The Hanky Code, also known as the handkerchief code or bandana code, is a form of signaling used in the gay leather and BDSM communities to indicate a person's sexual preferences and interests.
The Hanky Code involves wearing a colored handkerchief or bandana in the back pocket of one's pants or tied around one's wrist, with each color representing a different sexual preference or interest.
The Hanky Code originated in the 1970s in the gay leather scene in the United States and has since spread to other parts of the world and other communities, such as the BDSM and kink communities.
Here are some examples of what the different colors represent in the Hanky Code:
- Red: Fisting
- Yellow: Watersports (urine play)
- Blue: Oral sex (top)
- Navy Blue: Oral sex (bottom)
- Black: BDSM (general interest)
- Gray: Bondage
- White: Masturbation
- Brown: Scat play (feces)
- Orange: Anything goes
- Green: Hustler (prostitution)
- Light Blue: Anal sex (top)
- Hunter Green: Daddy/Mommy (dominant partner)
- Light Grey: Wrestling
- Pink: Dildo play
It's important to note that the Hanky Code is not universal and can vary depending on the community and region. Additionally, not everyone in the BDSM or kink communities uses or is familiar with the Hanky Code.
If you are interested in using the Hanky Code, it's important to research and understand the meanings behind the colors and to use them only with others who are familiar with the code. It's also important to communicate clearly with your partner(s) about your interests and boundaries, as the Hanky Code is not a substitute for clear communication.
