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With the help of our color scale, we offer guidance on the types of encounters that are welcome within a workshop or space. The color scale can also be used during check-ins between two people – as a tool to explore and agree on what kind of interaction is desired, and what is not. It supports some clarity, communication, and consent before any encounter begins.

Examples*:

The practices listed here are just examples. Every person might place them differently on the scale. That’s why it’s important to clarify what exactly is meant in each case.

Choosing a color simply points in a general direction and helps set some basic boundaries. For example, someone who says "green" does not want erotic or sexual touch – but they might also not enjoy dancing, and would rather wrestle or cuddle.

What becomes possible will unfold in the moment – as long as every action is based on consent. That consent can be verbal or nonverbal – through body language, eye contact, or a clear reaction.

If you’re unsure: ask. Respect, awareness and mutual agreement are the foundation of any encounter.

Unlike a private date, a festival is a more complex social setting. Consent matters on multiple levels – and on each of them, it’s essential to act in agreement with everyone involved. Because as soon as others are present, your actions affect them too.

1. The Festival – our shared framework

As organizers and hosts, we create a space with clear agreements and boundaries to keep everyone as safe as possible. By joining the festival, you agree to respect and help co-create this shared space. The full range of the Color Scale – from blue to red – is generally welcome within the festival setting. What kinds of encounters emerge from that, however, is always the responsibility of those involved.

2. Rooms & Workshops – clearly defined settings

Some rooms or workshops are intentionally limited to certain colors of the scale. By entering or participating, you agree to the specific guidelines of that space. For example, if a space is defined as "green only", it means that sensual, erotic, or sexual touch is not allowed there.

3. The Individual Layer – your counterpart matters most

This is the most important layerl. Each person has their own boundaries, desires, and needs. That’s why you cannot rely solely on the general framework of the festival or a room/workshop. Before you touch someone or suggest any interaction, check in to see if it’s welcome. This can happen verbally – or, if done with care, nonverbally. Pay attention to body language, eye contact, and clear reactions. If you're unsure: ask again.

Consent is an ongoing process. It can be withdrawn or changed at any time – without needing to explain why.

Just because we’re naked doesn’t mean anything goes. Even at a sex-positive festival, the same rules apply as anywhere else: every interaction requires care and consent. Nudity is not automatic permission – not for touch, flirting, or sexual contact.

We all come with different experiences. Our upbringing, religion, culture, and generation shape how we understand intimacy, sexuality, and boundaries. That’s why clarity and respect are so essential in every connection.

Ask. Sense. Respect. Never assume. That’s how real connection begins.

• No means no. Hesitation or avoidance is also a no.
• Yes only means yes when it’s given freely, clearly, and with understanding.
• Consent requires presence. Stay aware of yourself and others.
• Responsibility doesn’t stop with you. Be mindful of how your actions may affect others around you.