43 straight male.

I’m just opening up to my interest in “into” sub/dom style kinks. I’ve always like being tied up but only had one partner who entertained it. I’d love to explore it more but don’t know where to start. The porn I see is too hard core for me, I like being more teased than bound. As a result, a little nervous about the full sub/dom scene (at least for now).

Any suggestions where I can start? And as a recently single man, how I might find in person partners without being creepy or off putting. Being single again after a long time I want to finally explore life and fulfill some things I’ve been repressing for a long time.

Appreciate the guidance.