We know labels and identities are complex. We welcome those questioning or newly in recognition of their LGBTQ+ identity! 

You don’t need to identify as queer, but you do need to feel a genuine pull toward something outside of mainstream heterosexual or cisgender norms—whether that’s desire, attraction, gender bending, erotic curiosity or something you don’t yet have words for. 

InterPlay welcomes:

• questioning folks

• late bloomers

• people exploring new edges of gender or sexuality

• shapeshifters and in-betweeners

• people coming home to parts of themselves they’ve long suppressed

We are not a space for allies, tourists, people attending out of curiosity about queer people, or those seeking to learn “about the community” from the outside.

A good question to ask yourself is: “Am I coming because something in me wants to unfold here?” If the answer is yes, then there’s room for you.

InterPlay is a clothing-optional space with clear agreements around nudity.

In common areas, our baseline is simple: Genitals covered, all chests welcome*.

Designated Nude-Friendly Zones allow full nudity.

Workshop nudity levels vary and are clearly marked in the program. Outside Nude-Friendly Zones, physical genitalia must remain covered.

All Chests Welcome*

Chest-policing is deeply gendered and disproportionately impacts trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people. We do not uphold double standards around bodies.

What counts as nudity?

• Genital exposure = nudity (outside Nude-Friendly Zones)

• Thongs, jockstraps, harnesses, and minimal coverings are not nudity

• Erotic or expressive attire is welcome

Absolutely not. Throughout the festival there will be different workshops happening concurrently, with varying degrees of “spice”. Each workshop is labeled: 

• Yellow Spice level 1: interactions or solo experiences are platonic and non-sexual

• Orange Spice level 2: interactions or solo experiences can include clothed sensual touch, but no nudity* or sexual touch**

• Pink Spice level 3: explicitly invites in erotic energy, interactions or solo experiences can include nudity* and sexual touch**

  *Nudity: Physical genitals are exposed and visible

  **Sexual Touch: Touch with the intention of increasing sexual arousal
  

As organizers, we chose facilitators who are practiced in holding care around consent, with a variety of options in participation. In addition, we’ll always have a low-stim room open for those who need some down time away from the hubbub. Participants can choose their own adventure! 

This is a very normal reaction to something that brings up old memories, or feels too much, too quick or too slow. We have a low-stim room for those who need downtime away from the stimulation of the festival. We also will have at least one volunteer at any given time to support people who need an extra ear or hug for something that comes up, though they will not be offering therapy.

We ask all participants to take a test before arriving. We’ll have a limited number of tests on hand for people if they weren’t able to procure a test before coming. For anyone who has symptoms of sickness or known exposures, we strongly advise them to stay home and not put participants at risk. Masks will be optional, though some facilitators may require all participants in their workshop to wear masks. 

In the weeks leading up to the festival, we invite you to bring the safety and well-being of your community into your consciousness as you make decisions about activities that could lead to potential exposure.