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For Gay Men In London
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Pleasure Medicine
A connection workshop and ecstatic dance for gay men in London. A safe, sober space for real connection, community and self-expression
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Connection Lab
Meet men without the masks and practice the art of being yourself. A relaxed, lounge-style evening of playful games and exercises that foster real connection with other gay men.
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Our Whatsapp Group
Join our growing Pleasure Fam of over 250 gay men. A supportive community for connection, conversation, social gatherings and first access to new events.
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Slow Dating+
A conscious dating workshop where you learn to date, relate and communicate with other gay men. Build confidence and connect more authentically, off the apps."
What Is Pleasure Medicine?
A New Event in London For Gay Men
Pleasure Medicine is a connection workshop and conscious dance space where gay men come together to reconnect with joy, aliveness and community.
You walk into Pleasure Medicine and you feel instantly safe, at home and accepted. No need to try to fit in…
Because you already belong.
No judgment, no comparison, no pressure to perform. The masks gently melt away and the walls come down
And in their place warmth, laughter, fabulous music, conscious dance, and a community of gay men who all want the same thing: friendship, freedom, family and belonging.
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Our Values
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Kindness
The heart of Pleasure Medicine is kindness, care and respect for all. No matter your age, body type or background you will feel that you belong here.
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Community
Pleasure Medicine is a real community — gay men who care for each other, look out for each other and encourage one another to flourish and thrive.
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Belonging
Gone are the days where you try your best to fit in — not feeling good enough, feeling too much, trying to match up. At Pleasure Medicine you show up as you are, however that is, and you belong.
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Self Expression
Masculine, feminine, neither, introvert, extrovert, confident, nervous, awkward fabulous, vulnerable, cunty — it’s all welcome here. Be yourself.
Who Is It For?
Pleasure Medicine is a connection experience and conscious dance for gay men in London. It's for all bodies, all backgrounds — the beautiful multifaceted variety of us…
It's for gay men who are:
Feeling disconnected from the gay scene and the world of apps and surface-level interactions
Tired of the endless swiping, ghosting and performative masculinity
Craving something deeper, more authentic and aligned with who you really are.
Ready to move on from the whole 'I'm too much' or 'I'm not enough' narratives.
Wanting to be seen, held and accepted among other gay men without the pressure of sexual performance or expectation. Just pure, embodied connection and fun.
Curious about how movement, dance and conscious connection can unlock joy, delight and pleasure in your body.
What Happens?
𖤓 Opening Circle
We begin together by grounding, breathing and setting the tone for openness, safety, respect and care. You set your intentions.
𖤓 Connection
Every Pleasure Medicine begins with an hour of playful, heart-opening connection games that melt the awkwardness and spark real, human connection. You'll meet everyone in ways that feel easy, deep and natural. No performing, no pretending.
𖤓 The Dance
A 90-minute sober dance experience with a live DJ playing a wave of ambient, tribal, disco, soul and deep house. No choreography to learn. It’s you, your unique expression, the music and your new Pleasure Pals for the afternoon. All bodies, ages and backgrounds come to Pleasure Medicine. This is a space of love and inclusion for all GBTQ+ men. If you’re even thinking “is this for me?” it’s probably a yes.
𖤓 The Closing Circle
We integrate, reflect and relax into gentle sharing (if you’re called) and conversation. For many men, this is where the beginning of new friendships, chosen family and a deeper sense of belonging happens.
𖤓 Optional Social Hangout
We have time to hangout, connect and get social afterwards. Some guys find a local venue to get to know each other and carry on the conversation. This is where the community builds and connection is formed even more deeply.
Your Facilitator
Gary Albert
Gary is a therapist, somatic sex coach, community creator and founder of Pleasure Medicine.
With over a decade of experience in therapeutic practice and facilitation he is devoted to helping gay men soften shame, reconnect with their bodies and rediscover joy, intimacy and belonging through embodied community and self-expression.
He's also a conscious DJ, writer and columnist for queer culture magazine QX Magazine, where he writes about connection, identity and what it actually means to thrive as a gay man today.
Everything Gary creates comes from the same place; a belief that gay men deserve spaces where they can feel safe, drop the masks and finally feel at home.