Lee Harrington

Authenticity, sexuality, & spirituality author, educator, and instigator

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“If you attend one of Lee’s classes, you will NOT be disappointed (except when it ends and you have to go home). You will laugh, you will make friends, you will have a great time, and – above all – you will LEARN.”

— Carmen (Columbus, Ohio)

“Lee Harrington’s charismatic style combined with a relaxed yet controlled repertoire with the audience was wonderful. I love it when workshops work.”

— Zoe (Portland, Oregon)

“Over the past couple of years, the resources, writings, and podcasts you’ve shared have really helped me build a happier and healthier life for myself. Thank you for all of the work that you do! You’ve helped me come to a lot of important realizations and let my true self shine through!”

— Wendy Bolm (Oakland, California)

“The opportunities you created were so much of what I had hoped for, and their integration continues here at home, in my heart and family. I feel like there is still so much to chew on, and lovely images and ideas that your rituals brought to the surface.”

— Leanne (Toronto, Ontario)

“…Of all the teachers I’ve had over the years, you’re the guy that I consider to have been the most transformative for me. . . . It’s a rare sort of skill to be able to teach someone to be better at doing something, and at the same time manage to teach them to be a better person.”

— Max Last (South Carolina)

“I had heard a few people talk about how your classes are interesting and informative, and that you are engaging and entertaining as a presenter. I think I can safely say that their claims were understated!”

— Mark Heyn, Adelaide, Australia

Hello Beautiful Beings!

My name is Lee Harrington, and since 2001, I have been gifted the opportunity to be an author, educator, and authenticity instigator. In 2006 I made an intense pair of decisions – to finally pursue my gender transition, and to leave the nonprofit world to pursue my passions full time. By pursuing the life of my dreams, my hope is to inspire you to explore, thrive, live your fullest life, and support others in doing the same.

Books & Media

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On "Playing Well With Others"

“Playing Well With Others is the Baedekers of the leather/BDSM/kink/alt—sex world! It is the first book to completely address the most important steps in negotiating the brave new kink universe — how to find it, pick what part you want to explore, talk to the natives and join in the fun.”

— Laura Antoniou (Flushing, NY) (Author of “The Marketplace” Series)

On "Playing Well With Others"

“Wow. Just wow. I cannot stop myself from recommending this book to anyone & everyone. Whether you're curious about 'the Community', have been involved in the Community for years or have newly stumbled into it, this book is an excellent read!”

— Isabella Donna DiLorento

On "Traversing Gender"

“This book would make a great supplementary text for enhancing cultural competence in a variety of disciplines and I strongly recommend it to any provider, parent, friend or family member of a transgender or gender non-conforming person, or simply any person interested in broadening their perspective on transgender issues.”

— Monika M. (Connecticut)

On "Traversing Gender"

“This is the perfect "Trans 101" book. I wish I had had it when I taught Intro to Queer Studies a few years ago, and I will be using it the next time I teach that class.”

— Susan Harper (Gilbert, Iowa)

On "Sacred Kink"

“Sexuality and spirituality are often treated as opposing concepts, but Lee Harrington makes it clear that the sacred and the profane are not so far removed from one another.”

— Ruthie and Ms. Stephanie Morris (Washington D.C.)

On "Sacred Kink"

“It is so good that I read a page and have to go straight to my note book to pour out the sparks he's conjured. It's like he wrote the book just for me. . .”

— Benjamin Brownstone (Canada)

On "Sacred Kink"

“You have somehow managed to give me the words for so many things I have somehow felt or known intuitively, but couldn’t quite explain.

With your work I now have a vocabulary to base my own work on…and I am grateful.”

— Jessie Morris (Alberta, Canada)

On "More Shibari You Can Use"

“Another brilliant book from Lee. No longer do you need to just look at the wonders of rope bondage, this book will lead you step by step into producing it for yourself. A must for all fans of rope.”

— Steve Carr (Christchurch, New Zealand)

On "Shibari You Can Use"

“I'm extremely new to learning rope and purchased this book to help guide me. I attended several classes and left feeling overwhelmed from information overload. With this book and it's simply step-by-step instructions, I can use what I learned from the classes and practice at my own pace. ”

— Dion Lorah

On "Shibari You Can Use"

“Lee Harrington is an incredible instructor, and this book is a wonderful distillation of his accessible, friendly approach and gorgeous, creative rope work. I especially enjoyed the chest harness variations and rope corsets. Highly recommend this book! :-)”

- Shay Tiziano (California) (Author of Tying and Flying: Bondage for Self-Suspension)

On "Shibari You Can Use"

“You don’t know me at all and we never met, but your writings on ropes changed my kinky life forever. You introduced me this incredible world; you allowed me to build enough skills and confidence to go out there and learn even more; you helped me build my identity as a dominant; and your techniques filled my like with countless hours of priceless fun.”

— Philippe (Quebec City, Quebec)

Courses

Explore Lee’s extensive catalog by booking courses or intensives, purchasing recorded classes, and attending upcoming classes online or in person.
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“Authenticity is about diving into yourself to find what is there, having the courage to bring that awareness to your life, and be open to learning new things that may change how you look at the world… and yourself.”

— Lee Harrington

“Examining where your passions are is key to developing a path that serves others from your place of excellence. Don’t let others potentially judging where you got here from stop you from serving the world.”

— Lee Harrington

“When we take any one voice as gospel, we diffuse the magic that comes from hearing a chorus of perspective.”

— Lee Harrington

"Self care is sexy."

— Lee Harrington

"We say things to ourselves that we would never let another person say to us. We treat our bodies in ways that we’d never treat anyone else. Why? Because when we don’t know someone, even if that someone is ourselves, it’s easier to ignore their needs, wants, dreams, and desires."

— Lee Harrington, "Become Your Own Beloved: A guide to Delighting in Self-connection.”

“Do not be fooled. Though it may come in the forms of play, sensual exploration, and bliss, this is the work of our souls. This journey has the potential for turning the flax, the straw, of our beings into the gold of our potential.”

— Lee Harrington, “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond”

“There is no single cure-all pill for everyone. Each of us is unique, and what will guide us is a unique combination of the tools for sexual evolution out there.”

— Lee Harrington

Events

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