Welcome to Bator Sex
Issue 5:
Ecstatic
Bator Sex: Ecstatic is a 60-page dive into altered states of ecstatic pleasure, queer masculinity and bator brotherhood.
It showcases bator artwork, poetry, stories and pictures submitted by 35 contributors.
This zine is co-edited by Nick Woof and DoubleA with support from the Bator Bro community.
Cover by The Slag Room
There will be a limited physical release available for sale at Bator Bro parties and select bookshops in London and Barcelona.
Online Extras
These are some additional articles and artworks for this issue.
What is Ecstatic Trance?
We explore the role trance plays in our
lives, what it is and why it’s important.
We introduce the framework of trance
that we’ll later use to categorize the way
different gooners go under.
Art by Zephyr landlocke
What is Gooning?
You might be gooning and not realize
it! In this article we define gooning and
dispel common misconceptions. Finally
we present three ‘schools’ of gooning
and the different methods they use to get
stupid.
Art by Camilo Salamanca
Erotic Hypnosis
Let yourself be mesmerized by the words
of Hypnojoy, who’s been hypnotizing
subjects for erotic purposes for the last 15
years. He masterfully demystifies hypnosis
and gives advice for those interested.
Art by The Slag Room
The Kool-Aid
Debunking the myth of the alpha male as leader and present alternative visions of communal leadership, with extended aditional notes gathered during research.
Art by Mario Lautier-Vella
Peaks and Valleys
What is masculinity in this era of genderfuck? We try to re-root our understanding of masculinity and femininity and portray edging as a sacred dance between these energies.
Art by Mario Lautier-Vella
Why Bro?
We talk about the violence queer men inflict
on each other and the alternative of a caring,
inclusive queer brotherhood that rejects both
homonormativity and toxic masculinity
Art by Bicho
Bator Sex Manifesto
The distilled vision of the Bator Sex series, in
an easy and practical format. The values and
community guidelines can be applied across
different types of events, online and in-person.
Written with Bator Bro community members.
Tuggy designed by Nick Woof
Sneak Peaks
Teasing our Bate Jam and Cosmic Bate Fuel sections.
Art by OsetesPortraits
Zine Overview
Ecstatic Diaries
Hot stories of shared transcendental ecstasy
Guide to Altered States
A 8-page section on Trance, Gooning, Schools of Gooning and Erotic Hypnosis
Bate Jam: A Guide to Gooning Together
a 6-page section to gooning with others by comparing gooning to a music jam. Hot illustrations by OsetesPortraits!
Surreal Collage Centerfold
The amazing NoSoxNoSex created a composition comparing edging to playing an instrument. This poster alone is worth getting the physical version for!
On Masculinity
Four different pieces exploring how notions of masculinity affect sexuality and community.
You are Bate Fuel, Cosmic Bro
a 6-page section exploring Taoist and Tantric techniques related to cum control and edging, filled with guides and resources!
Community Bros
We ask four bate community leaders about their vision of bate brotherhood and why they run their spaces. Gooning Portraits by FrandsGabriel!
CockTales
We finish with three pieces that cover the range of the ecstatic: stupidly joyful, hot and bittersweet. Paired with beautiful art submissions by bators.
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