Glossary
The plain word comes first; the word the scene uses is in brackets. Both work in search, so you can use whichever you have. If you are completely new, start here instead for the guided version.
Kinds of event
What actually happens on the night.
- Cruise
- A multi-day voyage where hosted socials, parties or workshops form part of the advertised programme.
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- Meet-up in an ordinary social venue (munch)
- Conversation-led scene meet-up, commonly in a pub or cafe; play is not part of the advertised programme.
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- Play-focused event (play party)
- The advertised programme centres on play spaces or play activity.
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- Practical class or workshop
- A facilitator leads attendees through exercises or skills.
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- Social gathering
- Conversation-led gathering that does not meet the narrower munch definition.
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Themes and scenes
The interest or community an event is built around.
- Costume and cosplay
- Costume, cosplay or character dress is central to the advertised event. This does not imply sex-positive or play-permitted.
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- Couples night (lifestyle)
- Lifestyle programming. "swinging" is a search alias only.
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- Open relationships and polyamory (ENM/poly)
- Non-monogamy and polyamory programming.
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- Themed night
- A named concept shapes the advertised programme, setting or dress beyond an ordinary club night.
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