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?
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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?
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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?