What if we told you that a women-only pop-up strip club is coming to Melbourne for one night only, and if you’re female-identifying, you’re invited? Well, that’s exactly what we’re telling you. Whether this idea excites or intimidates you, read on.
Strip Her: The Pop Up is a sensual show with a twist. Instead of going to see a strip show as a voyeur, everyone that rocks up to this event will actually become the show instead. Before you worry, there’s absolutely nothing sleazy or sordid about this, and it’s designed with utmost inclusivity at heart, meaning that regardless of your sexual orientation, you’re welcome to come through and get down in a supportive space that’s built on powering up your individual sensuality.
The event took Melbourne by storm last year, and it's all the brainchild of Caitlin Erica, a stripper, birth doula and teacher. She's dedicated herself to helping women let go of internalised shame and step into their full “divine feminine power” in safe spaces that entirely support them. The night will flow along these exact lines, with participants invited to express their sensuality for nobody except themselves.
This show is a bit of a revolutionary concept, with the stage open to any woman willing to strip down in a free-flowing dance that’s premised on you having as much fun as possible. The event creators are very keen on labelling this as a safe space, which we reckon is a green flag for something that obviously has the potential to be pretty scary for those who aren’t used to it.
Acknowledging that a lot of women will be feeling like a bundle of nerves upon arrival, there will be a “Pussy Priestess” at the door to bless all those who enter. You’ll then be talked through some gentle grounding exercises and movement before being let loose on the dancefloor in your lingerie. Instead of tipping each other with hard cash, you’ll tuck praise notes under one another’s garter belts, and shower each other in rose petals – just to really maximise the whole feminine nirvana energy.
Strip Her: The Pop Up is the space for all the sexy moves you’ve been secretly practising alone in your bedroom for years. And despite the name, this event is not actually a strip club – no money is exchanged or services solicited, and consent and respect are essential. Rather, it is an opportunity for women to gather together in a safe space to, as Caitlin says, “release the sensuous siren within”.
Plus, it's a blackout event, meaning that no phones, recording or photography are allowed. So, all you sirens can get down in pure and total peace.
This pop-up is happening in Collingwood at Second Story Studios on Saturday, October 11. Ticket start at $79, and you can purchase one here.
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