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“BDSM Community Reacts After Kink Website FetLife Goes Invite Only”

Broadly by Kari Paul Snce it first launched in 2008, kink-centric social networking site Fetlife has amassed more than 3.5 million users and established itself as the most prominent platform on the Internet for BDSM forums, dating, and local meet-ups. So, when the site closed its doors to new members …

“Why People Are Fighting to Get Polyamory Recognised as a Sexual Orientation”

VICE By Neil McArthur Melissa Marie Legge always knew she was different—she just felt it, even before she knew how to talk about that feeling. “Wherever this part of me came from, it has certainly always been there, even before I had words to describe or explain it,” she told …

“Kitchen Witches Are Brewing Lube for the Bedroom”

They’re bringing plants, oils, and crystals into the bedroom. Broadly by Sophie Saint Thomas In the intersection of kitchen witchery and kink, magical women are brewing balms, ointments, potions, and lotions, which they bring into the bedroom for BDSM purposes and in lieu of mainstream oils and lubes. While Judeo-Christian …

“Meet Tara Indiana, the Dominatrix Running for President Against Donald Trump”

Connections.Mic By Leigh Cuen There are two reasons why Tara Indiana, 48, is running for president. “I’m more honest than Donald Trump and have less skeletons in the closet than Hillary Clinton,” the sex worker and independent presidential candidate said in a phone interview. “I’m running to bring attention to …

“INSIDE THE MASSIVE KINK & FETISH COMMUNITY STILL THRIVING ON ‘SECOND LIFE'”

The Thrillist By JENNIFER BILLOCK “Hey, nice legs. Want a massage?” Joey asked from behind me. I stood back for a better view of my calves and thighs. He was right, they were pretty nice. I’d been standing on this beach, nude with the exception of some boat shoes, for …

“Pleasure Activist”

Polyamory 101: An Interview With Kate Kincaid Tucson Weekly by Ally Booker I interviewed Kate Kincaid, a therapist specializing in counseling gender and sexual minorities, people in alternative relationship models, and issues such as infidelity, mistrust, and ineffective communication. Additionally, she provides poly/kink-awareness trainings and workshops for other counselors in …

“Olympics 2016: Cupping is also part of BDSM play, by the way”

City Paper by Brandon Weigel Cupping is all the rage right now, thanks in no small part to a spotted Michael Phelps and other Olympians who say the therapy helps with pain relief and recovery. The Phelps connection has inspired several local journalists to try out the ancient therapy, in …

“Pleasure Activist”

Polyamory 101: An Interview With Kate Kincaid Tucson Weekly I interviewed Kate Kincaid, a therapist specializing in counseling gender and sexual minorities, people in alternative relationship models, and issues such as infidelity, mistrust, and ineffective communication. Additionally, she provides poly/kink-awareness trainings and workshops for other counselors in order to improve …

“For many in my fearful, frustrated generation, “having it all” means opting out of monogamy”

The Daily Mail would have you believe that polyamory is all wild orgies. Think more tea and washing up rotas. New Statesman Polyamory, if you believe the news­papers, is the hot new lifestyle option for affectless hipsters with alarming haircuts, or a sex cult, or both. A wave of trend …

“Why I’m In A Dead-End Relationship With A Man Who Has A Live-In GF”

Your Tango by Rebecca Jane Stokes It’s the last thing I ever expected and it’s dope as hell. Living in the moment has never been easy for me. I think that’s largely because I’m an imaginative and anxious person: dreaming up the future and then worrying about it is my …