I have done a question and answer thing from a BDSM/spanking site and it raised the following question from an interested blog-reader:
You said something about not involving others in your spanking, but mentioned spanking clubs; would you ever consider using one?
No - Just not my scene, but I think they are a good thing for those whom they suit. When I was single and 'out' I did attend some munches organised by local BDSM group and UK group of spankos. Munches are strictly social and good way to meet like-minded people and shatter the illusion of being the only spanko in the village!
I don't really know about 'clubs' as such, but know people who attend spanking and BDSM events and parties. Some are on 'expenses only' basis and may be a party or a few days away a sort of bed, board and spanking opportunity.
As it is a get-together of like-minded people there is no guarantee of 'action' and it depends on willingness and mood of participants. Levels of action, privacy, public play will be down to choice. I understand that there is often a certain amout of public 'horseplay' with limited spanking as forfeits type games.
There are also professional and semi-professional 'events' that are based on something like 'jail' or school scenarios with full-on roleplay.
In the South Wales area the local BDSM group has monthly events with opportunity for private and public play. There is also room to socialise without taking part in 'action' if one wishes merely to socialise. When single I socialised here a few times, but avoided the play areas!
Some spankos and BDSMers like to attend fetish fairs that are run fairly regularly. These often have exhibitions and even 'classes' of various activities as well as opportunity to but equipment and sexy underwear!
Probably this will lead to supplementary questions!
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