Kink Responsibly

Kink Responsibly: Prioritise Sexual Health And Mental Well-Being

You’re at Darklands to embrace your freedom, explore your desires, and be part of a unique community. But truly enjoying yourself also means taking care of your well-being. Kink Responsibly helps you make informed choices about sex, chems, and mental health.
In collaboration with Belgian health and community organizations, we offer knowledge, tools, and support. No boring lectures. Just engaging insights, interactive displays, and real conversations about everything you want (and need) to know.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – protect yourself and your pleasure
Nothing ruins the moment like second-guessing yourself afterward. Am I protected? Should I get tested? What about vaccines? Here’s what you need to know for stress-free fun:

  • PrEP & DoxyPEP – how they work and whether they’re right for you.
  • Testing & vaccination – when, where, and why you should get tested.
  • Facts vs. myths – STIs come in many forms, but not everything you hear is true.

Chems & Sex – make smart choices
Whether you’re curious, experimenting, or experienced with chemsex, understanding how substances work (and their effects) is essential. Discover:

  • The Drugs Wheel & interaction chart – learn how chems affect you and which combinations are risky.
  • Safer use tips – stay in control and keep your experience balanced.
  • Budd App – a smart tool to help you make informed choices.

Mental Well-being – kink with a healthy mindset
Your mental health is just as important as your physical well-being. BDSM and fetish can be empowering, but they can also come with challenges. You can explore:

  • Self-check: “how am I really doing?” – take a moment to reflect on your emotions and well-being.
  • Consent & communication – learn how to set and respect boundaries.
  • Coping with stress, shame & self-image – kink is freedom, but sometimes also a journey of self-discovery.

The Kink Responsibly expo is located just past the entrance of Darklands (between the Front Desk and Top-Up, or via the Recon Bar area) easy to find, hard to miss. Step inside and explore an interactive space filled with knowledge, insights, and practical tools to help you make informed choices about sex, chems, and mental well-being. Open, honest, and judgment-free. You’re in control; we’re here to support you.

We warmly welcome you on Thursday from 2 PM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 1 PM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Stop by anytime. Because true enjoyment starts with Kink Responsibly.

With the support of, among others, Sensoa, the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITG), Het Roze Huis, The Boots, Boysproject, and the Sexual Violence Care Center (ZSG), Chemsextherapist.com, VAGGA (Antwerp Ambulatory Mental Health Association), as well as Gilead and ViiV, this expo became a space for education, awareness, and open dialogue. Thanks to these partners, we can support safe, informed, and inclusive kink communities.

Presentation of the Kink Responsibly project during the first group meeting with Belgian healthcare, support and community organisations.

Event Info

EXHIBITION:

Thursday 27 February 2025
2 – 8 pm
Friday 28 February 2025
1 – 8 pm
Saturday 01 March 2025
1 – 8 pm
Sunday 02 March 2025
1 – 6 pm