Why Reddit Is a Good Place to Learn About BDSM?

Reddit is one of the largest communities on the internet. There is a reason they call themselves the front page of the internet. Many people turn to Reddit to learn about the wonderful world of BDSM for this reason alone. This leads some people to wonder why a public platform is so popular for discussing such a private matter. We are going to answer that question today.

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Reddit is Big, And Many Question Have Already Been Answered

Reddit is a huge community with over 330 million active users. If you have a question, there is a good chance it has already been asked by someone. A simple search of Reddit will help you to see if your question has been asked by another user before. Because of the shear size of Reddit, you will also be able to find answers from Reddit when you search Google.

Forward Thinking Community

Reddit is a very forward-thinking community. You will find many open-minded people on the various subreddits you encounter. This may be partly a benefit of having such a large community, but it is more than that. Reddit is a safe place for users to discuss anything that interests them.

It is important to mention that Reddit is not free of trolls or users who are abusive. The difference is that most Subreddits are well moderated. Each Subreddit has its own rules and you need to follow them or you face being ban from that section, and potentially all of Reddit.

Privacy And Burner Accounts

On Reddit you are able to control just how much information you connect to your account, if any. So if you want your Reddit account can have no information about you connected. This is important for many people who will be discussing the BDSM world as they want to keep their bedroom life anonymous or separate from the rest of their social media presence.

Many other BDSM related websites require you to provide a lot of personal information which makes users signing up feel uncomfortable. Especially, sites that require you to include your credit card information...

Another common privacy practice on Reddit is to create burner accounts. A burner account is a one-off account not connected to you in anyway. It is intended for a single post or a single Subreddit, and that is it. You can use your regular email to create a second account or you can use a random email account. These are also called throwaway accounts and further ensure your privacy when asking about BDSM.

Over 18 Sections

Many similar community sites have rules about discussing BDSM and other sex topics. Reddit allows for communities such as the various BDSM communities, to be marked as 18 plus. You must select that you are old enough to view these sections.

Ability To Rate Comments And Responses

Knowing what information is accurate when learning about BDSM is essential. You need to ensure the safety of you and your partner. Reddit allows users to upvote and downcote all content. If a response to a your question receives a lot of upvotes, you will have a way to rate whether or not its trustworthy.

It is still important to use your own judgement to avoid trolls, but it is nice to have something to help set your mind at ease.

Don't forget to upvote responses yourself to be courteous to the users who take time to answer questions you have. Upvotes can affect the reputation of an account.

Ability To Find Partners, Not Just Learn

Reddit is a great place to turn to find a BDSM partner, not just learn about the BDSM world. Those who are new to the BDSM world like having a one stop shop for all of their BDSM learning needs. Some of the Subreddits allow for posting of personals ads that let others know what you are looking for in a BDSM partner.

Reddit BDSM Examples

Looking to take a look at some of the BDSM Subreddits? Here are just a few of the ones that you should consider when you have questions or are looking to learn.

  • r/BDSMcommunity
  • r/BDSMAdvice
  • r/AskBDSM
  • r/bdsmfaq
  • r/sex

Reddit is amazing, especially for those looking to learn about BDSM. If you don't already have one, we recommend creating an account and starting to explore. You don't even need an account to explore, you only need to create an account when you are looking to post or vote on content. Also, if you are looking for creative BDSM inspiration, make sure to check out some of the many BDSM stories, videos, and pictures on Reddit.