A kinky visitor's guide to Las Vegas: the basics

Know the law before you go

Prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas and the rest of Clark County. Nevada allows licensed brothels only in certain rural counties, and none are in or near the Strip. Anyone offering "escort" services on a street card, in a casino or online is either breaking the law or running a scam, and that is where most visitors get hurt or robbed. If you are curious about the legal option, read our guide to legal brothels near Las Vegas instead.

Nudity rules vary by venue and by local law. Topless sunbathing is allowed only where a resort or club says so (see topless pools). The public pool at an ordinary resort is not one of them.

Consent is the house rule everywhere

• No means no, and so does silence. Ask before touching, before taking a photo, before joining a conversation that looks private.
• Nobody owes you an explanation. At lifestyle clubs, a polite "no thank you" ends the matter. If it does not, tell staff.
• Phones away. Most adult venues ban photos and video. Assume you may not take them unless the venue says you can.
• Talk first. If you are visiting as a couple, agree your limits before you walk in, and agree a word that means "we are leaving now."

Practical safety

• Carry real ID. Most venues are 21+ and check every time. Some shows and museums are 18+. Check the age rule for the specific place.
• Watch your drink and your tab. Ask for prices before you agree to a dance, a bottle or a VIP room, and check your card statement afterwards.
• "Free" rides and "free entry" often come with conditions, such as a drink minimum or a package. Ask what is expected before you accept.
• Plan the ride home before you start drinking. Use a rideshare or a licensed taxi, not an offer from a stranger.
• Heat is a real risk. Summer afternoons are dangerously hot. Drink water, use sunscreen at the pool and do not walk long distances on the Strip at midday.
• Tell someone where you are. If you are meeting someone new, tell a friend the place and the time you will check in.

How to pick what to do

• Want a sexy night out with no pressure? Start with a show or a cabaret supper club.
• Want a daytime adult scene? See the topless pools.
• Curious about lifestyle clubs? Read the swinger and lifestyle club guide first. They have entry rules, and etiquette matters more there than anywhere.
• Curious about kink and BDSM? Learning first is the usual route: classes, munches and community groups.
• Not sure? Itinerary ideas put it together by mood.

Common questions