Welcome to The Pleasure Coven! đź‘‹

Pleasure Coven
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We are so happy that you are here. Welcome to:

The Pleasure Coven :star_struck: :partying_face: :sparkling_heart:

A safe, inclusive online space to prioritise the joy and pleasure of human beings especially for folk who feel more marginalised in the world and mainstream internet spaces. Away from the competitive, performative and manipulative noise of social media, the pleasure coven is a space where we can slow down and have meaningful exchanges about the people, experiences, art, practices etc that are bringing us joy and pleasure. From the faint glimmers of liking a new artist or author to full blown fandom, the Pleasure Coven is a safe container to explore and engage with new-found, lifelong, temporary and permanent sources of joy.

Here are some things you can do to get started:

Here are our Community Guidelines

:one: Respect & Kindness First

  • Treat others with respect, even when you disagree.
  • No hate speech, discrimination, personal or ad-hominem attacks.

:two: No Unsolicited Advice or Criticism

  • Unless someone explicitly asks for feedback, don’t offer it.
  • This is especially true in creative spaces—let people share their work without pressure.

:three: Consent & Credit in Creative Spaces

  • Ask before sharing or repurposing another member’s artwork, writing, or ideas. If you are sharing artwork or writing that is in the public domain and already published, please credit the authors/artists/creators wherever possible.
  • If you’re sharing AI-assisted work, be transparent about it.

:four: Engage with Generosity

  • If someone shares their creativity, respond with kindness—a simple “I love this!” can mean the world.
  • If you’re in a discussion or critique space, offer feedback that’s constructive, thoughtful, and encouraging.

:five: Content Warnings & Sensitive Topics

  • If you’re sharing something that includes potential triggers, use a content warning (CW) at the start.
  • Example: CW: grief, loss (then add a few line breaks before the post).

:six: Notice Your Internal Reactions & Check In with Yourself

This is a trauma-informed space, and we encourage members to consciously stay aware of their physical, emotional, and psychological reactions to the content being shared. If something stirs strong emotions, take a moment to check in with yourself. We have a Rage Room and a Listening Lounge if you need spaces to safely express emotions without attacking another forum member or post.

:seven: No Spam, No Self-Promo Overload

  • Sharing your work is welcome, but this isn’t just a self-promo space—engage with others, too!
  • No excessive link-dropping or using the forum just to push content without participation.

:eight: Protect the Slow & Intentional Vibe

  • This is a counter-space to the chaos of social media. Take your time. Savour conversations, process the prose, artwork or other juicy offerings.
  • No pressure to respond instantly—this is about pleasure and mindfulmess, not urgency. Posts on messageboards do not have the same frantic turnover of social media, no 24 hour Instagram story response time, here we get to indulge in our favourite content for as long as we want.

:nine: Moderation & Reporting

  • **Follow this Community Guidance to get the most out of the space. Moderators are here to keep the coven safe and respectful for everyone here. Please respect their decisions and reach out to them if you have any concerns.

  • Report Harmful Behaviour: If you see a post or message that violates the guidelines, please report it to the moderators. We want to keep this space safe and welcoming for everyone. Repeat rule-breakers will be banned.

                               ***Pleasure Coven FAQ***

:glowing_star: FAQs – Welcome to The Pleasure Coven! :glowing_star:

Q: Who is this forum for?

A: The Pleasure Coven is a welcoming, inclusive community centring those who are often marginalised in online spaces—including women (trans and cis), LGBTQIA+ folk, Black and people of colour (BIPOC), and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Our goal is to nurture a space where pleasure, creativity, and connection can flourish without judgement, gatekeeping or the vicious trolling so common to most popular internet spaces.

Q: I’m an able-bodied, cis-straight man. Can I join?

A: While this space does not exclude people based on gender, it is intentionally designed to prioritise the experiences of those listed above. If you’re considering joining, we ask you to reflect on your intentions—are you here to listen, uplift, and respect the space as it was intended while practicing mindful allyship? If so, welcome! If you’re unsure of how to do that, we invite you to consider whether this is the right fit for you.

Q: What is this space for?

A: This is a non-judgemental, slow-processing, juicy, and deeply engaging space for real conversations beyond the surface-level, fast-paced, and often performative nature of the 2020s internet. Here, we savour joy in all its forms—whether it’s:
:sparkling_heart: Rhapsodising over a crush
:clapper_board: Deep-diving into fandoms
:fork_and_knife_with_plate: Celebrating the pleasure of a delicious meal
:open_book: Enjoying the magic of a new read
:sparkles: Swapping ideas, recipes, stories, and hacks
:gem_stone: Sharing digital treasures
:purple_heart: Making and sustaining meaningful friendships

It’s a space to slow down, sink in, and savour - a space to revel in and embrace all the things bringing them pleasure and joy.

Q: Where do I start?

A: Start by introducing yourself in our **Introduction Thread! Share your name (or a chosen handle), pronouns, and a fun fact about yourself.

Then, explore at your own pace:
:game_die: *Play around in the Games’ Den*
:performing_arts: **Revel in Fandom Central **
:brain: Nerd out in our library or get dinner inspo in the kitchen
:house_with_garden: Get fashion or DIY project design hacks in aesthetics and adornments

We also have so many other categories and spaces for you to explore as slowly and attentively as you wish. It might seem overwhelming to have such a broad selection, but this has been done intentionally to reflect the myriad ways we can experience pleasure, delight and joy as human beings. You might take weeks or months exploring one sub category and might never go near other sections. You might be more of a hummingbird flitting from one post to another or be more of an owl, mindfully and slowly processing content in one area. There is no prescribed way to engage with this space, just follow your joy-seeking intuition.

Most importantly—enjoy! We are so happy you are here. This is your space to explore pleasure in ways that feel safe, healthy and most importantly, good to you. Happy posting, commenting and connecting.