As the world goes into hibernation over coronavirus fears, business is booming for dominatrix/lifestyle Domme Eva Oh – aka Mistress Eva – as her BDSM training course at YouWillPleaseMe reports an unprecedented number of member signups.

The virus outbreak has driven people online for entertainment, and according to Oh, “it seems that for many, there is quite an interest in learning the basics of kink and BDSM while cooped up at home; I am very happy about it, but I can’t say I’m surprised.”

Oh, who co-hosts the Safeword Podcast and makes herself available as a speaker/educator for sexuality workshops worldwide, is currently focusing on the online aspect of her business as would-be kinksters seek her out for at-home advice.

“The rise of kink in modern society is nothing new, but what’s interesting about this period of time – where our daily lives have ground to a halt and we’re always home – is the number of people with time on their hands who will take to BDSM while under quarantine,” said Oh. “I imagine it’s going to be a lot.”