United Kingdom: the blog
Articles and guides written for this country, with the venues from our directory.
Drag shows in Blackpool: 5 venues in the Rainbow Quarter
A drag cabaret running since 1994, a free-entry bar with drag every day, an adults-only LGBTQ+ hotel, a cabaret bar and a purpose-built gay bar: 5 drag venues in Blackpool.
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Gay saunas in London: our 7 addresses, from Soho to the East End
Open around the clock near Waterloo, a gym and sauna off Oxford Street, neighbourhood saunas in Kennington and Stratford: 7 gay saunas in London, with tips for a first visit.
Drag shows in Brighton: our guide to Kemptown and beyond
A cabaret club under a listed dome, a seafront hotel bar, the pink pub and small Kemptown locals: 7 places to see drag shows in Brighton, from bingo nights to weekend cabaret.
Swingers saunas in the UK: Darlaston, Newport and London
Sauna-based swingers' clubs in the West Midlands and Wales, and a mixed naturist spa in north London: how a swingers sauna works in the UK, with our 3 addresses.
Naturist beaches in the UK: Brighton, Norfolk, Dorset, Devon, Wales and Arran
From Brighton's pebble beach to a remote shore on the Isle of Arran, the UK has a handful of recognised naturist beaches. How they work, the etiquette, and our 7 addresses across England, Wales and Scotland.
Gay cruising bars and fetish clubs in the UK: London, Manchester and beyond
Leather bars, men-only cruise clubs and dress-code nights: the UK has a lively gay fetish scene. How these venues work, the etiquette to know, and our addresses in London, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol, Blackpool and Newcastle.
Strip clubs in the UK: how a night works and where to go, city by city
What to expect at a UK strip club or gentlemen's club, the house rules and etiquette, and a city-by-city selection from London to Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Bournemouth.
Gay saunas in the UK: London, Manchester, Brighton and beyond
Steam rooms, spa pools, private cabins and themed nights: a selection of gay saunas in the UK, from London and Manchester to Brighton, Birmingham, Sheffield, Plymouth and Carlisle, with first-visit tips.
Drag cabaret in the UK: where to see a drag show, from London to Glasgow
Drag shows, cabaret bars and drag brunches across the UK: London, Manchester, Blackpool, Brighton, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
First Time at a Swingers Club UK: What to Expect, Rules, and Regional Guide
Curious about your first visit to a swingers club UK? Discover how an evening unfolds, essential etiquette, dress codes, and a practical club guide by region—Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, South and South West.
Guides for all of Europe
Exploring Gay Sauna Near Me: UK & Ireland City Guide
Looking for a gay sauna near me? Discover more than 20 saunas across the UK and Ireland, from London to Edinburgh, with practical tips for a welcoming and safe visit. Find your nearest venue with KinkyInsider’s handy map feature.
Naturist Beaches in Europe: A Country-by-Country Selection
From Portugal to the Netherlands, discover Europe's most beautiful naturist beaches and the rules to know in each country.
Swinger Club: What to Expect on Your First Visit
Welcome, entry fees, evening flow, consent rules: everything you need to know before stepping into a swinger club for the first time.
What to Wear to a Swinger Club? A Guide for Women, Men, and Couples
Dress, lingerie, shirt, shoes: how to dress for your first night at a swinger club, based on the club's style and your desires.