Consent is an agreement between participants regarding what they want and don’t want to happen in a given practice (scene). Basically, it is the fruit of honest communication and negotiation. Here are 5 things you should know about consent: We hope you find them useful. First of all, you should understand that consent is a…
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Sexual coercion is a term that refers to sexual activity that is done under pressure, blackmail, deceit, or manipulation. Its purpose is making the victim agree (apparently in a free manner) to perform acts that they actually don’t want to perform. Let’s take a moment to digest this definition. Blackmail is easy to identify because…
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You’ve probably heard about introverts and extroverts. Moreover, you’ve probably done a quiz or two to find out which type you are, and then read about how you can use your type of personality for better advantage at work or on dating. That’s all fine, really. However, today we want to add a new category.…
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As you know, BDSM is an umbrella term that includes a wide range of activities. We call these “practices,” and they can range from mild to extreme. So, for example, we would consider a lingerie fetish or a foot fetish a mild practice. After all, it only needs a piece of clothing or emphasizing an…
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There’s an old saying about the difference between pornography and eroticism: if you show the hen, that’s porn; if you only show a feather, that’s eroticism. What they are trying to say is that, whereas pornography is all about explicitly showing every last detail, eroticism is the art of suggestion. One is aimed at your…
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Does Shibari come to an end once you say, “I do,” and someone puts a ring on your finger? Of course not! Kinky lifestyles and married life are not incompatible. For this article, we asked some married couples who also share a passion for kink what would be the best advice they could give to…
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Twenty years ago, the answer would have been yes, without a doubt. However, in the last couple of decades, there have been huge cultural and social changes. Many of these have been related to sexual diversity and alternative lifestyles. That’s why we have to ask ourselves: Is Shibari still a scandal? And the answer is…
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Nowadays, there is plenty of advice on how to deal with sexual diversity or gender identity among family members. However, when it comes to kink, we’re still a little behind. Are you ready for dealing with a Shibari son or daughter? Think of your own children, in case you have them. What would you do…
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We usually think of Shibari as an erotic practice, and rightfully so. Few things are sexier than tying up your partner and experiencing first-hand the power dynamic between you. However, there is also room for Shibari and friendship. And this doesn’t mean using rope to take someone to the friend zone. Quite the opposite, bondage…
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Some people say that the quality of the aftercare is what separates rope gamers from true artists. If it’s so important, what are the keys to great aftercare? Here are some of them. First of all, aftercare takes time. Think about what happens after you just had sex. Turning around and falling asleep in less…
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