Arizona Power Exchange
Fetish club, PhoenixOpen
Arizona Power Exchange is open. Rated 4.7★ from 77 Google reviews; the newest review is from April 2025.
- 4.7★Average rating
- 77reviews
- April 2025Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 4006 S 23rd St suite 10, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Phone
- +1602-415-1123
- Website
- arizonapowerexchange.org
- Newest review
- April 2025
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Before you go
- Parking
The parking lot is centrally located but older reviews noted poor lighting; check current conditions and consider arriving when others do.
- Arriving
The venue is tricky to find on a first visit despite being centrally located in the valley; use GPS and the detailed directions on the website.
- Privacy
The club's website emphasizes opt-in consent and confidentiality; there is an incident reporting system and a focus on maintaining safety and dignity.
- First visit
Attend a New Member Orientation or open discussion group (SIG) before joining; these monthly events welcome non-members and make expectations clear.
- Dress code
Street legal to the door, but once inside members-only events, wear whatever makes you happy—from everyday clothes to full latex, leather, or pup hoods.
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About Arizona Power Exchange
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Arizona Power Exchange is a well-established non-profit BDSM club in central Phoenix, now in its 35th year. Located in a suite on the south side near the I-10 and I-17, it operates as both a social club and an educational foundation, with a strong emphasis on consent, safety, and respect. A typical night involves members and guests mingling at themed parties, discussion groups, or social events, with access to play spaces and the chance to take educational classes on techniques and practices. The club attracts experienced members, curious newcomers, and serious practitioners from across the spectrum of BDSM interests—couples, singles, and people exploring different aspects of identity and expression.
Reviewers consistently praise the club's dedication to education, community, and the safety culture maintained by thoughtful moderation. The overwhelming majority of recent ratings are five stars, with members describing a welcoming environment where egos are checked and creepers are kept out. Long-term members speak warmly of the social bonds and learning opportunities. One reviewer noted the location can be tricky to find on a first visit, and an older review flagged poor lighting in the parking lot; however, the club's central valley location makes it accessible to most of Phoenix.
APEX is ideal for anyone curious about the BDSM lifestyle who values education, consent, and a judgment-free space to explore. Whether you're a newcomer attending your first orientation or a seasoned member enjoying year-round events, the club's reputation and governance structure suggest a mature, well-run organization. The five-star consensus and descriptions of genuine community make this a safe bet for couples or unpartnered people ready to engage seriously with the scene.
- Who goes
- Mix of long-term members, curious newcomers, and serious practitioners; couples, singles, and people of all sexual orientations exploring BDSM.
- How opinion has moved
- Overwhelmingly positive ratings from 2017 onwards, with recent 2025 reviews highlighting ongoing improvement and community strength.
What guests love
- The club places a huge emphasis on education, safety, and consent, with an orientation that makes expectations clear to newcomers.
- Members describe a genuinely welcoming community where ego is checked at the door and people feel respected regardless of their interests or role.
- Regular classes and educational events run alongside parties and social gatherings, with volunteers and strong leadership committed to ongoing improvement.
- Thoughtful moderation keeps the space free of creepers and disrespectful behavior without infringing on members' freedom to explore and have fun.
- The organization is well-run, with transparent governance, a code of conduct, and formal processes for handling complaints and maintaining standards.
- Long-term members report feeling part of a genuine community with great people who have interesting stories and a shared commitment to respect and learning.
What guests complain about
- One reviewer noted the location in an older area of town and said the parking lot was poorly lit and appeared to have little thought given to security outside the building.
- An older review mentioned that the venue can be hard to find for first-timers, despite being centrally located in the valley.
- One early review reported feeling uncomfortable and not welcomed as an unpartnered novice, and felt that board members sometimes threw their weight around.
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Club facts, checked against sources
0 of 3 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Membership
- Paid membership Club says Club website · November 2026
- Dress code
- Casual Club says Club website · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Wonderful people. Great place to take classes. Always improving.
Is this a store ?
Been a member for many years. Fantastic events and social gatherings!
I love this place and this community!
Spectacular 👌
Espectacular 👌
Everyone is amazing and has such great stories to share
Very quiet location not too easy to find for first time but centrally located in the valley that's consideration for everyone who wants to go but how many of you left review here :-0
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.7★ from 775 reviews readnewest April 2023
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest April 2025
What Google reviewers talk about
amazing staff · 2classes · 2education · 3people · 2
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (15 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The club's website shows active leadership with named contacts and a formal structure; however, no evidence of responses to individual Google reviews.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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