Normally, we at Deviance write in an explanatory, educational, and sometimes entertaining way. But today, I need something else: a little writing therapy. For those who don’t know me: I’m Marina, and I founded Deviance a few years ago. Explaining is close to our...
The kink scene in transition: Is it a good thing that BDSM, kinks, and fetishes are increasingly entering the mainstream, or not? What opportunities and risks does this bring?
Since 2004, the bondage and fetish fair BoundCon has been held in Munich. For its twentieth anniversary, we at Deviance were also present and here share our impressions with you.
Labels provide security, and Germans in particular are known for wanting to standardize everything and call it by name. Why this can sometimes be annoying in BDSM…
Folsom Pride is like a Christopher Street Day for the BDSM and fetish scene. The Berlin branch is called Folsom Europe and takes place every year in September.
Does BDSM belong at Pride? A question that has been much discussed for years. Here are the arguments for and against, as well as a few possible solutions.
The origin of Christopher Street Day is an uprising by homosexuals against police arbitrariness. Today parades take place all over the world. An overview of history.
Many people are into BDSM without realizing it. Yet, much of what is practiced in the so-called vanilla realm often has nothing to do with consent anymore.
Everyone knows them: the typical BDSM clichés. But is there any truth to them? And where do such prejudices come from? We took a closer look at that.
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Whether it’s a steady play partner crew, a wild meet-up squad, party companions, or a spontaneous session circle: with the group feature, you can now fantasize, tie, or simply think dirty with more than just one person, live and together.
Most people have probably heard of the legendary KitKat Club in Berlin – a place where kink, art, and body culture meet, standing as a symbol of radical freedom. That’s exactly how photographer and filmmaker Sahin Dellemann describes it. And it’s there, on August 9, that Dellemann will present his…
If you’ve ever browsed through BDSM forums or erotic bios on social media, you may have come across the term SPH. It stands for Small Penis Humiliation, a kink that centers around the intentional humiliation of a man or penis-owning person for having a (supposedly) small penis. While it may…
Normally, we at Deviance write in an explanatory, educational, and sometimes entertaining way. But today, I need something else: a little writing therapy. For those who don’t know me: I’m Marina, and I founded Deviance a few years ago. Explaining is close to our hearts, especially when it comes to…
Feminization describes a BDSM roleplay that plays with gender roles and power dynamics. But isn’t that actually misogynistic?
Playparty: An event for BDSM and fetish where people play, explore, and observe. What happens there, who can attend, and what should be considered?
A guide for your BDSM coming out: tips for self-acceptance, the right time and place, and support for a respectful conversation.
Tying doesn't always require two. Even tying yourself up alone can unlock new heights of pleasure – as long as you keep some safety aspects in mind.
AB/DL is a fascinating kink where adults take on the role of babies. However, it is not about an interest in children.
TPE means total power exchange in BDSM relationships. Consent, responsibility, and clear communication are even more important here.