I'm looking to meet a submissive-leaning woman to go on a great journey with. I'm 35 and based in Germany but not from here originally. Neighbouring countries could also work.

I'm tall, in good shape, and I have blue eyes and brown hair. People tell me I have a cute smile and sparkly eyes. Dimples.

I don't think that I have a physical type per se, but I do like women with passions, convictions, eagerness to learn and a curiosity about the world. That said, I think there's definitely a time for a little silliness. I tend to vibe better with left-leaning, environmentally conscious, socially aware types, but it's probably not a dealbreaker.

I feel like I've always had an underlying relationship with kink. I remember certain games that we sometimes played when we were younger and I was always especially interested in ones that involved some sort of capture or punishment dynamic. As I grew older, that interest began to manifest itself in a teenage interest in BDSM erotica and porn, and later, into finding communities like this one. There wasn't much to do in the village I grew up in so I had time to do a lot of ...research.

The mental and psychological aspects of BDSM really light my fire. Anything with a strong power exchange bent to it is likely to be my thing. I love reading about BDSM and power dynamics - the psychology behind it, theories on where these kinks and proclivities originate, people's sordid stories, etc. It's an endlessly fascinating topic, and I hope not just because I'm an irredeemable pervert.

Being able to connect on a level that isn't solely sexual is important to me. I feel like a mental (or even an emotional) connection significantly enhances the experience when it comes to BDSM and playing and it would be great to find someone with whom I'm able to have a chat with, and, dare I say it, have a laugh with. That is: the 'vanilla' connection is crucial to underpinning all the other cool stuff that can be built on top. But I like the fact that in one fell swoop, the mood can shift and both parties be left in no doubt whatsoever where the power lies.

My hobbies include hiking adventures to find cool swimming spots, anything to do with food (cooking, eating out, dinner parties), playing sports (football especially), and reading interesting deep-dive articles and long-form essays. Big fan of the London Review of Books on a slow Sunday morning. I also like various games (pool, poker, board games, chess) and riding my bike around the city. I grew up in the mountains so living somewhere relatively flat still feels pretty novel.

Specific kinks can be discussed in the DMs, but as the old adage goes, connection is key.

I'll leave it there for now and I hope to hear from you if anything here has struck a chord or piqued your interest.