

‘The sweet aroma of good quality rubber is also pleasant. ‘Thinner rubber is stretchier but also easier to tear so you have to be careful re: sharp jewellery or finger/ toe nails etc.’ ‘Talcum powder is a must, especially when putting on the more skintight items. ‘Also, if anyone thinks they are too big or unshapely for rubber, then they would be surprised at how they can look in it. ‘Don’t be put off by the first item you try on as there are so many colours, styles and thicknesses to choose from. ‘In London, Libidex in Covent Garden and Breathless in King’s Cross are a very good start ‘Many shops stock a wide range of sizes and are very helpful in welcoming the new and the old in trying on and advising on what’s best. ‘They don’t have to be custom made as there are plenty of choices off the peg. ‘A few months ago I met a friend in a pub in Notting Hill and I was wearing a matte black rubber shirt underneath a smart suit jacket and a nice fella complimented me on it and said he likes rubber too.’ Do rubber outfits have to be custom made all the time because they’re so figure hugging? Are they hard to get into? ‘Its harmless, fun and gets people talking. ‘I’d happily tell a person on a dating site that I’m a bit of a kinkster and turn up to the date wearing a smart latex shirt. There are rubber events you can go to (Picture: Getty) Have you told your dates you’re into wearing rubber? ‘There are the well-established fetish events like Torture Garden in London, Kitkat in Berlin and Wasteland in Amsterdam, while there are also more rubber-centric events like Rubber Cult in London. ‘I have been in the scene since my early 20s, attending events throughout the UK and also in Germany, mostly London and Berlin. It was literally breathtaking.’ What’s your experience of the rubber scene? Are there specific events one can go to? ‘I remember the first picture I saw of a man and woman together in shiny black catsuits. ‘I’ve always liked the look of skintight materials, and it started with women in lycra swimsuits, but soon went to rubber. ‘Yes, I do sometimes wear rubber under a suit. ‘I’m male, mid-thirties, UK-based but often in Continental Europe, office-based job.

Can I start with some vague details about yourself, and what started it all off? It’s with this grim lack of self confidence that I spoke to ‘Latexmunky’, a self-professed lover of rubber who was more than happy to share his experiences with a nervous newbie like me. I wish I didn’t feel like a space hopper shoved into a wellington boot. I wish I could justify the cost of a custom made outfit or lie in a vacuum bed without feeling self conscious about myself. You can now find a wide range of rubber outfits, masks, shoes and boots in a variety of sizes and styles without any of them looking like you went to a fancy dress shop. How about lying down, and having latex sheets slowly encase you in a vacuum bed? Easy.
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“These are matters being sent to the crown court for trial and therefore we are going to remand you into custody.Want to dress up like a plastic doll? Done. “We believe our powers will be insufficient to deal with this so it will be transferred to Bristol Crown Court,” she said. Marilyn Darg, presiding justice, committed the case to Bristol Crown Court and ordered Hunt to appear before a judge on 7 June. The prosecutor opposed bail and applied for the case to be transferred to Bristol Crown Court.ĭavid Fanson, defending, did not apply for bail and Hunt was remanded into custody. The fourth charge relates to a lock knife found in his vehicle after he was arrested, the court heard. Ms Grover said the further alleged incidents took place in May when female motorists saw a man in the street dressed in a black costume. “Mr Hunt is gyrating against the floor and some of what happened is captured on mobile phones.” “The witness was with his friend and the defendant was seen grabbing his penis over the top of his clothing and he was wearing what is generally known as a gimp suit and the defendant had over his head a mask which was shiny in nature,” she said. Ms Grover said in October last year a member of the public reported to police being approached by a man wearing a “gimp suit”. Leanne Grover, prosecuting, told the court the offences related to incidents alleged to have taken place in Somerset. Homes evacuated as bomb squad called to residential street
