Cléo Dubois, a renowned kink educator and ritualist, established the Academy of SM Arts in the year 1995 with a pivotal mission to eradicate the pervasive and misguided misconceptions surrounding fetish and BDSM. By doing so, she aimed to facilitate a profound understanding of the complexities inherent in these practices, thereby empowering individuals who are drawn to the realms of consensual power play to discover a deeper sense of connection, healing, and sexual fulfillment. Through the Academy's endeavors, Dubois sought to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals could explore their erotic desires with authenticity, confidence, and a sense of liberation.
