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FetLife Site Review
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First impression
FetLife is a social style platform focused on BDSM and fetish interests, built around profiles, groups and discussions rather than polished porn scenes. The first impression is that it feels more like a community space than a typical adult site, with a lot of text, links and user activity visible once you get inside. From the outside, though, you see very little, so it only really opens up after registration.Layout and user experience
After signing up, the interface looks straightforward and a bit utilitarian. Navigation relies on menus for groups, discussions, photos, videos and writings. It is not flashy, but it is relatively easy to move between sections once you get used to where things sit. Threads and group pages load consistently, although the amount of content can feel dense and a little cluttered, especially when you first start browsing. Search and filtering help, but you sometimes need to click around a bit to find the more active conversations.Content and community structure
The core of FetLife is its groups and forums that cover a wide spectrum of BDSM topics, from bondage and domination to more niche fetishes. Discussions range from casual chat to more detailed exchanges about practices and dynamics, and the quality varies from thoughtful to throwaway. User generated photos, videos and blog style posts are woven into profiles and groups, so you often discover media through people rather than through a central media page. With so many members, you can usually find some ongoing activity, although not every group feels lively.Limitations and closing thoughts
The biggest friction is how little you can explore before creating an account, which may put off more cautious visitors. The design also feels a bit crowded in places, and it can take time to tune your feed and groups so that it feels manageable. Overall, FetLife suits people who are specifically into BDSM and fetish communities, who want interaction and discussion as much as adult content, and who are willing to spend some time learning the layout. We think you will also enjoy kikdirty.com and pa-mdh.biz.
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Reviewed by Burt, testing adult sites since 2017
Reviewed by Burt, testing adult sites since 2017
Our Verdict
Our Rating 3.9/5
Rating based on our testing: ads, page speed, usability, content quality and overall user-friendliness.
Pros
Platform aims to attract BDSM enthusiasts- Large number of members
Cons
Can hardly see anything without registering
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