Hanky Codes

History The hanky code was originally developed by gay men as a method of communicating with potential partners in noisy bars. Today, it has been adopted by people of all orientations who are into some form of kink, fetish or BDSM. The use of the hanky code, also called flagging, does not necessarily imply that a person is looking for a partner, nor that a person is gay. It is simply a symbol of pride in one's self, and is a neat way to get a fellow perv to say, "Hi!".

How to Use the Code Fold the hanky of your choice into a neat rectangle, and tuck it in one of the rear pockets of your pants, leaving between half an inch and a full inch showing. If the hanky is just crammed into your pocket or worn some other way, most pervy folks will assume that you don't intend it to mean anything. Here is an illustration for you of how a purple hanky flag would look in the back pocket of some black jeans:

* This is a compilation from a comparison of various sites who host their own hanky codes and represents the most constant showings of different colors and designs. For example, in some other codes, Mustard represents a Food Fetish rather than what's listed above, but it wasn't the most commonly found. Also, the above-listed are oriented specifically to play and kink, not necessarily to sexual interaction.