Chief and Moineau spill the beans on finding BDSM events and making kinky friends. It’s a no-holds-barred chat filled with personal anecdotes, laughter, and a heap of useful tips for anyone curious about or already exploring the world of BDSM. They tackle everything from the ins and outs of FetLife to the unique charm of munches, all while keeping it real about the ups and downs of connecting in the community. Whether you're navigating the scene in a buzzing city or a quiet town, this episode packs everything you need to broaden your kinky social circle and step up your BDSM game, served with a side of cheeky humour and warmth. [00:01:16] Finding BDSM Events: The hosts discuss starting with FetLife and the significance of attending munches to meet the community.[00:03:03] Challenges for Women on FetLife: Moineau shares her experiences with the platform, highlighting the importance of safety and privacy.[00:04:11] Utilizing FetLife for Events, Not Dating: Chief elaborates on how FetLife serves best for finding events rather than forming personal connections.[00:09:30] Word of Mouth: Emphasizing the value of personal recommendations in discovering events and making kinky friends.[00:10:06] Collaborative Events: The hosts discuss how event newsletters from groups like Fox Den can introduce attendees to broader networks.[00:14:00] Finding BDSM-friendly Events on Vanilla Platforms: Suggestions for locating events with a BDSM twist on sites like Eventbrite.[00:16:48] Gender Dynamics at Munches: An observation on the male-dominated attendance and strategies for women to find more inclusive spaces.[00:18:00] Alternative Social Gatherings: Exploring book clubs and erotic poetry readings as unconventional avenues to meet kinky individuals.[00:22:31] Sex-positive Charities as Networking Hubs: Highlighting the role of charities in connecting people with the BDSM community.[00:24:11] Different Types of BDSM Events: Distinguishing between social, educational, and play-focused events to align with personal interests.[00:26:53] The Challenge of Finding the Right Events: Acknowledging the effort required to find fitting BDSM events and the rewarding nature of successful connections.[00:27:43] Imagining Future Gatherings: A light-hearted fantasy about forming an ideal kinky circle and dinner club. Support the show -------------- For Doms: Sensational Scenes: How to Heighten Arousal, Induce Subspace, and Have Mind-Blowing Sexual Experiences in Dom sub Relationships. Pick up a copy of my ebook today (https://kinkyevents.co.uk/book). For subs: Learn The Art of Submission. Become a confident submissive and make your kinky fantasies a reality with our online video course for subs (https://kinkyevents.co.uk/aos). For all: Rope bondage. Learn rope bondage for D/s couples with our online video course Sinful Shibari (https://kinkyevents.co.uk/sinful-shibari). Freebies: Free ebook, sex menu template, and email content available here.