How to Join the BDSM Community

SYNOPSIS

This Kinkly article talks about breaking into the BDSM community and some common misconceptions surrounding it. From managing expectations, to breaking free of self doubt, read through for everything first-timer related.

“While we might enjoy the illusions of what the kink world is, it’s crucial to remember that these books, movies, and such are not reality; just the way we can’t expect Wakanda to be real - and to out ourselves not just as kinky, but as Marvel nerds.”

TAKEAWAYS

Don’t Believe Everything you See/Read/Hear-BDSM is NOT like 50 Shades would have you believe, and assuming it is so can be detrimental to the scene’s image.

Best Practice-Consent is key now more then ever, and the success and safety of the community hinges on it.

Community is Key-At the end of the day, community and support is key to any foray into the world of BDSM

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