Hank Social: Kink, Community and Connection Beyond the Hookup EP 793
On EP 793 of Talk About Gay Sex, Steve V welcomes Hank Social co-founders Ido Barbibay and Eido Gat for a conversation about creating a different kind of online home for gay, bi, trans and kink-loving men.
Ido and Eido introduce us to HankSocial.com, a community-first social platform designed to bring kink and fetish communities together through authentic interaction—not simply swiping, scrolling through torsos or searching for the next hookup.
The conversation explores why kink communities need dedicated spaces where members can express themselves openly, protect their privacy, learn from one another and form genuine friendships and connections. The guys also discuss the importance of safety, discretion, consent, moderation and giving users control over who can view their identity, photos and content.
Also discussed:
Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps
The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform
Creating spaces for leather, pups, rubber, gear and other fetish communities
Balancing sexual expression with friendship, education and genuine connection
Privacy and discretion for men who may not be publicly open about their interests
Helping newcomers explore kink without judgment or intimidation
The importance of consent, communication, boundaries and aftercare
Discovering kink events and connecting with communities locally or while traveling
Why queer digital spaces should be built by people who understand the communities using them
How Hank Social hopes to strengthen real-world brotherhood and camaraderie
Can an app be sex-positive, NSFW-friendly and still encourage something deeper than an immediate hookup? Ido and Eido explain why they believe kink can be an entryway not only to pleasure, but also to education, belonging and lasting community.
Visit HankSocial.com to learn more and join the community.
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