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New Chat Toys

Serrian and MsMonster have led the charge on setting up new “vanity” chat tags to self-label relationships, dynamic styles, personality labels. The how-to is easy. After requesting a role in chat in the #role-request channel, go back to the #info-and-rules channel and look over the icons and roles listed. For the labels that you’d like […]

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Kinky Gifts – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by Sleepmonger Happy holidays! Have you spotted the perfect journal to send to your special someone to record their thoughts about you while you’re apart? Found the perfect rubber kitchen spatula clearly designed for butts to send to the husband of a mother in law […]

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Psychological Characteristics of BDSM Practitioners

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1743609515304471Andreas A.J.WismeijerPhD*Marcel A.L.M.van AssenPhD†*Department of Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands†Department of Methodology and Statistics, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands Available online 16 December 2015. Abstract Introduction It has been generally thought that the practice of bondage-discipline, dominance-submission, sadism-masochism (BDSM) is in some form associated with psychopathology. However, several more recent studies suggest a […]

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What Kind of Play? – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by chrissa: Based on your current mood, what kind of play or scene would suit you? What are you craving to do or to be done to you? Whether it’s pure sex or sadomasochism or just cuddles and being told you’re a good girl. Share […]

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TheMasque STORE!

Dear friends, we are pleased to announce The Masque Network Shops! We have everything from clothing to bedding, jewelry to paddles. We feature Severus, Hermione, gorgeous artwork, literary humor, notecards, journals, and invitations for spankings. Join us in celebrating – and grab a few fun things for yourself and for friends. Where to find us? […]

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Addressing Trauma – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by Ms Monster: Hey all. So I am going to post a meme here, but it is a thought provoking one. I thought this may lead to some interesting discussion. What are your thoughts? Have you or are you attempting to do so now? If […]

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Incorporating Rituals – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by chrissa: Do you believe that incorporating rituals or daily tasks is something beneficial for you/something you’re interested in? If you have or previously had any, feel free to share what they were and how they impacted you and your dynamic. If you don’t, or […]

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Your Role – Journal Prompt

On the chat Journaling Channel, Sleepmonger asks: In honor of the new reaction roles I’d like to hear everyone’s thoughts on just what each of the roles they’ve picked mean to them. This question is inspired from an outline for a profile post I struggled with elsewhere so full credit goes to the originators All […]

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The Sexuality of BDSM – Journal Prompt

On the Journal Channel in chat, Sleepmonger asks: The sexuality of BDSM might not be the main focus for everyone but it’s a huge part of it for a lot of us. So lets hear what gets everyone’s engine running. Is it the sensations? The sights and sounds? The thoughts going through your head? What […]

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BDSM Hierarchy – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling channel in chat, chrissa asks: Are you familiar with the BDSM hierarchy? – Submissive needs – Dominant needs – Dominant wants/whims – Submissive wants Have you ever thought about what your needs are? How do you separate what a “need” is from a “want”? What kind of ways do you approach conversation […]