Play House

Permission to Play

Bedrooms Available

Rent: $1100/mo (inc utils)
Duration: 1 mo - 1y Lease
Start Date: September 1, 2024 (or Aug 1)
Location: 16 Arion Pl Brooklyn, NY 11206
Bushwick @ The Lair 🐺

Mission

We all began our kink journey with hesitation, fear, and insecurity. It felt like an all-or-nothing—platonic cuddle parties or full-on orgies. It seemed that this world was meant only for super-confident Abercrombie models with green eyes and sparkling 6 packs (maybe I’m thinking of vampires 🧛?)…but not for someone like me.Now, I believe that kink can be for everyone. Playhouse’s mission is to gently guide you into this world by offering progressions and psychological safety, respecting your own pace and comfort level. Going slow, but going far.Above all, I created Playhouse to build a loving, accepting, and supportive community where we can grow as friends and individuals, becoming our most actualized selves, unlocking our deepest principles to live truly amazing lives.

Modalities
(What We Offer)

We love kink. But that's not our main focus. Our main focus is the gradual progression to get you into the emotional space to enjoy kink, and more importantly to enjoy your life. Also, by kink we do NOT mean just whips and chains. It's so much more. And it doesn't even have to be sexual. Check out my Kink App to get a taste 👅So...how do you go from being afraid to say "hi" to play parties being just another Thursday? Here are a few highlights of what I did (over 14 years):

  1. AcroYoga - getting acquainted with touch via

  2. Authentic Relating - build necessary communication skills (circling, NVC)

  3. Thai Massage retreat

  4. Platonic Cuddle Parties

  5. Poly: First (failed) attempt at poly

  6. Kinky Partner: Finding a partner to explore kink with.

  7. Erotic Cuddle Parties

  8. Dom Workshop

  9. AcroTantra - setting boundaries, asking for what you want, looking within myself

  10. Play Party: Ok...let's get kinky 😈 (first play party I stared at the ceiling the entire time)

These are just some of the baby steps I took on my journey. Below are more modalities that helped me on my path, which will be featured in PlayHouse.

Principles

Playfulness
We’re called Playhouse for a reason! It’s not all whips and chains. Kink should be fun and lighthearted. Our goal is to create a space where you can be both silly and serious, laugh and cry, fuck and form deep relationships.Open Communication
Be vulnerable, courageous, set boundaries, and speak your mind. Safety is the key to becoming our silliest, kinkiest, most fulfilled selves. Playhouse is the place where you can let go, surrender, embrace your dark side, and drop your ego. We welcome your deepest shadows and darkness so that your light can shine.Grow Together
We’re a tight community, here to grow together—sexually, creatively, and most importantly, emotionally. We are here to help each other become our most fulfilled selves. Live a life beyond your wildest dreams.

Scared? 😨

What comes to mind when people say "kink"?

  • Lay Friends: I surveyed my "normal" friends, and they said, "disrespecting your body and your partner," "unhealthy, linked to trauma," "obsessed with sex," "BDSM," "whips and chains."

  • Past Self: "only for really hot people," "intimidating," "inaccessible," "cliquey,", “insecurity”, "I will be judged."

  • Present Self: "healing," "connective," "loving," "inclusive," "insecurity," "I will be judged."

Although it's becoming more commonplace, the stigma is real. It took me 14 years to muster the courage to dive into this world. There was no clear path from being afraid to ask out a girl to embracing my sexuality and my icky uncomfortable absolutely embarrassing dark side. At my first play party, I felt so insecure that I laid on a mat for half an hour staring at the ceiling, promptly leaving, defeated. Even now, people judge me for my lifestyle. My insecurities continue to trigger me. I break out into crying. Snot and all. In front of my crush.Every insecurity you feel, every kinkster had to overcome in themselves. But the result is worth it. Yes, you get an amazing sex life as a reward, but it's so much more than that. You confront your fears, get in touch with your emotions, become an excellent communicator, connect with spirituality, and unlock your ability to love unconditionally, accept others, and have amazing romantic, sexual relationships, and friendships. Life is full of struggle. It’s unavoidable. But now, I get to choose my struggle, and reap the rewards.I wish there had been a gentle progression that introduced me to this wonderful world. I am thankful to have encountered the AcroYoga, SF cuddle, YouTopia, and Pagan's Paradise communities, which guided me through different progressions of my journey. Playhouse is my contribution back to the community, offering a gentle, end-to-end journey to help you get into this lifestyle and tackle our insecurities together. More than that, I want to live in a close community of like-minded people, grow and experience life to its fullest. Coming from a history of deep depression, the community and acceptance I've found in kink have taken me from suicidality to understanding why one might actively want to be alive.

Amenities

General Information

  • Manhattan-Proximate: Located in prime Bushwick, 30m from Union Square.

  • Subway: 2 blocks from Myrtle-Bway JMZ subway stop. Close to Citibike

  • Proximity to Venues: Close to Hacienda and other artsy/hippy/kinky/oddball venues.

Room Details

  • 3 Rooms Available: Choices are first come, first serve.

  • Loft Style: Cozy 200 sqft (see pics).

  • Closet Area/Storage Shelf.

  • Queen Size Mattress.

  • Furnished: Can come mildly furnished with dresser, shelves, and desks.

Shared Spaces and Amenities

  • Huge Event Space (Studio): Hosting up to ~60 people.

  • Generous Living Room Area.

  • Modern Kitchen & Amenities: All new appliances, Dishwasher, Double sink, New fridge.

  • Back Yard Terrace: 230 sqft.

  • Huge Soaking Bathtub.

  • Washer Dryer: Located in the basement

Perks

  • Super Sweet Dog: Promise, an adorable dog, free pets and cuddles included 🤗.

  • Weekly Dinner & Activities: community is #1 at PlayHouse. Expect at least a weekly dinner. Likely movie and karaoke nights. Morning workouts anyone??

  • Events: Lots of kink and non-kink events of all levels (see Activities section), Weekly dance classes and other events @ the Lair

  • Opportunities to host your own events

Activities

  • Kink Events: Our focus is on the obscurities and connection aspects of kink. No, I don’t mean extreme BDSM (though it’s definitely welcome). I mean really unlocking your creativity. Role-play workshops, play parties are just a medium for unlocking your true silliness and creativity. Want to get a taste of what’s in store. Check out my 😈 kink app.

  • Socials: 'lay' friend friendly
    🍽️ Weekly Dinners
    ✈️ Travel together to fun places (🎿 ski season is coming up!)
    🎬 Movie nights
    🎤 Burlesque shows and open mics
    🎵 Music jams
    💃 Weekly dance classes
    You get the point. We’re not just perverts.

  • Active Life: the other aspect is keeping active!
    🤸 AcroYoga
    🥾 Hikes
    🏋️ gym workouts
    ⚽ sports
    🏃 jogging
    🙃 Kinky fitness?

  • General Silliness - improv, karaoke nights, and loads of laughter.

  • Host Events: Opportunities to host your own events.

  • Warning: Serious people might find me annoying after a few days—just being upfront!

What's Coming

Here's a sampling of what's to come. We will start with PG...and build the trust to go up from there

  • How to Talk Dirty - how to make consent sexy

  • Authentic Relating - mixed with similar modalities such as Circling and Non Violent Communication

  • Facing Your Insecurities - I don't feel attractive enough. I don't feel confident. We've all been there. And we'll get to the other side

You

Now let's talk about you.

  • Amazing Communicator: you will have to drop your ego on this journey.

  • Growth Minded: this isn’t a place to fuck or meet chicks. Well it is, but it’s a very small part of it. We are here to grow and face our insecurities, because we believe that is the path to fulfillment.

  • Brave, Explorative, Open: this isn’t going to be easy

  • Active: Enjoy hikes, camping, and travel. Doesn’t have to be all smut all the time, guys.

  • Acro Yoga Enthusiasts: Huge plus—I need more clothed play partners.

Ready???

Don't be shy! We don't bite 😉*
Email: [email protected]* Disclaimer: We bite sometimes

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Common Room / Studio

Rooms

Amenities

Kitchen

Bathroom

Living Room

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