Sicut-Dico

Category: Can Be Done

  • Serpent song by BOGOLEPOV or How I Cursed russian Diplomats (Part 1)

    (CW: Music video, politics, religion, activism)

    “Serpent Song” was originally part of Requiems of Tomorrow, a performance before Gene’s Berghain show in September 2024. In Berlin the embassy looked pretty dead, and it felt almost pointless, like fun for tourists, but in Prague, we sparked a kindergarten-level DDoS attack on our website—just enough to know we rattled someone.

    The real magic happened in Prague later, on three full moons: November 15th, December 15th, and January 13th. Footage from all three events is in the video. Huge thanks to Expat Legal for helping arrange the action and to my incredible team for their support.

    Over three full moons, I cast the curse—tracing two full circles, marking five key points, and forming a giant pentagram over the entire embassy. It affects only the Homo Sovieticus—those who thirst for the blood of the innocent and the different.

    Now, the curse is bound to this video
    Every time you watch it through to the yantra of Kali at the end, its power grows

    🔗 Watch. Share. Strengthen the curse. Serpent Song will be released on all streaming services on 15.04.2025

    This curse is irreversible. The only way to break it? The fall of Russia and the rise of many free nations in its place. All empires fall!

    Want more details on how I did it and why? Part 2 is here, but be warned—it includes nudity and explicit language. And for even spicier behind-the-scenes content, check my fansites.

    about me and where my powers are coming from:
    Who the Holy F am I?

  • TANTRIC PAIN PLAY

    Body Chemistry in BDSM & Energy Exchange Basics

    (CW: event concept)

    Key Message: Fun without drugs takes time, effort, and connection. Our minds and bodies can act as sophisticated “drug dispensers,” creating intense, natural sensations—but we need to learn how to tune and dose them. This process works best when we connect with others in a mindful, intentional way.

    Preparation: To help participants get the most out of the evening, we suggest watching a pre-event video that introduces the core concepts. This video will set the tone and prepare participants for the experience ahead.

    Evening Structure:
    Consent & Safety Workshop (Opening Session)
    • Duration: 45-50 minutes
    • Location: Tantra Room

    This foundational session equips participants with the tools for the night, ensuring they can navigate the evening safely, respectfully, and confidently. At this point, tantra is used as an umbrella term to describe Tantrism, a range of traditions that emphasize esoteric practices and rituals aimed at rapid spiritual awakening. While Tantrism has deep spiritual and cultural roots that originated in Hinduism and Buddhism, its core principles are universal and beneficial for humanity. By integrating this knowledge into modern explorations of intimacy and sensory experiences, we honor its essence and make it accessible to all who seek deeper understanding and connection between their body and mind. 

    Core Concepts Covered:
    1. Safe Space Balance Rules: Creating and maintaining a safe, respectful environment.
    2. “Thank You for Your No” Practice: Honoring boundaries and the importance of saying “no” and respecting it.
    3. Connection Points: Exploring eye contact, breath, palms, feet, and the “spine to spine” practice for deeper connection.
    4. Preparing for a Tantric Experience: How to attune your body and mind for heightened sensory experiences.
    5. Why Connecting with Multiple People is Important: Building a balanced energy exchange.
    6. Breath Work & Body Scan Practice: Techniques for deepening awareness.
    7. Managing Overstimulation & Discomfort: Identifying limits and tools for maintaining balance.

    Group Coordination:
    Since some attendees may arrive late, those who complete the workshop will wear visible markers and assume the role of guides throughout the night. These guides will help others, answer questions, and ensure the flow of activities. To access areas like the Tantra Room, participants must be instructed by one of these trained guides.

    Pain Play Essentials – Workshop & Warm-Up Show
    • Duration: 35-40 minutes
    • Format: Live demonstration with real-time explanations, no music to ensure focus on breath, sounds, and physical responses.

    In this session, we’ll explore the art of impact play, specifically focusing on the buttocks area.

    Key Topics:

    1. The Appeal of Pain Play: Why do we enjoy it? How can the body be trained to embrace pain?
    2. Safety & Techniques: Important techniques for effective, enjoyable impact play, and how to ensure both parties feel comfortable and respected.
    3. Aftercare & Physiological Considerations: Managing the aftermath of pain play and ensuring the wellbeing of all participants.

    Format: Action will be mixed with explanation, ensuring clarity on both psychological and physical aspects of pain play. Participants can ask questions during the demonstration, making this interactive and informative.

    Nighttime Exploration:

    After the workshops, guests are free to explore on their own. Each workshop area will/must have a dedicated guide to help attendees if they need further support or clarification.

    Additional Practices & Topics:
    1. Wax Play 101: Introduction to temperature play using wax, with emphasis on safety and sensory enjoyment.
    2. Countdown Relaxation and Alpha State: Techniques for achieving a deeply relaxed, focused mental state (ideal for mindfulness or meditative practices, even for skeptics of esotericism).
    3. Chakra Awareness and Sound Meditation: Exploring energy centers through sound.

  • Best queer hotel in Berlin? Yes, Axel One

    (CW: Personal and unpaid review. Honest reflections ahead.)

    Before discovering Axel last year, I felt like Berlin had no safe, comfortable hotel options for under €200–300 a night. Axel changed the game. I’ve stayed at both locations multiple times, and their existence inspired me to write this review and share other great spots.

    As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I feel a responsibility to recommend places that feel safe and welcoming—especially since I spend so much time in hotels.

    So, what makes Axel One special? Let me break it down:

    Check-In Experience / Staff / Guests / Issue Management

    The team is consistently wonderful. Sebastian and the crew made me feel genuinely cared for during my last visit—like always. Their approach to resolving issues is top-notch, and trust me, if I’m staying in a hotel, I am a walking issue. Axel handles everything like pros.

    Rooms / Sleep Quality / Design / Cleanliness

    The rooms have a cozy, modern vibe with a dark design. Small rooms with balconies are perfect for solo travelers, and while the bed is fine for three (tested!), the space itself is tight for more than one person. My absolute favorite is the Junior Suite—it’s where most of my photos come from. While the dark decor can be tricky to maintain, the rooms are generally clean, comfy, and inviting.

    Bathrooms / Wardrobe Space

    I’m a big fan of the bathtubs here and usually request rooms that have them. The Junior Suite offers fantastic dressing space, making it my go-to choice. Smaller rooms are less ideal for someone traveling with five suitcases (like me) but manageable.

    Food / Breakfast / Internet Quality

    Breakfast is perfectly fine, with multiple egg options. The Georgian restaurant on-site is a delightful dinner bonus. The internet is reliable and fast, so no complaints there.

    Massage / Spa / Gym

    The rooftop spa is incredible. It’s a welcoming space with open-minded and kind guests. While I haven’t tried their massage services yet, the gym and spa are fantastic additions to the experience.

    Location / Sex Worker & Guest Friendliness / Parking

    Axel truly shines here. My guests, who often have unique situations, reported zero judgment or gendering issues—a rare find even in pricier hotels. It’s a sex-worker-friendly space that maintains a judgment-free and inclusive atmosphere for all.

    A Haven for Inclusivity with a Rooftop Jacuzzi

    Axel One is an ideal choice for queer travelers—or anyone who values inclusivity and a welcoming vibe. Their branding as “hetero-friendly” perfectly captures the experience of staying here.

    I initially planned to share a gallery of photos, thinking I had tons of content from Axel. But since I wanted to keep this post in a SFW timeline, I couldn’t include all the shots I wanted.

    While digging for safe-for-work images, I stumbled upon a photo of the hallway and remembered something I’ve been meaning to do: offer Gene and the Axel team a collaboration to shoot a music video for Melt and Dissolve in their stunning space. Just putting this out there for now!

    The song is somehow playing in my head every time I walk through that hallway. Here’s the link to it on various streaming platforms: [Melt and dissolve by Bogolepov].

  • There is no god to save them

    (CW: political activism, strong personal opinion)

    The Requiems project was first performed in Berlin and later in Prague, featuring music created by Bogolepov. Our original idea was to address the “elephant in the room” before the show at Berghain: a stark reminder, first to ourselves, that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that it’s dangerous to let ourselves grow numb to it.

    This time, we included Rage, song by Nadya Tolokonnikova, founder of Pussy Riot. Wearing that pink balaclava felt especially powerful, particularly while watching embassy workers grow visibly uneasy, anxiously ushering visitors inside.

    I’ve received many kind words of support recently, and I want to say how much they mean to me. Surprisingly, this felt easy to do—even though it involved 2.5 hours of holding a 6-kilogram speaker without a break for water or a toilet. Once again, I felt like I was exactly where I needed to be, doing what I’m meant to do.

    During the performance, we played the four songs twice at each of the five spots around the venue. Sil filmed the last three locations, capturing the raw energy of the event. She’s already back in Kyiv, catching up on sleep amidst the ongoing Russian bombing of her city, which is why she hasn’t posted further updates yet.

    Playlist link:

    https://sicut-dico.com/2024/11/14/requiems-playlist/

    Help us link: Ko-fi.com/sicut_dico

    (All funds support Sil and her family in Kyiv—$900/month needed)

    This is our second action in Prague. I hope we can inspire more people coming to other embassies of the terrorist state or other places of gathering with our playlist

    Help us funding Sil, here’s the support link again. On the night before the event, she also took many new photos of me, including several intimate, unfiltered shots. Read a post about her work on Gene’s page.

    This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of Expat Legal, my amazing Czech attorneys and personally Mr. Enes Zaimovic, also my dedicated assistants, Paw and Sil.

    How much does it cost to organize such an event?
    Speaker (rent from 30EUR, buy from 130), original Pussy Riot Balaclava 40EUR)
    Support of like minded people is essential and priceless
    fluffy toys and fake blood 20 EUR
    legal support costs me around 600 EUR per action in Czechia but mostly because I do not speak local language. In Germany we did this on our own with Gene

  • requiems playlist

    (CW: Playlist to eliminate homo sovieticus)

    Est valde difficile ad mundare sanguinem exaruit
    et magis credere in deo post

    non est deus salvet te

    Save it to play it for your annoying russian neighbor
    Below are articles on previous events
    There is no god to save them
    15.11.2024, Prague
    Naked marketing
    August-September 2024
    How to support my work?

  • Shall we finally start learning?

    I sometimes wonder: Is the Soviet school system more messed up than the Catholic one? Or is it the other way around? But hey, we’re not here to rate. It’s just the beginning of September vibe still gives me shivers since I am getting the mean school girl out.

    If you can get to Linz to see it yourself, do so. Here is the link with more info.

    filmed and cut by me in Linz, Sept. 2024

  • Something You Won’t Find on Amazon

    CW: (flea market announcement)

    The most important news: This Saturday, all day at Boxhagener str. 73, you can finally buy my handmade candles and other one-of-a-kind items — and every single cent will go to support Ukraine.

    If you’re an artist and would like to donate your work, you’re more than welcome! Please contact me at sicut@sicut-dico.com as soon as possible.

    To my dear RICH friends: If you have clothes, shoes or outfits you no longer wear, bring them along to donate! If we don’t sell them right away, they’ll go to recycling artists and charity anyway.

    Come by, grab some truly unique pieces, and let’s talk about why supporting local artists is so much more meaningful than shopping on Amazon. Plus, why the most important things in life aren’t things. All of this will happen this Saturday, 11am–7pm.

    CAUTION! This might be your ONLY chance this year to buy my candles with cash in Berlin.

    Vika Temnova is the organizer and here is the link to her profile – https://www.instagram.com/p/DARCoZAoHRm/?igsh=djlpMGU4c3gxaWVw

    Event post link on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DARCoZAoHRm/?igsh=djlpMGU4c3gxaWVw

  • Waking up

    (CW: alcohol addiction, strong personal opinion)

    For around 10 years, I lived in a limbo of anxiety and self-doubt. I understood that I was weird. I got that part. And I also understood that it wasn’t always a bad thing. But I still had no idea how to live with it.

    I moved to Berlin and realized I was an alcoholic. Yes, I know how that sounds. Why would I come to such a realization in a city where avoiding drugs can be quite the challenge? I don’t have an answer. It just happened. One day, I woke up, found an empty wine bottle I had hidden the night before, brought it to my husband, and confessed. He had no idea. I was good at hiding it.

    That moment is one I’ll never forget. It was hard: scary, first of all. I felt exposed. Broken. Ashamed. Lost. But also liberated. I didn’t feel strong at the time, but now I can’t ignore how much stronger that truth made me. Not all at once, but day by day, it’s started to feel like a superpower.

    That’s how I traded one addiction for another. I don’t need substances if I can be honest. Alcohol was just a tool to numb the pain of not being accepted for who I am.

  • Bogolepov at Kantine am Berghain. Credits and first feedback

    CW (credits, live event feedback, art and capitalism mentions, words underlined rainbow are links)

    If you enjoyed our show, please tip the artists with your attention now.

    (Follow them on social media, buy their art, and tell your friends about them. It all counts. They put in huge, amazing work, yet most of the compliments came my way as the organizer. While I deeply appreciate it and will do my best to pass it along, let’s show the artists some love directly too!)

    Bogolepov’s LIVE Band

    Diego Ferri – guitars

    Dimitri Klochkov – bass, synth

    Gene Sophia Bogolepov – vocals, synth

    Volodymyr Nestryga – drums

    main show Stage guests

    Masha Zinger – song ‘Ich Fahre Mit Der Straßenbahn’ by Ego Collider

    Scrote Esquire of @dukes.of.betelgeuse – song ‘Polly’s Date’ (unreleased)

    Special guests

    Anti Shanti – suspension performance

    Nansea – live performance

    LoboLoto – acoustic live performance

    Sound/light/video

    Ismael Zouaoui – sound engineering

    Katherine Sultan Erminy – VJ

    Sasha Perova – video playback creation

    Sebastian – in-house sound & light

    Art store

    Melancholia – Upcycle Art collective based in Berlin

    In collab with @maladie_tattoo

    Decoration and design

    Sid Simpatico – set design, stage decorations

    Caligola – costume design for Gene

    Vilianen.design – style and headpiece

    Vladyhell – make-up, style & hospitality

    Event Photography

    July Space – digital photography

    Scrote Esquire – analog photography

    Video shooting team

    Director of photography Grisha Yevich

    Cameraman Nick Shandra

    Camera and sound recording Profaneportraits

    Sound assistant Andreas „Kuschi“ Koscinski

    Communication assistance Vika Temnova

    Management & assistance

    Ihor Kapitanets – production assistance & media management

    Sil – social media management

    River – assistance

    Jordan – assistance

    Ilana Diamant – copywriting

    Mark Richter – IT & tech support

    Enes Zaimović – legal advice and assistance in CZ

    Sicut Dico – management and logistics

    Massive thank you to all for your trust and efforts
    First raw feedback

    The show went great, and the sound was amazing! We’re totally happy with the results and can’t wait to share the recording with Mycelium members once it’s ready.

    On the production side, things were a bit hectic. Not only did we face a DDoS attack on bogolepov.eu, but we also dealt with a chain of last-minute cancellations and fallbacks. Thankfully, we managed to work through it, but I want to acknowledge there’s definitely room for improvement for next time.

    It was wonderful to see such a beautifully mixed crowd of over 150 guests, with queer and straight people of all ages coming together. I’m still collecting feedback, so if you have anything to share, I’d love to hear it!

    We’re currently processing the accounting. Once calculations are complete, I’ll share more details about the financial side. The photo reports are coming up, Mycelium members already can see it.

  • Naked marketing

    Surviving Capitalism with Art, Sex, and a Dash of Traffic

    (CW: politics, sex for sale, marketing, strong personal opinion)

    As Bogolepov performs at Kantine am Berghain
    on September 4th, we must address the elephant in the room. Born in Leningrad, she fled Russia after releasing Mother Russia in 2017.
    Given our stance against Putin’s aggression
    in Ukraine, Mother Russia won’t be played live when we want to share love and hope.
    Instead, it and Serpent Song, a new track exploring a dictator’s psyche, are part of our project with BOGOLEPOV: requiems of tomorrow, meant to be heard in spaces like
    embassies of the terrorist state

    In our latest project, “What the Fuck is Sicut Dico,” we’re tackling the wild world of surviving as artists under capitalism. (And yes, the first three episodes are already out!). Right now, we’re all about driving traffic to our websites—mine features nudes, and Gene’s offers music. I didn’t pick money and sex as mediums just to stir the pot or get rich quick. Nope, I believe they’re powerful tools to shake up the system.

    Now, I know some folks might get offended by what we’re doing—whether it’s the mix of names, nationalities, or our professions. But this message is for those who can see beyond that. We can’t beat fascism with more hate; only love and art give us hope. And we’re eager to share that with anyone who’s ready to accept it.

    Here’s where things get fun: since August, I’ve been buying ads on FetLife. Imagine Facebook, but way more fun because you can put a dick on your avatar and list all your kinks. The crowd there? Open-minded, kind, and honestly some of the most interesting people around. These ads cost me $500 a month, which feels like a solid investment in reaching the right people.

    Next up, I want to buy traffic from Ukrainian creators, offering them the same $500 for a month’s worth of mentions. All I ask in return is that they share links to my work or Gene’s, with some tracking I’ll provide. How do they do it? Totally up to them. The goal? Let’s build a bridge between English-speaking audiences and those in Ukraine or Russia who get what we’re saying in English. Because let’s be real, this isn’t just about Ukraine vs. Russia or any single conflict. The world’s more complex than that, and nothing is truly black and white.

    And here’s the best part: I’ll be publishing monthly updates on how this traffic is working out. Expect the first update to drop after our big show at Berghain. It’s all about keeping things transparent, fun, and, most importantly, creating a space where love and art can thrive. I will explain more on the way.

    *naked – for me means beforehand honesty and purity, sexual aspect of nakedness is secondary, although still extremely important. But staying true to myself comes first. So my naked thoughts come along with my naked body

    **marketing – an art of informing on what is available for a consensual, usually, monetary exchange with accountable profit for all parties involved. Ideally with long term effects.

    Why do I have to write all those catchy headlines like NAKED MARKETING?

    Because it is the only way to find out who i really am (that I find acceptable in order to not loose myself in self promotion)

    Berlin, 27.08
    Prague, 2.09
    Prague, 2.09
    Berlin, 27.08

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