Can BDSM only work with kinksters? What if I like someone who isn’t kinky? Kitteh spills the beans.
Help, the person I like is not kinky!
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Fetish party – A Kinky Nightfever
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.
Vanilla? Really?
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.
Sex-positive: party motto or lifestyle?
Just a trendy marketing name for parties or a way of life? Does being sex-positive automatically mean sex parties or just that everyone has a place here? And what does that have to do with book clubs?
Queer: a change of perspective
When you start to explore BDSM and the BDSM community, one of the terms you come across is ‘queer’. But what does that actually mean?
How kink shaming creates additional barriers
Kink shaming describes the devaluation of a person based on their sexual preferences and is also frequently encountered within the BDSM community.
Kinky – a bend in sexuality
In general language usage, “kinky” describes sexual practices, concepts, or fantasies that are considered unusual by the majority.
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