ART AND SCIENCE OF FISTING
Around the world, there are organizations that support the fisting community. Some provide play spaces, some host social events and play parties, some create networking opportunities, some provide educational content or seminars, and a few do all of the above.
These organizations include clubs (both formal and informal), venues, social media networks, non-profit organizations, and commerical enterprises.
Please contact Fist Theory (admin@fisttheory.com), if you are interested in being added to these registries/directories.
This directory lists active and inactive clubs by location and includes basic information about the club, including contact details and governing principles/policies. Events sponsored by these clubs are included in the Fist Theory Events Calendar.
For information about bars and venues that promote and host fisting nights, see Venues.
Many clubs enforce various policies in their social media groups and at events. There are five policy categories:
The following policies promote inclusion based on an individual's non-mutable identity or physical characteristics:
Welcomes all individuals of legally consenting age.
Promotes inclusivity and opposes age-based discrimination.
Expels ageists from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes all body types.
Promotes inclusivity and opposes body-shaming and bullying.
Expels shamers and bullies from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes all races and ethnicities.
Promotes inclusivity and opposes racism.
Opposes preferential behavior (It's just my preference!).
Expels racists from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes all forms of gender expression (masculine / feminine / non-binary).
Promotes inclusivity and opposes mocking and bullying of effeminate and non-binary individuals.
Expels shamers and bullies from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes all forms of gender identification (male / female / non-binary).
Promotes inclusivity and opposes mocking and bullying of gender identities that do not conform to traditional gender ideologies.
Expels shamers and bullies from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes everyone, regardless of genitalia or expression of secondary sex characteristics.
Promotes inclusivity and opposes misogyny, bullying, patriarchy.
Expels misogynists or those hostile to genital modification from group and denies access to events.
See additional policies: Shock-Voyuerism / Tourism, Performance, Presentation.
Welcomes gay, straight, bisexual, and pansexual orientations.
Promotes advocacy and inclusivity and opposes mocking and bullying.
Expels hostile members from group and denies access to events.
Welcomes trans men and women.
Promotes advocacy and inclusivity and opposes mocking and bullying.
Expels trans hostile members from group and denies access to events.
The following policies indicate the group's values or regulate behavior among group members:
Open to the concurrent practice of kinks and fetishes at events with some restrictions.
Restrictions are documented and posted.
Prohibits intimidating and inappropriate behavior toward other club members.
Expels offenders and denies access to events.
Prohibits doxing, outing, and sharing membership details with others without explicit permission.
Expels violators from membership and events.
Prohibits certain psychotropic drugs or chem-play at events.
Typical prohibitions may include or exclude:
Practices harm-reduction by avoiding judgement and promoting shame.
Promotes public health through public disclosure of STIs.
Encourages testing and quarantines after sex tourism.
Discourages shaming infected individuals.
The following policies designate allowable use of psychotropic agents:
Permissible
B(ring) Y(our) O(wn) B(eer)
See Ethyl Chloride
Does not included nitrite poppers (amyl, butyl, propyl, etc.).
Permissible
Typically considered a lethal soft drug.
Alternative names: Aresol Poppers, Max Impact
Permissible
Further clarification may be needed, as definitions vary by region and country. In the strictest sense, anything other than poppers, pot, tobacco, and alcohol.
See Ethyl Chloride
Permissible
Usually considered a hard drug.
Permissible
Typically considered as hard drugs.
MDMA (Ecstacy), GHB, Ketamine, Cocaine, etc.
Permissible
Does not include Ethyl Chloride (aresol poppers).
Permissible
Includes edibles and/or inhalents.
Permissible
Typically includes pot, poppers, tobacco, and alcohol.
Permissible
Excludes injectibles.
Subtance usage policy may also include the following items:
Expulsion from club and event if visibly impaired and posing a danger to attendees.
Nuanced policy toward party/hard drugs, typically linked with diminished capacity policy.
Must be consumed/administered in private.
The following policies restrict membership or access to group functions or events:
Limits access based on extreme personality issues (narcissm, psychopathy, histrionics, unmanaged schizophrenia, sadism), criminal behavior (sex trafficking, child pornography), or unlikely fit for the club/organization.
Imposed typically based on member interactions and analysis.
Denies access based on geographical distance from club events.
Limits attendance to play parties to male-presenting, regardless of gender identity, trans identity, or genitalia.
Prohibits admission to club or events based on additional factors specified in a club rules or bylaws, for example Bald Handballing Club of Texas.
The following policies regulate behavior and activites at events:
Prohibits use of mobile phones in play spaces during play parties.
Repeat violations results in expulsion from events.
Prohibits content creation at group events, or...
Requires special permission to film at the event.
Requires specific dress requirements for events.
Typical requirements may include or prohibit:
Requires presentation of government photo identification to register and enter events.
Requires good hygiene to participate in events including:
Requires signature acknowleging principles of RACK / PRICK at fisting play parties.
R(isk) A(ware) C(onsensual) K(ink) Wikipedia
P(ersonal) (R)esponsibility I(nformed) C(onsensual) K(ink)
Expels non-compliant individuals from events.
Prohibits fist tourism / shock-voyuerism (attendance without intent on participating) at play parties.
Removes tourists that have no intention of ever fisting from play spaces.
Deters bachelorette party-type and just-here-to-watch attendance at events.
Fisting virgins and novices seeking education are exempt from expulsion.
Prohibits certain psychotropic drugs or chem-play at events.
Typical prohibitions may include or exclude:
Practices harm-reduction by avoiding judgement and promoting shame.
Prohibits smoking outside of designated smoking areas, or...
Prohibits smoking entirely.
Fist Theory and FFist Council have developed some material to help you organize a fisting club and fisting events in your area.
Please see Club Development and Certification.
This section is still under development.
This section is still under development.
Social Media Networks
Social media platforms connect fisters worldwide and serve as important spaces for education, information sharing, and community building. This registry includes groups that are not affiliated with a regional fisting club. Many events and clubs maintain their own social media pages, which may be listed in the club directory if the associated club, venue, or organization is affiliated with FFist Council or Fist Theory.
Facebook Private Groups
Description: Facebook groups follow strict content moderation to comply with Facebook Community Standards, but allow you to connect with real people as their actual real-life persona.
Reddit Forums
Telegram Messaging Groups/Channels
WhatsApp Messaging Groups/Channels
Discord Discussion Groups