Kink Kloset

You can't hide from it, it is the twentieth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Making his Kink Kloset debut is none other than my good friend, Northy! Northy is a Sydney based kinkset who was born and raised over in the UK. His fetish journey started when he was in his early 20's when he mustered up the courage to walk into his first leather bar. That night at The Colherne is where Northy was exposed to skinheads, bikers and leathermen, and knew that he had found his people. From then, he started the process of getting his leathers and ventured out to the other leather bars around London, where he grew into the kinkster we know today. These days, you will find Northy at 'The Hide'. He was one of the founding members and has been with The Hide for three years. He takes great pride in being part of a fetish event here in Sydney, which allows for fellow kinksters to start their fetish journey, just like the bars in London helped him. 

During his youth, Northy knew there was always something different inside of him which he couldn't quite articulate. The lack of representation of leather folx in the media, made it challenging for Northy to connect with his kink side. One viewing of "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood music video unlocked his kink side. Over the years Northy has grown  fond of the kink community because he has been able to build strong connections with others. Some of his greatest friends he has met in leather bars or during travels to kink events, such as Folsom in Berlin. Northy believes the bonds he has with his fellow kinksters are strong because you all share an unique interest in something which is not commonly seen. He is very glad he has embraced his kink side as it has become an important part of who he is today.

Hot off the press, it is the the Nineteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Stepping off the catwalk and into the Kink Kloset is none other than Melbourne's very own, Babydoll. Babydoll was born and raised in Melbourne and emerged on the kink community early on in her adult life. At a time when she was feeling lost, Babydoll turned to the kink community to begin a journey on a new path. Her first social kink experience was at a munch where she was surrounded by a diverse range of kinksters. Surprisingly, this situation did not overwhelm Babydoll, instead it inspired her. From then, she connected with other kinksters through events such as Oz Kink Fest, and utilised online platforms like FetLife to explore the community further. As part of her kink journey, Babydoll has founded Demasque Magazine, an alternative lifestyle publication which features great cross sections of the kink community.She is very proud to announce that she is launching her 9th issue which marks two amazing years of Demaque Magazine.

Self-expression is a core aspect of kink which many kinksters relate with.For Babydoll, she was in a constant conflict between having the freedom to express herself and overcoming the inhibitions to be the person she knew she was on the inside.Kink gear, specifically latex, gave Babydoll the permission to be herself. Gearing up has allowed her to be creative, be fun and be a down right babe. However, Babydoll is not alone in this, as she can see when others are being true to themselves in their gear and the amazing energy radiating out from them. She hopes that by you listening to her story, that it gives you the confidence to give yourself the permission to be who you are. 

Hot off the press, it is the the Nineteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Stepping off the catwalk and into the Kink Kloset is none other than Melbourne's very own, Babydoll. Babydoll was born and raised in Melbourne and emerged on the kink community early on in her adult life. At a time when she was feeling lost, Babydoll turned to the kink community to begin a journey on a new path. Her first social kink experience was at a munch where she was surrounded by a diverse range of kinksters. Surprisingly, this situation did not overwhelm Babydoll, instead it inspired her. From then, she connected with other kinksters through events such as Oz Kink Fest, and utilised online platforms like FetLife to explore the community further. As part of her kink journey, Babydoll has founded Demasque Magazine, an alternative lifestyle publication which features great cross sections of the kink community.She is very proud to announce that she is launching her 9th issue which marks two amazing years of Demaque Magazine.

Self-expression is a core aspect of kink which many kinksters relate with.For Babydoll, she was in a constant conflict between having the freedom to express herself and overcoming the inhibitions to be the person she knew she was on the inside.Kink gear, specifically latex, gave Babydoll the permission to be herself. Gearing up has allowed her to be creative, be fun and be a down right babe. However, Babydoll is not alone in this, as she can see when others are being true to themselves in their gear and the amazing energy radiating out from them. She hopes that by you listening to her story, that it gives you the confidence to give yourself the permission to be who you are. 

Get your passport stamped because the Kink Kloset is going abroad for it's Eighteenth episode!

Taking a big booted step into the Kink Kloset is the ever so lovely, Gael Leung Chong Wo! Gael is a Belgium based kinkster who identifies as a late bloomer to the kink community. When growing up he knew there was a hidden part of him which turned out to be kink. He always thought of himself as "strange" due to being a French speaker with Asian roots in a Flemish neighbourhood, so it was no surprise to him when he developed a curiosity for kink. From his first kink experience 5 years ago, Gael has wasted no time exploring his kinks and discovering the community. Earlier this year, Gael put himself out on the line during Darklands 2020 in Antwerp and competed in their Mister Leather Belgium competition where he was awarded Mister Leather Belgium 2020!

Going outside of your comfort zone was never easy for Gael, yet they have always resulted in powerful and special moments of growth for him. Just stepping through the front door of a kink store was a hard thing for Gael, yet once he did, he knew had walked into the right place. Beyond that, Gael unpacks the conflict between feeling like you belong yet also not loosing who you are as an individual and kinkster. His experiences at Pride events where he met such diverse kinksters, sparked a project from him to increase visibility of all kinks and kinksters. #Wearefetish was launched by Gael as an online social media platform for the promotional of all kinks, with a special focus on those kinksters who view themselves as a minority. He is so happy with how well it has been received by the community and hopes it helps others get out of their comfort zone so they can feel confident with their kinky selves.

Get your passport stamped because the Kink Kloset is going abroad for it's Eighteenth episode!

Taking a big booted step into the Kink Kloset is the ever so lovely, Gael Leung Chong Wo! Gael is a Belgium based kinkster who identifies as a late bloomer to the kink community. When growing up he knew there was a hidden part of him which turned out to be kink. He always thought of himself as "strange" due to being a French speaker with Asian roots in a Flemish neighbourhood, so it was no surprise to him when he developed a curiosity for kink. From his first kink experience 5 years ago, Gael has wasted no time exploring his kinks and discovering the community. Earlier this year, Gael put himself out on the line during Darklands 2020 in Antwerp and competed in their Mister Leather Belgium competition where he was awarded Mister Leather Belgium 2020!

Going outside of your comfort zone was never easy for Gael, yet they have always resulted in powerful and special moments of growth for him. Just stepping through the front door of a kink store was a hard thing for Gael, yet once he did, he knew had walked into the right place. Beyond that, Gael unpacks the conflict between feeling like you belong yet also not loosing who you are as an individual and kinkster. His experiences at Pride events where he met such diverse kinksters, sparked a project from him to increase visibility of all kinks and kinksters. #Wearefetish was launched by Gael as an online social media platform for the promotional of all kinks, with a special focus on those kinksters who view themselves as a minority. He is so happy with how well it has been received by the community and hopes it helps others get out of their comfort zone so they can feel confident with their kinky selves.

Strap yourselves in for the Seventeenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Landing into the Kink Kloset is the Sydney's very own, Mike James! Mike tells us that he grew as a very independently, having to find his own path because of the big age difference between him and his siblings. It was this independence which gave him the confidence to explore both himself and the world. This lead Mike to travel and take a very extended gap year globetrotting. Throughout his travels, Mike discovered kink communities by attending kink events where he befriended fellow kinksters and was inspired by their lifestyles. Upon returning home, Mike was full of passion to get involved with the local kink communities. It was this passion which helped drive Mike to take an active role in the kink community, and in 2019, Mike was titled the Australian Leatherman, and has been a visible representative both domestically and internationally.

Trust, safety and communication, are all important topics to Mike when it comes to kink. His first experience was a "live in" scene which spanned over a 4 day weekend. We do a deep dive into this scenario to learn how this scene came about, how trust was formed, and how safe Mike felt communicating to his scene partner about what he was experiencing. From this intense experience, Mike reflects on how valuable recommendations are in the kink community, mainly to ensure you're doing your best to play safe. 

Strap yourselves in for the Seventeenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Landing into the Kink Kloset is the Sydney's very own, Mike James! Mike tells us that he grew as a very independently, having to find his own path because of the big age difference between him and his siblings. It was this independence which gave him the confidence to explore both himself and the world. This lead Mike to travel and take a very extended gap year globetrotting. Throughout his travels, Mike discovered kink communities by attending kink events where he befriended fellow kinksters and was inspired by their lifestyles. Upon returning home, Mike was full of passion to get involved with the local kink communities. It was this passion which helped drive Mike to take an active role in the kink community, and in 2019, Mike was titled the Australian Leatherman, and has been a visible representative both domestically and internationally.

Trust, safety and communication, are all important topics to Mike when it comes to kink. His first experience was a "live in" scene which spanned over a 4 day weekend. We do a deep dive into this scenario to learn how this scene came about, how trust was formed, and how safe Mike felt communicating to his scene partner about what he was experiencing. From this intense experience, Mike reflects on how valuable recommendations are in the kink community, mainly to ensure you're doing your best to play safe. 

Shine yourselves because it is the Sixteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Lubing themselves up next for the Kink Kloset is none other than the lovable rubberman, Jason! Jason was raised in country Western Australia and grew up with a passion for motorcar racing. It was with racing where Jason became a high profile person in his local community. For the longest time, he felt like he was in two worlds, juggling his core being and his public profile. Eventually, Jason moved to Melbourne and came alive in this sex-positive city. Once in the community, he knew that he wanted to channel the same passion he had for motorcar racing, and help make the community thrive. In 2019, Jason was awarded the 2019 Melbourne Rubberman Title and has been an active member of the Australian Kink Community.

As kinksteers and queer people, we are always dealing with a sense of belonging and looking for those places which make us feel comfortable and safe. For Jason, it was a struggle to connect to his kinks being in such a remote community. He also found it challenging to be comfortable with his kink self when his mates ridiculed kinksters because it wasn't the status quo. We then discuss on how great it is during these times to be able to connect to so many communities, where Jason reflects on the great success of Melbourne Rubber. 

Shine yourselves because it is the Sixteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Lubing themselves up next for the Kink Kloset is none other than the lovable rubberman, Jason! Jason was raised in country Western Australia and grew up with a passion for motorcar racing. It was with racing where Jason became a high profile person in his local community. For the longest time, he felt like he was in two worlds, juggling his core being and his public profile. Eventually, Jason moved to Melbourne and came alive in this sex-positive city. Once in the community, he knew that he wanted to channel the same passion he had for motorcar racing, and help make the community thrive. In 2019, Jason was awarded the 2019 Melbourne Rubberman Title and has been an active member of the Australian Kink Community.

As kinksteers and queer people, we are always dealing with a sense of belonging and looking for those places which make us feel comfortable and safe. For Jason, it was a struggle to connect to his kinks being in such a remote community. He also found it challenging to be comfortable with his kink self when his mates ridiculed kinksters because it wasn't the status quo. We then discuss on how great it is during these times to be able to connect to so many communities, where Jason reflects on the great success of Melbourne Rubber. 

Put your best foot forward, because it is the fifteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

I would like to welcome the magnificent, Iz Connell, into the Kink Kloset. Iz is a Sydney based kinkster who grew up in country New South Wales. She has been involved in the fetish and kink community here in Sydney ever since she was 18. Iz is a staple of the Sydney community. You can find her at leather socials, see her riding with the Dykes on Bikes and even hitting up the dance floor at Extra Dirty. One of her proudest moments was being the first female to be elected as part of the Harbour City Bears Committee. Now at 27, Iz applies values she learned in the kink community, such as consent and fairness, to her profession so she can make a positive impact in people's lives.

In this episode we learn about who Iz is at her core. This is a special moment for us where we get to strip back the layers and learn about someone's person. While learning about Iz's values and how she has dealt with judgemental thoughts, she says something which can resonate with most of us. "It is not the first thought that matters. Instead, it is the second thought which counts." This is a reflection on how to manage judgemental thoughts, because it is the thoughts we have which influence our actions, which count.