#WeLoveConsent Toolbox: Hooking Up with Integrity

We’ve been exploring consent oriented intimacy and sexy time, which is a part of the idea of Hooking Up with Integrity. So, what does that mean? Hooking Up with Integrity is the process of integrating consent, respect, and intentional communication into your sexual experiences. Read more

Second #TestIt Alert This Week Issued for Chicago, IL

An peach colored “Pink Bartok” tablet with was submitted from Chicago, IL. This sample was sold as Ecstasy/MDMA, but did not test as such. It was found to contain 3 (active) parts Methylsulfonylmethane (an organic sulfur-containing compound that is often take as a joint health supplement), 2 (active) parts caffeine, and 1 (active) part methamphetamine. Read more

#TestIt Alert Issued for Chicago, IL

An orange Donald Trump tablet with was submitted from Chicago, IL. This sample was sold as Ecstasy/MDMA, but did not test as such. It was found to contain 5 (active) parts Methylsulfonylmethane (an organic sulfur-containing compound that is often take as a joint health supplement), 2 (active) parts caffeine, and 1 (active) part methamphetamine. Read more

Redefining the Consent Conversation: Establishing Mutual Consent Rather Than ‘Getting’ Consent

Often, we hear that we need to make sure we get consent from our partner(s). At DanceSafe, we’d like to challenge this sentiment and instead encourage our community to mutually establish consent. How are they different? Getting consent can imply that consent is a blanket statement and once you ‘get it’ you can have sex with someone and do what you want. Read more

Get Your Limited Edition Hempy Pins Before They’re Gone!

Thank you so much for your desire to support DanceSafe! Chris Dyer’s Positive Creations generously allowed us to make this fundraiser pin using Hempy, one of his popular characters. You can buy the pin for $25 with $5 shipping below. Purchase your pins here! Once you click on the link, either log in to your paypal of click the ‘check out with ... Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for Atlanta, GA

A blue colored Transformer tablet was submitted from a community member in Atlanta, GA. This sample was tested at a rave and sold as Ecstasy/MDMA, but did not test as such. According to the submitter, the Marquis, Mecke, and Mandelin did not react. The Liebermann turned yellow. The results were inconclusive. Read more

DanceSafe’s Top 15 Health & Safety Tips for Festival-goers

Festival season is kicking into high gear this month with events like EDC Las Vegas, Lightning in a Bottle, Movement, and others! Have fun and be safe this festival season with DanceSafe’s Top 15 Festival Tips. Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for the Bay Area, CA

A salmon colored tablet was submitted from the Bay Area, CA. This sample was obtained online and sold as Adderall, but did not test as levoamphetamine or dextroamphetamine, the two active ingredients in the prescription medication. The tablet was instead found to contain methamphetamine. Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for Ohio

A broken cyan blue tablet containing a white powder was submitted from Ohio. This sample was obtained online as “Blue Ice,” and was expected to be Ecstasy/MDMA, but was actually found to contain 10 active-parts N-Ethyl-pentylone, a substitute cathinone, and 1 active-part MDMA. Read more

DanceSafe Announces Launch of #WeLoveConsent Program

DanceSafe is proud to announce the official launch of its new #WeLoveConsent program! At DanceSafe, we believe it is important to recognize that rape culture permeates all social boundaries and that the electronic music and nightlife communities are not immune to its underpinnings. This is why we are excited to get #WeLoveConsent up-and-running, as the ... Read more