Indulgence

While pole-dancing has undergone something of a renaissance of late, its impact on the gay scene - if you forget drunken debacles on the Shadow Lounge's pole of shame - has been minimal. Until now, that is.

Indulgence is the first women-only night to introduce professional lap-dancing for lesbians and amateur pole-dancing for those brave enough to try. The first outing sold out in a matter of minutes but raised more than a murmur of discontent among London's feminist community.

I'm reliably informed that the women-only policy meant inhibitions were thrown to the wind, leading to an atmosphere that blended innocent fun with bacchanalian abandon. This week's event should be just as exciting, with the notorious Crystal whipping the club into a frenzy. The drinks are even ridiculously overpriced to lend the proceedings an authentic vibe, so plenty of cash is required to enjoy one of London's more daring ladies nights.