Latex and BDSM

[fetishdj]

Well, I have always seen it as leather for the rich, PVC and latex for the poorer (though the latter can be really expensive) and normal clothes for a Dom/me who simply does not feel they need props to look dominant (I am looking at you, Jennifer... ).

Seriously, I think many seem to assume that what you wear and what you do are all part of the same kink but in reality they are not. BDSM includes Bondage, Domination, Sadism and Masochism and you can do all of those in any dress at all. Wearing of latex or any other kink material is a different thing altogether - thats a fetish. There are people out there who ONLY wear latex clothes. That's their kink, thier fetish, but they have very little interest in anything else other than having sex while wearing latex. Some may endure other things such as Domination from (or Dominating) someone in order to compromise with someone who may allow them to fulfull this fantasy but they are still primarily fetishists.

So, my answer: latex is nice to look at (it gets used a lot in porn) it is sometimes less nice to wear (some enjoy it, some don't) it is certainly a faff to wear but it is not essential for BDSM. I am always interested in the differences between the sensual feel, look and smell of latex, leather and PVC.

[flying66]

Seriously, I think many seem to assume that what you wear and what you do are all part of the same kink but in reality they are not. BDSM includes Bondage, Domination, Sadism and Masochism and you can do all of those in any dress at all. Wearing of latex or any other kink material is a different thing altogether - thats a fetish.

Agreed... I don't like latex or pvc... it's just hm... 'sticky' to me you know what I mean? But I guess bondage tape is a type of latex and my Master and I use it all the time. So I that's how it fits into my lifestyle hehe

I love my corsets, I love my Japanese gothic lolita style and I love my ropework (see my avatar... though contrary to it, we don't do petplay lol)

[Jennifer Williams]

Well, I have always seen it as leather for the rich, PVC and latex for the poorer (though the latter can be really expensive) and normal clothes for a Dom/me who simply does not feel they need props to look dominant (I am looking at you, Jennifer... ).

Who, me? I am completely innocent; I don't know what you're talking about. Lots of things can be made of cotton: ropes, blindfolds, gags, sexy undergarments... I was just mentioning its versatility.

Also, I distaste the feel of silk, is anybody else in the same boat with me, or am I alone with that one?

[chuck]

Who, me? I am completely innocent; I don't know what you're talking about.

Is it against protocol of this board to out and out call someone a liar?

Also, I distaste the feel of silk, is anybody else in the same boat with me, or am I alone with that one?

If not alone, lonely.

[Jennifer Williams]

Is it against protocol of this board to out and out call someone a liar?

I don't think so, especially if they're lying. Are you accusing me of something? *innocent face*

I find it interesting to see what is considered sensual/sexual to people.

When you said this, it got me thinking about what materials make me feel "turned on," and I came up with spandex. Probably for the same reasons some people like latex; form-fitting yet flexible, but spandex breathes some and you don't get all sweaty in it.