of Mischief Maker who makes custom, size-inclusive adjustable harnesses and garters.
The demo bottom stations in the ‘circuit’ include a variety of five to six activities, including: spanking, flogging, paddling, electro-play, trampling, foot massage (receiving), sensation play, genital torment, genital bondage, as well as play piercing (behind a barrier so you don’t have to see if you don’t want to), snuggly age play, or pet play. Natasha, Viola, and two experienced support dommes circulate throughout the spaces to give help and guidance as needed, and to ensure the demo bottoms are safe. We encourage attendees to try new things but voyeurism is also a perfectly acceptable way to learn, especially for very new folks who are seeking exposure and experience.
The demo bottoms change from month to month — every Bootcamp is a different combination of activities, so attendees often come back more than once, or even become regulars. We always work to make sure that our demo bottoms range in gender, presentation, age and body size. We only host experienced demo bottoms who we know well, and who we trust to communicate clearly and model good kink practices with the attendees. (You can read our requirements for support positions, including demo bottoms, at SubRosaPDX.com/support.)
Generally, FDBC attendees are mostly women* and/or non-binary people — with the occasional cis male partner of an attendee brought along for support. Men attending with their partners are explicitly asked not to engage in play with demo bottoms, but it can be a great event to learn and watch from the submissive side too. This is not an event for single men, submissive or dominant. *FDBC, like everything we do, is trans-inclusive; trans women are women!
In December 2024 we hosted our first FemDom Bootcamp Level II, for people who have come to FDBC a few times and feel ready to step up their play. This year, we plan to host Level II twice — once in the late spring, and one in December. At these more advanced FDBCs, we keep the initial teaching portion of the evening very short, since everyone has already heard the talk on consent and safety — which leaves more time for hands-on play. At Level II only our most experienced demo bottoms will be present, to make the most of the extra playtime and perhaps bring in some more advanced activities. Our first Level II featured a vacuum bed, leather sleepsack, and hanging strap cage, in addition to impact play and play piercing.
We are always delighted and honored to share space with the curious newbies and exploring FemDoms who attend FDBC; and we are truly grateful to our trusty demo bottoms who donate their bodies to kinky science every month. The Bootcamps have become a core part of the Sub Rosa experience and we look forward to many more years of FDBC!
If you have a question about Bootcamps or our other events please email us at info@subrosapdx.com and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming classes and new offerings.