On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by Sleepmonger: When it comes to BDSM experiences and interactions what sort of frequency do you need or expect in your relationships? Answer here, in chat, or even on your own journal.
https://www.livescience.com/34832-bdsm-healthy-psychology.html By Stephanie Pappas May 29, 2013 Despite the fact that their sexual preferences are listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as potentially problematic, people who play with whips and chains in the bedroom may actually be more psychologically healthy than those who don’t. A new study finds that […]
On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by Sleepmonger: I’d like to pose a more specific question than I have in the past. I’m curious how those of you who are submissive to someone who identifies as a sadist reconciles the fact that this person who deeply cares about you also enjoys […]
https://www.kinkly.com/definition/6750/sensual-domination?ts=1612473390 By Kinkly April 16, 2018 Definition – What does Sensual Domination mean? Sensual domination is a new style of dominance which focuses on delighting all of the senses. When practising sensual domination, both partners agree to take turns assuming and giving up control so they can both enjoy sexual pleasure. Sensual dominance celebrates pleasure over pain, […]
There’s a long-held thought that female submissives are soft and squishy and care about everyone with a sweet empathy that exudes from their very pores. This study suggests that that’s really just not the case. In fact, it may be that being submissive reduces empathy for the pain of others. I’m not taking sides here […]
The dominatrix profession demands a mastery of human psychology and the ability to command life’s many challenges. By KEVIN DICKINSON 16 January, 2020https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/dominatrix-life-lessons?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 Professional dominatrixes develop an intuitive understanding of the human psyche at its most revealing. The techniques pro-dommes use to control their clients can be translated to other endeavors, especially finances and work. […]
Not all therapists take the gentle approach. ROC MORIN OCTOBER 26, 2015https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/when-bdsm-is-therapeutic/412249/ Whips, chains, collars, gags, blindfolds, handcuffs, knives… My eyes roam the soundproof room in which we are enclosed. The subject of our conversation is BDSM (Bondage, Domination, Sadism, and Masochism), a discipline that includes a wide variety of consensual power-exchange activities suggested by […]
On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by chrissa: I love finding quotes that say things so eloquently that I feel but can’t seem to express properly. That’s inspired this next topic: Do you have any meaningful quotes/songs/books that have spoken to or inspired your BDSM journey? Please share them here and […]
This article from the BBC (the British Broadcasting Company, tyvm, you pervs) talks about how former dominatrix Kasia Urbaniak is now working to empower her female students to level the playing field when it comes to workplaces differences between men and women – and she’s using the skills she picked up in her profession. Check out […]
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