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Arizona Power Exchange
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We are an organization that provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in BDSM. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSMers.

https://www.arizonapowerexchange.org
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Arizona Power Exchange @azpowerexchange.bsky.social · Jun 16
Arizona Power Exchange is Now on Bluesky!

APEX is more than just a Saturday Night Dungeon Party! We provide BDSM and Kink education, as well as numerous social events throughout the month.

Come check us out!

Address: 4006 S 23rd St suite 10, Phoenix, AZ 85040

www.arizonapowerexchange.com
A warehouse with blue lighting. Safety sheers hang from a chain in the foreground, and there is a St. Andrew's cross in the background.
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Bring your floggers, and join Dave Watt as we move into butt and duo-top floggings! Participation is encouraged.

All-Access Members: FREE
Pay-Per-Event: $5

#arizona #arizonapowerexchange #bdsm #kink #kinkeducation #bdsmeducation
A promotional graphic for an APEX educational class with a black-to-deep-red gradient background. Large white text at the top reads, "FLOGGING 101.5," with a subtle motion-shadow effect behind the title. Below, the text reads, "An Expansion on the Basics of Flogging with Dave Watt." The class is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:15 PM. The APEX Arizona Power Exchange logo appears in the upper right corner. At the bottom of the graphic, two black leather floggers with red-and-black woven handles are positioned symmetrically, their falls curving inward toward the center.
July 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Bring your floggers, and join Dave Watt as we move into butt and duo-top floggings! Participation is encouraged.

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 7:15 PM

All-Access Members: FREE
PPE Members: $5

#arizonapowerexchange #arizona #bdsm #kink #floggers #education #classes
Promotional graphic for APEX’s “Flogging 101.5: An Expansion on the Basics of Flogging” with Dave Watt. Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:15 PM. The graphic features a black-to-bright-red gradient background, the APEX logo in the upper right, and two black leather floggers at the bottom.
July 23, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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The APEX Member Survey has officially returned!

Help us shape the future of our community, workshops, and events. Your feedback is what allows us to keep growing and improving our space.

Make your voice heard and take the survey here:
arizonapowerexchange.org/survey/

#arizona #bdsm #kink
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July 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Just a quick reminder for everyone who participated in this weekend's Sharp Intensive, event drop is a very real thing! Stay hydrated, especially here in the July heat. Do some self aftercare. And please be sure to check in on your friends.

#AftercareMatters #EventDrop #Arizona #BDSM #kink
A bright blue 80's looking info graphic with a hot pink cell phone and yellow star bursts. Heading reads: "Friends don't let Friends drop..." This is followed by an 80s digital font that reads: "Check in with Friends and loved ones!"
July 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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This is 2 Days away. The intensive comes with a full kit. Can't make the whole weekend? No problems! Day tickets are also on sale! Don't miss out! Get tickets today!!

Also, you do NOT need to be a member to attend.

forbiddentickets.com/events/arizo...

#bdsm #arizona #kink #workshop #education
Graphic promoting a Sharps Intensive. On the left is a close-up photograph of a person's upper thigh featuring an intricate spiral needle play design made with alternating purple and yellow needle hubs. The image is framed in black against a deep red background. On the right, a gray panel displays the title "Sharps Intensive", the dates "July 17 – July 19", and the topics "Needles," "Staples," and "Stencils" in large silver text. The bottom third of the story is left as a blank gray area bordered in red for an interactive link or additional information. Three-panel schedule graphic for a Sharps Intensive taking place July 17–19. The design uses deep burgundy and charcoal gray with silver lettering. The left panel displays the event title, dates, and the Friday schedule: 7:00–7:45 p.m. – Negotiation & Safety 8:00–9:00 p.m. – Social A small photo at the bottom shows an artistic spiral needle play design on a person's upper thigh made with alternating yellow and purple needle hubs. The center panel lists the Saturday schedule: 8:00–9:00 a.m. – 101 Intro, Buttons, & Ladders 9:15–10:00 a.m. – Needles & Spirituality 10:15–11:00 a.m. – Needles & Electricity 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Scalpels & Sutures 1:45–2:45 p.m. – 202 Piercings and Beginner Stencils 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Sampling and Workshop 4:15–5:00 p.m. – Group Reflection The right panel lists the Sunday schedule: 8:00–9:00 a.m. – Hooks & Connection 9:15–10:00 a.m. – Advanced Stencils 10:15–11:00 a.m. – Needles & Cupping 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:45–1:30 p.m. – Advanced Negotiations & Building on the Scene 1:45–2:30 p.m. – Impact & Needles 2:45–3:45 p.m. – Negotiations & Open Needles with DM Support
July 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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This July, beat the heat and dive into a cool and exciting lineup of classes at APEX!

#bdsm #arizona #kink #sexpositive #education #arizonapowerexchange #workshops
Info Graphic Reads: Upcoming July Classes July 6: Struggle Play July 13: The Living Canvas July 17-19: Sharps Weekend Intensive July 20: Not Just Snitches Get Stitches July 27: Flogging 101.5
July 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Just a quick reminder! This weekend is the Sharp's Intensive. There is still time to get tickets! You get a full kit with everything you need for the weekend.

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Info graphic advertising the Sharps Intensive, July 17- July 19. There is needle art in a thigh on the left side of the graphic, and "Needles, Staples, and Stencils" under the date.
July 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Ever wanted to play kinky doctor? Join Kinky Aunt Lisa as we learn suture techniques used in actual Plastic and Reconstructive surgery to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing skin closures.

All-Access Members: FREE
Pay-Per-Event: $5

#arizona #arizonapowerexchange #bdsm #kink #kinkeducation
A promotional graphic for an APEX education class with a horror-inspired design. The background features a textured red snakeskin pattern with black accents and stitched thread graphics. At the top, distressed red text on a white banner reads, "NOT JUST SNITCHES GET STITCHES." Below, another white label reads, "Presented by Kinky Aunt Lisa." A tilted black-and-white photo shows a mannequin's lips stitched closed with thick cord, creating the appearance of sewn lips. Red text in the corner of the photo reads, "Monday, July 20, 2026."
July 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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With skilled hands, the body can become your canvas. Join Jo as he teaches the different paths to scarification.

All-Access Members: FREE
Pay-Per-Event: $5

#arizona #arizonapowerexchange #bdsm #kink #kinkeducation #bdsmeducation
July 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Forget the backyard barbecue... come make some sparks with us instead.

Beat the Arizona heat and celebrate Independence Day with your APEX family.

We can't wait to see you!

All-Access Members: Free
Pay-Per-Event: $15

#bdsm #kink #arizona #arizonapowerexchange #dungeonparty
July 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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We have a brand SPANKING new and UPDATED schedule for Spanko Con 2026! You simply do not want to miss this! Get your tickets before its too late!

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This event is open to the community.

Members: $60
Non-Members: $75

#spanking
#spank
#conference
#arizona
#kink
July 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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This three day intensive is just 3 weeks away. Get you tickets now before prices go up!

forbiddentickets.com/events/arizo...

#arizona #arizonapowerexchange #bdsm #kink #conference #education #workshop #needles #sharps
Red Square advertisement for a Sharps Intensive July 17 through July 19. Text says: "Get Your Tickets Now Before Prices Go Up!"
July 3, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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This week, APEX is highlighting members of the Leather community whose work shaped LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Hardy Haberman for his decades of advocacy, education, writing, and community leadership within the Leather and LGBTQIA+ communities.

#pride #LGBTQIA #arizona #Leather #bdsm
A blue six-panel collage featuring Leather educator and LGBTQIA activist Hardy Haberman. Three photographs show him at different stages of his life, including one in Leather attire and another smiling playfully at the camera. A quote reads, "…I am amazed at how people in the United States always think 'human rights violations' are things that only happen in third-world countries." Additional text identifies him as an LGBTQIA activist with the Dallas Gay Political Caucus and GLAAD, co-producer of Cedar Springs Carnival during the 1980 Dallas Pride Week, an author, director, columnist, Leather educator, and former chair of the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance.
June 27, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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This week, APEX is highlighting BIPOC voices in LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Willi Ninja and the impact of Ballroom Culture. More than a dance style, Ballroom provided artistic expression, community, and chosen family for many LGBTQIA+ people who often faced rejection elsewhere.

#pride
Pride History slide about Ballroom Culture and Willi Ninja on a colorful sequined background. The top section explains that Ballroom Culture was a predominantly Black and Latinx LGBTQIA subculture that originated in New York City. It highlights two major functions: providing artistic expression and celebration of queer identity, and creating chosen family through the House system for many gay and transgender youth rejected by their families. A black-and-white photograph shows a ballroom performer striking a pose. The bottom section focuses on Willi Ninja. A photograph shows Ninja posing in black clothing. Text describes him as a self-taught dancer, the "Godfather of Vogue," founder of the House of Ninja in 1982, a collaborator with fashion models on signature runway walks, and an androgynous "Butch Queen" who challenged gender conformity.
June 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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This week, APEX is highlighting BIPOC voices in LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Lorraine Hansberry and her efforts to use writing and art as expressions of activism for the civil rights, feminist, and LGBTQIA+ movements.

#Arizona #LGBTQIA #history #BIPOC #education
Pride History slide about Lorraine Hansberry (1930–1965) on a vintage newspaper-style background. The title "Lorraine Hansberry" appears at the top. A text panel explains that activism is not always loud and highlights Hansberry as the author of A Raisin in the Sun. It discusses her writing on racism, homophobia, and misogyny, notes that she described herself as a "heterosexually married lesbian," and mentions her involvement with the lesbian organization Daughters of Bilitis and contributions to The Ladder under her initials. Two black-and-white photographs of Hansberry are included. At the bottom, a large vintage typewriter graphic supports a photograph of Hansberry seated behind a typewriter.
June 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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APEX welcomes Black and Kinky as they host a Juneteenth gathering at our space. This is an OPEN event for the POC/BIPOC community and their partners. Join us from 6-11 p.m.

#arizona #arizonapowerexchange #blackandkinky #POC #BIPOC
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June 19, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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This week, APEX is highlighting BIPOC voices in LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Bayard Rustin, whose dedication to civil rights, social justice, and LGBTQIA+ equality helped change the course of American history.

#Pride #LGBTQIA #arizona #education #educational
Educational Pride History slide about Bayard Rustin (1912–1987) with a red-to-blue gradient background. The title "Bayard Rustin" appears at the top above a series of four black-and-white photographs showing Rustin throughout his life, including portraits, civil rights organizing, and public speaking. Text highlights his accomplishments: advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., organizer of the March on Washington, member of the Congress of Racial Equality, union organizer, LGBTQIA activist, and advocate for AIDS education. At the bottom is a quote attributed to Rustin: "...gay people are the new barometer for social change."
June 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Come Sharpen Your Skills at this 3-Day Intensive. Day Passes Also Available!

This event is open to the entire community.

Tickets Available at:
forbiddentickets.com/events/arizo...

#bdsm #kink #kinkeducation #workshop #arizona #Phoenix #needleplay
Event flyer for a Sharps Intensive, July 17–19. Features a close-up image of decorative needle placement on a participant's thigh. Text lists topics including needles, scalpels, staples, and stencils, with a QR code for registration details.
June 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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At APEX we enjoy our Woo! Please join Evie as she explores The Goddess through time. In this class we will explore how history and religion influenced humanity.

This is a members only event. Learn how to become a member at arizonapowerexchange.org/join/

#bdsm #kinkeducation #arizona #classes
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June 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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This week, APEX is highlighting BIPOC voices in LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Kitty Tsui, who helped bring greater visibility to Asian American lesbians and women in the Leather community.
She reminds us telling our stories is powerful activism.

#Pride #LGBTQIA #education #Leather #bdsm
Blue background with florals in the corners. Two framed photos of Kitty Tsui. Upper left corner: Kitty Tsui; "don't call me sir, call me strong" Right side of image: • Author - Actor - Poet • Athlete - Bodybuilder • Feminist, Lesbian, & AIDS Activist • Helped Launch the Asian Pacific Islander • Leather Woman/ IMsL Contestant
June 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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APEX proudly welcomes @passionandsoul.bsky.social back to Arizona. This is a class you do NOT want to miss!
www.passionandsoul.com

If you are not yet a member, orientation will be held at 6 PM, with the class following after.

#bdsm #arizona #kink #kinkeducation #classes
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June 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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This week, APEX is highlighting BIPOC voices in LGBTQIA+ history. Today we recognize Bamby Salcedo for her endeavors in improving the lives of Trans people and immigrants.

#Arizona #Pride #LGBTQIA #education #kinkeducation
Graphic has two photos of Bamby Salcedo. The top graphic she is in an Indigenous head dress performing a ritual for her 50th birthday. The bottom photo is a professional style portrait of her witj blonde hair in a blue blazer. The slide reads: Bamby Salcedo • Transgender Rights Activist • Immigrant Rights Activist • Founder, TransLatin@ Coalition • Founder, Center for Violence Prevention & Transgender wellness • Serves on the Commission on the State of Hate in California
June 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Arizona Power Exchange is bringing you some 🔥 Hot 🔥 new classes for the month of June!

#bdsm #kink #18+ #arizona #education #arizonapowerexchange
Photo is sun setting. Title: June- Upcoming classes List of classes: 6/1/2026 Deep Drop with Mir Green 6/8/2026 Kinky Grappling & Wrestling Level 1 with Dr. Savage 6/13/2026 Kinky Grappling & Wrestling Level 2 and Demo and Deconstruction with Dr. Savage 6/15/2026 The Grappling Pit with Dr. Savage 6/22/2026 Bible, Goddess, Zoroastrianism with Evie 6/29/2026 Introduction into Dominance, Submission, and Power Exchange with Lee Harrington
June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Arizona Power Exchange is Now on Bluesky!

APEX is more than just a Saturday Night Dungeon Party! We provide BDSM and Kink education, as well as numerous social events throughout the month.

Come check us out!

Address: 4006 S 23rd St suite 10, Phoenix, AZ 85040

www.arizonapowerexchange.com
A warehouse with blue lighting. Safety sheers hang from a chain in the foreground, and there is a St. Andrew's cross in the background.
June 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM