Many kink lovers feel they are left out of Pride events and would love the events to be more inclusive of the fetish community.
A new survey found that 49% of fetish fans felt Prides represented them but 44% didn’t. Meanwhile, it showed strong support for a kink-lovers area at Pride events where they can be themselves.
Many Prides have struggled to balance including fetish fans with being a safe space for families and appeasing corporate sponsors.
The Pride movement has a sexual liberation message deeply ingrained in its heritage. Despite this, some feel that kink is not appropriate at Pride events.