Inspired by the harmonious nature of bonobo culture, we aim through shared & immersive experiences to explore belonging, pleasure & play to reconnect and re-wild ourselves.
We offer a rare opportunity to develop the awareness of bonobo tribe and connection through touch whilst being in human-hood.
Our events are not exclusively about sexual connection (though it’s welcome here!), but more-so about tapping into our deepest essence of pure PLAY within a tribe who absolve all potential for disharmony through PLEASURE!
We shall see beyond our ideas around sexuality, we shall share and work through stress and conflict, using games and role-play, pleasuring and sexual playfulness.
By using physical connection we’ll explore new modes of communication.
Play is the most important aspect of Bonobo life.
Our vision
The Bonobo Experience envisions a world where humans embrace their innate capacity for empathy, cooperation, and pleasure, just as the bonobos do. We strive to create a global community where individuals re-wild themselves, reconnect with one another, and live harmoniously with the planet, inspired by the bonobo’s joyful and compassionate way of life.
“It felt very safe and contained. I really liked the way they helped me through some difficulties I’d been experiencing. I felt beautifully looked after – thank you”
— A Bonobo from the Spring 2023 Retreat
Our commitment
We are Sex Positive
We believe promoting a sex-positive environment fosters open and honest discussions around human sexuality, pleasure, and relationships, aligning with the Bonobo’s emphasis on sexual behavior and social bonding.
We are Enthusiatic About Consent
We uphold the principle and practice of enthusiastic consent. This is critical to a Bonobo Experience and crucial to ensuring that all interactions are respectful and consensual.
We are Queer-Affirming
We actively promote an affirming and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals which we trust aligns with the Bonobo’s social and inclusive nature.
We are Responsible Space Holders
As spaceholders, we take on the role of creating and maintaining a safe and respectful environment for our participants, which is essential for meaningful exploration and connection.
We Care for the Planet and are Vegan
We wish to demonstrate environmental stewardship, considering our environmental impact reflecting an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life on Earth, including the Bonobos. For us being vegan reflects a commitment to ethical and sustainable choices in alignment with caring for the planet and all animals.
We Care for One Another
A Bonobo Experience fosters a sense of community and care among it’s participants enhancing who we are in the world collectively.
We are Ambassadors for the Bonobos
Acknowledging the importance of reciprocating the care and attention to the Bonobos is paramount for us. Wherever we go we promote an awareness and understanding of Bonobos advocating for their conservation and protection of the natural habitat in the Congo.
We are Rooted in Nature
We connect in with nature and natural rhythms as a source of inspiration and grounding for individuals seeking to rewild themselves.
We are a Cooperative Community
Just as the Bonobos cooperate and collaborate as a community, so too do we. We have no leaders, but trusted facilitators of experiences.
We are Playful
We try not to take ourselves too seriously, our experiences are designed to be fun and expansive, with plenty of opportunity to be silly.
We are Experiential Learners and Self-Reflective
We learn from doing, reflecting, and doing again. We are responsive to feedback and open to change.
We are Embodied in Touch & Pleasure
We encourage the exploring of touch, the senses and pleasure in a mindful way as an embodied route to connection to self and discovery of the world.
We are committed to Inclusion & Accessibility
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility is at the heart of The Bonobo Experience, and we are eager to foster an environment where everyone can explore, connect, and experience the profound beauty of human connection inspired by the bonobos.Please see our Inclusion & Accessibility Statement.
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