New "Fetish Support Group"
I like the idea of adding adult activities groups to 7cups. Divulging such desires to your partner can be very stressful and support is very helpful.
I do think that we need to do a greater expansion upon it, however. Now that we have the LGBTQ and BDSM categories, what about the others? There are perhaps thousands of fetishes out there and I know we can't add them all, but maybe we can work on a general "Fetish" category. Most of the discussions will focus not on the fetish itself but how the person can either tell their partner about it or that they worry they are the "only one" who feels this way.
In this regard, a listener doesn't have to also have the same fetish, they can just help with the anxiety that goes along with it! Maybe the category could be "How to tell my partner about my fetish."
I realize that some listeners may feel uncomfortable and that's understandable. You could also add training and a category when someone is waiting in the chat queue to alert the listeners. Of course forums should also be added.
Does everyone else think this is a good idea or is it too broad?
What does support for a fetish entail?
Knowing you are not alone.
@Laura
I think that this is an instance where using the term "Fetish support community" is causing the topic to fall victim to stigma associated with a word. If we were to use the term "Sexual health support community", it takes on a bit of a different mindset doesn't it?
Well Laura, off the top of my head...
Allowing people to examine their limits in a safe environment, figure out what makes them comfortable or uncomfortable BEFORE they step into the situation.
Allowing people to understand that it is ok, being accepted for who they are.
Being able to provide links to websites that offer tips on safe practices and best practices.
That's just for starters. I'm sure there are ample people here that could write up a fantastic guide! And I have some very sex-positive friends from different walks of life who I could collaborate to do the same if there were no other volunteers.
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@redBeechwood1789
We get those topics and ones like it, and should be handling them in a mature and compassionate way, regardless of what one might think of those topics.
The real question here is whether there should be some sort of heading for those chats so people who are squeamish or can't handle the topic in a mature manner can choose to avoid it.
What do you think?
I believe this thread is very important. Fetishes can consume someones mind 24/7 and can be very embarassing even if very benign. It really is an outlet to just type it out.
I think this tread is awesome :) I've been struggling with sexually stigmas surrounding the swingers community does any one have in sites or advice I've been in it for a while but have noticed my self esteem has suffered because I feel it's taboo and that I'll be seen as less a person for doing it
Hey all! Just so you know, we have just added a Fetish Support sub-forum to the Sexual Health category, and you can find it here.
I have a lift and carry fetish and there is this friend of mine who doesn't know about it but she always tells me she can pick me up and carry me and it really gets me horny