KINK DUNGEON
"Behind the Curtain"

The Dungeon features a selection of equipment, tools, ropes, floggers, toys, and sensory items designed to introduce guests to different elements of kink in a welcoming environment. This is a space for discovery, not performance.

Tucked toward the rear of Winter Escape, the Kink Dungeon is a dedicated environment for exploration, education, curiosity, and intentional play—presented and managed by May & Jay in partnership with aNML Parties.

For Winter Escape, May & Jay are taking the Dungeon experience even further.

The expanded space will feature new equipment, additional play stations, an expanded collection of tools and sensory equipment, and more room for demonstrations, observation, and exploration.

New equipment is currently being designed and built by May & Jay specifically for the Dungeon experience, including new bench-style stations, an expanded St. Andrew’s Cross, and additional equipment designed to accommodate a wider range of guests and experiences.

GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE

May & Jay, who created and manage the Kink Dungeon experience at aNML Parties, will once again lead the space, supported by additional experienced Tops throughout the evening.

They bring their own experience, equipment, knowledge, and perspective to create an environment where guests can ask questions, observe demonstrations, learn safer practices, and explore at their own pace.

There is no requirement to participate.

Watch. Ask questions. Learn. Explore when you’re ready.

Much of the Dungeon unfolds organically throughout the evening, with demonstrations and educational opportunities appearing alongside individual scenes and experiences.

Whether you’re:

Completely new and curious
Experienced within the kink community
Interested in learning a particular technique
Or simply comfortable observing

You’re welcome behind the curtain.

DUNGEON ETIQUETTE & SAFETY

The Dungeon operates differently from the main social areas of Winter Escape. The space is managed by May & Jay and their Dungeon team, with its own etiquette and expectations. Please understand the environment before entering.

SAFETY CONCERNS SHOULD BE REPORTED

If something appears unsafe, crosses a boundary, or makes you uncomfortable, notify May, Jay, or a member of their Dungeon team. An aNML host or event security is also available whenever assistance is needed.

THE SIMPLE RULE

If it isn’t your scene, don’t enter the scene. Watch. Learn. Ask. Respect. No pressure. No expectations.

Just an open door into the world of kink, grounded in consent, communication, education, safety, and mutual respect.

Marked floor boundaries create working space around active scenes. Remain completely ouside these boundaries unless you have been specifically invited into the scene.

Watching is welcome unless otherwise indicated. Do not interrupt active scenes, touch participants, or handle equipment without permission.

Observation is not an invitation to participate. Ask before touching, joining, assisting, or interacting. Consent must be clear, ongoing, and respected.

Impact tools and other equipment require adequate clearance. Do not crowd active scenes or enter marked working areas.

A scene ending does not necessarily mean the interaction has ended. Participants may need quiet time to reconnect, decompress, hydrate, or recover. Please give them space.

Phones, cameras, photography, video, and recording devices are not permitted within the Dungeon.

Do not use Dungeon equipment simply because it is unoccupied. Ask a Dungeon guide or appropriate equipment owner before use if you are unfamiliar with the station.

Curiosity is encouraged. If you'd like to understand something you've observed, wait until the scene and any immediate aftercare have concluded before approaching.

Flogging

Flogging is one of the most versatile and expressive forms of impact play, blending rhythm, sensation, and intention.

Within the dungeon, guests may explore a variety of floggers and styles while learning what differentiates materials, weights, and construction—and how those choices affect sensation.

Guidance is available around safe use, body awareness, and pacing, with opportunities to observe everything from foundational strokes to more fluid, advanced movement such as Florentine-style technique.

Demonstrations may arise naturally through play and curiosity, offering insight without turning the experience into a formal lesson.

Shibari (Rope Bandage)

Rope play is as much about connection and communication as it is about knots.

You don’t need to be a rope expert to engage in effective, sensual bondage. Inside the dungeon, guests can explore basic rope structures such as single and double column ties, rope cuffs, and simple flow techniques that emphasize control, comfort, and intention.

There is also space for discussion around common bondage positions, safety considerations, circulation awareness, and what’s essential to play responsibly with rope—at whatever level feels right for you.

Sensation Play

Sensation play heightens awareness by playing with contrast, anticipation, and the body’s response to stimulus.

This form of play focuses on engaging—or temporarily limiting—certain senses to amplify others, deepening arousal and connection.

Guests may explore how light touch, temperature, texture, sound, and timing can shift power dynamics and intensify experience.

Simple tools, everyday items (“pervertables”), and the psychological side of sensation all come into play here, reminding us that some of the most powerful stimulation starts in the mind.

Impact Play

Impact play takes many forms and can range from playful and light to deep and intense.

Within the dungeon, guests can explore different impact tools and styles—such as spanking, paddling, and flogging—while learning about body targeting, risk awareness, and how to safely build intensity.

Emphasis is placed on communication, consent, and understanding how the body responds to impact over time.

This is about informed exploration, not endurance or performance.

Electric Play

Electric play introduces controlled electrical stimulation to create unique and often surprising sensations.

Using specialized tools such as violet wands or TENS-style devices, guests may explore sensations that range from subtle tingles to sharper pulses—designed to tease, challenge, and heighten awareness.

When approached with proper knowledge and care, electric play becomes a fascinating intersection of power, sensation, and trust.

Guidance is available to help guests understand safety considerations and how to explore this edge play responsibly.

KINK DUNGEON "Behind the Curtain"