Have you been to a munch?

Contributor: Illusional Illusional
Ooooh, sounds really interesting!
11/14/2012
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
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Originally posted by - Kira -
As per request, and update.

We went last night and had a nice time. Luckily the place it was held served drinks because I don't think I would have made it without them. lol I was super nervous most of the time because of my anxiety, ... more
Glad to hear you had a nice time there!
11/14/2012
Contributor: Nyx (Under the Covers) Nyx (Under the Covers)
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
As per request, and update.

We went last night and had a nice time. Luckily the place it was held served drinks because I don't think I would have made it without them. lol I was super nervous most of the time because of my anxiety, ... more
Glad to hear you had a good time! I hope you both are able to attend again.

I'm headed to my first munch this Saturday, so it is really nice to know you had a positive experience
11/15/2012
Contributor: bayosgirl bayosgirl
Not really interested, I'm not that into BDSM
11/15/2012
Contributor: Midnightsun327 Midnightsun327
My local community has several munches a month, and we usually attend at least one. They can be a lot o un and one can learn a lot at a munch.
We usually have a pot luck dinner before the playroom is open. I love this set up because it lets everyone get comfortable and gives a place to socialize and get to know people before playing.
If you are going with your partner, discuss beforehand what you both would be ok with doing or not doing, and go from there.
Good luck and have fun
11/17/2012
Contributor: Moniqua Moniqua
Nope. Never even heard of it before.
11/17/2012
Contributor: Winifred Winifred
Never knew about them before this post, but it sounds interesting.
11/17/2012
Contributor: r00ster r00ster
My (now-ex) girlfriend tried to get me to go to a few but we could never get a babysitter. She had been to a few and enjoyed them
11/17/2012
Contributor: HusbandandWife HusbandandWife
I have never heard of this. So, after looking it up, no we have never been to one. It does sound interesting.
11/17/2012
Contributor: Loriandhubby Loriandhubby
they have one in our area but my husband wont let us go. i really wish we could though. have fun. i hope it is a great experience.
11/17/2012
Contributor: True Pleasures True Pleasures
I hadn't heard of it until this thread, but I probably wouldn't go to one.
11/17/2012
Contributor: ginnyluvspotter ginnyluvspotter
never been to one didnt even know what it was until now
11/17/2012
Contributor: Midnightsun327 Midnightsun327
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
As per request, and update.

We went last night and had a nice time. Luckily the place it was held served drinks because I don't think I would have made it without them. lol I was super nervous most of the time because of my anxiety, ... more
I would, honestly, be very wary of any event within the community that serves alcohol when there is a chance of play. Even the slightest bit of reduced judgement can be dangerous within the community.
If it was a dinner only thing and absolutely no play whatsoever was going on, that is one thing, but if there is any play, alcohol should never be involved, lowering inhibitions and judgement is too dangerous and can cause questioning levels of actual consent.
Many of the activities done at a munch/play party can be life threatening if they go for even a moment too long of one false move is made, so being impaired is never a good idea.
Just my two cents on the topic.
11/18/2012
Contributor: nosrslylol nosrslylol
I've never been to one, and I'm honestly not interested.
11/19/2012
Contributor: EvaChangeN EvaChangeN
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Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

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I have never heard of a "munch"... o.O
11/25/2012
Contributor: linnlinn linnlinn
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Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

Have you been to one? What was your experience? ... more
I'm going to my first nest week! I'm super nervous too, but the poeple I've meet in the leather community so far are the nicest and most accepting people I've ever met, so I'm also very excited too.
11/27/2012
Contributor: sugar and spice sugar and spice
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

Have you been to one? What was your experience? ... more
A munch is just kinky people having dinner and socializing together. I was nervous going to my first munch, but then I got in there and sat down and realized they were all just people. Some others were new and nervous, too. The rest had all been new and nervous at some point.

So just go! Have fun! It's not a big of a deal as you think.

And don't worry about getting hit on. It's not a meat market. It's a social gathering. There will be single people and people in relationships there. I'm in a relationship and I go to hang out with my kinky friends.
11/29/2012
Contributor: MidnightStorm MidnightStorm
I haven't been to one but I really want to go! It has to wait until I move out though, because how awkward is it to tell your mom you're going out to a BDSM luncheon?
11/29/2012
Contributor: eri86 eri86
Never heard of it.
03/05/2013
Contributor: His scarlett His scarlett
I have never been to one, and due to my social anxiety we have no plans to go.

I want to go, but I don't at the same time as the idea of strangers terrifies me.

My husband used to be part of a club but left a few years before we met.
03/06/2013
Contributor: padmeamidala padmeamidala
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

Have you been to one? What was your experience? ... more
I've been to a munch and also hosted one too.
03/06/2013
Contributor: big b big b
no, never heard of it.what do you do at one
03/06/2013
Contributor: Alyona Alyona
No, I haven't been.
03/06/2013
Contributor: elli elli
Yes, I have been. It was a pretty low key environment, even if it turned out to not be right for me.
03/06/2013
Contributor: Tigerlily808 Tigerlily808
No I haven't been to one but I plan to
03/08/2013
Contributor: Marcianpro Marcianpro
Haven't been to one, but would love to!
03/08/2013
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

Have you been to one? What was your experience? ... more
No, I haven't been.
03/08/2013
Contributor: Cat E. Cat E.
I've never been.
03/08/2013
Contributor: tami tami
Quote:
Originally posted by - Kira -
We're going to our first munch next week. I'm super nervous about it as I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm worried I'll say or do something goofy or wrong. X.x

Have you been to one? What was your experience? ... more
what the world is a munch? wand what do you do at a munch meeting? I have never heard of this before and now I feel dumb but if some one would like to take the time to send me a private message I am curious to know what this is
03/08/2013
Contributor: mariedoll mariedoll
For our community, it is required to go to a munch to meet the host/hostess of the party. However, I was so nervous to go to my first munch that I sat in my car for literally 10 minutes working up the courage to walk in. It was the best decision I have ever made.
03/20/2013