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.
BDSM is often seen as a deviation from the norm, but who defines and determines what is “normal” anyway? Guest author Cassie did some research.
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Discover what it means to be a Findom: The role of financial dominance and how it is applied in relationships and dynamics.
A glimpse into the SM-Studio: What awaits you between the pillory, St. Andrew’s cross, and playroom – and why pain can mean pure pleasure here.
Sometimes you want to show what you’ve got – and that’s exactly what you can do now with your new feature: Public Profiles! From now on, you can create a link to a preview of your Deviance profile and share it outside the platform. Whether it’s for curious matches, potential…
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.