My wife and I joined the lifestyle and started going to Privata in September of '23 and we could not be happier with our decision to join and become "regulars" at the Club.

Before going to the club our first time, we were pretty nervous, not sure of what or who we would encounter... it is Portland after all, and we do "keep things weird," here.

From the MOMENT we walked in, our fears and apprehension washed away, and its because of all the people and smiles we met on that first night.. so much so that we have been multiple times a month since then, went to the nations BIGGEST lifestyle convention, and have booked our first trip to Hedo.

We quickly learned that there is a place in this community and the club, for EVERYONE. No matter your size, shape, race, or background. As long as you aren't aggressive, violent, or an overall creep, you are welcomed.

We have met SOOO many great people and made TRUE and AUTHENTIC friendships, regardless of being "playmates," that we truly feel like we have found our community. I can honestly say that we have made more friends in the last year than we have in our 35 years on the planet; and that includes living in multiple states and being part of the Military. In fact, because of our travels to lifestyle events in other parts of the country, we now have friends that we regularly interact with all over.

When I see people come here and bash people or the Club because "we arent pretty enough," or we show that we have GENUNIE friendships, enjoy each others company, the clothes we wear, without actually putting in the effort on their part to get to know us, its disheartening to say the least.

I know that everyone has a different "way to do the lifestyle," but one thing we have learned in this short period of time, is that you dont yuck someone elses yum and you do not judge people for what makes them happy.

For us, its people and friendships first.. playtime is an unnecessary option and not all a priority. Some people might not be hear for that, and thats ok.. but don't come in here bashing the rest of us "regulars" because we have grown to KNOW and love the people who are on the same page as us.

If you attend the Club are safe, have discretion, but just don't have a good time, then we all will still welcome you back if you choose to come back or we will wish you luck in your quest to find whatever it is you are looking for. HOWEVER, if you want to come on social media and passive aggressively bash other attendees on their appearance, choice of attire, existing friendships, or "being regulars," then this isnt the place for you, and thats OK. Just keep in mind that the club has "regulars," for a reason, and its not because its a terrible place with terrible people and the majority of attendees know that.

Thank you all for being so welcoming, accommodating, inviting and just downright awesome and BEAUTIFUL people.. we will definitely be seeing you guys again soon!