When many of us hear the letters “BDSM,” we immediately think of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. And while people might be fond of the movie, it’s important that one understands that such kinks should ALWAYS be consensual. After all, non-consensual activitives are not only morally wrong but they might also land you in prison.
Speaking of which, a twitter user recently shared an image of a couple practicing BDSM in public. Displaying their sexual fantasy in public, the woman put her partner on leash inside a mall. The guy is supposedly wearing a BDSM dog collar as he appears to play the role of submissive person.
Spotted at Erewhon today. pic.twitter.com/krKoPrXVGX
— Paul Tao (@paultao) October 18, 2020
The woman in the image had shared a video while doing a similar role-play earlier.
petplay bdsm leashed dominatrix findom femdom kink fetish pic.twitter.com/2E17tjgF8Y
— 🏰🏰🏰 (@thatgothdom) October 13, 2020
People online were left divided over the image. Many people felt the couple shouldn’t bring their kink in public places.
…okay so kinks & all are great, but I think my issue here is that kink play like this is an 18+ experience?? Also the consent issue comes up. BDSM & kink play is built on the consent of ALL parties. If you want public humiliation, you can go to a local dungeon as another option
— 𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖑𝖞𝖓 (@DearDMVZ) October 19, 2020
Public humiliation is great and all, but we gotta talk about… You know, maybe not doing this in public spaces because not everyone is consenting to being part of the scene that you brought to the store.
— 🕸️🕷️ironically, spiders🕷️🕸️ (@SmallAngryQueer) October 18, 2020
yet again, people irresponsibly engaging in their kink in front of a ton of non-consenting people
— insane clown pocket pussy (@doinkpatrol) October 18, 2020
Why do people think it’s a good idea to practice kink in public? . . . With people who didn’t consent to see/participate in it
— Gareth Jenkins (@Jenkgarth) October 18, 2020
The issue is they are involving the entire store in their scene without consent, which is deeply shitty of them. If they want to do this in private, or with people who are consenting to be in their scene, food for them, but this is bullshit.
— sohavelocksaid (@sohavelocksaid) October 18, 2020
This is disgusting and I wish people stopped taking their kinks into public spaces.
— April 💕 (@Sleepiiprincess) October 18, 2020
On the one hand, good for wearing masks
But more importantly this isn’t’ cool. Like, the thing about kinks is that EVERYONE INVOLVED has to give consent. And when you put your kinks out in the open, you’re involving the public in them, without their consent, getting off on that.— ReduxCath || The Ranzal Stan (@ReduxCath) October 19, 2020
A few others found the picture to be alright since no sexual activity was involved.
Kink is beautiful & consensual. The slave is very happy to be attending his mistress there as that is the relationship they have. No live sex act is taking place. If someone brings their 200 pound pit into Starbucks, no one says anything as they have no right. No difference here.
— devlinwilder (@DevlinWilder) October 18, 2020
I don’t see what the big deal is. There’s no sex act involved. If my son asked me why they were doing that I would say “They’re just playing. Sometimes grownups in a relationship like to dress up and pretend to be other people or even animals.” There’s a lot worse to be seen.
— Chris * 25¢ OnlyFans / Top 0.001% Onlyfans (@neverchoked) October 18, 2020
Why should people have to get consent from everyone else for their kink? Providing the people engaging in it are constenting and no laws are being broken what’s your issue?
— Non-binaryNerd (@ChrisCa77408053) October 18, 2020
On the one hand, good for wearing masks
But more importantly this isn’t’ cool. Like, the thing about kinks is that EVERYONE INVOLVED has to give consent. And when you put your kinks out in the open, you’re involving the public in them, without their consent, getting off on that.— ReduxCath || The Ranzal Stan (@ReduxCath) October 19, 2020
Masked up, social distancing from each other. I see no issues here, just let them be.
— Spanky McDutcherson 🔸 (@thatdutchperson) October 18, 2020
For the uninitiated BDSM includes bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism. What are your thoughts about this bizarre public act? Tell us!