by Hannah Saunders
A highly anticipated modern palaestra nude wrestling for Queer men event back on Sept. 26 is bringing about “MEGA NUDE WRESTLING,” on Nov. 14 at Red Panda Muay Thai from 8-11 p.m.— and tickets are still available.
“I’ve seen how meaningful and impactful the connection and support can be in the lives of queer men, including my own,” Ben Gibson, organizer, said.
Gibson expects over 100 attendees at the 18+ event for cis and Trans men. Queer men of all body types and backgrounds are welcome to join in wrestling or view the matches. The night will kick-off with an orientation on consent and safety, and those seeking to grapple must agree on intensity levels prior to each round. Rules include immediately stopping when someone says to do so or taps out.
After the first nude wrestling event hosted by Seattle’s Kink Center, Gibson told TtS that tickets were completely sold out and it was a hit. Gibson’s experience in creating sex-positive spaces includes an apprenticeship at Steamworks, a Gay sauna in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
“I think spaces for masculine expression are important, especially for Queer men. Sometimes, I feel like masculinity gets frowned on, even within LGBTQ spaces. I want to champion men finding their own way of expressing it. An affinity space where we can wrestle, compete, play, and explore what masculinity looks like for each of us,” Gibson previously told TtS.
For those unable to attend the upcoming event in-person, Gibson is experimenting with an online option; Tickets are $20, and no recordings or screenshots are allowed.
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