They told us to be strong. Also, they told us to despise weak people. And self-pity was the greatest crime of all. They taught us to be strong, and they told us it was wrong to show vulnerability. And yet, there’s a lot to say about what the pandemic taught us about vulnerability. We discovered…
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Would you enjoy the most wonderful music if you were deaf? Certainly not. Well, some people watch and even participate in bondage scenes, and yet, it is as if they were somewhere else, for they don’t seem to realize what’s going on. This is due to their lack of awareness. The Oxford Dictionary defines awareness…
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The Oxford Dictionary defines a deviation as “the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.” Colloquially, people use it as a synonym for the unusual, the weird, and the alternative. More importantly, the sense of deviation is the essence of kink. People used to think about deviations as something abnormal, wrong, or…
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Shibari is not always sexual; we’ve already explained that in a previous article. It is an art form, a BDSM practice, a method for relaxation, and many other things. However, this doesn’t mean that it is something prudish and incompatible with sexual practices. Concurrently, there is such a thing as sexual Shibari. And here’s what…
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Ropes can be stored anywhere. Period. When discussing the topic of Shibari and discretion, the first thing that comes to mind is that ropes are easy to store. Moreover, by themselves, they look perfectly innocent. Any kinky person will tell you just how difficult it can be sometimes to hide “toys and tools” from kids,…
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Being the dominant partner comes with many risks, and one of the most serious ones is what psychologists call “power intoxication.” This term refers to an unhealthy psychological state in which a person loses control over their dominant role and becomes reckless and harmful to their partner(s). Power intoxication is a euphoric state that comes…
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The “Free the Kink” Facebook group shares several visual materials that remind their members and visitors of just how important consent is in any kinky practice. As any BDSM enthusiast knows, consent is always essential to keep things SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). Some of the slogans provided by “Free the Kink” include the following:…
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Shibari is fun, sexy, and beautiful to see. However, if there is one aspect of Shibari that is absolutely undesirable, it’s rope shedding. Rope shedding is the result of using natural fibers for bondage. As any professional top will tell you, natural fibers are far superior to their synthetic alternatives in terms of performance, comfort,…
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Swinging couples have been in the kinky scene for decades now. The idea of exchanging intimate partners for providing excitement and surprise to relations that are falling into routine is nothing new. However, there is a new variation of the swinging trend: Shibari swingers. They are long term bondage couples who exchange partners with another…
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Mac Mclaughlin is one of the founders of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group. He regularly discusses topics related to the kinky lifestyle in the group, and this time he talked about the chastity kink. “Free the Kink” is part of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF), which is a combined effort of over…
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