Bureau of Erotic Discourse

We are in a fundraising challenge from now until August 29th with weekly bonuses! If you didn’t know… BED is 100% volunteer based and completely grass-roots. We are born from the burn like any other camp. 

THIS WEEK from Aug 11-th we have a chance to win a $1500 bonus by having the most donations and your $50 donation will get you a BED gator! 

Welcome to the Bureau of Erotic Discourse (B.E.D.), a sex-positive group dedicated to promoting a culture of consent at Burning Man and beyond. Nested under Burning Man Emergency Services, our work support camp is entirely volunteer-run. Our mission is to ensure that every participant can experience the magic of Burning Man and other gatherings in a civic, respectful, and radically inclusive environment.What We Do:

• Consent Education: Through workshops, discussions, and educational materials, we provide comprehensive information on consent and respectful interactions.

• BEDucator Program: We train and equip volunteer Camp Consent Educators, a.k.a. BEDucators, who can share their knowledge and promote consent culture within their camps and organizations.

• Support and Resources: We offer support and resources to anyone who needs guidance on issues related to consent, ensuring that help is always available on-playa. We have a small year-round team that continues our volunteer efforts in the default world and at a growing number of regional burns.

• Events and Activities: From our 24/7 lounge and consent video booth to our online program, we create spaces where participants can learn, relax, and engage in meaningful conversations about consent.
  
  

Prevent sexual harassment and assault in gatherings, events, and organizations.

We want a community where we are free to be ourselves no matter our gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, STI status, disability, or background.

Vision

Create a future where BED's mission is fulfilled, thanks to a widespread cultural shift that naturally upholds our values.

• The BEDucator Program remains our gifted resource for empowering new and established leaders to uphold consent as a baseline of respect.

• Every region of the burn has a BED Department Lead and adopts our Consent Enforcement Process

• Default world organizations use our training to create a safer communities.

• Educate consent practices long before getting behind closed doors.

• Empower our community to speak up and create supportive groups.

• Identify resources for survivors and leaders to do their due diligence to hold accountability.

🎥 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/nqJwk7DMCbw?si=s_n8vaT7yLQVGvpS

Making the BED: Online Humpday Hangout
Hangout out with us this fine humpday! 
Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/5713700790...
Passcode: BED 
Date: Tuesday, August 6 
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM PST 

This meeting *will be* recorded and posted online. Adjust your display name and camera settings.

Grab your favorite drink (tea, tequila, or Tang.. We don’t judge) and join us from the comfort of your couch for Making the BED: Humpday Hangout! Before we hit the dust, we’re gathering the BEDucator community for a relaxed, real, and radically inclusive online hangout to humanize how the BEDucator Program has been an empowering resource to our Black Rock City citizens when it comes to talking about consent at Burning Man.

 Hear the raw and real stories and impact moments from BEDucators representing camps like CouchBurners, Barbie Death Village, and Disorient. Catch a word from one of our BED Buddies Hear from artist Sean T French, whose piece Don't Touch was born from the powerful story that inspired the creation of the BEDucator Program.

 Speaker Lineup 
Sean T French w/ DISORIENT
Kinkabell w/ The Third Degree Australia's newest BM Regional Burn
T-Fire w/ Barbie Death Village
Rainbow with Couchburners
Stuart P. talking about being your BED Buddy!
Enigma talking about being a Consent Ambassador

Hosts:Momo & Qese with Danger Kitten chat moderating

Wear your pre-playa looks or your finest home glam; just no nudity, please (we love your body, but Zoom has rules). Save the skin for when you visit us on playa. 

BED has been nominated for a fundraising opportunity so we will be announcing donor perks for the month of August! Thank you to our panel who are telling their stories that spark support!