RainbowSpark404

What is a k-nk and what a f-tish?

A k-nk is equal to arousal. That doesn't always have to be s-xual.

A f-tish is mainly made out of s-xual acts. Most times, people say there's a difference between f-tish and k-nk.

Non s-xual k-nks

Can be anything, really. Some people, like ace people, might enjoy the dom/sub interactions without any s-xual reason. They just like the dominance part.

Some petplayers also do it for non s-xual reasons. They just like acting like a puppy and getting leashed, petted, fed, etc.

Non s-xual examples: The smell of perfume, someone wearing a uniform etc.

S-xual examples: Bondage, Voyage, sexual roleplay in general

CSD history and kink

Leather clubs, which are part of the k-nk community were in old times often a safe space for LGBTQI+ people. Sometimes even a replacement family for those who got judged for their s-xuality. They helped to fight for rights along with other LGBTQI+ people. In 1969 they helped with the Stonewall protests too.

The k-nk community also helped a lot with AIDS prevention and still do.

“What about the children???”

Honestly, I'm personally of the opinion that (young) children shouldn't go to a CSD anyway. In the end, it's still a demonstration, and children shouldn't be there.

Still, if there are children, they don't really mind k-nk gear. They probably just think it's dressing up and funny. Especially if children are raised to understand the diversity of romantic/s-xual attraction, why should they be raised to think all k-nks are wrong?

“But I had bad experiences with them at Pride”

I'm sorry to hear that. Your feelings are valid, of course. I also had bad experiences with queer people at Pride, but this doesn't make me hate all queer people. It's okay if you keep your distance, but bad experiences give you no right to discriminate against anyone.

Myth: Petplayers are attracted to animals

That's something I read a lot. However, it's wrong. If a petplayer is attracted to an animal, that's not a petplayer anymore, that's just zo-philia. Those aren't welcome in the community.

Being a petplayer doesn't equal zo-philia. It's just roleplay of two consenting adults. They're not attracted to animals. They're attracted to the power, submission/dominace, or whatever they enjoy about this roleplay. Roleplaying a mob boss doesn't make you one, roleplaying a dog doesn't make you one.

Myth: Puppies and k-nksters are ugly

Maybe you're just insecure about yourself and ugly yourself.

Any other questions?

Comment some questions or misconceptions you heard about k-nk, and I'll try my best to explain them.

I'm open for discussions as long as you stay nice, or else I'll delete the comment.

Sources

my own brain

https://csd-deutschland.de/der-csd-fetische-und-deren-instrumentalisierung/

https://freie-wuffel.eu/

https://queer-lexikon.net/2024/01/02/kink/