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  March 23, 2020
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  The Group
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FetLife.com: Preminnce in Fetish and BDSM Communities vs. Seeking Refinement in Open Relationships

FetLife, often dubbed as the “Facebook for kinksters,” has long reigned supreme in the world of fetish, D/S (Dominance and Submission), and BDSM communities. Its vast and diverse user base has served as a virtual hub for like-minded individuals to connect, explore, and engage in discussions about their unique passions. However, as the platform’s broad online community caters predominantly to fetishes, BDSM, and kink, it may leave professional couples in various open relationship styles, including fetish, cuckold, hotwife, and polyamory, unfulfilled. In this blog post, we’ll explore why these couples often seek acceptance and fulfillment in more refined settings that prioritize a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.

FetLife’s Dominance in Fetish and BDSM Communities

1. A Thriving Community: FetLife has established itself as the go-to platform for those interested in fetishes, BDSM, and kink. It boasts a large and active user base, providing an extensive network of individuals sharing similar interests.
2. Diverse Discussions: Users can explore various discussions, groups, and events, catering to various fetishes, kinks, and lifestyles. FetLife’s inclusivity allows for open dialogues and exploration of one’s desires.
3. Privacy and Discretion: FetLife allows users to maintain a level of anonymity while connecting with others who share their interests.

Why Professionals Seek Refinement

While FetLife is undeniably a valuable free platform for those with specific fetishes and BDSM interests, professional couples involved in fetish, cuckold, hotwife, and open lifestyle relationships may find themselves seeking acceptance and fulfillment elsewhere for several reasons:

1. Diverse Relationship Styles: FetLife primarily centers on fetishes and kink, which may not fully address the spectrum of open relationship styles and dynamics that professional couples explore. They seek platforms that acknowledge and embrace a broader range of relationship configurations.
2. Non-Judgmental Environments: While FetLife promotes inclusivity, some couples may desire a more specific and non-judgmental environment tailored to their relationship style, where they can openly discuss their desires without feeling out of place.
3. Support for Polyamory: Professional singles, couples and throuples often engage in polyamory, which encompasses multiple, consensual, and loving relationships. They may seek communities that understand and support these complex dynamics.
4. Refined and Upscale Experiences: Some professional couples are drawn to refined and upscale experiences that go beyond fetish and BDSM. They seek events and communities that align with their desires for sophistication and exclusivity.
5. Community That Aligns With Values: Professional couples often value trust, communication, and respect in their relationships. They may seek communities that share these values and prioritize meaningful connections.

Conclusion

FetLife remains a dominant force in the fetish, D/S, and BDSM communities, offering a vibrant space for exploration and connection. However, professional couples navigating a variety of open relationship styles often find that their desires and needs extend beyond Fetlife’s primary focus. Seeking acceptance and fulfillment in more refined and specialized settings allows them to connect with others who share their unique relationship dynamics, values, and aspirations. The Group’s connections to these communities date back as far as 2005. The founder’s creation of the “The All-Out, UpScale, Leather Clad, BDSM Party” and later, in 2010, Party Erotique, a fetish-inspired masquerade event toured the House of Blues venues across the USA seeking to bring together these two communities under one roof. Like The Group, these communities prioritize non-judgmental and supportive atmospheres, creating spaces where diverse relationships can thrive.