E.I. Saint (any pronouns are appropriate) is not merely a presenter but a cryptid fae relic. Saint has wandered through lives, libraries, leather bars, and luxurious lavatories, leaving behind himself a pile of writings, ravings, and broken hearts. He has been in the community for 21 years, teaching for 18 of those.

Saint’s classes refuse to bow to convention, instead asking participants to wrestle with questions of tradition, identity, and desire. They despise anyone who says things must be done one way only and eschews that notion at every turn.

Saint has published essays and poetry, with published collections Mewsings of a Leather Kitty and Eldest Whisper, as well as the forthcoming Eldest Howl. As a teacher, she has been known to conjure history as if he were present, to opine on philosophy in kink spaces, and to teach M/s dynamics with the weight of longing and the sparkle of irreverence.

Saint is a myth in progress: equal parts fae prince of the autumn court, archivist of strange legacies, and unrepentant brat. They teach not because mortals need enlightenment, but because the act of teaching is a welcome relief to her immortal boredom.

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What happens when you care deeply about individuals but believe humanity as a whole is a doomed, absurd experiment? This class explores the paradox of holding personal compassion while embracing a worldview that feels bleak or detached. Through a mix of psychology, kink philosophy, and dark humor, we examine how nihilism can reduce anxiety, clarify ethics, and deepen service or dominance by stripping away false meaning. We also explore how neurodivergence and trauma shape this mindset, and how choosing kindness can be a deliberate aesthetic or protective practice rather than a belief that the universe cares about us at all. You do not have to believe in the world to love the people standing in front of you.

 

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