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What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy? How To Tell If ENM Is Right For You And Tips To Practice It, Per Relationship Experts

“Typically, I hear clients use the label ‘polyamorous’ to describe themselves if they are intentionally creating multidimensional love-based relationships,” says Hamilton. “People might feel more comfortable using the term ‘ethical non-monogamy’ if they are not open to forming long-term relationships, or if they are focused on sexual connections rather than …

What Really Happens at a Sex Party? 8 Women Share Their True Stories

“Since then, I’ve been to several different kinds of parties. There are no typical parties, as they all differ depending on who is throwing them. I only frequent parties [organized] by those who prioritize the safety of everyone involved, [which means] having clear consent standards, agreements, and boundaries and [hiring] …

City council removes plus sign from LGBTQ+ Pride proclamation after deciding it promotes BDSM

In reality, the plus sign is a symbol of inclusion to acknowledge that there are so many more sexual and gender identities than the term “LGBTQ” can encompass. It is also shorthand for longer references to the community, such as LGBTQIA. Alexander also explained that her position against mentioning Stonewall …

Navigating The Delicate Yet Dynamic Universe Of BDSM And Kink With Trauma

When interviewed about the role of BDSM and kink in trauma recovery for Dame, licensed marriage and family therapist Pam Schaffer explains, “BDSM can be an excellent way to help people explore their own sense of agency and safety, which can be deeply healing when it comes to trauma. Trauma comes …

NCSF Celebrates National Kink Month with an Interview with Goddess Lakshimi

by Seq, NCSF Board Member and Chair of the DEI Committee Q. Please tell us a bit about yourself That is an excellent question. I’m a trisexual woman. I believe in: Honor, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and accountability.  I am a woman with extremely strong Spiritual beliefs. I am a retired …

Kinksters in Latex, Leather and Little Else Descend on San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair

“I definitely spent a good amount of time watching the queer wrestling,” said Ty Wright, a Sacramento resident who came into town for the fair. “This is cheesy, but when they’re talking about the ‘American Dream’ and the freedom aspect, this is what they thought they were talking about.”