Affiliates, Links, & Sponsors
Supporting Groups:

Masque DC (masque): Providing curated club nights & private play parties for the upscale Lifestyle Culture, Masque offers awesome DJ’s, pole dance, & top tier entertainment with a vetted list of elegant attendees. All efforts come together to create an atmosphere of high energy sophistication for the DC scene. So keep an eye out, they continue to build & offer an amazing new direction for the underground community. We list them as a scene event vs Swinger/Lifestyle because of their central focus on music & the party vs strict play. 

Fantasy House Parties (FantasyHouse): Offering upscale fully evolved parties for the lifestyle community. Events are offered throughout the DC metro area in beautiful mansion-level homes. They provide full buffet, BYOB full service bar, top level entertainment, DJs, fully equipped playspace, fetish demo’s, & a consistent top notch crowd.

Affiliate Organizations:

Discreet Testing Services (DiscreetTestingServices.com): Providing fast & discreet STD screening with no appointment necessary. Prices are highly competitive or available to all insurance coverage. The only way to truly be safe with is with proper screening. Discreet services ofer a VIP service to do just that. Full follow-up with medical professionals is also available. 


DC Sub Club (Fetlife): Dinner with Dommes is held the second Tuesday of each month for pro dommes & those who admire them. They are HUGE supporters of the DC Fetish Ball & also hosts an annual holiday party plus charity fund-raisers throughout the year.

N.C.S.F. (NCSFreedom.org): The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is committed to "creating a political, legal, and social environment that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. Its primary focus is the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression."

HIPS (HIPS.org): HIPS mission is to assist sex workers in Washington DC in leading healthy, self-determined lives. Since 1993 the organization has provided direct service outreach, advocacy & support to assist sex workers in addressing the impact of HIV/AIDS, sexual health, discrimination, violence, stigma and drug use in their lives.


Press & Media:
Eric Von Gutenberg (VonGutenberg.com): Offering one of the scene's best blogs, a very high end magazine, social networking, online shopping, as well as hosting incredible parties for the west coast. This is an invaluable resource for the fetish scene.

Gothic Beauty (GothicBeauty.com): Featuring trends in fashion, music, art, & entertainment for the Gothic Community.

The Fetishistas (TheFetishistas.com): Comprehensive news, featured articles, fashion, & photography from across the globe.

Regen Magazine (RegenMag.com): an online publication devoted to underground goth/electro/industrial music, offering
comprehensive & objective critique / analysis to help expose the most talented, visionary, & creative artists to the public at large.
Affiliate Links & Sponsors:
The Metro Underground (TheMetroUnderground.com): serving as a fundamental gateway to the full spectrum of the alternative subculture for DC, Baltimore, & the Mid-Atlantic Region (running from Philly to Richmond). Our concept is unique but our mission is simple, we strive to provide a more synergistic forum to help lift the fog for what's going on in & around the area, assist in the promotion of the scene as a whole, & provide a means for bridges to be built - from one culture to another, & from one group to the next.

BDSM Events Page (TheBDSMEventsPage.com): Providing listings of major BDSM Events from around the nation.

Fashion:

DawnaMatrix Latex Design (Dawnamatrix.com): With her triumphant return having won the 'Supreme Award' for the World of Wearable Art in New Zealand, Dawn continues her legacy of merging fine art with high style in a vision for the future of fashion. Known for her one-of-a-kind latex kimonos as well as her unique vintage couture & futuristic design, she stands out as one of the world’s premier designers. Her line has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, CR Fashion Book, L’Official Magazine, as well as Covergirl. She is also a fashion favorite among numerous celebrities such as Pink, Bjork, Beyonce, Sharon Stone, & Kylie Jenner to name but a few. Indeed, her impact has been seen on the runways of every major city where high fashion makes its home. We were honored to include the DC Fetish Ball to her ever growing list of impact on the industry. 

Midnight Orchid Design (Facebook): Founder & creator, Ginger Seibert offers exclusive costume designs specializing in tribal belly dance, apocalyptic, steampunk, & themed costuming. Midnight Designs include ready-made outfits, unique custom design, contracted pieces for troupes & individuals, as well as specific couture made to order. Also see Etsy.

SLYX Fashions (SLYX.com): From vacuum beds to body suits, if it involves latex then SLYX Fashion is at the heart of it. For both men & women, Slyx represents a true benchmark for latex design. No question, no denial...
Twisted World (TwistedWorld.com):  For five generations they have provided some of the finest & most durable hand-made leather-goods in all the realm! Based in Savanna, Ga. they can be found vending at most major events throughout the East & Midwest. Indeed, they are a force in the renaissance scene & we offer them our highest recommendation.
Renee Masoomian (ReneeMasoomian.com): One of several collections by Renee, Baby Loves Latex reinterprets the classic style but eclectic designs of the 20th century. This line adds high fashion to a fetish appeal with a vintage twist. Individual outfits are created to work as a unified ensemble or as individual pieces - an ideal way to augment or start a latex wardrobe.
Erotic Boudoir by Lotus Blooms (LotusBlooms.com):  Offering an upscale boutique in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Lotus Blooms carries a complete line of lingerie & adult enticements, plus providing monthly classes & workshops of an adult orientation.
Adult:
Violet Wand Guild (VioletWands.org): Local & National association dedicated to the use, safety, care, education, & sale of Violet Wands. They maintain a structured membership for those interested in furthering the art of the Violet Wand as well as similar variations of electric play. They also maintain a social networking forum on Fetlife Groups for those interested in a more direct level of interaction.