Beyond The Goon Cave

Gooning is having a moment in the mainstream media and it’s, uh, sensational. Goon caves! Porn addiction! Angela White! Author and gooner JV Marx talks about what gooning really is — at least, to him.

It’s Time for the Sexual Liberation of ChatGPT

OpenAI, the developers behind ChatGPT have banned their AI chatbot from engaging in erotica, pornography or sex-related chat. Well, at Zipper, we won’t stand for a sexless future! So we’re calling on the kink community to help us liberate ChatGPT!

BDSM in Japan: What the History Channel Won’t Tell You

Curious about BDSM in Japanese culture? Midori gives us an insider’s look at the fascinating & complicated history of sex in Japan, revealing how it shaped the present-day kink scene & fused BDSM, shibari, sex work, and the entertainment industry together.

Midori’s BDSM Travel Guide: Kinky Japan

If you‘re traveling to Japan in search of kinky hot spots, Midori has you covered. Fresh from her latest trip to Tokyo, Midori shares her favorite must-visit BDSM bars, kink clubs, fetish art galleries, and more.

New Year, New Kink: BDSM Community Intentions for 2023

13 BDSM community movers and shakers share their New Year’s hopes and wishes for the kink world in the coming year. From personal exploration to commitment to community growth, let these reflections from Midori, Shay Tiziano, and more be your 2023 intention-setting inspiration for intimate exploration and making a positive impact in your community.

Dear Gen Z Tradwives: Have You Considered Kink Instead?

Tradwife vs. 1950s housewife domestic sub — they have fundamental differences, despite their apparent similarities. The growing popularity of the tradwife life among Gen Z raises the question: how many are drawn to this lifestyle simply because it resembles consensual kink?