DUNGEON PLAY PARTIES

By: Kinky Brothers

Ever fantasized about having your clothes ripped off you, wrists bound together, blindfolded, told to speak only when spoken to, strapped down to a horse bench on all fours, and having a leatherman work over your ass, dick and balls that it feels sensually painful, but you beg for more?

The above scene can happen and so much more at a dungeon play party. If you ever have the opportunity to attend a dungeon party, go for it and experience something different sexually. You don’t have to have full on leather to attend, but wearing dark clothes is best. Once inside, you can wear as little or as much clothing as you like. Dungeons usually have clothes check or lockers for you to use. Dungeon parties can be specific about who is welcomed, such as heterosexuals, women only, men only or pansexual, which means for all sexual orientations. Here are some helpful tips for attending a dungeon party:

> You do not have to do anything if you don’t want to. No one will force you to do anything.
> Follow these 3 words – “Safe, Sane & Consensual”
> Safe – play safely, know the skills, techniques and safety precautions
> Sane – be clear minded and not intoxicated in order to make the right decision
> Consensual – all parties involved are consenting to playing in the scene
> If someone keeps annoying you, let the dungeon monitor know and he will intervene.
> Do not stand around chatting by a play scene because you will disturb the players.
> Stand about 3 feet away from any play scene, so you don’t crowd the players.
> Do not get involved with a play scene unless invited by the players.
> No PNP and drugs allowed at dungeon parties.
> If you see a scene you’d like to try, ask the players after they finish and/or ask dungeon monitors to refer you to players who can do the scene with you.
> If you have questions about a play scene, ask the dungeon monitors and/or the hosts.
> If you want to learn a specific fetish/play scene, ask players to teach you and most are more than willing to do so.
> Dungeon monitors are easily spotted by a colored vest, baseball cap, armband, or badge identification. They are responsible for keeping the play area safe and sane.
> Dungeon parties may have house rules like no fire play, blood play, and such. These will be posted at the dungeon entry.
> Male only dungeon parties usually allow sexual penetration and exchange of bodily fluids. Otherwise it is posted in the house rules.
> If you just want to be a voyeur and not play, that is fine.
> If you decide to play with others, make sure you know everyone’s boundaries, limits, and guidelines, including yourself before playing.
> Dungeon parties usually provide snacks & beverages and a smoking area.
> Clean up after yourself when finishing a play scene. Use cleaning supplies provided to wipe down the furniture you used.
> Do not hog the play furniture for more than 30 minutes if other players are waiting to use the same furniture.

The above dungeon party tips will get you safely through a dungeon party. Lighting is usually dim, so you don’t have to wear night vision goggles or use Braille to get around the dungeon. Most importantly, you do not have to do anything you don’t want to sexually, but if you do, jump right in and have a lot of FUN! Leave your attitude and tiara at the door.

Avatar Club LA (www.AvatarLA.org) hosts several dungeon play parties each year. BOUND dungeon party is happening Saturday, October 24, from 9PM-2AM for $25. Dungeon location will be given with ticket purchase, which are available for sale at: 665 Leather, Rough Trade and Syren. Or you can purchase the tickets online at: www.BOUND.eventbrite.com.

There’s a monthly play party specifically for spanking/paddling/caning fetishists, party details at moonburnLA@sbcglobal.net. Into bondage? There’s a monthly play party for you, party details at – www.SoCaBondage.com. There are dungeon parties for women only too, so check into Radical and Wicked Women at www.myspace.com/keepingitraww.