INTRODUCTION:

When it comes to the world of BDSM, everyone has to start somewhere, and just watching a bunch of kinky videos full of whips and leather on some random porn site isn't the best way to actually learn (it's kind of like watching Top Gun and thinking you're a fighter pilot). Of course, it is a huge and nervous leap you have to make from your living room to an actual place where you are going to find out if you actually get excited by being tied up, spanked and whatever else your master might demand of you (or maybe you want to be the master).

I have no doubt that Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world to come and find yourself, and while there are many great choices for a lot of BDSM fun, the best place to go to get your feet wet the first time is Threshold, located in North Hollywood, and run as non-profit organization by a team of dedicated (and fun loving) volunteers, who promote education and understanding in the world of domination and submission.

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ABOUT:

I found out about Threshold through some simple googling, and while there are some sex clubs in LA that go right to telling you how extreme and awesome they are, I really appreciated that The Threshold Society had a much more subtle website that really promoted the education aspect of BDSM. I attended their '$10 before 10pm' event on a Friday, which is designed to give people a tour of the place and to offer a basic rundown of the kinkier side of sexual pleasure. And the people there were amazing. Kind, easygoing, and very knowledgeable. I knew a bit about certain leather fantasies, but the amount of sub-genres were huge. I stuck around for some of the actually scenes that took place in the play areas a bit later in the night, and it was incredible to watch people go from friendly talking in the lounge area to playing the role of a dominatrix.

There are several rules for all members, and most of them revolve the importance of consent, privacy, and respect (and yes, there is a safe word: Red). it is helpful that many of the rules here are extended to many other BDSM clubs as well.

The building looks pretty nondescript outside, but inside they divided the space from the lobby, the kitchen and the lounge area (plenty of lockers and a bathroom area), and then the actually play areas. The main room is all decked out with crosses and mirrors and thrones and benches, and then there's even smaller side areas you can check out. Of course, after becoming a member, I took part in a lot more of the playing with each visit. Over the course of about a year, I was volunteering as well, and even educating other people about how much fun this lifestyle can be.

FEATURES:

-conveniently located in North Hollywood between Interstate-5 and Highway 170

-it is a non-profit organization that has a team of volunteers, educating those interested in BDSM how to engage in safe, sane and fun play

-began in 1974 as a bondage club, where events were held in members' homes

-open to all sexual identities and affiliations

-membership costs $25 per year, with each events requiring the purchase of tickets beforehand as well (tickets can range from $15-$20, depending if you are member or not

-easy to apply for membership and buy event tickets online

-while there is a board of directors, much of the organization is run by volunteers and members, who are supporters of the BDSM community at large

-three times a year they have vendor events, where you can buy apparel, accessories and gear from a variety of local artisans

-many members and volunteers do press related to BDSM, to educate the general populace

-age of entry is eighteen and older

-seven themed rooms are adjacent to the large main one, which typically has several play stations sets up for events

-there is a lounge area, lockers and a kitchen

-several events per month, ranging from BDSM-themed parties (Taboo, Domme-Nation) to actual workshops and seminars about aspects of BDSM (like negotiation, consent, and communication)

-on Fridays, they offer at $10 before 10PM deal, with the idea of bringing in new members and giving them an introduction to BDSM

CONCLUSION:

If you're only as smarter as the teachers you had, then everyone who has ever gone to Threshold to learn about the wide world of kinks and fetishes are a bunch of experts, because I can't think of a better place in Los Angeles, or anywhere else. This sort of fun can be very intimidating at first, so it takes some very positive and patient people just to make being tied up and blindfolded sound like it can be extremely arousing, let alone fun.

The space itself has a quaintness to it when you first arrive, but the themed areas are very detailed and add a lot to the scenes that are being put on for ultimately everyone's pleasure. In a city that is run on the idea of putting on a great show, it only makes sense that this would filter down into everyone's fantasies. Just as some people want to be up in the silver screen, others will have just as much fun being bent over a chair and paddled.

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