I must admit I am somewhat jealous of Gwen's social situation where knowledge of her choices including wearing a chastity belt can be shared, And in many situations I agree that it is possible to share information that is totally unacceptable in other social circles.
Sadly, my partner and I were both in the medical profession and unfairly or not, our professional positions were highly dependent on conservative values that we never actually shared. Secrecy about our relationship became our way of life, not by choice but out of necessity.
Since our retirement however we have began to establish friendships with others who are more comfortable with values and lifestyles that are more in tune with our own. Knowledge of my chastity belt is now known by a few others and the result has been similar to Gwen's experience and they are now experimenting with chastity devices and enjoying doing so. There were times when the first reveal of my belt produced smiles and a few jokes, but in all cases, that almost immediately turned into curiosity and then sincere interest.
But do not read to much into these more positive reactions. Our reveals were carefully chosen and the reaction was universally what we had anticipated. I still don't believe society as a whole is ready for our lifestyle though some progress has indeed been made.
