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NEWS||John Colby obituary

Khufu’s John Colby


John Colby, who has died aged 41, was an artist whose Madame Khufu sculptured leather masks garnered many plaudits... Read more
NEWS||Amy Crowder

Amy Crowder RIP


The death of Wasp Creations’ Amy Crowder in May prompted dark speculation that now, thankfully, seems groundless... Read more


NEWS||Justify

Justify her revenge


Insung Hwang’s neo-noir movie Justify tells the story of a woman seeking revenge on the dominatrix who killed her dad... Read more
NEWS||Veronica Hoffman tribute

More Ms Veronica


Updated on her birthday, our tribute to Veronica Hoffman now adds memories and personal pix from Joseph Bishara... Read more


NEWS||Missy’s Sablier shoot

Missy goffs it up


Our model columnist heads over to Carnaby St for a Nikita Sablier shoot and wears nude stockings for the very first time!... Read more
NEWS||Mlle La Rouge: 02

La Rouge on alt life


How do the majority of us who are not “professional pervs” judge when to let our fetish friends into our everyday lives?... Read more


NEWS||Moscow fetish

Russia kink primer


An insider’s introduction to the emerging Russian fetish scene by our Moscow correspondent Christine Davydova... Read more
NEWS||Xpo 09 cancellation

Xpo 09 cancelled


Tony Mitchell considers the cancellation of London’s 2009 Xpo and talks exclusively to organiser Cathy Norris... Read more


NEWS||Burlesque protest

Burlesque ‘victory’


Protesters have claimed victory following Wednesday’s march to stop Camden Council reclassifying burlesque venues... Read more
NEWS||Missy Starr plays it sweet

Honeymoon sweet


New Fetishistas columnist Missy Starr makes her debut as dessert at May LR and David de Vynél’s London wedding party... Read more


NEWS||TG ID checks

TG on ID checks


ID is required for this year’s TG Birthday at SeOne. David TG explains why they’ve had to make the best of a bad situation... Read more
NEWS||Mlle La Rouge: 01

Mlle La Rouge


In her first Fetishistas column, Mademoiselle La Rouge wonders why ‘serious’ BDSM players find it so hard to have fun... Read more


NEWS||London fetish gangs

London fet gangs


Learn how to recognise London’s indigenous fetish species and you can enjoy spotting them at clubs, says Dave Edmond... Read more
NEWS||Anti-BDSM law

Stop anti-SM law


With less than a month left to stop Britain’s anti-BDSM law, we are all urged to contact members of the House of Lords ... Read more


NEWS||Sealwear story

The Sealwear story


Sealwear was a key player in the growth of Britain’s post-war fetish scene. We tell the story of this classic rubber brand... Read more
NEWS||Fashion update

More Xpo fashion


This updated Xpo exhibitor preview focuses on the numerous clothing and accessory labels at the Barbican in October... Read more


NEWS||Rebecca

Room for Rebecca


Rebecca’s Rubber Room is the online showcase for one of America’s most genuinely sensual pervy performers... Read more
NEWS||Katja Ehrhardt

Katja Ehrhardt Xpo


Katja Ehrhardt’s latex appeals to fetish and non-fetish tastes; she also shoots exquisite photography for HighGlossDolls... Read more


NEWS||Parish news

Autumn Fκte


I’m sure I don’t need to remind our regular readers that the annual Autumn Church Fête will be held as usual... Read more
NEWS||Criminal Justice Bill

Dangerous pictures


Britain’s Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill specifically targets pictures, not actions, warns Backlash ... Read more


NEWS||Overt Clothing

Overt Clothing


The deserving recipient of some Xpo largesse this year is Heather Meikle, a young designer from Edinburgh... Read more
NEWS||London Alternative Market

Shopping at LAM


Fetish markets occupy a variable place in the affections of the pervy community. We visit London’s latest fair... Read more


NEWS||Anti-BDSM law

Women for kink!


Penny Worth urges women to protest against the imminent British law banning ‘violent’ porn... Read more
NEWS||Marina St Mark

Next for newbies


Marina St Mark considers the etiquette newbies need to observe approaching potential play partners... Read more


NEWS||VonLivid

Domitis strikes!


VonLivid dons her prodomme hat and tackles a problem which she fears is becoming endemic in the D/S scene: Domitis... Read more
NEWS||MySpace top models

MySpace top girls


Wondered which fetish models are best at the MySpace numbers game? We reveal the names of MySpace’s 30 top kinksters ... Read more


NEWS||Jolie Vaughn

Jolie Vaughn


Jolie Vaughn of Miami Beach tells us about the outfit that caught our eye, and shares other personal fetish facts... Read more
NEWS||VonLivid

VonLivid in colour


Young, gifted and black — VonLivid celebrates the people of colour finally making their mark on the global fetish scene... Read more


NEWS||Marina St Mark

Marina: newbie tips


LA’s Headmistress of Purgatory passes on tips for pervy girls from her experiences as a BDSM newbie... Read more