Where can I learn more about the dress code?
Check out the dress code for SLM Oslo to learn all about the fetishes welcome at the club.
If you’re unsure whether your planned outfit is covered by the dress code, please send us pictures or a thorough description a few days in advance. We’re happy to help.
How does a visit to SLM Oslo work?
Ring the doorbell (to the left of the door), and a volunteer will let you in.
At the coat check, you’ll be asked to show your membership card, if you have one. The volunteer will also ask if you’re dressed according to dress code for that evening. You can help him out by showing what you’re planning to wear.
After you pay for entry, you’ll get a coat hanger. Get changed, then return the hanger with your street clothes. If you have a bag, you can store it at the coat check as well. Remember to put your phone in your bag or a pocket.
You’ll get a coat check tag. Bring this and a payment card into the club, and hand them to the bartender. He’ll store both behind the bar and write a number on your arm. Use this number to add drinks to your tab.
At the end of the night, close your tab to get your payment card and coat check tag back, then head back to the coat check to change back into your street clothes. Come again!
Are trans men welcome at SLM Oslo?
Yes, absolutely. Anyone who identifies as a man is welcome. Our regular guests and members include trans men, cis men and masculine non-binary people.
Do I have to be a member to go to the events?
No, you don’t, but there are several reasons to become a member.
Members pay less at the door, and you’ll also get a discount at similar clubs in the Nordics. And if you show your membership card at Pinpoint Piercing and Sublim X, you’ll get a 10% discount on your purchase.
SLM Oslo is run for and by its members. As a member, you can volunteer, participate in our annual meeting, and help run Norway’s hottest club.
How much does it cost to get in?
For most parties, members pay 80 NOK at the door, and nonmembers 170 NOK.
For special parties, like those we host during Oslo Pride, prices may vary, and you may need to buy tickets in advance.
Can I change at the club?
Yes, you can change at the coat check. There are also privacy curtains.
Where can I store my valuables?
SLM Oslo has a manned coat check where you leave your clothes, bags and valuables.
You can leave your credit card and coat check ticket at the bar so you don’t have to worry about them during the night.
I don’t have a leather outfit. What do I do?
Even though leather is in our name (Scandinavian Leather Men), our dress code varies depending on the party. Make sure to check our event calendar and read the description for the party you’d like to attend to learn what to wear.
Can I go naked?
You can only go naked during our Sunday parties and dedicated naked parties.
What if I meet a colleague at SLM Oslo?
Then you and your colleague have something in common. They might think it’s just as awkward to see you there and appreciate your discretion. Talk it over and take turns visiting the basement if you don’t want to see each other in the slings.
In our experience, a lot of people experience it to be refreshing to find out that people they knew before share their interests.
Remember: “What happens at SLM, stays at SLM!”
Are there free condoms at SLM Oslo?
Yes. Gay and Lesbian Health Norway (Helseutvalget) provides SLM Oslo with condoms, lube and disposable gloves. We encourage everyone to take responsibility for their own health and practice safer sex.
Do I have to have sex?
No. Many people go to SLM Oslo just to grab a drink at the bar with like-minded individuals in their finest gear.
What will I find in the dark room?
Our dark room is located in the basement. In addition to other horny and sexy men, you’ll find slings, a St Andrew’s Cross, private booths, a bathtub, tight hallways and more. Some parts of the basement date all the way back to the 1600s. If these walls could talk…
How do I approach someone if I want to have fun in the basement?
If you’re cruising in the basement, establish eye contact. If someone returns your looks, try to approach them. Regular manners and body language applies, so respect the response you receive. No means no. If you touch someone and they remove your hand, stop and move on to someone else.
I like it wet, can I do that at SLM Oslo?
Yes, the dark room in the basement includes a space for piss play. Jump in the tub or get on your knees and open wide.
Can I shower at SLM Oslo?
Yes, we have a shower available, but bring your own towel.
Where can I find a parking spot?
Parking in downtown Oslo is limited, but there are a few parking garages within walking distance. The nearest one is located at Myntgata 1. Sentrum P-hus and Oslo S Parking Garage at Oslo Central Station are two other options.
Can you smoke at SLM Oslo?
Smoking indoors is illegal in Norway, but there’s a walled-off area at the club where you can grab a smoke. Note that you can’t have sex or be naked in the smoking area. If you need to cover up, we have coats you can borrow.
What risk will I be exposed to?
Whether you’re having fun in a dark room, enjoying a one-night stand, visiting a sauna or letting loose on vacation, sex always entails a certain degree of risk. SLM Oslo encourages everyone to take responsibility for their own health and practice safer sex. You’ll find condoms, lube and disposable gloves at the club.
Gay and Lesbian Health Norway (Helseutvalget) occasionally offers free testing for various STIs at our parties. The tests are, of course, conducted discreetly.
Can I be anonymous?
You don’t need to provide your name or any other personal information to visit SLM Oslo, and you can pay with cash. You’re also welcome to wear a mask.
Everybody who visits SLM Oslo wants and expects discretion. Please don’t talk about whom you’ve seen, met or had sex with at SLM Oslo outside of the club.
Am I at risk of being photographed while having fun in the basement?
No. Cameras and phones are strictly prohibited at the club.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, about 90% of today’s transactions are by card. You can also safely leave your card at the bar while you’re at the club.
Why is there an entry fee when the club is staffed by unpaid volunteers?
SLM Oslo is 100% volunteer-run. While no one is getting paid for their work, running a club in downtown Oslo involves paying rent, stocking the bar and other expenses. Every krone we make is used to create an even better club.