Keep up to date with all things fetish through the Recon Blog! Missed one of our blog articles? Look through the archive to get the story.
03 Jul 2024
It’s day 5 of FWL2024. It’s the opening of the Gear Market and Second-Hand shop, and day one of the FWL Masterclass.
02 Jul 2024
It’s day 4 of FWL2024. Recon’s Fetish Cabaret returns with a sexy line-up of comedy, cirque, burlesque and side-show kinky cabaret performers.
Today’s official event is the Cinema Screening, but we’re hoping you use the earlier part of the day to hit the shops and get your gear for the rest of the week.
28 Jun 2024
The #FWL2024 Screening explores the beginnings of fetish film making and how it has influenced today’s kink play, film and imagery.
05 Jun 2024
For the first time, we're opening applications for both DJ Open Decks and Installations, giving the Queer Kink Community a chance to join in and shine.
28 May 2024
Nerdboi talks about the importance of self-care when it comes to fetish and the scene. He shares some frank insights into his own personal journey.
08 Apr 2024
Arjan Spannenburg talks about his photography project BEYOND BOUNDARIES; celebrating individuals of the gay fetish community.
16 Apr 2024
Recon member, and author, Nick Christie, shares a steamy excerpt from one of his novels: DARKROOM.
11 Mar 2024
NikeShoxBoy talks about ‘The Nuances of Domination & Submission’ and gets kinksters to think about what they mean when they use terms like: Active, Passive, Versatile, Switch, Top, Bottom.
28 Feb 2024
The Recon Product Team shares the latest development updates to your new Recon.
05 Mar 2024
In this Recon Member Highlight, we interview recon member NickChristie about being a kinky author, his characters, and what inspires him.
20 Feb 2024
Recon Member PaulStag discusses the tradition of the hanky code and the historical importance of flagging your interest.
03 Feb 2024
On behalf of the beneficiaries of our World AIDS Day 2023 campaign, Team Recon thanks you for your continued support.
14 Feb 2024
Recon member MakeBalloonPop talks about how his childhood fascinations with balloons and inflatables eventually lead him to become a ‘looner’.
24 Jan 2024
Member Interview – We talk with JonTheRigger about his experience being an Asian rigger on stage at Folsom SF 2023.
16 Jan 2024
Recon member NIkeShoxBoy gets us to think about roleplay and the seriousness of ‘sexual’ games and whether or not we choose to “play”.
25 Dec 2023
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM RECON 2023
01 Dec 2023
Join Recon in supporting World Aids Day 2023 by donating and showing your support to those affected by the disease as well as charities and crucial services working on the frontline.
21 Nov 2023
In this latest member article, Recon member CHaddiction talks about how masks and hoods transforms him into his most lustful self.
31 Oct 2023
Recon’s Engineering and Product teams are excited to be sharing more updates on added features on the Pilot - Building Your New Recon.
03 Nov 2023
TheElectroSadist has been into Electro for over 25 years. Here he shares his history with the kink, as well as offering some shocking advice!
25 Oct 2023
Meeting a potential new boyfriend, Recon member lilguy9 discovers his enjoyment of pain in the service of a relationship where there is an emotional exchange beyond the physical sensations.
08 Aug 2023
Politics is not a dirty word! DogBoiBailey challenges our stance on kink and politics and the correlation between fetish and anti-fascism.
11 Sep 2023
Recon Member lemonmeringuepie reflects on what the message of Pride has become and the place of fetish visibility within the community and celebrations.
20 Jul 2023
On behalf of all of us here at Team Recon, I’d like to say a massive “THANK YOU” for coming out to Fetish Week London 2023.
31 Jul 2023
It seems Twitter has picked up on what we’ve known for some time. X really does mark the spot. Download Recon X for Android now!
16 Jul 2023
We’ve made it. It’s day 8 of Fetish Week London 2023 and we hope to see you soon at the closing event, the new Spit Roast Social.
12 Jul 2023
Talking about the future of the Recon website. We are Building Your New Recon.
17 Apr 2023
In his latest article DogBoiBailey takes on the age-old question for the generations: how to address the intergenerational disconnect between gay men.
14 Jul 2023
Welcome to Fetish Week London 2023 – Day 6. Today’s official event is the RUBBER GEAR party. Gear up and get shined up at the rubber shine centre at tonight’s event.