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A dungeon is a room or area that is used for a public or private play space to conduct BDSM scene activities.

Private dungeons are often fabricated in residential basements or spare rooms. BDSM organizations sometimes secure space for their members to play; old warehouses and factory spaces are popular for this, especially in areas where zoning laws forbid clubs of this type in residential areas, or close to schools or churches. Some dungeons are open to the public on a membership basis or as a nightclub. These are called "public dungeons" even if they are only open to vetted members.

A professional dominant or dominatrix will often maintain his or her own dungeon, or several ProDoms may join together in a common facility often called a 'ProDom house', where they may share staff such as receptionists or cleaning staff.

Some dungeons exist on a rental basis or time share basis for couples to explore their sexual activity more deeply without the need for a large up-front investment, often under the supervision of a dungeon monitor.

It is common for a dungeon space to be fitted with attachments for shackles and cuffs, as well as numerous other forms of furniture for BDSM play such and bondage implements and bondage devices. Many are quite elaborately decorated, with expensive furnishings and appointments in styles from Bauhaus to Baroque— but even a simple closet or storage room is sometimes used as a dungeon.

When clubs or organizations run a BDSM dungeon, one or more persons who have been trained in BDSM safety are usually appointed as "dungeon monitors" to ensure safe and responsible play.

Dungeon Events

BDSM events of all kinds occur at dungeons, though most popular are usually the play parties. Check to see if your dungeon of choice has a website, online calendar, or other methods of posting local events. If you aren't sure where the local dungeons are, consider attending a Munch, usually the more experienced members will know how to put you in touch with local dungeon owners. Be sure to make contact with dungeon staff before arriving, many of these venues are not open to the public and have special entry requirements.

Medical Supplies

Best Practices indicates every playspace, no matter the size or frequency of use, should be equipped with a first-aid kit and a few people who are knowledgeable in the use of it's contents.

Cell Phone

The most important part of any first-aid kit is a charged cell phone with good service. This is for the purposes of dialing 911 (or your local emergency number) in a true emergency. If an emergency arises, DO NOT HESITATE to call for help. Remember, it will take medical personnel time to reach you, and in some situations, every second counts. Be honest with the 911 operator and the EMTs and Paramedics. They need to know exactly what happened so they can treat the patient correctly. If you do need to call for an ambulance, try to station someone at the end of the driveway or outside the doorway to the building so you can be found and help can get to you quickly.

Additional contents

A first-aid manual
Several pairs of non-latex gloves (nitrile)
EMT shears
2X2, 4X4 and 5X9 Bandages
Abdominal Pads
Band-Aids
Roller Gauze
Triangular Bandages
Popsicle Sticks or Tongue Depressors
Medical Tape
Isopropyl Alcohol- bottle or wipes
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Burn Gel
Sterile Water or Saline
Glucose or a tube of cake frosting
Hot Packs
Cold Packs
SAM splint
Tweezers
Flashlight
Blankets
Anti-histamine pills and lotion
Pain medication pills
Baby Aspirin
One-Way CPR mask
Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope or manual cuff

These are just the basics, and you can modify and add to your own kit as you see fit. Do you do a lot of fire play? Make sure you add more burn gel and perhaps a burn sheet or two. Engage in a lot of knife play? Be sure to have extra bandages on hand, just in case.

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 When clubs or organizations run a BDSM dungeon, one or more persons who have been trained in BDSM safety are usually appointed as "dungeon monitors" to ensure safe and responsible play.
-== Dungeon Monitors ==
-A Dungeon Monitor, or DM, is a trained safety expert in many common forms of BDSM that is assigned by the venue owner or event host. Often they will have additional medical training as well, but not necessarily. &nbsp;Generally they are well-respected, well-vetted members of the community who walk the dungeon(s) at events to ensure rules are being followed, nothing patently unsafe is occurring and that consent is being respected. They keep a trained eye on various scenes and observe to help ensure that everyone is safe.
-Unlike most individuals, dungeon monitors have the privilage to interupt a scene (for safety purposes) as well as other liberties, though the specifics and scope of their powers may vary from venue to venue. &nbsp;If you see something you believe to be patently unsafe, report it to the dungeon monitor, and if there is not one present, the host or venue owner.
-=== Ten Tips for Dungeon Monitors ===
-The following [[Best practices|best practices]] suggestions were made by Jay Wiseman of [http://www.greenerypress.com/ greenery press]&nbsp;[http://www.jaywiseman.com/SEX_BDSM_DM_10_Tips.php [1]]
-*Know the party rules and the house rules.
-*Don't play or overly socialize while on duty.
-*Circulate. If an area hasn't been inspected in the last fifteen minutes, go look at it.
-*Don't act with bias (positive or negative) to anybody.
-*Intervene sooner rather than later.
-*Intervene gently and diplomatically.
-*Be ready for emergencies.
-*Have proper training and equipment.
-*Help provide minor assistance with matters such as food, trash, and music.
-*Debrief after the party.
 == Dungeon Events ==