BDSM Space Sanctuary LAX Launches GoFundMe to Insure Its Future

LOS ANGELES—Sanctuary Studios LAX lays claim to having the largest dungeon in Southern California, and now it's launched a GoFundMe campaign to keep the location from closing. The link for donations is here. "Since 2011, our community has called Sanctuary Studios LAX 'home'," said Mistress Cyan, owner of Sanctuary LAX. "We have hosted fundraisers, weddings, memorials, support groups, educational classes, workshops,and social events. Every year, our Thanksgiving and Christmas fundraisers have collected truckloads of food and toys for those less fortunate. Many call Sanctuary 'the community center'." The 7,000+ square foot, fully equipped BDSM facility has served the professional and lifestyle BDSM community for more than 20 years. During the week, Sanctuary LAX would serve as a sessions location for Dommes and subs, then after hours and on weekends would host countless numbers of events, many operating at the same time. Joanna Angel, Ernest Greene and Ken Marcus are just a few in the adult industry who have shot at Sanctuary LAX. Fat Mike of NOFX was among the most recent to shoot at the location for his show Unsafe Words just before COVID-19 restrictions required Sanctuary LAX to close. During the summer, Mistress Cyan was allowed to briefly reopen for sessions, which ended after coronavirus cases surged last fall. The location has been legally open to private shoots with safety precautions, but so far, those have been few. "We thought we could weather the storm with savings and the SBA loan," said Cyan. "But those resources are being depleted. Every penny donated will go strictly towards the operating expenses such as rent, insurance, utilities and loan payments. We want to be there for you again when it’s safe to re-open. Please consider helping us ride this out with your support so that we can continue to be that 'community center' once again. With sincere gratitude, I appreciate your support, both past and present. Please share this with your Leather families and friends in the adult industry and BDSM community." Those interested may visit SanctuaryLAX.com for more about the location.