Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

Customs and Protocols for a Play Party
Once a new person has been vetted and cleared to attend events beyond the
regular munch, he or she may be invited to attend play parties, demonstrations,
and other kinds of fetish gatherings. For the
most part, the customs and protocols one should observe at a play party are the
same as at a munch, with some additional considerations. Do keep in mind
the fact that most play parties and other private events are held in a group
member’s home. That means extra thought must be given to things like children,
pets, neighbors, parking, fragile or valuable household
furnishings, and privacy. At play party type events, you have as much of
a responsibility to look out for the interests of the homeowner hosting the event
as you do for the group as a whole.
The major difference between this kind of event and a munch is the high
probability of BDSM scenes being played out during a play party. A BDSM
scene is simply any BDSM activity that is done in front of an audience. A scene
should be considered a performance, and not be interrupted or interfered with in
any way. Scenes do not usually involve explicitly sexual activity, but there are
always exceptions, and it is not uncommon for participants to have sexual
reactions to what might be considered by most to be non-sexual activities.
Before participating in any scene, be sure you are clear on what will be
involved, whether or not it will involve sex, and what safety measures will be in
effect.
The following is a list of protocols which typically apply to play party types of
events. Again, each group generally has rules that are specific to that group, or
to the location and homeowner’s
preferences, but for the most part, these guidelines for BDSM play events are
fairly universal.
Don’t touch without permission. This rule cannot be stressed enough. Even so,
there’s a specific reason for