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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Some people worry that Shibari is not compatible with the new female type: the empowered woman. Therefore, we decided to interview a young woman we’ll call Mandy and explore how the submission of an empowered woman is possible nowadays. The first question was: Why do you consider yourself an empowered woman? Mandy: Well, to begin…
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Everybody wants to be better than they are, but not everybody is willing to pay the price. Discipline is a word that doesn’t sound nice to most people’s ears. However, as any bondage practitioner knows, without discipline, self-improvement is impossible. That’s why discipline and self-improvement always go together in Shibari. Discipline is doing what you…
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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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A bondage party is a great alternative for an original celebration. Instead of the typical Dance-Drinks-Dates reunion, you can surprise your friends with a rope-themed event. In this article, we offer some tips for a Shibari party that might be helpful for you. First of all, make your party vanilla-friendly. That is, take into consideration…
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Psychologists have been using the DSM guide for decades. In practice, it works as an “official” guide to psychological disorders and their treatment. As expected, one of the most debated and reviewed areas is sexuality. For example, fifty years ago, homosexual behavior was seen as a pathology. Similarly, BDSM was once considered an unhealthy practice.…
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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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Yeshua Avraham, one of the admins of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, shared what he calls the “Relationship Bill of Rights”, which is a list of principles you should follow if you want your relations to be SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). Since it is always important to promote healthy, mutually beneficial relations, we…
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