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?
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?
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.
The culture of BDSM munches is unique to the scene. But what should one wear there? And how does a beginner start a conversation with people?
YKINMKBYKIO stands for Your Kink is not my Kink but your Kink is okay. This is a basic principle of the BDSM community promoting tolerance.
Crush a few taboos under Pleaser heels like smoked cigarettes after sex. Deviance author Kitteh on why she writes about BDSM.
“My contradictory preferences are something I draw strength from.” Why KatKristall, author on the Deviance team, writes about BDSM.
“A refined evening among friends, who just happen to all be a bit kinky.” Why Lynn, author in the Deviance team, is campaigning for BDSM.
“If I ever stop working with food, I’ll build a Tinder for BDSM!” Marina, founder of Deviance, explains how a joke turned into something serious.
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