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have tried to make them as genderless as possible in explanation:

Bull: someone who has sex with other people’s partners.

Unicorn: single people who are interested in sex with other couples (normally a woman). Called this as they are rare to find.

Full swaps: exchanging partners- normally couples. Rules outlined on the festival’s website also included: -dress code- bottom halves must be covered whilst in the festival arena. -no phones- any seen will be confiscated. -no journalists or press. -only 10% of ticket holders can be straight men.

The secrecy of the festival can be viewed as consensual for all with set boundaries for those attending. If someone wanted to go secretly, they could, and I wonder if any of our politicians went. They do love a Downing Street party. I couldn’t quite work out why the 10% rule existed either until further research but I guessed the festival wanted a large differing demographic to attend. The festival wanted to be a safe place and they stated, “It is important to ensure the security of our female guests and to make sure our gentlemen guests understand the basis of the lifestyle as being respectful and polite”. With such strict rules and public announcements made of the consequences of breaking such rules it would be hoped that sex festivals promote freedom and safe sex with those who wish to attend. Maybe we could all learn something by attending.

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