Being involved in the kink scene requires a certain amount of vulnerability, openness, and honesty. Communication is the foundation among all types of BDSM activity and, as such, is a practice that is required to be honed and understood. We are all used to negotiation, safewords, and sharing parts of ourselves that the vanilla world may not ever get to see. When there is a … [Read more...]
Kink and Community: Our Responsibility
May 12, 2019 By 4 Comments
Knowing My Origins Having been an active participant in the BDSM lifestyle and my local BDSM scene for the better part of the last decade, I am still and forever always learning new things. My years of experience have taught me quite a bit and, though I still find myself falling somewhere in between “newbie” and “seasoned”, I definitely have wisdom … [Read more...]
An Ode To AgePlay
May 4, 2019 By 4 Comments
The Arduousness of Adulthood It's hard enough being an adult and going through the regular day-to-day. Paying bills, remembering to stay hydrated, and keeping up with one's hectic schedule can seem almost nightmarish. As children, we thought that adulthood was the ultimate goal. Now grown, we find ourselves thinking, 'This isn't what I signed up for!' Would that there was a … [Read more...]
BDSM Basics: Cathartic Scenes
March 10, 2019 By 4 Comments
What is a Cathartic Scene? In the context of BDSM play, a cathartic scene is one wherein the players achieve a certain level of emotional release (catharsis) from the giving and receiving of pain and sharing in a power exchange dynamic. Often times, this will involve pushing against boundaries and soft or hard limits provided that fully informed consent has been given … [Read more...]
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