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Sex & Sobriety

Pepper Diet

Academy

Pepper Diet Academy is a gay mens 12-step retreat featuring workshops and activities centered on sex, intimacy, and relationships in recovery in all its many varieties, from salt for your fare to straight pepper diets.

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  • Is this an orgy?

    -> We welcome men to engage in a consensual exchange of erotic and sexual energy at PDA
    -> Though there will be intimate touch and body contact, this is not a sober sex party, not a place to hook-up, nor a retreat simply for sexual gratification
    -> The Academy weekend will be an opportunity to learn new intimacy and communication skills while practicing the tools of 12-step recovery

  • Who can come?

    -> PDA welcomes sober men who have sex with men
    -> We want men from diverse backgrounds, including all body shapes/sizes, skin colors, cultures, ages, socioeconomic statuses, & dis/abilities
    -> Trans-men are welcome to PDA

  • Is it expensive?

    No! But it does look that way at first. The PDA retreat is all-inclusive, you just need to get here. Your registration covers food and lodging, including snacks. Good food, too, we're not cutting corners here. And it still ends up being significantly cheaper than other retreats and conferences. The registration page has some helpful comparisons to make this more obvious.

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Exciting Days

Join us for Pepper Diet Academy (a.k.a. PDA)

When

August 7 to 10, 2025

Where

Deloro Valley

Tuolumne, CA
~3 hour drive from the SF Bay Area
~6.5 hour drive from LA/Palm Springs

Embrace a journey of self-discovery, where you’ll explore the depths of intimacy and erotic communion in a safer, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Celebrate the joy and wisdom of your body, and connect authentically with others who value spiritual paths and creativity for playful interactions. 

 

This Academy is not just a retreat; it’s the formation of a lifelong community, offering strength, support, and love.

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A Transformation in your Erotic Education


Pepper Diet Academy is an extraordinary weekend conference for male-identified individuals seeking personal evolution and connection in a sober environment. Our retreat offers a unique blend of workshops, activities, and 12-step meetings focused on healing, growth, and the integration of sex, desire, and the spiritual principles of recovery.

Join us for a transformative experience to enrich your life, nurturing you towards a more fulfilled self.
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12

Workshops

A journey of self-discovery Exploring topics such as

Sex & Substances

Communication

Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

Dating & Relationships

Adventurous Sexual Lifestyles

Hook-Up Culture

Help Make PDA Happen

Your donation helps to make this experience available for those who would like to attend but are unable to afford it. Please give generously today.

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The Academy is a three and a half day residential conference which requires agreements to our terms and pre-registration. 

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