Munch - meaning and definition
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Definition
A casual, non-sexual social meet-up for people interested in kink, typically held in a restaurant, café or pub.
At a glance
- A munch is a casual, non-sexual social meet-up for people interested in kink.
- It is typically held in a restaurant, cafe or pub.
- There is no play, no dress code and no expectation to share anything personal.
- Munches are the usual starting point for newcomers to a local kink community.
- They let people gauge how a community handles consent and safety.
In detail
Munches are the usual starting point for people new to a local kink community. There is no play, no dress code and no expectation to share anything personal. People chat, make friends and learn about local events and education.
Meeting people at munches first lets newcomers gauge a community's culture and hear how it handles consent and safety before attending anything more private.
In a sentence
- I went to my first munch last week; it was just people chatting over pizza.
- If you're new, try a munch before going to any event.
Where the word comes from
Named after the food and casual eating involved. Munches began in the 1990s, partly organised through early online kink groups, and the word spread internationally from there.
Not to be confused with
- Play party
A play party is an event where kink activity takes place; a munch is purely social.
Common questions
What happens at a munch?
People meet in an ordinary public place, eat or have a drink and chat. There is no play and no dress code, and newcomers can simply listen and learn about local events.
Do I have to share anything personal at a munch?
No. Many people use only a first name or community name and share as much or as little as they like.