{"id":18048,"date":"2022-12-28T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T11:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/?p=18048"},"modified":"2023-01-04T10:05:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T10:05:32","slug":"what-is-a-munch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/what-is-a-munch\/","title":{"rendered":"Kink Community 101: What is a Munch?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18048\" class=\"elementor elementor-18048\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e5f21 e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"55e5f21\" data-element_type=\"container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a515511 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a515511\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kink Community 101: What is a Munch? \n\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e17c8b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e17c8b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ac0d13\" data-id=\"3ac0d13\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b31437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b31437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By\u00a0 <\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunny Megatron<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426eca6 e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"426eca6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4742173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4742173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/what-is-a-munch-1024x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/what-is-a-munch-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/what-is-a-munch-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/what-is-a-munch-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/what-is-a-munch.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a13e944 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a13e944\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c424b2\" data-id=\"1c424b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7088b81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7088b81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clips4sale.com\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VM-NEW-YES.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64fe714 e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"64fe714\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e5e10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48e5e10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kink-Curious Person: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I get involved with the BDSM community?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Kinkster Ever: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy! Go to a munch!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5108d91 e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"5108d91\" data-element_type=\"container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f62af9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f62af9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true, if you&#8217;re interested in checking out in-person BDSM communities, a great place to start is by attending a munch. These events are low-pressure meet-and-greets that are often welcoming to newcomers and geared towards introducing people to the community. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a munch, there are no kink-related expectations \u2013 they\u2019re considered \u201cvanilla\u201d events.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The purpose of a munch is to casually socialize and meet new people; I think of them as being like kinkster-only ice cream socials! Whichever way you look at it, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">munches are perfect for giving you a feel for the flavor of your local BDSM scene and the people in it.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>So, what <\/b><b><i>is<\/i><\/b><b> a munch exactly?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In BDSM and kink communities, a munch is a social gathering that\u2019s usually held in a public place like a restaurant. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &#8220;munch&#8221; comes from the fact that people usually eat, or &#8220;munch,&#8221; at these events. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most munches are recurring, often held bi-weekly or monthly. They\u2019re typically hosted and organized by an individual, a team of volunteers, or a BDSM\/Leather community organization.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Munches are often held in a back room, banquet area, or cordoned-off section of a dining area. Seating is not assigned, and attendees are free to move around and socialize much like they would at a wedding reception or company party. You may choose a seat as your &#8220;home base&#8221; where you can leave your jacket and order food, but otherwise, people usually mingle and get to know each other.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some munches, an organizer may lead group announcements, introduce an icebreaker prompt, or schedule a short talk about an educational or community-related topic. However, this isn\u2019t always the case \u2013 some munches are simply casual networking events with no specific programming or group activity. Regardless of the specifics, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a munch is a social event where like-minded people can connect in a low-pressure, non-sexual environment. They\u2019re also ideal entry points for newcomers eager to learn more about BDSM and their local community.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>What&#8217;s the difference between a munch and a slosh?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slosh is similar to a munch, but it is typically held at a bar and focuses more on social drinking than eating. The term \u201cslosh\u201d is becoming less common. Many people refer to a bar event as a \u201cmunch\u201d because it\u2019s a more widely recognized term. Also worth noting \u2013 while drinking is discouraged at many community play events for safety and consent reasons, it\u2019s common at munches and sloshes because play is not allowed.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Are online munches a thing?\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/how-the-pandemic-made-us-kinkier-by-sunny-megatron\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pandemic has changed the way the kink community operates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in some ways. Many in-person events from conventions to play parties moved online for the better part of two years. Virtual social spaces for kinksters, like Discord, became a lifeline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most in-person BDSM events have resumed, virtual and hybrid options have remained popular, this includes munches. This is wonderful for those with barriers preventing them from accessing on-premise events due to things like disability, financial limitations, transportation issues, childcare responsibilities, time constraints, etc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online munches foster inclusivity by allowing more people to connect with their local community (and beyond!) and to feel like an integral part of it.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you belong to Discord or private kink-related Facebook groups, you may discover that they host a group-specific online munch. These events are usually held on Zoom and can vary in format. Some are more social, while others may feature guest educators or speakers, discussion prompts, or breakout rooms giving attendees the chance to mingle with everyone in attendance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>What types of people go to munches?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone interested in or involved with the BDSM community! You&#8217;ll find all kinds of people at munches, from seasoned kinksters to those who are just beginning their kink journey. While the flavor of each event is unique, generally munches tend to be very welcoming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Is a munch a pick-up or dating event?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nope! Munches are a place to meet like-minded people and learn more about the community, their purpose isn\u2019t for meeting play partners. Munches aren\u2019t BDSM speed dating events! And if you do happen to encounter someone at a munch that missed that memo, don&#8217;t be afraid to speak up or tell an organizer about their inappropriate behavior.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a BDSM educator,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I often advise new kinky explorers to make friends before finding play partners. Building platonic connections and friendships with other kinksters can be incredibly valuable for both novices and experienced individuals who are new to a particular community. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These friendships can provide a support network you can turn to for advice and gut-checks when navigating unfamiliar territory \u2013 especially important when that territory involves power dynamics, physical intimacy, and risky situations. Your kinkster friends may also be familiar with unspoken community dynamics and red flags that newcomers may not be aware of. In terms of exploration, education, and personal growth, these friendships can also introduce you to different perspectives, experiences, and lessons learned the hard way (so you don&#8217;t have to learn them the hard way too).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>How else can munches help with safety?\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a munch, you may be able to connect with people who can help you vet potential play partners from your local community.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vetting a partner means gathering information about them before playing to ensure that they are who they claim, are trustworthy, well-regarded in the community, and have interests that are compatible with yours. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common way to do this is by asking for personal references from the person you\u2019re considering playing with. However, people often reach out to others to inquire about their potential partners too. At munches, you may have the opportunity to connect with past play partners or other people who can provide you with a reference. Just be sure to ask for consent to speak with them about that person at a future time, rather than springing a potentially sensitive conversation on a munch-goer who may be unprepared.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0a8c5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0a8c5b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21b6afd\" data-id=\"21b6afd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e96c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"0e96c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sunnymegatron\/video\/6934095302311873797\" data-video-id=\"6934095302311873797\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;\" > <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@sunnymegatron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sunnymegatron?refer=embed\">@sunnymegatron<\/a> What is a munch? How is it different from a slosh? Are they only for the <a title=\"kinkcommunity\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kinkcommunity?refer=embed\">#kinkcommunity<\/a> ? <a title=\"kinktip\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kinktip?refer=embed\">#kinktip<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Acoustic Guitar Stroll - Dow Brain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Acoustic-Guitar-Stroll-6777297334809135106?refer=embed\">\u266c Acoustic Guitar Stroll - Dow Brain<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77efc53 e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"77efc53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba125f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba125f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What is expected munch etiquette?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being respectful and considerate of others at a munch is a top priority. This not only applies to other attendees but also to restaurant staff, patrons, and beyond. A few things to keep in mind:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect boundaries &amp; personal space: Ask before hugging or touching someone or their belongings. Regarding consent in the kink community, we say \u201cit\u2019s a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until someone explicitly tells you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yes.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Non-sexual interactions are no exception.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid explicit sexual\/BDSM conversations: Staff or patrons may overhear you. Not everyone at the restaurant is part of the BDSM community or comfortable with these topics. Additionally, not all munch attendees may be either, so be mindful of everyone&#8217;s boundaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No overt play: This goes for non-sexual play too. A good rule of thumb \u2013 if your D\/s protocol isn\u2019t subtle enough to fly under the radar at a family dinner, it doesn\u2019t belong at a munch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear street clothes: At munches, casual wear is expected. It&#8217;s best to blend in with the other patrons and wear something that fits with the dress code of the restaurant. Save the leather and latex for play parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only use honorifics with consent: Don\u2019t use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/non-binary-bdsm-names-dom-sub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDSM honorifics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with anyone without consent or require they address you this way. If consented to, be discreet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t \u201cout\u201d people: If you run into someone from your daily life unexpectedly at a munch, don\u2019t out them by using their vanilla name or details in front of others (often kinksters use a \u201cscene name\u201d rather than their real name). On the flip side, don\u2019t talk about the kinky munch in front of others when you see them in vanilla settings either. For many privacy is of utmost importance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip your servers well: It can be challenging to accommodate a large, mingling group \u2013 especially when they\u2019re spirited kinksters! It\u2019s also not uncommon for munch-goers to miscalculate gratuity or assume it\u2019s already factored in resulting in accidentally short-changing waitstaff. Munch organizers work hard to arrange accommodations with restaurants and the group may not be welcomed back if the staff isn\u2019t treated respectfully.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be considerate of neighbors: Kinksters can be a gregarious and often loud bunch. If the restaurant is located in a residential area, be mindful of noise levels when congregating outside to smoke or say goodbye.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Are munches for anyone or are they group-specific?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both! Most munches are geared toward a general audience \u2013 all kinksters are welcome. But special munches for specific groups exist too. For instance, some may be TNG-specific (short for &#8220;The Next Generation,&#8221; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fetlife.com\/groups\/361\/posts\/9217\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TNG is for kinksters under 35<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), for Femdoms and those who serve them, BIPOC-only munches, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/9-tips-for-nonbinary-folks-navigating-bdsm-community-by-sinclair-sexsmith\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTQIA+ munches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or special interest munches for those in specific communities like rope bondage or spanko. These types of specialized munches can be excellent resources for learning more about specific kinks or for \u201cfinding your people.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Do other alt-sex communities have munches too?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the BDSM and leather communities, other sex-positive communities host munches and sloshes too. They\u2019re common in both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/whats-cuckold-fetish\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swing lifestyle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and polyamorous communities. Of course, these munches will focus on different things like open relationships and ethical non-monogamy. How kinkster-friendly they are will vary from group to group too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>How do I find a munch?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a few places online to help you find in-person munches and sloshes in your area. Search Google for local BDSM groups, dungeons, or community centers. You can also search on sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fetlife.com\/users\/15089504\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FetLife<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/find\/?keywords=bdsm%20&amp;source=EVENTS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The MALL Directory at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/findamunch.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FindAMunch.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a database of worldwide munches, however, it appears to have not been updated since pre-pandemic days. It still may be helpful for some and may be worth checking out. You can also ask friends or people in online BDSM groups you belong to for recommendations.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>What if I\u2019m still nervous to attend my first munch?\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s completely normal \u2013 it&#8217;s a big step! Going to a new event can feel intimidating especially when it&#8217;s related to something personal and somewhat taboo like BDSM. These munch tips may help alleviate your anxiety:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a like-minded friend along. Having a trusted confidant by your side can help you feel more comfortable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going alone, let someone know where you\u2019ll be and when you&#8217;ll be home. This extra layer of security may calm nervousness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a plan for what to say if someone asks you about your interests \u2013 many new kinksters aren\u2019t sure what they\u2019re into yet and that\u2019s perfectly normal too! Responding with, &#8220;I&#8217;m here to learn more about the community and meet some new friends&#8221; can take the pressure off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to the munch organizer ahead of time. Many kink communities are known for being welcoming and supportive. One of the organizers may be able to answer any questions you have or keep an eye out for you when you arrive.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you\u2019re all set for your first munch! Take a deep breath, be yourself, and have fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c722afe e-container--column e-container\" data-id=\"c722afe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bcb966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bcb966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A munch is a social event where like-minded people can connect in a low-pressure, non-sexual environment. 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79ff36c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunnymegatron.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunny Megatron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an award-winning BDSM &amp; Certified Sexuality Educator, Certified Relationship Coach, and media personality. She\u2019s the host and executive producer of the Showtime original television series, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sho.com\/sho\/sex-with-sunny-megatron\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEX with Sunny Megatron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus co-hosts AASECT Award winning <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/americansexpodcast.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Sex Podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/opendeeplypodcast.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Deeply Podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sunny was also named XBIZ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbiz.com\/news\/256804\/2021-xbiz-awards-winners-announced\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexpert of the Year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2021 and is Editor-in-Chief of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zipper Magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for her one-of-a-kind build-your-own-adventure approach to sex, kink &amp; relationships, Sunny coined the BDSM community catch-phrase, Kink is Customizable\u2122. In her sell-out workshops, her unique brand of \u201cedutainment\u201d seamlessly combines her humorous lecturing style, interactive exercises, and the latest sexuality research. Sunny\u2019s passion is helping others overcome shame and find power through play and pleasure. Currently, she\u2019s working on her first book, \u201cCustomizable Kink: A Strategic Guide to Adult Play.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find Sunny Megatron on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@sunnymegatron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/sunnymegatron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/sunnymegatron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/sunnymegatron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/patreon.com\/americansexpodcast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patreon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e6fda40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e6fda40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb28a41\" data-id=\"eb28a41\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c592cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c592cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">READ NEXT<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8559dd5 elementor-posts--align-center elementor-posts__hover-none elementor-grid-2 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"8559dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:22,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-posts.min.css\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19917 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kink_resources\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/14-ways-to-explore\/\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/feet_collage.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/feet_collage.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/feet_collage-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/feet_collage-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/feet_collage-768x300.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/14-ways-to-explore\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tOur community shares over 14 types of foot fetishes to explore\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Foot fetishes can manifest in various ways, and individuals with foot fetishes have a wide range of interests within that realm. These activities go far beyond the foot fetish-related tropes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-10089 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bdsm-how-to category-consent__safety category-culture_and_community category-lgbtqia\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/9-tips-for-nonbinary-folks-navigating-bdsm-community-by-sinclair-sexsmith\/\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"9 tips collage art\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-1536x600.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-tips-collage-art-2048x800.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zippermagazine.com\/9-tips-for-nonbinary-folks-navigating-bdsm-community-by-sinclair-sexsmith\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t9 Tips for Nonbinary Folks Navigating BDSM Community\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>It can be challenging to find community as a kinky nonbinary person. So much of the BDSM subculture, from D\/s archetypes to representation, is rooted in \u201ctraditional\u201d gender roles. How do you find your people and place within kink? 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