Kink Kloset

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. 
  

Sharpen your bear claws because it is the Fourteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

The Kink Kloset is getting a furry with our first bear kinkster crossover as we are joined by Adam Cooney! Adam is a Sydney based kinkster who is always a friendly face at bear and kink events here in town. Throughout most of his adult life, Adam has always known he was a kinky person. Through his volunteer work at ACON, he would get glimpses into the kink world. After the end of his long-term relationship, Adam gave himself the permission to full explore his fetish side and get involved with the community.  One such way he has done this, is by representing the Harbour City Bears as Mr Harbour City Bear, 2019! In such a short time, he has come into his own in the community.

Confidence through kink gear is a common theme for most kinksters, and this resonates greatly with Adam. Throughout the episode he talks about how kink gear, specifically leather, has given him confidence in many ways. This confidence has come from seeing how his mates proudly wear their gear out in public, then having the courage to do that himself, and finally, leather has been the gateway which has allowed him to explore his other kinks. Adam also talks about how positively he has seen kink/leather bring the bear and kink communities closer together. 

Sharpen your bear claws because it is the Fourteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

The Kink Kloset is getting a furry with our first bear kinkster crossover as we are joined by Adam Cooney! Adam is a Sydney based kinkster who is always a friendly face at bear and kink events here in town. Throughout most of his adult life, Adam has always known he was a kinky person. Through his volunteer work at ACON, he would get glimpses into the kink world. After the end of his long-term relationship, Adam gave himself the permission to full explore his fetish side and get involved with the community.  One such way he has done this, is by representing the Harbour City Bears as Mr Harbour City Bear, 2019! In such a short time, he has come into his own in the community.

Confidence through kink gear is a common theme for most kinksters, and this resonates greatly with Adam. Throughout the episode he talks about how kink gear, specifically leather, has given him confidence in many ways. This confidence has come from seeing how his mates proudly wear their gear out in public, then having the courage to do that himself, and finally, leather has been the gateway which has allowed him to explore his other kinks. Adam also talks about how positively he has seen kink/leather bring the bear and kink communities closer together. 

We now have a baker's dozen of episodes - it is the thirteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Please give a big cheerio to Ralf Rasmussen who joins us in the Kink Kloset. Ralf is a Danish kinkster who is has been living in London for the past 11 years. Growing up in the Danish countryside, Ralf was not exposed to kink until he saw the sight of two bikers at a local market and was mesmerised. It was this situation which initiated Ralf to explore his kinky side. Once he moved to the city, he gained the confidence to explore his kink with the people he met at a fetish club, and he never looked back. It wasn't too long before Ralf got more involved with the leather and kink community. In 2008 he took the title of Mr Leather Denmark, and then went on and became Mr Leather Europe 2008. These days, he is more known for his work with "RealClearFetish!", a Facebook group he started for sober kinksters.

For Ralf, leather was a gateway kink which opened him up to explore his other fetishes. However, over the years he started to mix substances and sex together. It was a harsh realisation one day where he noticed he couldn't be sexual without substances. After taking a break from the fetish community, Ralf shares with us his experiences about being sober with kink. From having to retrain your connection with kink, arming yourself with tools to safely enjoy yourself at an event in a bar or club, and building connections with those going through the same situation, all of this has been part of his journey. Ralf has been touched with how much of a positive reception he has received from promoting his "Clear Head, Clear Fetish" message, and hopes to spread it out more in the community. 

If you are listening to this and wish to find out more about RealClearFetish! you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. I will also have links to articles Ralf has written more about this, on our Facebook page. 

We now have a baker's dozen of episodes - it is the thirteenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Please give a big cheerio to Ralf Rasmussen who joins us in the Kink Kloset. Ralf is a Danish kinkster who is has been living in London for the past 11 years. Growing up in the Danish countryside, Ralf was not exposed to kink until he saw the sight of two bikers at a local market and was mesmerised. It was this situation which initiated Ralf to explore his kinky side. Once he moved to the city, he gained the confidence to explore his kink with the people he met at a fetish club, and he never looked back. It wasn't too long before Ralf got more involved with the leather and kink community. In 2008 he took the title of Mr Leather Denmark, and then went on and became Mr Leather Europe 2008. These days, he is more known for his work with "RealClearFetish!", a Facebook group he started for sober kinksters.

For Ralf, leather was a gateway kink which opened him up to explore his other fetishes. However, over the years he started to mix substances and sex together. It was a harsh realisation one day where he noticed he couldn't be sexual without substances. After taking a break from the fetish community, Ralf shares with us his experiences about being sober with kink. From having to retrain your connection with kink, arming yourself with tools to safely enjoy yourself at an event in a bar or club, and building connections with those going through the same situation, all of this has been part of his journey. Ralf has been touched with how much of a positive reception he has received from promoting his "Clear Head, Clear Fetish" message, and hopes to spread it out more in the community. 

If you are listening to this and wish to find out more about RealClearFetish! you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. I will also have links to articles Ralf has written more about this, on our Facebook page. 

Slide right in for the twelfth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Stepping into the Kink Kloset is none other than Melbourne's own Pepper Pop! As a young adult, Pepper left her home town of Launceston in search for her tribe. Arriving in Melbourne, she gave herself the freedom to explore and enjoyed experiencing what the city had to offer. It took a little bit of courage, yet Pepper did eventually stumble into the fetish community and never looked back. Since then, she has become a very public figure within the community. Pepper is well known as one of the faces of Eagle Leather, and in 2019 she helped judged at fetish title competitions in Adelaide, Melbourne and San Francisco!

For Pepper, sex has always been a very positive thing in her life. In this episode, we talk about approaching fetish with a sex positive mindset and how important a mentor is when going through your kink journey. Pepper also reflects on her own close dynamic and believes that being your own kinkster has been a key part to the success of her shifting dynamic. 

Slide right in for the twelfth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Stepping into the Kink Kloset is none other than Melbourne's own Pepper Pop! As a young adult, Pepper left her home town of Launceston in search for her tribe. Arriving in Melbourne, she gave herself the freedom to explore and enjoyed experiencing what the city had to offer. It took a little bit of courage, yet Pepper did eventually stumble into the fetish community and never looked back. Since then, she has become a very public figure within the community. Pepper is well known as one of the faces of Eagle Leather, and in 2019 she helped judged at fetish title competitions in Adelaide, Melbourne and San Francisco!

For Pepper, sex has always been a very positive thing in her life. In this episode, we talk about approaching fetish with a sex positive mindset and how important a mentor is when going through your kink journey. Pepper also reflects on her own close dynamic and believes that being your own kinkster has been a key part to the success of her shifting dynamic. 

Stand to attention for the eleventh episode of the Kink Kloset!

Please give a warm leathery welcome to the amazing Jody Anderson. Jody joins us in the Kink Kloset all the way from their abode in Adelaide in South Australia! They are a very active member of the Adelaide leather and kink community and the greater Australian leather community. In 2018, Jody was sashed as Ms Adelaide Leather. From being the inaugural titleholder, Jody has used their platform to bolster the community. This has been noticeable in their efforts in increasing the visibility and awareness of gender in the leather and kink community. 

From Californian Highway Patrol hats in a festive show bag as a child, to being introduced to leather by a lover, we really explore the memorable moments in Jody's kink journey. Throughout these moments, empowerment has always been the uplifting force which has inspired Jody. I hope this episode inspires the kinkster inside of you to be not be afraid of what you're doing and to empower others to do the same.

Stand to attention for the eleventh episode of the Kink Kloset!

Please give a warm leathery welcome to the amazing Jody Anderson. Jody joins us in the Kink Kloset all the way from their abode in Adelaide in South Australia! They are a very active member of the Adelaide leather and kink community and the greater Australian leather community. In 2018, Jody was sashed as Ms Adelaide Leather. From being the inaugural titleholder, Jody has used their platform to bolster the community. This has been noticeable in their efforts in increasing the visibility and awareness of gender in the leather and kink community. 

From Californian Highway Patrol hats in a festive show bag as a child, to being introduced to leather by a lover, we really explore the memorable moments in Jody's kink journey. Throughout these moments, empowerment has always been the uplifting force which has inspired Jody. I hope this episode inspires the kinkster inside of you to be not be afraid of what you're doing and to empower others to do the same.

It is the big One Zero - it is the tenth episode of the Kink Kloset!

Soaring into the Kink Kloset we have Matt BLUF! Matt is a Sydney based leatherman who has been exploring the fetish scene for a very long time. Most people who know Matt know him for his work in the local community here in Sydney. He has been involved with successful projects such as the Sydney Kink Krawl, Sydney Fetish Week, and most recently, The Eagle Sydney. Matt attributes his passion to these projects from his travels as a young kinkster and learning from the kink communities of Europe and the USA. 

In Matt's experience, the fetish community has been a sub-culture within the gay community. In this episode we discuss on how recently social media has provided a place for the fetish community to come together; and Matt reflects on the positive experience he had providing a space for kinksters during Mardi Gras with the pop-up bar The Eagle Sydney. It is really nice to hear the story of the shy young kinkster who evolved into the confident leatherman who provides spaces for kinksters to be themselves.