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Frequently Asked Questions

Please read these FAQ responses to the most common questions, and if you need more information, use the Contact Us form below.
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Program & Presenters
  • -> There is a sobriety requirement of a minimum of 1-year abstinence from all non-prescribed chemical substances (including alcohol, drugs, etc.)
  • -> For men (ages 21+) who have preferably completed all 12-Steps with their sponsors
-> PDA welcomes men from diverse backgrounds, including all body shapes/sizes, skin colors, cultures, ages, socioeconomic statuses, & dis/abilities
-> In our first year, we’re focusing on male-centric programming, though we we acknowledge the rich spectrum of gender identities in our community
-> We’re committed to learning & growing, aiming to increasingly address & include non-binary & diverse gender identities in our future programs
-> Your input is invaluable to us, so please reach out via the Contact Us form below if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions
-> Some of our workshops may request that you be in various levels of undress
-> In some cases, participants will be invited to get completely naked
-> We respect all bodies as beautiful & will not tolerate shaming others for any reason
-> 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
-> No, we do not define our Academy program as therapeutic
-> We guide men through skillful experiences, leaving participants to define its meaning & value
-> You are encouraged to get professional self-care outside of PDA as appropriate
-> To create comfort & emotional safety of all participants, there will be no use of mobile phones in any non-private spaces
-> No photography is permitted until the “Gear Profile Pictures”, & the last hour of the final day
-> Any & all photos require the explicit consent of the subjects
-> Registration will open in late 2024
-> We will email or text you to confirm your participation
-> If you do not hear from us, use the Contact Us form below to let us know
-> Academy registrants will be invited to a private Slack channel to communicate with each other and remain connected with organizers, presenters, and alumni

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PDA welcomes your ideas, support, feedback, and we also want to hear about your concerns. The Academy is still in the planning stage so it may take us a little while to get back to you. The PDA committee is all-volunteer so please be patient as we attempt to respond.

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