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Body Confidence: How to Masc Up your Curves costume drag king kings of joy Oct 06, 2023

Humans have curves. I’ve never met anyone who is completely angular or straight up and down. Bodies have curves. 

Having coached 89 and currently on our way to 100 first-time Drag Kings, I’ve seen all kinds of body shapes - each one powerfully unique and beautiful. It is true...

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The 3 Stages of Relationship: Are you Questioning Their Commitment? queer relating Sep 29, 2023

It’s been a while now since you first got together and somewhere along the line, the question comes up - is this a relationship? We have cute ways of saying this to each other. “Are we girlfriends?” Or one of you gets brave and pops the question, “Will you be my...

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Meet the Extraordinary Faces of Kings of Joy All Stars! drag king kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Sep 26, 2023

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey of self-discovery, self-expression, and empowerment? Look no further, because the Kings of Joy All Stars are back, and they're ready to inspire you to live your best life!

Unveiling the All Stars

Our All Stars program is a glittering...

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Navigating Intimacy: The Power of Agreements in Queer & Lesbian Relationships queer relating Sep 22, 2023

What has a relationship work? Why do some relationships last and others don’t? 

If you’re anything like me, you’ve pondered these questions before. Sometimes we think about it when we are starting a new relationship and often, we think about it acutely when a relationship...

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Kings of Joy podcast interview with Casual Harry: The Drag Daddy of South Africa drag king kings of joy podcast Sep 22, 2023

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Hello and welcome. My name is Danica Lani. I'm known as the King Coach and you're listening to the Kings of Joy podcast. I am joined today with an incredible performer who I cannot wait to introduce you to... Casual Harry all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. Welcome Casual,...

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Drag King Soundtrack: Crafting Unforgettable Performance Through Music anti-racism kings of joy all-stars Sep 18, 2023

Why are some people able to shoot off straight after Kings of Joy Gold Stars and go solo while others are not sure what to do next or even where to start?

I’m Danica Lani, the King Coach and I’ve proudly mentored 89 first-time Drag Kings through Kings of Joy since December 2020.

I...

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Understanding the Three Entities in Your Relationship queer relating Sep 14, 2023

Growing up in this world can be challenging. Not only do we inherit a binary definition of gender, but the binary ‘this or that’ or ‘two opposites’ approach can inhabit other areas of life as well. One of them is relationships.

The model of relationship that I inherited

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Announcing: The Ultimate Drag King Choreo Workshop with Casual Harry! drag king kings of joy Sep 12, 2023

Hey there friend. I’ve got some electrifying news that's about to light up your world. Get ready to unleash your inner King because the one and only Casual Harry, the Cape Town-based drag king and boylesque sensation, is here to take you on a journey like no other. 

Meet Casual...

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3 Pillars of Power: The Sacred Trio of Consent, Respect, and Reverence queer relating Sep 08, 2023

What makes sex tantric? Can we just show up and do the deed and it’s done? How do we incorporate connection and intimacy into our busy lives anyway?

There are three foundational pillars that must be present for sex to transform from mere mechanics to feeling deeply connected and ultimately,...

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The Joys of Sodomy: Kings of Joy debut performance kings of joy queers of joy Aug 23, 2023

[L-R Cherry Packer, A Bang, Boy Pussy, Jackson Apples]

In a one-horse town somewhere west of Orange, a mini oasis sprung up from the dusty ground. A cherry farm. Isolated from the nearest town, you can only drive there and once you stopped, you stayed. 

Picking cherries is a sport for the...

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Awaken Your Energetic Body: Embrace Movement for Queer Intimacy queer relating Aug 19, 2023

Have you ever felt stuck in your body, like you want to express yourself but you can’t seem to move? Sometimes we can feel paralysed, trapped in our own physical vessels. Or, we develop habits of not moving our bodies.

Think of movement as a language. When we are in the womb, we begin to...

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Are you ready to lean into your masc? drag king kings of joy the king coach Aug 15, 2023

[From top L-R: Bobs Bulges, Max Mews the Ultimate Cat Daddy, Martin Van Tasmal, Randy Rootrat, Dario di Bello, Chase Cocks, Hank, Dumblewhore, Cyber Prince]

Welcome to the Kings of Joy community, a safe and empowering space where humans of all genders come together to explore the captivating...

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