What To Expect

At BESS Educational Meetings and at Munches:

• Street-legal attire is expected in public spaces
• Conversation without play is the rule

At BESS Socials (Play Parties):

• Fetish-wear is acceptable but not required
• Nudity is acceptable but not required
• Furniture is for everyone�s use, such as spanking benching, crosses, slings, and cages
• Play occurs but participation is optional
• Scenes are in public areas and may be watched
• There are �Party Rules� that must be followed
• Attendees are requested to bring something for the community food table
• Cleaning supplies are provided and players are expected to clean public equipment after use
• Dungeon Monitors (DMs) are present to enforce the rules and watch out for safety issues

At �Public� Dungeons:
Same as for BESS Socials, except the following:

• Sex is acceptable at some (not all) events but attendees are not required to participate
• Some venues offer private or semi-private areas
• There are �Dungeon Rules� that vary with venue
• DMs are often present (but not at all events)