Kinky culture is a big deal - from media representation to activism, kink and BDSM are all around in day-to-day life, even in places it’s illegal.
Whilst the right to be kinky may not be globally accepted, kink and BDSM still infiltrate the world, and we continue to gather as much information on where and how kink interacts with us just as much as we interact with it.
Liam Wignall is exploring how the digital realm shapes concepts of community. We sat down to have a chat with him about his most recent book and ongoing research.
The Furry subculture is often stigmatised, but who are these artists, writers, and role players and their fursonas?
Is subversion of dominance and submission against gendered stereotypes a good thing, and are the portrayals accurate?
How is BDSM represented in the media? Are film, TV, books, and music responsible for the misconceptions of kink?
For some kinksters, being cared for (or caring for another) can go beyond the boundaries of a healthy relationship.
How did terms like sadism and masochism come to be, and why is kinky literature so popular?
How do cinema and television portray kink and BDSM, and why is it so often one-sided and skewed?
