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RVA Community Resources
Intro
This is a community resource link for the Richmond, VA area. It will be intermittently updated as I am able. If you would like something added to this list, Contact Me and if it is applicable I will do so.
Kink Community Links
Richmond Kink Groups Directory
The existence of a group on this directory is not an endorsement of that group, any individuals running or hosting it, or the actions of said group. Some groups may be omitted if they are known to be explicitly problematic.
Groups marked with a ★ are excellent for beginners.
Groups marked with a ◆ host educational events
| Name of Group and Description | Link |
| BIPOC Kinksters of Virginia Group focused on people of color and multiracial people. Allies welcome. Primarily social, will host the occasional play party. | https://fetlife.com/groups/239025 |
| CUFF – Charlottesville Underground Fetish Fellowship Pansexual/Fetish social group in Charlottesville, VA. | https://fetlife.com/groups/6233 |
| ★ ◆ CUNTS – VA School of Consent Understanding Negotiations Techniques and Safety Group focused on education for those new to the lifestyle. | https://fetlife.com/groups/262514 |
| Depravity A play party/social group focused on vetted LGBTQ individuals | https://fetlife.com/groups/249085 |
| ◆ Electroplay RVA Group focused on learning, teaching, and talking about Electroplay. | https://fetlife.com/groups/246978 |
| Fredricksburg TNG Group focused on socials for those that are 18-35 in Fredricksburg, VA | https://fetlife.com/groups/138914 |
| GRP – Greater Richmond Polyamory Group focused on polyamory and ENM and how that intersects with kink. Social, has occasional play parties. | https://fetlife.com/groups/44536 |
| ◆ Knot Your Typical Rope Group A group focused on rope tying for anyone who is small, large, disabled, self tie, LGBTQ, or anyone who has doesn’t feel like they belong in typical rope spaces. | https://fetlife.com/groups/314598 |
| MAST – Masters And slave Together Midlothian of Central VA Group focused on socials for those that engage in Master/slave relationship dynamics. | https://fetlife.com/groups/292309 |
| RAD – Richmond Ageplay Dreamland Group focused on those who engage in ageplay. Primarily social with some play parties. | https://fetlife.com/groups/289211 https://fetlife.com/RADAgeplay |
| RAWR – Richmond Area Wildlife Roleplay Group focused on those who engage in petplay, wildlifeplay, and animal roleplay of all kinds. On current hiatus. | https://fetlife.com/groups/119745 |
| Richmond Kink Network A discord dedicated to the RVA community and groups within it. | Invite only from in person events |
| ★ ◆ Richmond TNG Group focused on those between the ages of 18-35. Hosts social munches which are age restricted, and educational events which are open to all ages. | https://fetlife.com/groups/26506 |
| ★ ◆ RLG – Richmond Lifestyle Group General socializing group, hosts play parties, and has a dedicated Discord. Mixed ages and sexualities, welcoming overall but often leans older. | https://fetlife.com/groups/36021 |
| ★ ◆ RQK – Richmond Queer Kinksters Group focused on those who idenfity as LGBTQ and allies, primarily a social group with the occasional educational | https://fetlife.com/groups/45784 |
| RVA Femme Dommes Group focused on RVA Femdommes and those who worship women. | https://fetlife.com/groups/13551 |
| ◆ RVA Rope Group focused on rope education – currently defunct | https://fetlife.com/RVARope https://fetlife.com/groups/66133 https://rvarope.com/ |
| ◆ SPEaKRVA – Swingers, Poly, Ethically Non-Monogamous, and are Kinky A collective group that hosts socials, events, and educationals including general meet ups, ageplay, and poly. | https://fetlife.com/SPEaKRVA |
| The Icebreaker RVA A social event intended to help people get to know one another | https://fetlife.com/groups/301280 |
Richmond Venues
Venues groups commonly meet at socially or host play parties at. Some other venues which are not kink affiliated are occasionally rented out, as well as private house parties which are not on this list.
| Fallout RVA A significant amount of RVA events are hosted. Goth/Fetish bar. 18+ with some 21+ restricted events. | https://www.falloutrva.com/ https://fetlife.com/groups/18881 https://fetlife.com/Jackie_Fallout (Owner) |
| Thirsty’s RVA LGBTQ Bar, 21+, hosts occasional fetish nights. *Largely a gay male crowd, can have different consent models such as touch based affirmative consent. | https://www.thirstysrva.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThirstysRVA/ |
| The Coal Room Private play party venue, invite only, currently not operating. | https://fetlife.com/TheCoalRoomV2_0 |
| The Knotty Spot / TKS / Kinbaku Studio Recommended strongly against this venue, as well as any events or groups hosted out of it. | Not Recommended |
LGBTQ Resources
RVA LGBTQ Groups (NOT kink)
| Diversity Richmond Hosts a variety of events, support groups, classes and more. | https://www.diversityrichmond.org/ |
| T.A.G – Transgender Adult Group Social group for transgender and non-binary adults in RVA. | https://www.facebook.com/groups/transadultgroup/ |
| He She Ze and We LGBTQ Youth support group, Provided LGBTQ education, support for parents, and hosts social events. | https://heshezewe.org/ |
| James River Transgender Society Topic driven support meetings for transgender and non-binary adults | http://www.jrts.org/ |
| OUT RVA A website that posts social groups, events, and more for LGBTQ individuals. | https://outrva.com/ |
| RVA RIP Communal board for DIY events around RVA. Queer, Radical, and Stinky! | https://rva.rip/ |
| Sensible Tips LLC A not-for-profit business providing information, community support, and social events for transgender individuals. | https://www.sensible-tips.com/ |
| Stonewall Sports RVA Sports leagues for LGBTQ adults in RVA | https://stonewallsportsrichmond.org/ |
| Side by Side LGBTQ Youth support group and resources. | https://www.sidebysideva.org/ |
| VA Pride Hosts VA Pride in September | https://www.diversityrichmond.org/virginia-pride |
LGBTQ Venues (NOT Kink)
| Babes of Carytown LGBTQ Bar 21+ | https://www.facebook.com/babesofcarytown/ |
| Barcode RVA LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant | https://www.barcodedowntown.com/ |
| By Any Beans Necessary LGBTQ Bookshop and community space. Opening Winter 2025 | https://byanybeansnecessary.com/by-any-beans-necessary/ https://www.instagram.com/byanybeansnecessaryrva/ |
| Diversity Richmond Hosts a variety of events, support groups, classes and more. | https://www.diversityrichmond.org/ |
| Godfreys RVA Drag | |
| Gold Lion Community Cafe A vegetarian cafe and bar that hosts LGBT events | https://www.goldlionrva.com/ |
| Thirsty’s RVA LGBTQ Bar, 21+, hosts occasional fetish nights. *Largely a gay male crowd, can have different consent models such as touch based affirmative consent. | https://www.thirstysrva.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThirstysRVA/ |
Transgender Resource List – Updated Feb. 12. 2025
Food Resources
| Meadowbridge Community Market A free grocery and supply store in Northside RVA | https://www.madrva.org/home/meadowbridge-community-market |
| RVA Community Fridges Various fridges throughout RVA stocked with food | https://www.rvacommunityfridges.com/ |