As the more and more countries around the world take social-distancing measurements to help flatten-out the rate of COVID-19, many more of us are learning how to continue with our lives despite being contained to our own home. Many are lucky to have homes or rooms where they can find their solace and build their new routine: whether its spending more time with family (or roommates), finding ways to work from home, and even getting our workouts via social media and video apps.
As we try to find a new-normal for our lives, it’s important to think of other aspects of our lives to reintroduce into our new routine.
So we have to ask, how’s your kink life going?
Did you put kink on the back burner as you scramble to hoard toilet paper? Do you feel a little weird pursuing fetish activity when your roommate is home all. The. time? We get it. We know that some are extremely open and experienced with their kinky side, while others are still exploring to find their true kinky self.
That’s why we created this nifty little guide to help you keep your kink going on the down-low or mighty and proud even during these uncertain times.
6 Things to Do to Keep the Kink Going
1. Experiment
Now that you might have more one-on-one time with your partner(s), consider experimenting with all the different kink ideas you’ve had in the past but never put to the test. How about you try using some DIY gear like wooden spoons, scarves, or clothes pins? Or use some dirty talk to spice things up some more? Easing into kink with easy and attainable goals is a great way to broaden your sexual horizon.
2. Follow Kinky Twitter
Start following kinky Twitter accounts and see what everyone else is up to. You can check some of the hottest Twitter accounts to follow in our January blog “10 Kinky Accounts to Follow in 2020.”
3. Ditch the Screen
Are your eyes getting tired from all this extra screen time? Give them a break and use your ears instead. Tune into some amazing good sex education and kink podcasts. Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM podcast & blog have over 200 episodes for you to dive into with great interviews, reviews, and returning guests. Kink Craft is another great podcast that with dozen of episodes for you to enjoy. Or if you’re more interested in gay and spanking kink, check out Dudes Spankin’ Dudes
4. Get Social, from a Distance
Feeling a little lonely in your self-isolation? Tired of talking to your cat or dog? (Frankly, they might be tired of you.) Hop on back online and check out Whiplr’s snazzy little app and chat with other kinkster around the world and see how they’re doing on whiplr.com
5. Support the Kink Community
If you’re an experienced kinkster, you probably already know that when things turn rough, the kink community sticks together. That’s one of the most wonderful things about being part of a community who is eager to help you find your true self. And at times like these, when many sex-workers are being forced to stay home, many with not enough savings or any sort of income guarantee, organizations around the world have opened Several different relief funds to help those in need.
If you are able, consider helping other sex-workers by donating to such funds as the Las Vegas Sex Worker COVID19 Emergency Relief Fund, the The DanDop Fund based in Canada, or the ANSWER Detroit based in Detroit, MI.
6. Buy Online Content
What better way to support true kink work than by paying those amazing talents who spend their time perfecting and selling their craft online? Support a Domme, a goddess, or a mistress by buying their online content. Check out your favorite Domme’s social media page to find out where and how they sell their content.
Not sure who to choose? Check out some of the amazing Dommes and goddesses we’ve featured on our Instagram videos to find your favorite ones.
A Community That Kinks Each Other, Stays Together
It will take time for us to get used to this new normal. As we do, we must consider how we can help ourselves and others. As a kinkster, you already have a strong community around you. All you have to do is reach out. So reach out and continuing kinking on!