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Objectification: Part Two

August 1, 2016 By Baadmaster 1 Comment

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Photo and rope by Rope_Daddy

Objectification, as noted in last week’s article, has a built-in power disparity that works great in a D/s context. Since objectification play is more a mental exercise than a technical skill, it is ideal for those new in the lifestyle who want to establish, or reinforce, a power exchange. This practice can take many forms, but at its heart is the aim to strengthen the power disparity that is the core of any D/s interaction. And it is fun too!

So here is a list of eight additional Objectification scenarios that can add excitement to your BDSM – and sex — life.

The submissive as the Master/Mistress’s footstool. “Submissive as furniture” is probably the most popular form of objectification play. Often the submissive is required to be a footstool for the Dom/me. Or, the bottom can be turned into a table, on all fours, with dishes of food on his/her back. You can take this “slave as furniture” concept anywhere you want to. Slave as toilet. Slave as room decoration. Slave as ashtray.

Enforced Accessibility. This set-up is great for couples with an objectification fetish that want to reinforce the sexual aspects of submission. Different that the “sex doll” objectification in that the Dominant selects a particular period of time when the submissive must be available for sex, regardless of other considerations. During these specific periods of time the bottom knows that the Top can demand any sexual act from him/her and is required to be ready for such demands. Many couples find the both the anticipation by the bottom of such periods and the sexual objectification inherent in such a scenario to be incredibly exciting.

Forniphilia. Making furniture with a bound submissive is known as “forniphilia.” (There is a name for everything it seems!) Be forewarned. Don’t keep the sub in “furniture bondage” for too long. Watch for cramping. In this type of scene, a safe word is in order.

Combining BDSM with objectification. There is no rule that says objectification must be a stand-alone act. Tie a submissive to a St. Andrews Cross and talk about her/him in the objective case, hang a sign on her/him or put items on her/him are objectification scenes I have actually witnessed. The key is always making sure that the bottom is being objectified as opposed to just being scened with.

Objectification combined with humiliation play. An interrogation scene, where the submissive is treated as a nameless prisoner, is one way to go. This is likely to involve gags, blindfolds and verbal humiliation. Interrogation scenes, by their very nature, have a way of becoming harsh; care must be taken to respect negotiated limits.

Hood play. Just putting a hood on a submissive is exquisite objectification. She/he is, by definition, faceless and becomes nothing but an object. This is an extremely safe, yet incredibly effective, way of objectifying a submissive. Just make sure the hood is fitted properly and the slave can breathe easily.

Puppy play. This is another extremely popular activity. There might be a debate whether this is pure objectification; it might me more “animalization” if you wish to be technical. No matter, it is a very popular BDSM activity. In fact, there are national “puppy play” competitions. In this scenario, the bottoms become puppies; the “Master/Mistress” is often referred to as a trainer – as in animal trainer. Plush puppy paws, chew toys, puppy suits and leashes are items that “puppy players” use to take this style of “objectification” play to its highest levels.

Pony play. Again, one can debate if this is “objectification” per se. In pony play, the Dominant trains the submissive to walk, trot and act like a pony. The proper gait – from a slow trot to a cantor – and perfect pony posture are two of the aims of the serious pony trainer. The “show pony” is beautifully dressed in headgear, elegant footwear and reigns, often pulling a cart. This is a very safe – and pricey! — way to objectify one’s submissive, hence the large number of pony play aficionados.

Objectification runs the gamut from “human sex doll” to “slave as toilet,” from “hood play” to “forniphilia,” from “light verbal humiliation” to “heavy degradation.” Because of this wide range, it is one of the most popular forms of BDSM play. It doesn’t require years of practice to learn; you can get the same rush with objectification play as you can with a bullwhip. Just remember that you must always keep the psychological well being of the bottom in mind. Don’t push objectification to such a point that you can damage the submissive’s psyche. Have a safe word that the submissive can use for any reason that she/he feels her/his limits have been passed. Those safety considerations aside, this is a great way to have fun within your tastes and limits!

By BaadMaster
After a ten year run as head writer for the legendary bondage.com, and an equally long run as the host of the hit internet show “Baadmaster’s Dungeon,” we are pleased to welcome the one and only Baadmaster to KinkWeekly. His thoughts about all things BDSM will now appear regularly on these pages. From the mental aspects of D/s to the nuts and bolts of S&M play, Baadmaster will cover every facet of this ever expanding lifestyle.

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Objectification: Part One

July 25, 2016 By Baadmaster 1 Comment

There are so many activities that come under the broad banner of BDSM, D/s and fetish that it is hard to classify them in any logical way. This in itself is no big deal; it is not necessary to put every type of play into a neat little box – other then for purposes of discussion. Furthermore, often a given type of play takes on different dimensions depending on the players. For example, boot licking can be an exercise in submission for one couple, but could be nothing more than a kinky fetish with no D/s implications for another.

This is much the case with “Objectification,” which is usually defined as “the act of regarding or treating a person as an object.” Much like the boot licking example, it can be used in a D/s context or can simply be a kink or fetish. However, since objectification is such a great D/s tool, we will examine it from a Dominance and submission point of view.

So, let’s list — some in Part I and the rest in next week’s Part II — some awesome “objectification” scenarios. There is quite a range in these scenes. But the list should give you some ideas as to what level of objectification you might want to incorporate into your play. We might add that this list is far from complete; you can combine objectification with just about any BDSM activity. Imagination is your only limit.

• Permanently renaming the slave. In D/s couples, the removal of the birth name can be considered a form of objectification. This practice has very strong submissive symbolism and has the effect of “objectifying” the slave. The new persona can now be considered, for example, “slave Angel” and not simply “Ashley.” Of course, this can be just for a scene or a 24/7 name change or anything in between. When the Mistress/Master renames her/his submissive with “slave” in the new name, there is an inherent objectification and power exchange in this act.

• Requiring the slave to refer to him/herself as “slave.” Similar in spirit to renaming a slave – and often combined with it – requiring the submissive is to refer to him/herself in the third person is a very widespread BDSM tradition. This usually takes the form of the slave stating, for example, “This slave is the Master’s personal property.” This act of objectification is amazingly effective, even if it is only used during scenes. Requiring the submissive to be nothing more than “slave” is a very potent tool in the Dominant’s arsenal. When the newly named slave is instructed to refer to him/herself in the objective case, as in “This slave is Master’s property,” the couple is definitely adding to the power exchange. And all without the need to buy a new flogger!

• Human Sex Doll This is yet another user-friendly objectification scenario. This is especially good for beginners as it is an easy and fun way to experiment in basic D/s. In this scenario, the submissive partner becomes a living sex toy. The Top has total power over his/her “sex doll” within negotiated limits. Just make sure that you know your partners physical limits. For example, if he/she has any injuries, do not risk them by expecting certain sexual positions that can cause injury. That aside, there is little to be worried about here other than having too much fun!
• Caging. Putting a submissive in a cage can also have the effect of “animalizing” the submissive and is yet another distinct area of objectification play. If you put the submissive into the cage for an extended period of time, be aware of both the physical and emotional issues of longer-term confinement. Here a safe word is not only wise, it is essential. And you should instruct the submissive that the safe word can be used for both physical and/or psychological distress. And, if you ever leave the room, which I do not advise, it might be smart to leave the submissive with a cell phone – just in case. People can freak out when caged, even when they enjoy it.

Next week we will continue with more suggestions for Objectification Play. From forniphilia (guess what it is!) to hood play, we will offer eight additional scenarios that will be sure to completely fill up your “Objectification Card”!

By BaadMaster
After a ten year run as head writer for the legendary bondage.com, and an equally long run as the host of the hit internet show “Baadmaster’s Dungeon,” we are pleased to welcome the one and only Baadmaster to KinkWeekly. His thoughts about all things BDSM will now appear regularly on these pages. From the mental aspects of D/s to the nuts and bolts of S&M play, Baadmaster will cover every facet of this ever expanding lifestyle.

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