Reading Time: 2minutes One particular sexual preference that has gained a lot in popularity in recent decades is BDSM, which can be practiced by literally anyone, but it takes a lot of determination and willpower.
There was a time when there was only one acceptable sexual preference and everything else was considered either a crime or even a sin. Nowadays, however, a lot more is socially acceptable, including transgender, disabled, and BBW dating.
One particular sexual preference that has gained a lot in popularity in recent decades is BDSM, which can be practiced by literally anyone, but it takes a lot of determination and willpower. In that name, here are some of the best BDSM parties and festivals in the world that are definitely worth checking out by any real BDSM enthusiast.
Seattle Erotic Art Festival – Seattle, WA
Let’s start off with something that isn’t exclusively BDSM and that’s a great way for someone to ease into the idea of BDSM being displayed publicly. The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is pretty low-key party (all things considered) and it usually has presentations of everything from good old erotica to erotic BDSM displays.
BDSM takes as much part in this festival as anything else, but the main rule here is to look, but not touch. For three days, this event in Seattle will treat you to short erotica films, 18+ readings and more.
Sexpo – Australia
The Aussies, despite the fact that everything’s supposed to be upside-down in their country, truly know how to throw a sex festival. The Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition or Sexpo, as it’s commonly known, is one of the best events to go to if you’re into sex, erotica, BDSM or anything else related to these topics.
We’re talking everything from amateur striptease to professional pole dancing to meeting some of the biggest stars in the pornographic industry in one moment, only to watch a show with naughty hypnotists in the next. All in all, this event is more than a fun experience for everyone involved, BDSM fans included.
Kutemajrvi Sex Festival – Finland
Who would’ve thought that one of the most important sex festivals of the year would be held in the frozen wasteland of fjords and elks that is Finland? Regardless, all BDSM fans (as well as those who prefer any other sexual preference) simply have to check out the Kutemajrvi Sex Festival.
This party takes it to the next level by not only having all the regular stuff like strip shows, a sex toy expo and exotic dancers, but also by hosting Aphrodite competitions (beauty pageants that usually involve a lot of nudity) and holding professional lectures on sexuality and sexual health.
Folsom Street Fair – San Francisco, CA
Finally, we’ll end this list with a sex party that is held with the sole intention of celebrating and promoting BDSM. The largest festival of leather, ropes, whips and nipple clamps in the US takes place during the summer in San Francisco and it’s called the Folsom Street Fair.
Spreading over no less than 13 historical city blocks, the summer block party infused with public floggings, latex-clad people showing off their sex toys and dancing while being whipped is definitely worth checking out.
Coleen is a writer, photographer and film maker at Wasteland and Sssh.com.
Here at BDSMCafe.com, she is editor and curator of this comprehensive library of BDSM fiction, informational articles and other educational features that date back to the early days of the internet in 1996 when the site was first launched.
