Dogging in winter and bad weather: staying safe in the dark and cold
Dark evenings, cold, rain, fog, ice, floods and tides: how to stay safe when dogging in the UK winter, including carbon monoxide and hypothermia basics.
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Dogging articles: safety, law, etiquette and history
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These guides cover the things most dogging sites leave out: how to stay safe, what the law says in England and Wales, how people behave, and where the term comes from. Start with safety.
Safety
Dogging safety checklist: what to check before you leave
A practical dogging safety checklist for UK adults: what to check before you leave, in the car, on arrival, during the evening and afterwards. Free to read.
Read the articleDogging scams and robbery: how they work and how to protect yourself
How dogging scams, sextortion, fake profiles and opportunistic robbery work, the warning signs to spot, and what to do if it happens to you. UK guide.
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Why you must never film or photograph anyone: voyeurism and image law explained
Never film or photograph anyone at a meet. A plain guide to voyeurism, intimate image sharing and blackmail law in England and Wales. General information only.
Read the articleIs dogging illegal in the UK? What the law says in England and Wales
Dogging is not a crime in itself, but several laws in England and Wales can apply. Plain-English guide to the main offences. General information only.
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Dogging etiquette: the do and don't guide for respectful meets
Simple, respectful etiquette for UK dogging: consent signals, watching or joining, leaving, noise, litter, parking and privacy. Clear do and don't tables.
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Dogging vs swinging, cruising and cottaging: what is the difference?
Dogging, swinging, cruising and cottaging are not the same thing. See who does what, and why it matters for consent, privacy and the law in England and Wales.
Read the articleThe history of dogging in the UK: where the word came from and how it spread
Where the word dogging comes from, how it became part of British culture, how the press covered it, and how the internet changed the way adults arrange it.
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Sexual health basics for outdoor meets: condoms, testing, vaccines and telling partners
Condoms every time, a new one with each partner, regular testing, vaccines and PrEP to discuss with a clinic, symptoms to watch for, and how to tell partners.
Read the articleHow to talk to your partner about dogging, and agree what is and is not okay
A warm, practical guide for couples: how to raise dogging, agree boundaries and safe words, handle jealousy, check in afterwards, and know when to step back.
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