Fine Art of Flagging

 Posted by on August 7, 2012
Aug 072012
 
Fine Art of Flagging

In these days of fetish social networks and online dating sites, it can be easy to browse an individual’s page and learn pretty much any detail you want to obtain. But in the days before easy to access “hook-up” sites, the information had to be subtle enough to hide from the squares but still be […]

Flawless Face Through the Fury

 Posted by on July 21, 2012
Jul 212012
 
Flawless Face Through the Fury

Glossy fetish models in magazines always look perfect, but anyone who has had experience in a very physical scene understands the reality. Instead of the flawless face, you end up with running mascara, sweaty brow, and smeared lipstick. Working up a sweat can be a rewarding feeling, putting your full effort into connecting with your […]

Mentioning Unmentionables Part 2

 Posted by on July 18, 2012
Jul 182012
 
Mentioning Unmentionables Part 2

Panties. Bloomers. Thongs. Girdles. Briefs. Knickers. There are many names for the articles that those of the feminine persuasion don under their clothing. Lady’s undergarments have almost always been a thing of legend, from the corsets and bloomers of old to the (frequently sung about) peek-a-boo thong of today. The conversation varies from naughty innuendo […]

Dressing for your body type: The Pear

 Posted by on September 27, 2011
Sep 272011
 

By Nina Love I read yet another fetish fashion blog – I won’t name names – that was complaining about so and so wearing such and such to the dungeon. The gist of the article was that so and so was wearing a bright pink polo shirt of all things. And to make it worse, […]

The Etiquette of Social Networks and Kink

 Posted by on September 9, 2011
Sep 092011
 

By Lucy Lemonade Social networks have become part of our everyday life, whether we enjoy them or not. They can be great for connecting with old friends or seeing new pictures. A social network devoted to kinksters also exists. I use Fetlife to connect with new friends I have met at events, and search for […]

Dressing for your body type: The Rectangle

 Posted by on August 29, 2011
Aug 292011
 

By Nina Love

Choosing the right clothing is an ongoing challenge. Most of us feel the pressure to fit in while standing apart. It’s an age old double edge sword. And in our little world the expectations are even higher. There are countless articles, blogs and rants about appropriate fetish attire.

Dressing for your body type: Part 1

 Posted by on August 3, 2011
Aug 032011
 

By Nina Love

I’ve noticed that fetish fashion tends to be timeless. Let me explain. I’ve been in “the scene” for just about ten years. Fashion – main stream fashion that is – has changed, changed again, and again…and then changed back.

Hedonism in Cafés

 Posted by on July 17, 2011
Jul 172011
 

By Julian Wolf

Inns and monasteries started offering hospitality to travelers in the twelfth century, and shops specializing in coffee started opening their doors in western Europe in the seventeenth century, and by the nineteenth century casual eateries were starting to offer specialty beverages with their dining fare.

Nonconsensual Vulgarity

 Posted by on July 5, 2011
Jul 052011
 

By Lucy Lemonade

I consider myself a professional kinkster. Now for some that phrase may mean I’m professionally kinky. But for the purposes of this conversation I am referring to this term as a professional individual who is also kinky. I’m stuck between the desire to be out and open…

Fashion Inspiration at a Glance

 Posted by on June 30, 2011
Jun 302011
 

By Nina Love

One of the problems that I’ve encountered since joining the wonderful world we call the “scene” is that it is increasingly hard to stand out in room full of perverts. Getting ready for a CON can be an overwhelming endeavor. I can take the easy way out…