Boston Women & Trans BDSM Munch

What: A Munch is a no-fetish and no-play gathering of like-minded people in a non-threatening and public environment to partake of sustenance, enjoy the company of others and talk up a storm about their mutual interests. The Munch is not restricted to any one interest within BDSM. Women and transfolk of all sexual backgrounds are welcome as long as they have an interest in BDSM and are over 18.

Who: Women & Transfolk

When: The third Thursday of February, May, August, and November

Where: Qdoba at 5 White Street in the Porter Square Shopping Center, Cambridge, MA

Why: To gather with other like-minded folks in a non-threatening environment. To meet new friends. To share experiences and information about local groups and events.

How: RSVP to contact_munch AT hotmail DOT com to get location details and so your Munch Hostess, Opn, will know how many to expect. And if you have any questions, please - ask!

FAQs

How do I get to Qdoba?: Take the T (subway or bus) to Porter Square, or drive and park in the Porter Square Shopping Center's parking lot. Use the address "5 White Street, Cambridge, MA" if using an online map service such as Google Maps.; While the Shopping Center has "Two Hour Limit" parking signs posted, Opn will have temporary extended parking permits available for you to borrow during the Munch. If you are driving and want to use a parking permit, tell Opn in advance so she can try to arrange to have enough permits!
Do you have a special section of the restaurant for getting together? How do folks recognize each other?: There definitely won't be a big sign saying, "BDSM Munch." You'll know it is us because there'll be a big orange and white binder on the table. Come on over and ask for Opn!
Most Munches that I'm familiar with have a sort of dress code (which is street clothes, no fetish attire); what is the preferred dress code for this event?: Since the Munch will be in "vanilla" space and it is intended to be an informal social, street clothes are preferred (ie: no fetish clothes).
I've had little practical experience. I hope I won't seem out of place, a "newbie" in a room full of old pros.: Munches are geared toward novices because it's a nice, simple way to meet and chat with others without any pressure to play or be into the "scene". At past Munches I've hostessed, I never had a Munch where only one new face arrived; we had a core of regulars and semi-regular Munchers and new people always showed up.
Is this a good place to meet single Tops, Switches, or bottoms?: The Munch is a nice social event to chat with people, but it is is not a dating service or a party geared toward trolling around and scoping out potential playpartners. If friendships or more arise, great!
Is the e-mail list private?: The Munch e-List will not be shared with anyone else and e-mails sent out about the Munch will be blind cc'ed. This means that your name/e-mail address will not to be visible/sent out to anyone else.
Can I show up at the Munch even if I forget to or can't RSVP in time?: Although I prefer that folks RSVP ahead of time, I would even more prefer that someone show up regardless of RSVP'ing or not.
Can I bring along things to show (eg: pamphlets, toys, information, books, etc.)?: Things like books, fliers, magazines, and pamphlets are great! I will try to bring along any fliers or info on events I have and it's great if others bring questions, printouts from webpages or other things to share. Since we'll be in a public space, toys are not encouraged.