How does Consensuality, Inc. and the Orgy Dome™ help attendees understand and explore their sexuality at the festival, as well as in their daily lives post-Burn?

Since 2006 The Orgy Dome has provided a clean, safer space for Burners to experience being sexually social through the teaching and practice of Informed Enthusiastic Consent. We help attendees understand and explore their sexuality and sensuality through the teaching and practice of Informed Enthusiastic Consent. We promote radical inclusivity and diversity, welcoming couples and groups regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, body type, etc. Our presence at the Burn allows us to share our message and mission with people who come from all over the world. Our non-profit entity, Consensuality, Inc., offers the Orgy Dome as part of our educational services to help promote our mission of consent education and the acceptance of ethical non-monogamy.

 

How does a concept like the Orgy Dome™ help break more traditional or conservative notions about sex?

We offer a place of exploration, support, inclusiveness and education. We promote respect for each other’s likes and dislikes, within the confines of mutual consent. The Dome gives Burners an opportunity to play in a space where they will not be judged and where they will have an opportunity to meet others of like mind and perhaps experience things they’ve dreamt of but never realized.

 

How would you describe the Orgy Dome™ and importance of the activities and educational sessions that take place their to first-timers? What are some of the rules and support in place to ensure it’s a safe and comfortable space?

The Orgy Dome is a well-respected, safer and consensual place to practice the consent education we provide in real time. We talk with guests to ensure they understand the importance of communication and consent and that they practice both if they enter the dome (no means no, and only an enthusiastic “Yes!” means yes).

We have several rules/principles for our guests to keep the experience safe for all. Guests are greeted at the door where we check that they are 18+ and do not appear inebriated or coerced or otherwise unable to express consent. We then chat with groups to provide information on what to expect inside, consent education, and our rules -  absolutely no cameras or photography and no singles of either sex (this prevents unpartnered people “shopping” for partners or watching those playing in the dome without invitation). We have safer sex supplies on hand and we have dome monitors who keep a presence in the play space watching for anything that would make our guest uncomfortable and keeping the space clean and safe.

We also offer classes and workshops in the mornings when the play space is closed. These classes empower guests to explore and grow in their own sexuality and sensuality and are often taught by experts and world renowned educators.