Whips, watersports, hot wax and some painful-looking clamps

Erik and Krista feel a little nervous in having allowed Canadian filmmakers tape them for the TV series Kink. As with most films the bulk of the footage shot is discarded. Only the most titillating moments will make it to the television screen. Makes it easy to miss that like most people involved in BDSM once the kinky fun is over they are just like most people.

Let’s see: Paddle-wielding Dominatrix, transvestite hooker, transgender cabaret stars, voyeur-seeking married couple, curious tourists on a quest for divine gay enlightenment — it seems our town is a veritable hotbed of Kink-y activity, as viewers will no doubt discover in droves when the fourth season premieres Friday at 11:30 p.m. on Showcase.

That’s a good thing for the network, not so good for some of the show’s participants. Billed as the exhibitionist wannabe porn stars next door, married couple Erik and Krista are conflicted now that the show is going to air nationally. They’re kinda proud they had the nerve to take part but belatedly concerned about what co-workers, parents and some friends will think.

Friends, neighbours shock in ‘Kink’