Membership
See contact page for information on socials.
To become a member of Bound by Desire, you must first fill out an application. Applicants must attend half of the Socials within one year and half of the meetings, 1 play party, and a basic safety seminar (SM101) within one year of tendering their application before they will be considered. In addition, potential members must contribute 6 hours of service to BbD. In general, it would take about a year to attain membership. You can find an application here (pdf for better printing) or application here (web page).
Bound by Desire does not discriminate based on race, ethnic or religious background, age above majority, sexual orientation or physical disability. We expect our members to respect the sexual choices of other members.
The best way to meet the women of BbD is by attending a social.Lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, and post-operative transsexual women who have a genuine and positive interest in BDSM play and/or fantasy, and who are at least 21 years of age, may apply for membership. Verification of age and sex may be required by a valid and legal state drivers license. By genuine interest, we mean that prospective members must have a real and personal interest in BDSM. By positive interest, we mean an acceptance of BDSM as a valid and worthy sexuality.
Membership and attendance in Bound by Desire shall be treated as confidential. Violations of confidentiality, safety or consensuality are grounds for revocation of membership. Membership is a privilege - not a "right". Women who are unsafe, violent, grossly irresponsible or dishonest are not welcome in Bound by Desire.
Pseudonyms, or scene names, may be used.
Bound by Desire reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone who does not meet our qualifications. We reserve the right to decline membership without stating a reason.