Editing Munch (BDSM) (section)

==Characteristics== 
Munches often take place at a [[restaurant]], [[bar (establishment)|bar]], [[coffeehouse|coffee shop]], or other public setting. A munch organizer usually reserves a large table, a back area, or a private room. People are free to arrive and leave within the specified hours. The primary purpose is socializing and meeting like-minded individuals. Munches are intended as opportunities for those who are curious about kink to meet others, become more comfortable, and better informed. Unlike a [[play party (BDSM)|play party]], munches are informal affairs that discourage fetish attire or BDSM play, though wearing of subtle collars or leather items may be permissible if they are nondescript.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Munch: A Kink & BDSM Social Gathering |url=https://kynk101.com/bdsm-stories/munch |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=KYNK 101 |language=en-US}}</ref> Munches can be geared towards specific groups, such as LGBTIQA or [[BIPOC]], while others may be focused on specific kinks such as Master/slave or submissive roundtables. Etiquette and rules tend to vary across munches.