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SEXY GLAM
MAGAZINE - JANUARY 2014
Tired of adult films? Sick of movies that promise plenty of steamy action but deliver tepid, va-
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ell, how about getting it live? And all at once.
Yes, we’re talking about sex festivals — huge, live events
that feature ringside seats some of the most unique exhibits,
shows and spectacles in the world. Specifically, the ten big-
gest festivals in the world. They offer every flavor of no holds
barred, from festivals devoted to the world of BDSM and
fetishes both ordinary and bizarre, to those sponsored by the
adult film industry or built around erotica or erotic movies.
In fact, you could probably build a pretty entertaining an-
nual calendar around these types of events. If it’s May, you
should be in France partying with the adult film stars in
Canne at Hot d’Or while the rest of the entertainment world
chases celebs at the annual artsy film festival. If you’re look-
ing for a truly hot July, the top choices include Indiana and
Finland, the former for would-be nude beauty queens, the
latter for a soup to nuts tour of all things sexual.
September is for Barcelona, where you can catch up on the
film you missed in Canne by taking in a spicier variety at the
Erotic Film Festival. Or you can head down to South Africa,
or maybe even go down under to join the Aussies at Sexpo, a
dual event that’s gained a considerable international audi-
ence.
October means Halloween, of course, which means it’s time
to head to the Left Coast and San Francisco, where the
bizarreness that is the Exotic Erotic Ball happens before the
witches and goblins come out to play. And if you’re into the
trade show side of the equation, in November you should
be in London for Erotica to restock your collection of sex
products.
Without further adieu, here’s a guide to the best and the big-
gest in the world of sex festivals around the world:
Kinky Copenhagen (October, Copenha-
gen, Denmark)
Did you know that adult films are legal in Copen-
hagen? If you’ve got a fetish for unusual intimate
festivals, put this one at or near the top of your
list. The intent here is to explore the world of
BDSM, fetishes and unusual sexual behaviors,
so this festival represents the dark underbelly
of the adult festival industry. Also, if you’re into
body art, piercings and other “modifications,”
this is the festival to get your bodywork done or
updated.
Folsom Street Fair (September, San Francisco, California)
Call it a prequel to the madness of the Exotic Erotic Ball. Or maybe the
EEB is just the after party, so to speak. Either way, this is probably the
largest event to focus mostly on fetishes and BDSM, and similar events
have sprung up in New York, Berlin and Toronto. If you’ve got a kink or
an unusual itch to scratch, this is probably the best place to fulfill your
fantasy, and it’s also a good place to preview some of the costumes that
will turn up at the EEB.