Conversio Virium

Conversio Virium (CV) is the Columbia University student BDSM discussion group. Though Conversio Virium is a Columbia University Affiliated Organization, this web site is in no way affiliated with Columbia University.

As an organization, CV is recognized by the USO and SGA. According to a self-proclaimed medieval Latin expert on the Internet, Conversio Virium means “exchange of power.” The word “virium,” however, can also refer to other types of energy such as vital, spiritual, and sexual energy.

Membership is open only to Columbia students, faculty, staff and other affiliates, although its meetings are open to any interested person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Conversio Virium is dedicated to discussion, education and peer support concerning BDSM issues. All meetings are strictly confidential.

Conversio Virium does not promote, support or engage in violence of any sort. What CV does promote and support is safe, sane and consensual (SSC) BDSM play. The only things that attendees engage in at CV’s meetings are discussion and listening. No BDSM play occurs at CV’s meetings; they are for discussion, education and peer support only.

Conversio Virium

Originally posted 2007-07-23 19:37:50.