I’ve been doing research into a lot of these venues and I’m curious, but I’m not sure if they’re right for me. They seem quite intimidating, and perhaps seem like they’re not really for people who are newer to exploring kink, even the ones that say they’re open to a variety of experience levels. Of course, everyone there had to have a first time at one of these events, but I’m worried that if I went to one it would be like I was invading a space not meant for me.

(Of course, it goes without saying that I understand the importance of enthusiastic and ongoing consent and being able to set boundaries)