Kinky Kollege, a Coalition Partner, donated $20,000 to NCSF at the Kinky Kollege Spring Break in March! Dark Odyssey Winter Fire featured a Reception and Silent Auction by Judy Guerin and Mistress Mir, along with the DC Sub Club, a NCSF Coalition Partner, raising a total of $19,968 in February …
Celebrate NCSF’s 30th Anniversary by joining our coalition as an Associate Member for free. Help NCSF demonstrate the size, diversity, and legitimacy of the sexual freedom movement by joining today. Membership is open to any adult who supports the rights of consenting adults who engage in kink and/or non-monogamy. You …
By Victrix Grem Tenebris A Perspective on Technology, Fear, and Adaptation Recently, someone blocked me on social media because I use AI. Curious about the reaction, I posed a simple question to the masses: What does responsible use of AI look like in kink spaces? The question was intentionally framed …
By Tess Zachary When hosting a private party, the last thing anyone expects is a medical emergency. No one wants to interrupt a party; however, being prepared to respond appropriately can not only save a life but also help mitigate potential legal liabilities for the hosts. If someone experiences a …
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Context, Consent, and the Creation of Black and Kinky San Antonio By Dr. Sean Vincent Seay, PhD (he/him) Kink and BDSM communities often describe themselves as inclusive, consent-driven, and sex positive. These values form the foundation of ethical practice. However, inclusion alone does not guarantee safety or equity, especially for Black, …
By MsDDOM There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from occupying multiple marginalized identities within a space that was not originally built with you in mind. For Black women who exist in Leather, kink, and BDSM communities, that exhaustion is layered — woven from threads of anti-Blackness, gendered …
The IRR Team assisted with 226 reports received by NCSF’s Incident Reporting & Response program in 2025. NCSF maintains the confidentiality of those who come to us for help, however we balance that with the need to report the services we are providing and to provide the community with a …
By Taylor E. Mackenzie (he/they), Science of BDSM Research Team Member I’m Taylor, a mid-twenties white queer, greysexual, trans man. I grew up in North Carolina and now reside in Illinois where I am working on completing my M.A. and Ph.D. in Social-Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a Quantitative focus at Northern …
By Madam Interpreter Ëm Medina (she/themme), Certified ASL Interpreter and Leather Probie Some of you may recognize me from leather conferences or dungeons. However, for those who don’t know me, I am Madam Ëm, your neighborhood sign language interpreter. With 20 years of experience interpreting, coordinating, and directing, I’ll share …
