“The IMsLBB is the largest convention for the leatherwomen and leatherdyke communities. Founded in 1987, it’s a unique blend of educational discussions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to meet other kinky people. The weekend culminates in a crowning of a Ms. International Leather and a Ms. International Bootblack. Contestants are judged …
Blue agrees, “The best way to help a partner become more engaged after sex is to converse with them. Find a neutral time and place (not right after sex or in the bedroom) when you both are relaxed and not distracted. Explore each other’s needs for post-coital activities. This is …
The following Principles and Guidelines are intended to help law enforcement and social services professionals understand the difference between abusive relationships vs. consensual sadomasochism (BDSM). BDSM includes a broad and complex group of behaviors between consenting adults involving the consensual exchange of power, and the giving and receiving of intense …
“Stone appealed, and won a mixed verdict. Appeals Court Judge Robyn Ridler Aoyagi noted that the Legislature offered three instances in which strangulation wasn’t a crime: in medicine, dentistry and religious practices. But sexual play? Not mentioned. She threw out the assault conviction but let strangulation stand. The conclusion of …
In all but four U.S. States, consent is not a defense to choking someone. The other States and Territories regulate “strangulation” and “suffocation” differently under their Assault, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence laws. To “strangle” generally means intentionally impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of someone by …
