Are fetish clubs for frieks and wierdos or just ordinary folk who like to dress up and have fun? Here is a brief guide about to find a club, what to expect, what to wear and how to behave...

How to find a fetish club

• Look on the internet -  try the londonfetishscene website for all things fetishy. In London, Club Rub and Subversion reknowned for their glamourous and friendly crowd whilst Torture Garden has a larger gothic / alternative element

Expect

• to have to dress up - no casual or street wear. Club Rub  and Subversion for example will not allow admission unless you are dressed in pvc, rubber, latex, drag, a full uniform, corsets, OTT -  (basically, you can never dress too outrageously.) Fetish clothing doesn't have to be expensive (think bin bags and cling film!) but if you really want to make an entrance the feel and look of rubber latex is the wholly grail of most clubbers
• to find suitable clothing on e bay, mail order (House of Harlot, Torture Garden), in specialist stores (Paradiso in Soho, Breathless in King Cross, or Ann Summers ( inexpensive 'entrance level' shop)
• to get a ticket in advance either on line or at certain outlets - it's usually cheaper that way, and you should avoid the long queues on the night. If you turn up without a ticket you may not get in if it's a sell-out. Most clubs have a website for full details
• several dimly lit rooms with dance floors and seating offering a selection of trance / hard house / ecclectic music, chill out areas, bar(s), changing facilities, cloakroom, play area or 'dungeon', cabaret
• stacks of very friendly fun loving people - straight bi gay black white young old pretty ugly fat slim mad sane- who are completely non judgemental and unprejudiced
• to show and receive respect
• to be amazed by the outrageous costume and uninhibited behaviour of your fellow clubbers!
• to join in the fun (recommended!) or just be a voyeur
• surprisingly reasonable bar prices, on the whole 
• to stay to till the end even though you planned to leave at 2 because you won't wannna go home!

Behaviour. Apart from the fact you must be over 18 and dressed up (see above), there is only one rule - RESPECT. In this liberated environment women must feel completely safe. In return for the effort you have made with your costume and your politeness to others, you can expect to enjoy a  wild WILD evening. If you have an urge to be spanked, to kiss a lady's feet, to be lead around on a collar (or do the leading!), to chat to like minded libertines or simply dance naked at 4 am to some thumping electronic music, this is the place to do it.  In contrast to the usual or 'vanilla' nightclub scene where girls dance around handbags and fellas nurse beers on the edge of the dancefloor at fetish clubs you will find a real 'up front' and 'up for it attitude'. Everyone chats to everyone. Come on your own, with a friend or with your partner, no one cares! You won't be a stranger for long  -  the way someone's dressed makes for a real ice breaker. If you can't comment on the costume, 'What are you into?' translates to 'Why are you here?' and is a common opening line. Don't expect a quick s**g - I'm not saying it won't happen but it's not what fetish clubs are about. In general security is great. Fights are incredibly rare but the security staff are vigilant and anyone reported for being offensive will be dealt with promptly. Most clubs go on till dawn and at private 'after' parties the hanky panky continues.

Do stay away from fetish clubs if you are easily offended or shocked. Photography is not allowed - nor are camera phones. If you are found to be taking / dealing drugs you will be asked to leave and / or police called.

Freaks? Perverts? Try a fetish club and then decide!