In this conversation, Mistress AudruLu Black and Paul Faust discuss his journey in the kink community, focusing on the events produced by Faustian Society and the aesthetic of Torture Garden. The dialogue explores the cultural differences between kink in Europe and America, the legal challenges faced in the U.S., and the complex relationship Americans have with sexuality. Faust emphasizes the importance of community accountability and the need for collaboration over competition in the kink scene. The conversation also touches on the commodification of kink and the influence of corporations on kink events, highlighting the evolving nature of the community and its events.

The next Torture Garden LA is on Saturday, November 15th, at the Globe Theatre at 10 pm. This is an 18+ event with a strict fantasy/fetish dress code.

Credits: Producers Maypop, Siren, Sunflower and Zinnia; Sound Editor Primrose; Music Creators Nick Ruiz and Dawson Kroeger