But society has never really accepted us, and I doubt it ever will. Because of that, many of us have the “flush” experience. Some try to immerse themselves in society by “being normal,” while some just get scared and don’t want to be found out. There are many reasons behind it, but many of the gurls eventually come back.
It is our true self, and it is very difficult to just throw everything away. You can throw away the outfits, but you can’t really throw away what is deep down inside you. So, I know some gurls who flush, and then flush again and again.
It is a very sad loop, and I don’t really see a solution to it. Unless our society changes, I don’t see our situation changing. But I just want to say: I understand the struggle, and I believe that all the gurls out there are brave and beautiful.
If you want to be involved in the kink community, the first thing you need is free time. Going to events takes time, and so does practicing, preparing, and getting yourself ready. You have to plan your night, get dressed, and sometimes travel to a venue that isn’t easy to get to. A lot of events happen at night, so after they end, you might need to take an Uber home. If you drive, parking can be expensive—especially in New York City. And the event itself can cost money too.
I don’t think the fetish itself is inherently submissive. I genuinely believe there’s no sex act that is automatically “submissive” just because of what it is. For example, a lot of people assume giving a blowjob is submissive. But it doesn’t have to be. I’ve seen female dominants who enjoy giving blowjobs while the male sub is tied to a chair, and they’re basically using him like a toy. In that context, the act isn’t submissive at all.
Online is Better Than Going to Events
At least, that is my experience, and it might also be because I am an introvert. I always disagree with people on FetLife who say things like, “Go to a munch; most kinksters are not on FetLife.” Like, for real? It is 2026 already and we are in a digital age—who doesn’t have an Instagram account nowadays?
The people who are not on FetLife are either too old to use social media at all, or they aren't actively seeking new people. Most people who ask, “Where can I meet kinksters?” are younger and looking to meet new people; therefore, neither of those groups is their target audience anyway.
I feel like this is just like Boomers giving Gen Z dating advice and telling them to go to a dance club. We aren't in the movie Scarface; I feel meeting people online is much easier and safer, too.
First of all, if you aren't having luck online, there won't be magical luck offline either. Many people already have their face pictures online and still don't get anywhere. Unless you have awesome social skills but simultaneously can't text at all, you aren't likely to have much better luck at a munch or a play party.
If you are struggling, it is easier to focus on building up your profile first. Personally, I spend a lot of time taking good pictures and videos, writing my profile, and maintaining my blog to let people know who I am. I also read others' profiles carefully and put effort into my messages when DMing people. Times have changed; instead of meeting someone first and then texting/emailing, we now text/email first and then meet in person.
A lot of events nowadays are expensive, and even a munch can be socially draining and time-consuming if you attend multiple ones. That time could be used to build a better profile or DM more people. You can reach far more people online than you ever could by going to an event.
Lastly, many events have background music that is just too loud, making it hard to have a meaningful conversation. One-third of Americans meet their partners via dating apps nowadays, and many use Bumble BFF to find friends. Unless someone has truly tried everything online—making a good profile, taking nice pictures, joining multiple FetLife groups, and DMing local, like-minded people—and still had no luck, I rarely suggest going to offline events to meet people. It just feels very old school.