🚨Important: read our event guidelines in full in our bio or in this post before Prom on Saturday!
Bring ID! last entry strictly 2am! <3
We are so happy to work with the amazing @safeonlycic to provide welfare and help at the door for every one our events. Our Safe Only babes will be in their iconic pink Hi Vis should you need anything.
There will be someone on the door until 2 and 1-2 people roving the event space until the end. You can also reach out to organisers in pink hi vis arm bands or bar staff or security at Low Profile if you need anything welfare related!
We also have a chill space upstairs at the loft, where our craft station is.
We are a FLINTA first event 💫
We say ‘FLINTA first’ (woman, lesbian, intersex, nonbinary, trans and agender folks) because our parties, while welcome to all sl@gs , aim to forefront and prioritise FLINTA people, and we ask all guests in attendance to do the same.
We want FLINTAs at the front: of our dancefloors, of our parties and at the front of our minds.
Power dynamics and systemic issues like racism, transphobia and misogyny don’t disappear at the door.
They don’t dissolve just because we enter into a queer space. It’s on us to do the ongoing work to make the space as safe and lush as we can for all sl@gs <3
You can read our full event policies including our door vibe check / dress code using the link in our bio. We will also be emailing to attendees and you should have received this with your ticket 💕
📸 @littlemisspowers
Big THNX news!
In addition to our regular monthly drop-in at @thecommonpress we’re starting a new monthly session on the last Monday of every month in Ealing.
➡️ Next TNHX at Common Press - Monday 11th May 5-7pm (knock on the door and ask for THNX)
➡️ First THNX in Ealing - Monday 25th May 5-7pm at @thefoundry.collective
‼️Join us for:
Snacks and chats
Peer to peer support and advice
Sexual health and trans specific resources
Needles for hormones and more
@shldotuk test kits and HIV PrEP initiation
Visit /thnx for dates and venues
Venues are step-free with accessible toilets
Thanks to @rise_cgl for solidarity and support.
International Harm Reduction Day is today ⭐️
Find ways to join harm reduction based orgs and movements in your local area to improve the lives of those affected by substance use.
Read up on harm reduction philosophy, find ways to support folks in your community through non judgmental approaches.
Join harm reduction based social justice movements and advocate for better access to resources and conditions and resources for those who need it.
Keep harm reduction alive, keep talking about it 💖
#harmreduction
Take a break but tend to the fomo ⭐️🫡😌
If you are wanting to take a break from hardcore raving, there’s options to explore that still keep you out and social without overdoing it.
We thought we would give you some ideas on how to stay connected that isn’t a nightlife party.
1. Attend a queer makers market: meet people and get inspired!
Reccs: @satanicfleamarket@londonqueermart@fancyamooch
2. Attend a dance class: move your body and learn new moves for when you return to the dance floor!
Reccs:
Our Shapshifterz class, @strut.ldn and @thecactusclubline
3. Try speed dating: put yourself out there!
Reccs: @queerloveco , @weareflirtclub
4. Head to a picnic or craft club - enjoy the day and get outside!
Reccs: @bigqueerpicnic , @ldnlgbtqcentre , @queercraftlondon
What would you try first? 💚💚💚💚💚
Mutual Aid Monday is here!
Do you have any spare coins to support trans people this week? For this Monday we are spotlighting fundraisers for :
@alo.nas@yamur.touch@litolgremlin@discoverbambam@amanicosmo
Links in our stories and folks’ bios!
#mutualaid
Happy Lesbian Day of Visibility!
We have highlighted some Lez and Dyke led/focused events in London for you to check out. The list is LONG so we selected a few of our favs ⭐️ Which ones are yours?
#lesbiandayofvisibility
THNX- a community meet up for trans folks!
It happens on the 2nd Monday of every month at @thecommonpress in collaboration with @thelovetankcic , 5-7pm.
To support trans folks with a free needle exchange, access to STI testing and sexual health resources, info on HRT and more. Drop by for a snack, a cuppa, find friends and access a non judgmental space just for you.
See you in May!
Dyke Sexual Health 💅🏻
Dykes need to keep up to date too, but there is less info out there. Here is a quick primer on some things you should keep up to date on:
Hygiene
Wash your hands.
Pee after sex to prevent UTI’s.
Use lube to prevent friction/irritation.
Barriers:
Use condoms for sex toys and change in between sexual partners and between areas.
Finger cots : especially if you or your partner has open sores.
Sykes can take PrEP too - to prevent HIV transmission.
Communication:
Update your partners on your sexual health.
Get regularly tested.
Discuss what prevention methods suit you both.
Need to speak to someone or access more info?
Trans folks can visit us at our monthly THNX meeting up to learn more about STI testing and info. We also have collaborated on some of The Backpocket Guides with @thelovetankcic which you can access via the link in our bio or on queerhealth.info
What would you add to our list?
THNX IS HERE!
Join us for THNX in collaboration with @thelovetankcic hosted at @thecommonpress - from 5-7pm on Monday 13 April!
THNX is a monthly community drop in for trans people looking to find harm reduction resources and community!
Find:
STI testing kits/sexual health resources
A free needle exchange and HRT info
Peer support and cozy community building
Drop in for a chat and a warm drink, and ask our team for any further advice/tips 💖
See you next week!
#harmreduction #community
Get your party kit ready!
Some of our staples to bring on a night out include:
Toiletries: wet wipes, eye drops, makeup, hand cream, lip balm.
Sexual health items: condoms/lube
Health items: meds, cough drops etc.
Plus:
Chargers, spare underwear or even a change of clothes, snacks, hand sanitiser and mouthwash drops.
What would you pack for a night out?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#asmr #queer #nightlife
