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?

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?
How fast should it go, and how many coincidences are actually still normal? Miss Lena shares her experiences on Deviance.
When you start exploring BDSM, you often hear the term “scene” or “community” – also here on Deviance. But who are all these people, and when do you become part of it?
BDSM and drugs, both promise a high. But these extremes do not belong together. In this article, you’ll find a concentrated load of raised index fingers.
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…
Can BDSM only work with kinksters? What if I like someone who isn’t kinky? Kitteh spills the beans.
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.
What is a fetish party? What happens there and how much does it have to do with BDSM? Can I play there too? Find out in this article what awaits you there.
Intox Play and Chemsex are currently big topics in the sex-positive community. But can playing under the influence of drugs even be considered BDSM?
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Forniphilia combines body art with erotic objectification. Whether practiced alone or with partners, the transformation into a piece of furniture creates a unique blend of control and aesthetics.
Leather is often associated with dominance, sensuality, and strength. Fetishists value the material for its texture, scent, and connection to power and eroticism. Faux leather can also serve as a vegan alternative for some.
For fetishists, armpits combine intimacy with sensuality. Scents, skin, and their often-hidden nature make them an erotic focal point, woven into fantasies and touch.
Stuffed animals are not just cuddly objects but also emotional and erotic companions for plushophiles. Their soft texture and association with comfort make them unique and often taboo fetish objects.
Shoes captivate with their variety and symbolism. Whether high heels, leather boots, or sneakers—each style can be part of shoe fetishism, as shape, material, and scent evoke different sensations. While high heels often represent eroticism and power, sporty footwear like sneakers holds a unique allure through its connection to everyday…
Scents act directly on the limbic system, triggering strong emotional and erotic responses. For fetishists, the smell of skin, clothing, or intimate areas often takes center stage in their fantasies.
Balloons captivate with their elasticity, scent, and the tension they create. Whether popping or gentle play, looning combines playful control with erotic imagination.
Nylon is valued for its smooth, elegant texture and the sensual tension it creates on the skin. Fetishists incorporate stockings and tights into role-playing and erotic rituals, often as an expression of sensuality and control.
Trees captivate with their form, texture, and symbolism. For dendrophiles, the connection to nature takes center stage, whether through touch, rituals, or the aesthetic admiration of roots and leaves.