One of Burning Man's most well-known attractions, the 'Orgy Dome', has been destroyed by an intense dust storm.
The annual summer sex festival - consisting of 'mass orgies' and 'tea with dead cats' - is a week-long, 24-hour, gathering in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
It all started back in 1986 on San Francisco’s Baker Beach, when founders Larry Harvey and Jerry James burned a wooden effigy.
Since the 90s, however, the ritual moved to Nevada’s desert, with about 70,000 people attending each year.
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Organisers say it's where single people or swingers can experience a 'safe, consensual, sex-positive, inclusionary and exploratory environment'.
Unconfirmed reports also suggest that the likes of Jeff Bezos, Will Smith and Elon Musk have been to Burning Man in the past.
"You are responsible for getting verbal consent before engaging," the website states.
As one festival-goer added: "Verbal consent is necessary to begin play with other groups and to introduce new activities."
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And it's notorious 'Orgy Dome', founded in 2003, is where festival-goers can have consensual sex with two or more people.
What is the Burning Man ‘Orgy Dome’?
Well, it's what it says on the tin.
Inside, the air-conditioned private tent includes mattresses, drapes, and comfortable couches, as well as several pillows, for guests to enjoy as they get it on with one another.
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Attendees are urged to be careful though after a man allegedly broke his penis in the tent in 2021.
Dust storm temporarily halts Burning Man 2025
This year's festival, which kicked off on Sunday (24 August), was put on hold following severe weather conditions in the area, with 50 miles per hour and localised flooding.
This sadly resulted in the infamous 'Orgy Dome' being destroyed.
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On the day of the event, organisers said the dome was damaged 'beyond repair', and warned: "Our structure was destroyed by the winds yesterday.
"The Gate into and out of Black Rock City is currently closed. Rain is coming down, thunderstorms are present, and strong winds may follow.
"If you are in Black Rock City: Keep an eye out for lightning, take care of your camps, and stay safe. The playa is too wet to drive. Do not drive. Do not travel to BRC at this time."
Will the ‘Orgy Dome’ be rebuilt?
The Burning Man team say they are working hard to rebuild the structure in a recent post, with them asking for some extra supplies.
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"Orgy dome could use: eight ends 2 with zippers need points, 718 × 30 walls, ball bungees, 18 x 3015/8 pipe," they said.
"Our build team worked so hard this past week to *erect* our lovely space," the team added. "Unfortunately, the winds yesterday undid all that labor and wrecked our structure.
"We are still here and thankfully safe, we hope to gift the playa some workshops and will keep you updated."
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Anish Vij