DaBomb
12-11-2005, 11:04 PM
Dear Fellow Burners,
While preparing for my first Burning Man in 2004, I quizzed my friend, a four year BM veteran, on every topic I could think of. Eventually I asked, "Well, what about sex?". With playful eyes, but a serious tone of voice, he answered me, "Helen, the Playa is full of sexual energy." The opportunities for participation in this sexually charged environment seemed vast, and upon my arrival I was amazed by incredibly diverse expression of sexuality I observed in others.
Burning Man's sexual energy, almost palpable at times, is experienced by each participant differently and has a unique relationship with sexuality in life outside of the festival. Understanding the sexual behavior, attitudes and relations (in other words the Sexual Culture) present at Burning Man has become my intellectual pursuit, my academic focus and one of the ways I choose to participate and contribute to the Burning Man Community.
I have created a survey to better understand the sexual attitudes and experiences of Burners themselves. Although a survey in no way can capture the complete experience of even one individual, it will help to give a voice to the Burning Man community, which to me is much more valuable than assumptions or generalizations made by the media or anyone else.
I humbly request not only your participation in this study, but your assistance in moving this survey through the network of Burning Man participants by forwarding this invitation email to other Burners that you know.
Participation in this survey is completely voluntary and completely confidential. If you wish to participate in the Burning Man Sex Survey simply go to:
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp (http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?id=132983)
Sincerely, Helen Hudson Department of Anthropology University of Oregon
While preparing for my first Burning Man in 2004, I quizzed my friend, a four year BM veteran, on every topic I could think of. Eventually I asked, "Well, what about sex?". With playful eyes, but a serious tone of voice, he answered me, "Helen, the Playa is full of sexual energy." The opportunities for participation in this sexually charged environment seemed vast, and upon my arrival I was amazed by incredibly diverse expression of sexuality I observed in others.
Burning Man's sexual energy, almost palpable at times, is experienced by each participant differently and has a unique relationship with sexuality in life outside of the festival. Understanding the sexual behavior, attitudes and relations (in other words the Sexual Culture) present at Burning Man has become my intellectual pursuit, my academic focus and one of the ways I choose to participate and contribute to the Burning Man Community.
I have created a survey to better understand the sexual attitudes and experiences of Burners themselves. Although a survey in no way can capture the complete experience of even one individual, it will help to give a voice to the Burning Man community, which to me is much more valuable than assumptions or generalizations made by the media or anyone else.
I humbly request not only your participation in this study, but your assistance in moving this survey through the network of Burning Man participants by forwarding this invitation email to other Burners that you know.
Participation in this survey is completely voluntary and completely confidential. If you wish to participate in the Burning Man Sex Survey simply go to:
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp (http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?id=132983)
Sincerely, Helen Hudson Department of Anthropology University of Oregon