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Sensual Domination

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, […]

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Empathy in Submission?

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 […]

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How dominatrix psychology can change your understanding of power

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. […]

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That Time I Tried BDSM Therapy

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 […]

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Meaning Quotes? – Journal Prompt

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 […]

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Work and life lessons from a former dominatrix

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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Trust – Journal Prompt

On the Journaling Channel of chat, a prompt was offered by Sleepmonger: I’d like to talk about trust. In my opinion trust is the foundation to each and every type of BDSM interaction. Whether it be negotiated playtime between top/bottom, or a long term D or M/s relationship, without trust everything we build up together […]

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The old sub vs. slave debate

Awesomely, people trust me enough to ask questions and expect non-joking answers (which is good because I am supposed to have a clue.) Well, sometimes they get joking answers because I am afraid that I am a complete smartass – but I do offer serious opinions, too. Today, one of the ladies asked my opinion.what […]