Welcome to your first Efest
Many of us are not "out" about our enjoyment of enemas, mostly because we believe our friends and co-workers would not approve of our interests. At Efest you will find an openness and a respect that you may have never experienced before. One first-time attendee at 2003's Chicago E-fest referred to it as an amazing personal growth experience, and is now quite well known in the Efest community.
You will find most of the attendees are above the age of 40, some are quite healthily well into their 70s (wonder what their secret is?). You will find those who started very young, and some who are relatively new to the pleasures.
Getting up the courage
A very common statement from newcomers is "I was outside just trying to get up the courage to enter." Of course once they came in they were soon surrounded by friendly people who welcomed them, issued them a name tag, and the next thing you know they had made some new friends.
If you're a little shy, let the folks at the registration table know, and someone will take you around and introduce you to some of the other regulars. That's also a good time to ask any questions you may have about the weekend's schedule.
Photos?
Definitely not, cameras are not permitted at our events out of respect for the attendees. We even ask that you not use your cell phone when you're with our group, as we are concerned about cell phone cameras as well.
My real name?
That's entirely up to you. Of course the hotel will require your real name for registration, but it is up to you how much you wish to share with the rest of the attendees. There is no master list of attendees that is circulated, but the organizers will ask for your room number as a safety measure. If you wish to stay in touch with others you meet, it is entirely up to you. Some folks do up a sheet or two of business card forms with their name and email address that they can hand out to those with whom they wish to stay in touch.
Make friends!
It is not unusual for two people from the same city to meet at an E-fest and become friends. The attendees range from married couples to singles, with men usually outnumbering the women. Quite a few single women attend, and they describe E-fest as a safe and friendly environment.
Finding Mr. or Ms. Right?
It could happen. More than one relationship has blossomed as the result of an E-fest encounter! But it is pretty well guaranteed you will make new friends and you will realize that your interests are both healthy and normal.