Digital Social Hour: Inside an Exclusive $200K Membership Experience | Father Damon DSH #852

Host: Sean Kelly
Guest: Father Damon
Release Date: November 2, 2024

1. Early Life and Upbringing

Father Damon opens the conversation by reflecting on his unconventional upbringing in the 1970s. He describes his parents as hippies deeply immersed in the counterculture movement, where drugs and music were integral parts of daily life.

Father Damon [00:30]: "Well, I was not literally raised by wolves. I was raised in, you know, in the 70s. It was a different time. You know, my parents were hippies that everyone around was doing drugs. There was a lot of musicians. It was a different world. People just were free."

He emphasizes the creative explosion of that era, particularly highlighting the enduring quality of the music produced during the 60s and 70s.

Father Damon [00:32]: "If you think about the art and the music that came out of the 60s and the 70s, I mean, it was just like. It was some of the best music that will ever be made."

2. Founding Club Elysian and Its Evolution

Father Damon discusses the inception of his club, Elysian, which was conceptualized to blend love, connection, and sexuality into a unique event experience.

Father Damon [01:11]: "I started a club called Elysian, which is my new club. And, and I had this real clear thing in mind about love and connection and sexuality kind of being combined into, into an event."

Initially, he believed he created a paradise where members could enjoy connective and meaningful sexual experiences. However, the club unexpectedly attracted a significant portion of the porn community, with around 80% of attendees being porn stars seeking uninhibited sexual encounters.

Father Damon [01:30]: "These parties where, where they were coming to enjoy themselves and enjoy their sexuality."

This shift led to discomfort among some original members who felt intimidated by the presence of younger porn stars.

Father Damon [03:00]: "Some of my members felt intimidated by the environment."

3. Challenges in LA and the Decision to Relocate

Facing a mismatch between his vision and the evolving clientele in Los Angeles, Father Damon contemplated relocating. He cites the declining nightlife scene in LA and the high operational costs as significant factors.

Father Damon [04:21]: "I think that some of the people that were coming to the parties... felt a little intimidated."

With memberships costing between $50,000 to over $200,000 and single-event tickets priced around $5,000, he realized that LA's market was no longer supportive of his ambitious productions, which included elaborate theatrics, costuming, and high-quality performances.

Father Damon [04:26]: "My memberships go from 50 to over 200,000."

Consequently, he plans to move to Miami in September, attracted by the presence of affluent clientele and the vibrant scenes in Miami and New York.

Father Damon [04:27]: "Most of my friends and most of the people that were, you know, the guys that really have money have moved to Miami and, or, or New York."

4. Redefining Sexual Experiences: Connection Over Performative Sex

A central theme of the discussion revolves around redefining sexual encounters from being purely physical to deeply connective and spiritual experiences. Father Damon critiques the transactional nature of sex in the porn industry, where genuine connection is often absent.

Father Damon [06:30]: "The kind of sex they are having on set, how disconnected it was. And a lot of them don't even have sex for their own pleasure. They don't even have relationships. They just fuck on camera."

He aspires to create environments where sex is an expression of love and connection rather than mere performance.

Father Damon [07:09]: "Because I have this ethos and what I was trying to accomplish, that energy did kind of happen there."

5. Transition to Content Creation and the Content House

In response to the evolving dynamics at his events, Father Damon ventured into content creation, aiming to produce explicit content that emphasizes connection and genuine sexuality. He highlights his approach of interviewing participants to understand their true desires, moving away from scripted and performative scenes commonly seen in pornography.

Father Damon [07:10]: "I can make content that is more along the lines of what they want, their real sexuality and what they're really into."

This initiative led to the establishment of a content house where authentic and connective sexual expressions are captured, contrasting sharply with mainstream pornography.

6. Personal Sexual Experiences and Insights

Father Damon shares his personal journey through various relationships and his time immersed in the porn community. He contrasts his monogamous past with his recent explorations into more open and experimental sexual experiences.

Father Damon [21:53]: "Yes. So, I was in a 20-year monogamous relationship before I started Sanctum Dang."

He candidly discusses techniques and experiences that enhance sexual pleasure and connection, emphasizing the importance of mutual satisfaction and emotional intimacy.

Father Damon [23:46]: "These girls know how to suck dick in a way that civilians don't."

Moreover, he delves into the psychological aspects of sex, advocating for experiences that transcend the physical act and foster deeper emotional bonds.

Father Damon [27:00]: "I like to get to know you. I want to understand you. I want to know a bit about you."

7. Introducing "Sex Weed"

Father Damon introduces his latest venture, Sex Weed, a brand that combines his passion for cannabis with his philosophy on enhancing sexual experiences. He explains that cannabis helps him achieve a philosophical state of mind, reducing ego and performance anxiety, which aligns with his goals of fostering genuine connections during sexual encounters.

Father Damon [31:54]: "It's a weed brand that I launched recently. It's called Sex Weed."

He believes that integrating cannabis into his events can elevate the overall experience, making participants more relaxed and open to forming meaningful connections.

Father Damon [32:24]: "It puts me in a bit of a, a philosophical state of mind."

8. Final Thoughts: Promoting a Positive Sexual Culture

As the conversation draws to a close, Father Damon reiterates his mission to transform societal perceptions of sexuality. He advocates for open discussions about sex, free from shame and stigma, and encourages individuals to seek connections that are both loving and fulfilling.

Father Damon [35:30]: "Sex can be something really beautiful and, and, and it can give, it can, it can be a spiritual experience."

He warns against the misleading portrayals of sex in pornography, urging listeners to prioritize connection and mutual respect in their sexual relationships.

Father Damon [35:30]: "If you're out there... these girls love connection. They love to feel loved and they, and, and they love sex."

Father Damon concludes by inviting Sean Kelly and listeners to experience his club, Elysian, advocating for a more connected and authentic approach to sexuality.

Father Damon [35:38]: "Alicianvip.com."

Key Takeaways

• Authentic Connection: Father Damon emphasizes the importance of genuine emotional connections in sexual experiences, contrasting it with the performative nature of traditional pornography.

• Redefining Sexuality: His vision for Elysian and future ventures aims to transform sex from a transactional act to a spiritually fulfilling experience.

• Community and Inclusivity: By creating spaces that welcome diverse expressions of sexuality without judgment, he fosters a community centered on love and mutual respect.

• Integration of Cannabis: With the introduction of Sex Weed, he seeks to enhance the introspective and connective aspects of sexual encounters.

Notable Quotes

• On Upbringing:

  "People just were free. They just did what they wanted to do."
  — Father Damon [00:30]

• On Club Evolution:

  "I felt like I achieved what I was trying to achieve... but some of my members felt intimidated by the environment."
  — Father Damon [01:11]

• On Sexual Connection:

  "I like really deeply connective sex... I want to be with this person. I just want to think about her."
  — Father Damon [09:46]

• On Redefining Sex Parties:

  "It's like, it's like a cocktail party, you know, for the kinds of people you'd want to be at a party with."
  — Father Damon [14:18]

• On Cannabis and Sex:

  "Sex and weed have been, have been a thing for me for many years."
  — Father Damon [31:54]

Conclusion

In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly engages in a profound and candid conversation with Father Damon, exploring the intersections of love, sexuality, and community. Father Damon's insights challenge conventional perceptions of sex, advocating for a more connected and meaningful approach. His ventures, from Elysian to Sex Weed, reflect his commitment to fostering environments where authentic connections can thrive, redefining the landscape of exclusive membership experiences.

For those intrigued by Father Damon's vision, more information can be found on his website: Alicianvip.com.