The Cage

Community Overview

About The Cage

The Cage BDSM Community is where people who love BDSM, kink, and fetish connect. Free to join, it brings together real people who value authenticity, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships. With blogs, forums, personal ads, and live chat, it’s a kink-positive place for real conversation and real connection. Join us today.

The community at a glance

The Cage is an online community for LGBTQIA+, Relationships, BDSM, and Dating with roughly 90K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It also includes 1:1 member pairing, events or meetups, and an email newsletter. On the Hive Index it ranks #1 in the LGBTQIA communities list, #1 in the Relationships communities list, #2 in the BDSM communities list, and #7 in the Dating communities list.

90K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

This community has a realtime chat

Pairing

Only 8% of LGBTQIA communities have member pairing

This community sets up 1:1 pairing between its members

Events

Only 11% of LGBTQIA communities have events

This community hosts offline events and meetups

Newsletter

Only 5% of BDSM communities have a newsletter

This community has an email newsletter of related content

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Cage for?
Best for LGBTQIA+ and Relationships and BDSM and Dating enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion, live chat, events or meetups.
Is The Cage free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does The Cage have?
Roughly 90K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What topics does The Cage cover?
On the Hive Index, The Cage is organized under LGBTQIA+, Relationships, BDSM, Dating.
How do I join The Cage?
You can join The Cage by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the LGBTQIA communities like?
Communities for LGBTQIA+ people covering social connection, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Discord is a major hub with large and small servers for everything from general queer community to specific identities and interests, alongside subreddits and dedicated platforms for support and discussion.