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What's on in London: Pleasure Medicine

A unique way of tackling loneliness and disconnection.

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What's on in London: Pleasure Medicine

Created by Gary Albert, Pleasure Medicine is a community-led response designed to tackle the loneliness and sense of disconnection that many queer men are grappling with.

When is the next Pleasure Medicine event?

The next event is happening in London on 1 May.

🪩 Pleasure Medicine: Sensuality Workshop & Ecstatic Dance For GBTQ Men Tickets - London - OutSavvy
Doors Open 6:30pm | Event Start 7pm | End 9:30pm | Optional Hangout Until 10pmPleasure Medicine is a space for GBTQ men to come together away from the bars, the booze, clubs, drugs and apps to connect in kindness using embodied sensuality practices and pleasure centred dance.A sober, sensitive and soulful space for men to connect through music, movement and shared pleasure. No dance experience needed, just a willingness to explore joy, vulnerability, intimacy and celebratory sexuality.Inspired by creator Gary Albert’s 7-year devotion to embodied dance practices such as 5 Rhythms, Movement Medicine and Ecstatic Dance, Pleasure Medicine is his answer to a calling in the gay community.“I am in recovery from chemsex addiction and this is the medicine I didn’t know I needed that I didn’t know existed. ”Who Is It For?Pleasure Medicine is a revolutionary space for GBTQ men who are:Feeling disconnected in a world of apps and surface-level interactions. Tired of the endless swiping, ghosting and performative masculinity. You’re craving something deeper, more authentic and aligned with who you are.Ready to move on from trauma, shame and past wounds. Whether it’s internalised homophobia or years of feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” - this is a space of radical acceptance and gentle healing.Longing for genuine sensuality and intimacy. You want to be seen, held and accepted among other men without the pressure of sexual performance or expectation. Just pure, embodied human connection and fun. Curious about embodiment, somatic healing and free uninhibited movement. You’re interested in exploring how movement, dance and conscious touch can unlock joy, delight and pleasure in your body…“I wanted to leave after 2 minutes as I felt so akward. But I am so glad I stayed as it was one of the most powerful and transformative things I’ve done in a long time - a beautiful evening with beautiful souls” What To ExpectAt Pleasure Medicine you can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere where kindness and pleasure are the heartbeat of the experience.Guided sensuality and intimacy practices that foster deep connection to yourself and others.An immersive music journey led and DJ’d by an experienced facilitator passionate about supporting GBTQ men to unlock their confidence, pleasure and joy.Opportunities to meet like-minded men seeking real connection whether it’s for friendship, creative collaboration, romance or sensual connections.A space to move freely without judgment or performance pressure as we allow the masks we wear for self-protection gently melt away.“It was amazing to be sensual and intimate with other men without it being overtly sexual. Truly liberating and freeing. Can’t wait to return. ”YOU FACILITATOR GARY ALBERTGary is an award-winning music maker and performer, conscious DJ, writer and creator of Pleasure Medicine — a bi-weekly evening of sensual connection and conscious dance for GBTQ men in Hackney, East London.With over a decade of experience as a therapist, and currently training as a Somatic Embodied Sexologist, Gary is devoted to helping gay men unlock their pleasure centres, soften shame and rediscover joy, intimacy and sensuality through embodied dance and celebratory sexuality.Gary is a columnist for QX Magazine and writes personal story and opinion pieces as well as cultural analysis all from the perspective of being in the waters with the reader, trying to work it all out…
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What is Pleasure Medicine?

Gary Albert is a therapist, coach, and embodiment facilitator. He's designed Pleasure Medicine with an intention to:

  • Respond to app fatigue and digital burnout by offering face-to-face
    connection without screens or profiles.
  • Provide alternatives to chemsex by creating natural, euphoric, embodied experiences without substance use.
  • Build authentic community by fostering relationships based on presence rather than performance.
  • Encourage body acceptance through movement without judgment or
    shame.
  • Remove the performative masks of masculinity that have become toxic in queer communication.

Gary Albert on How To Date Men

For our podcast, How To Date Men, we caught up with Gary Albert for a behind-the-scenes look at Pleasure Medicine.

In the conversation, we talk primal community, sensual versus sexual, and the power of dance.

Listen to the episode

"We're seeing unprecedented levels of disconnection in our community," explains Gary Albert. "The cycle of hookup apps, chemsex scenes, and superficial club dance floor interactions has left many gay men feeling profoundly isolated despite being constantly 'connected.' Pleasure Medicine is the community-level response I want to see in the world but can't find - a place for gay, queer, bi and trans men to
be together in joy, kindness, connection, intimacy and sensuality".

Pleasure Medicine is taking place in London - check the website for details

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