This is how the DACH region ticks: The big kink report from Deviance

A new milestone for the kink scene

The kink scene in German-speaking countries has long been a mystery—hidden behind clichés and superficial knowledge. With Deviance 's Kink Report 2025 , a data-based analysis of over 22,000 profiles from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is now available for the first time.

The result: a unique look at the world of BDSM , fetishes , and kinky relationships . No taboos, no sleazy image, but a colorful, diverse picture of a community that's growing and confident.

Naturally Naughty is proud to be an official partner of this report, along with Orion . Our goal is the same: destigmatization, education, and celebrating pleasure .

Why the report is so important

Since 2020, Deviance has built a community that makes BDSM and fetishes visible. Terms like sub , brat , and switch have long been more than buzzwords—they are expressions of identity and relationships. The report makes it clear: kink is no longer a niche topic, but part of modern intimacy.

The 5 most exciting insights from the Kink Report 2025

1. 80% associate BDSM with trust and devotion

Perhaps the most important finding: For the overwhelming majority of respondents, BDSM is not an extreme borderline experience , but above all an expression of trust and devotion .

• 80% cite trust as a key aspect
• Only 31% say that variety in bed is the main driver

This means that kink has long been more than rebellion. It's about closeness, communication, and intimacy . An image that may surprise many and undermines prejudices. It puts BDSM in a new light: less cliché, more closeness, and more psychological depth.

2. The older, the more dominant

The data from the Kink Report 2025 reveals a clear generational trend: Dominant roles become more important with age. Many begin their journey in the scene as submissives, experiment, and develop a stronger sense of self with growing experience—often in dominant roles.

What's particularly interesting is that while men and other genders are making this transition more clearly, women more often maintain a submissive element , which they often combine with the playful "brat" trend. This underscores that experience brings self-confidence , but also allows for diversity and individual dynamics.

3. Frankfurt overtakes Berlin as the new kink capital

Berlin is internationally recognized as a fetish mecca. But the 2025 Kink Report offers a surprising twist: Frankfurt am Main , with 6.9% of page views, clearly leads Berlin, Vienna, and Munich. Between the banking district and the skyline, Germany's most vibrant kink scene pulsates.

The numbers show that kinky culture is by no means just a Berlin phenomenon. Apparently, many people in the financial metropolis are looking for a contrast – numbers and balance sheets by day, pleasure and freedom by night . This makes Frankfurt a true capital of lived diversity.

4. Tuesday is the “coolest” day of the week

Surprise in the 2025 Kink Report: Tuesday, not Friday or Saturday , is the most active day in the deviance community. Anyone looking for kinky contacts should mark this day on their calendar.

The reason: Many people start planning their weekend dates early in the week. While activity is particularly high on Tuesdays, Sundays also show strong activity levels – free time, reflection, and the upcoming start of the week apparently increase the need for closeness and desire.

In short: Tuesday is the hottest day of the week – and Sundays are the extended after-party of the kink scene.

5. Golden showers & orgasm control are trending

The ranking of the most-read topics in Deviance Magazine is clear: golden showers ("Just letting it go") take first place. A result even confirmed by the Pornhub 2024 report. Close behind is orgasm control , a kink that combines timing, tension, and power play and is gaining more and more fans.

Classics such as bondage or spanking remain popular, but these trends clearly show: kinky Germany is more experimental, curious and open than many think.

What the Kink Report 2025 reveals about the zeitgeist

The Kink Report 2025 paints a fascinating picture: Germany is kinky—diverse, curious, and more open than ever before. BDSM has long since become mainstream and is no longer a niche topic.

The generational differences are striking:

• Generation Z starts out playful, curious, and experimental. Pegging, latex, and role play are just as popular here as pop culture influences like Brat .
• Boomers and older generations, on the other hand, more often resort to traditional practices such as discipline, discipline, or golden showers. These represent experience, structure, and clear dynamics.

Whether in Frankfurt, Berlin or online – the scene is growing, taboos are crumbling, and topics such as golden showers and orgasm control are being discussed publicly.

Kinky Germany is becoming more mature, bolder and more visible across all age groups.

Naturally Naughty as part of the movement

At Naturally Naughty, we believe that pleasure should be diverse, safe, and free . That's why we're proud to partner with Orion on the Deviance Kink Report 2025—and be part of this movement that's taking kink out of the shadows and making diversity visible.

Our aphrodisiac ginger products – from the invigorating ginger spray to the warming ginger massage oil – fit perfectly with this attitude: They enable you to consciously shape desire, carefully explore boundaries, and experience closeness intensely .

The report explores the BDSM trend of figging – traditionally with fresh ginger. With our ginger sprays, we offer a safe, adjustable, and versatile alternative: suitable for use with toys, orally, anally, or vaginally. Those in the mood for spicy sessions will find 5 ideas to try with our ginger massage oil and ginger spray in our Naughty Chronicles.

This is how we combine curiosity with safety – and make kink accessible to more people.

Conclusion: Kink is here to stay!

The Kink Report 2025 impressively demonstrates: BDSM and kink have arrived in German-speaking countries – and are evolving from niche to mainstream. Trust instead of taboo, diversity instead of prejudice.

From devotion and domination to the surprising Frankfurt kink scene and trends such as golden showers and orgasm control : Germany's desire is more diverse, curious and visible than ever before.

And the best part: We're just getting started. Deviance is already announcing the next report for 2026 – with new facets, more visibility, and a growing community redefining pleasure.

Which of these trends surprised you the most—and perhaps inspired you to try new adventures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!