Bristol to host infamous ‘Safer Sex Ball’
Finally some good news in 2016
James HealeBristol is set to host its first ‘Safer Sex Ball’ next month, a notorious underwear only event that aims to raise awareness for sexual health.
The decision to host the ball in Bristol follows the runaway success of its Exeter university equivalent, an annual party infamous for tight lingerie, loose morals and a 2013 sex scandal captured on CCTV.
Exeter Safer Sex Ball, 2014
The Bristol ball expects “2000 students” to attend and promises “thousands of condoms, snake charmers, fire breathers and performers” at the all night bonanza.
The event is due to be held on 3rd December with the location and theme as yet unknown.
The Bristol ball event page
The event page describes itself as “by far one of biggest and most infamous events of the student calender running in multiple cities around the country. Expect the unexpected and be prepared for a party like no other.”
You can find the event page here.
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