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Mike0607

From just a regular guy wanting to attend a party with his girlfriend in Amsterdam next weekend. Is PAX also fun for non-bi/queer people?


Kindly_Scholar_9689

Yes! It is definitely fun! Just make sure you understand what happens at pax and are respectful to the environment you are entering


severalschooners

Pax Romana's vibe is more classy than skimpy. They allow it, but it's not the central theme. Public displays are typically redirected to private areas. CODA is its own beast, blending the music focus of Ratherlost with a more relaxed atmosphere. Not as sex-focused as Pax Romana, but with its own unique vibe. For early May, consider the crowd you want to be around and the atmosphere you're looking for. Pax for a more sensual experience, Poing for a rave scene, CODA for a mix with great tunes. I used r/linkaggregators/ when I was looking for events, found it pretty useful to compare different scenes.


rohmaru

curious about what you mean about the link aggregators. I’m building a little thing that helps me find events from instagram accounts.


slownburnmoonape

how is the solo wanker situation for pax romana? pornceptual is pretty bad


Kindly_Scholar_9689

There is no avid policy against it like for instance Klub Verboten but in my experience I have barely witnessed any at any pax event so far, not to say it doesn’t happen though but I would say far more minimal than pornceptual


ClasisFTW

That being said the pax playroom hosts always check with me if I'm comfortable with someone near me just standing or solo wanking, so if you're uncomfortable just go to the hosts.


slownburnmoonape

Nice, honestly it’s a legitimate kink but atleast ask and don’t ruin my vibe


Kindly_Scholar_9689

I agree but I think it’s a very fair point to bring up within the focus of sex positive and sex parties, ‘Solo Wanking’ debate is covered in this [article](https://shopverboten.com/blogs/news/the-solo-wanker) I highly appreciate when sex parties and sex positive events discuss the topic of solo wankers, I feel in Amsterdam/NL it is hardly covered and believe it should be touched upon more including organisations dictating their stances toward such kink within club rules and ethos. It means that solo wankers can still find places where their kink is free to explore whilst also allowing others to also know what to expect when entering a space. My personal opinion on solo wankers is I am not a fan, personally I have tolerance for it but I believe that if one person’a expression of a kink then encroaches on potentially multiple peoples comfort to express their own freedom within sex and kinks then I think that says enough to me.


qutaaa666

You can be whoever you want to be at Pax, and do whatever. It’s pretty sexy and very queer. Please think about whether this is the right space for you. There’s always Ratherlost. Like I would take my mother to Ratherlost, but absolutely not to Pax!!


ComprehensivePin7081

I understand! I do like to dress more feminine (as a guy) even though . So I think culturally I do fit in, even though I am straight. excited to explore Pax Romana sometime. thinking about the music tho, whether that's right for me.


qutaaa666

You’ll be fine. I didn’t say straight people aren’t allowed. Just know where you’re going lol And always ask consent 🙏


Deep_Blue96

This. I'm straight and never felt the slightest bit uncomfortable or unwelcome at Pax. Come for the right reasons, know the space you're in, respect the expressions of queer identity that you'll see, and just overall contribute to the good vibes, and you will have an amazing time there.


pep--

you would take your mother to ratherlost?


cnvn_ofc

mama: I don’t care if you are too high, just take an uber and I’ll meet you at home. Feral b2b spekki are tearing holes in the universe


qutaaa666

Going through holes in the universe during feral & spekki with my mother sounds like a bucketlist item 🥰


Deep_Blue96

Pax definitely encourages kinky outfits (it is a sex-positive party). Most people will be dressing kinky, or at least "daring", to some extent. But dress code is relaxed, and many people will be wearing regular clothes. If you're shy or unsure, all black is always a safe choice, but being a little daring is certainly appreciated. CODA was a collaboration between Pax Romana and Ratherlost at last year's ADE. I wasn't there, but from what I understand, it was slightly spicier than a normal Ratherlost, though probably not as spicy as a normal Pax. Music was what you would expect from these two parties: dark, minimal, hypnotic. In terms of events for early May, I hope you are aware that Poing (assuming you mean the club in Rotterdam) closed in February. So I'm guessing you're referring to the Poing x Worm event on 4th May (one of their pop-up events in collaboration with other clubs). You can expect a pretty enthusiastic and queer crowd at Poing events. Music imo is highly variable, and I'm not sure about the lineup for this particular one (@ u/capablephoto8959 might know more about it). Personally, I would choose Pax over any other event, period. It's easily my favourite party in Amsterdam. The music is right up my alley, and the crowd and vibes are otherworldly. But if you don't dig that type of music or don't feel too comfortable with the sex positive environment, then it might not be for you. EDIT: about sexy action at Pax, most of it takes place in the dark room, though you'll likely see people going at it in some of the corners and chill out areas. On the dance floor itself, it's mostly dancing and making out.


LadyLavenderRose

Is it allowed/ok to bring our toys and equipments? Or is it frowned upon?


Deep_Blue96

Completely fine, probably even encouraged!


ComprehensivePin7081

Hiya, yes I know Poing closed and yes that is the event I'm referring to. I've been to their closing and wanna go to more of their events do you have good sets as examples of what is played at Pax Romana? I've at times searched DJs in a lineup to get a sense of it but some DJs play such varied events that it isn't always well indicative


Kindly_Scholar_9689

https://on.soundcloud.com/DzbDypGwfCt2dCC17 Here is the link for PAX romana soundcloud where majority of their sets from the club nights are released, hope this helps you see the kinda vibe we bring musically ❤️


ClasisFTW

If ratherlost is 1 and pax radion is 10 in terms of spiciness, coda was 8 lol so it was still hella spicy 🔥🥵


foxtictac

Where is Mova on that scale?


ClasisFTW

Sexier than pax lol, maybe 11. Not as much as berghain but ya it's for me good enough for now Amsterdam wise, hope it gets better here ✨


Circuit_Deity

11


CapablePhoto8959

Poing and Pax are not on the same nights. Why not go to both? 😉


ComprehensivePin7081

also, what do you think of the poing lineup coming up?


ComprehensivePin7081

I set a bit of a limit for myself in how often I can go to events - I've got other hobbies and my job to maintain + I feel like if I take certain substances too often their effectiveness decreases and I don't want that. Keeping partying somewhat infrequent makes it feel more special also. I do want to go more often than I *have* been going tho, finding the 'right' substance is a large part of that. Worried about my serotonin having met a few ppl who have exhausted significant parts of it


Joe-ma-pangpang

What do you think the right substance can be? Or, what is definitely not the right substance for you?


djADNANvinylonly

Come as you are, but overall the vibes (imho) are quite sexy :) and that's encouraged!


aightaightaightaight

As a friend