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TVR COVID Update

At The Velvet Rope, your well-being and safety are of the utmost priority to us, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To that end, it has come to management’s attention that there are two individuals that are a part of our Volunteer Ambassador program who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. These individuals were in attendance in our establishment on Friday, May 28th. We wanted to make sure our customers were aware of this incident as soon as it was known.

In light of these developments, we have decided voluntarily to close The Velvet Rope from Thursday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 10th to implement a thorough sanitation process, following guidelines from the Multnomah County Workplace Covid 19 Outbreak Guide. All staff and additional Volunteer Ambassadors will receive COVID-19 screening to assess the extent of this outbreak and deter any future spread.

As we navigate these challenging times, know that we are implementing even more stringent measures and will continue to tailor our approach to meet the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance with regulations.

In the meantime, we want to assure you that we continue to have your health and safety top of mind and will keep you updated on our progress to reopen our doors once again safely.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We are here to help clarify any concerns you may have.

TVR COVID Protocol

At The Velvet Rope, your well-being and safety are of the utmost priority to us, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To that end, it has come to management’s attention that there are two individuals that are a part of our Volunteer Ambassador program who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. These individuals were in attendance in our establishment on Saturday, May 29th. We wanted to make sure our customers were aware of this incident as soon as it was known.

In light of these developments, we have decided voluntarily to close The Velvet Rope from Thursday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 10th to implement a thorough sanitation process, following guidelines from the Multnomah County Workplace Covid 19 Outbreak Guide. All staff and additional Volunteer Ambassadors will receive COVID-19 screening to assess the extent of this outbreak and deter any future spread.

As we navigate these challenging times, know that we are implementing even more stringent measures and will continue to tailor our approach to meet the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance with regulations.

In the meantime, we want to assure you that we continue to have your health and safety top of mind and will keep you updated on our progress to reopen our doors once again safely.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We are here to help clarify any concerns you may have.

Consent is SEXY!

Screams of “Yes! Yes Yes!” are magic to the ears of club owners. This is a sign that all is well between consenting adults in far off private rooms or open play spaces. Whether you are new to the lifestyle or enjoying a long history of exploring swingers clubs in Portland like The Velvet Rope, there is one thing that is consistent. There is nothing sexier than vocal, enthusiastic and on-going consent.

One of the biggest misconceptions many from outside of the lifestyle have is the feeling that clubs like ours are a free for all once you walk in the door. This could not be further from the truth as we empower all members to find their voice.

As new members join our community, we coach them to seek and wait for consent at every level of interactions. Consent it not just for sex, but instead starts at the first interaction. This is as simple as asking a new friend if you may join them at a table or sit with them on the smoking deck. We empower all members to not only ask permission but also gracefully take a “no” as the end of the conversation.

In some circles getting the first no simply means trying harder and turning up the charm. This is not the case in an environment based on on-going and enthusiastic consent. In our club setting, the first no is the only no. That is the end of the conversation.

When you are lucky enough to get that first yes, this is the start of an on-going conversation about consent. This means the lovely lady who agrees to have a drink with you did not agree to anything beyond that. The conversation about consent continues before any touching and as activities progress.

Checking in through out any encounter not only creates a fantastic sex-positive culture but also means understanding that each of us has the right to answer with a “no” at any time. This might mean your partner has said yes to kissing but when asked about being more involved has said no.

Again the first no is the end of the conversation. Using on-going and enthusiastic consent makes those moments when all your partner can say is “YES! YES! YES!” even more sexy.