The Bonobo Experience

THE AGE OF BONOBOS Andy DunnDec 5, 2015 · 6 min read Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man. — Gandhi Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living […]

This is an analysis of the Bonobo massage workshop. This is the third time we have ran this. It’s still too sexual. WE FEEL 3 HRS IS TO LONG. IT SHOULD BE SHORTED MEN DO TO SAUNA MENTALITY RATHER THAT DISCOMFORT OF BEING BONOBO ADDED INTRODUCED DRINKS TO SUBVERT THE SEX MAYBE NEXT TIME INTRODUCE […]

This is a very short glimpse into a workshop. Unfortunately we cannot film the various interventions as it turns the participants into actors and removes any change of authenticity.However this is a little example of the joy that happens.

I first came across the bonobo experience in a work shop run at the stretch festival by Jason This was a particularly strong and enjoyable experience for me as my first. There were monkeys selected and separated from the bonobos. I was in the bonobo group and stayed there throughout because I made particularly strong […]

I am gathering my research for all of my workshops and I am re-visiting an old paper on love and sex in role-playing games. I have come across a piece of writing by Emma Wieslander. She is a Norwegian live-action role-play designer who is passionate about bringing love romance and sex into role-playing. I agree […]

I enjoyed leading the birthing ritual at the Bonobo experience workshop in queer spirit 2019. It felt really good and also a honor to help people birth their own bonobo. I believe it is a very special moment of the workshop because it gives the space for people to use their imagination and connect with […]