We regularly post articles about living as a part of alternative communities and how to build a community around things that matter to you.
25 January, 2023

First Aid for Rope – What to do in case things go bad during rope-play

This week’s article is meant to come in handy if and when something bad or unexpected happens during rope play.
18 January, 2023

The Crucial Ingredient For Mind-blowing Play (And Why Most Tops Don’t Have It)

Every bottom can smell a good top from a mile away. And we don’t mean the guys with the skills. Skills are nice and all, but many have all the skills and lack the essence.
11 January, 2023

Rope-bottom bag – What to have on you when getting tied

Some rope events can require serious packing. We thought we’d help you with some lists to keep you stocked up on everything necessary.
4 January, 2023

How to find yourself a good rigger

Do you sometimes look longingly at the pictures on a rigger’s profile and think how nice it would be to get tied by them? We thought we’d give you some pointers to set apart the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
28 December, 2022

Guide for Getting Butt Naked in Subzero Temperatures

As the cold weather has arrived, we thought this article would be most fitting. Here are our suggestions: 1. Preparation is key. Being outside in very […]
13 December, 2022

List of Shibari Terms for the Beginner

Starting out in shibari can be quite intimidating, especially since you don’t know the proper terms for things...
8 December, 2022

This is our kinky playlist – the music we play at our events!

Following the questions from the latest Rope Jam regarding the music at our events, we decided to share it with you.
2 December, 2022

The Rules of InFLUX

CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES. We know skin hunger is real, but not touchy-touchy. No kissing, hugging, touching of hair, or patting on the back without explicitly and […]
18 October, 2022

How to keep your super-kinkster identity a secret

For those of you who are part of alternative communities, whose passions or lifestyles are not widely accepted by society, anonymity is important. If information about […]
17 October, 2022

Othering people – why seeing the person behind the label is an essential skill

“Empathy is choosing to see ourselves in another despite our differences. It’s recognising that the same humanity – the same desire for meaning, fulfilment and security […]
16 October, 2022

Why we don’t tolerate intolerance at Influx

“We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself […]