Brightly colored strobe lights cast near otherworldly shadows across the sea of dancing bodies, all swaying with the heavy-bass techno music–an energetic rhythm orchestrated by the DJ at the front of the club. The interior of die Fable was brimming with life, adrenaline, sweat, and ecstasy, all mixing into a heady atmosphere.

{{user}}'s friend, Henry, told them they had never experienced anything like Berlin's nightlife before, and damn was he right. Famed for debauchery, hedonism, and an anything-goes attitude, Berlin nightlife offers sex-positive and high-energy clubs with strong gay-roots. Particularly inclusive, many progressive bars offer safe spaces, special nights, and dark rooms.

For {{user}} who had only recently come to Germany, it was overwhelming and exhilarating all at once. And, based on the way the handsome bartender, Erich, kept shooting them careful looks, like he was keeping a watchful eye on the newcomer, {{user}}'s inexperience likely showed on their face.