Critical Tits Party FAQs

Q. What is Critical Tits about anyhow?

A. There are as many answers to this question as there are women who have participated. The ride started in 1996 on a day when the Critical Mass ride was taking place in San Francisco. Five of us painted our chests, got on our bikes and rode through BRC shouting “Critical Tits.” Women joined us and men bowed down. Each year since then the ride has more or less doubled in size. We had 5000+ riders last year.

Obviously something about the experience resonates with women. We are the largest gathering of women on the playa, and for many of us, the experience offers a meaningful connection to the power of female energy within ourselves and within our playa community.

Q. When is the ride?

A. The ride starts at 4 pm on Friday at the Man. Please respect the fact that the ride is for women and girls only.

Q. How is the post-ride party different than in years past?

We have always ended the ride with a party. It used to be held in our camp. In 2006 we moved it to the open playa, with access open to all, and returned to our roots by throwing a party that focuses on women's freedom, power, and beauty. We are no longer sponsoring erotic activities.

Q. I heard this is the last year for the Critical Tits after-ride party. Is that true?

A. This will be the last year that we will organize a party to take place after the ride. The ride will continue to be led by the organizers and will end with a ritual. In the future we imagine many camps holding parties all across the playa and riders finding a wide range of celebratory activities in which they take part after the ride.

Q. I’d love to volunteer, what can I do?

A. Great. We need volunteers to help with set up, Leave No Trace, and refreshments. All volunteers will become honorary Critical Nipples.

SET UP: We need people on Friday afternoon to help set up the site for a couple of hours and a few to come back on Saturday to remove signage. Contact us at info2008(at)criticaltits.com if you would like to help with this.

REFRESHMENTS: There will be very little infrastructure at the party aside from the sound system. Unlike in previous years, our camp is not supplying refreshments. The party is an expression of community support.

-- We are asking all participants and especially camps/people with art cars to bring refreshments to share.

-- Please contact us at info2008(at)criticaltits.com and let us know what camp you are with and what you plan to bring. We will provide more details once you get in touch with us.

Q. Where is the party?

A. We are not posting the location on any lists to reduce the paparazzi. Once we have communicated about what your contribution is, we will discuss location.

Q. In the past I helped with the erotic activities, how do I sign up to help with this again?

A. This year we are not sponsoring erotic activities. Our camp has come to feel that this isn’t what Critical Tits is all about. The party is open to people of all ages, including kids, and we will not have an area for this type of activity.

Q. What if I want to do massage or some other non-erotic activity?

A. You are welcome to offer non-erotic services, but you must bring everything you will need and you must remove everything you brought. Leave No Trace.

Q. I’ve heard that photography has gotten out of control. Do you have a photo policy?

A. At the party, we have a “No Camera” policy. An exception is made for friends taking photos of friends. Of course, all Burning Man photo policies apply, the crux of which is that you MUST ask for someone’s permission before taking their photo. More info on this is at:

http://www.burningman.com/press/pressRandR.html

Q. What if I have other questions or comments?

A. Please contact us.