I was really looking foreward to attending my first fetish club in four months. I was just praying that my now over sensitive buttocks were up to the challenge. I had actually heard quite a lot about Wicked, and relished the chance to return to Cynthia's, my favourite fetish venue. The only thing which slightly played on my mind, was the price. As a community we technically qualify as a minority, and on occasion are exploited because of this. At £25 for a years membership and £20 entrance fee it would have to be something very special to justify such a bold price tag.

I've been meaning to post here for some time, since I've been a lurker for almost a year, thought it was about time! Here is a review I wrote last month about the December BFE. It might be of interest to anyone in the South West who hasn't been yet and indeed to anyone thinking of having a stall there.

Theres a new book out, saw it in Sohos Original Bookshop, of photos by UK Fetish Photographer Ben Westwood. This guy is great! Hes really captured the erotic essence. Anyone else seen this book? What did you think?

Hello people, We are running exclusive parties for couples at The House of Du Croix in Bristol. Numbers limited, entertainment and facilities not! For info see www.ducroix.co.uk and email postmaster@ducroix.co.uk

This year I spent New Year's Eve at Mass in Brixton, shouting in the new year with 1200 other fetishists from the UK and beyond. I had fun

Cynthias Nite Club and Bar under the bridge at Tooley Street was the venue for Club Wicked's New Years Eve Masked Ball and optional Dinner. A reputation for being somewhat small and elongated was quickly dispelled this time around as a 5000 square foot spanking new dungeon area was opened up for the first time.

After many years of one-to-one spanking, I am going to start going to fetish clubs like Club Extreme this year. Can someone tell me where to get fetish clothes for the 'larger gentleman'? I have a waist of 46 inches (which will decrease this year!) and sometimes have trouble finding normal clothes.

Hi, I just signed on and I'm brand new to the scene. For me it's not so much a sex thing (yet) but more a cool fashion thing. I really like to look of most fetish clothing (pvc) for its futuristic look, think Bladerunner.

Anne Summers is having a massive Sale. I (finally) managed to get a pvc basque for under ten pounds. They have basques, general underwear and stockings on sale. Worth a look.

Last night I went along to the LFS Fringe Benefits party at The Fringe. I turned up late due to my usual terrible navigation skills, left early due to being bored and tired, and froze to death on the way home because someone had broken into my car by smashing the driver's window while I was in the club. Not the best night out I've had recently, it must be said...