How Does Kink in Mainstream TV and Media Affect You?

With the "50 Shades of Grey" franchise turning into a worldwide phenomenon, now more than ever the kink and alternative lifestyle is a serious contender in mainstream TV, books and media. People everywhere – whether they are members of the kink community or not – are openly discussing the world of BDSM and other alternative lifestyle choices. And this isn’t the first time. The popular TV show “Sullivan and Son” dealt directly with a man who liked to wear women’s underwear, while “Family Guy” is known to reference tentacle sex. These are seriously mainstream TV shows and books and it got me thinking: how do all of YOU feel about alternative lifestyles being part of the mainstream media?

I personally find it refreshing to see the vocabulary and practices of alternative communities in mainstream television and media. I think it adds an extra dimension to these outlets that wasn’t there before and it feels like the writers are giving a special shout out to me! I think it’s great when we are able to have an open discussion about alternative and kink communities - I welcome the references when they arise.

So that’s my take on it. What do you think? How does a mainstream discussion of alternative and kink lifestyles affect you?

Comments

[chmohar]

I agree! And looking back on media from my childhood I've found so many coded messages. Hints that none of us is alone in our strangeness, and that our fetishes can in fact be sources of inner strength rather than detractors.