Gamasutra By Katherine Cross The “romance options” are one of the most talked-about aspects of modern RPGs, the anodyne name betraying the fundamentally lifeless simulation of sexual relationships afforded to us by most games. But it’s still tremendous fun, finding the right partner for all your grand adventures. “Partner” …
Buzz Feed by Nitasha Tiku When Kink.com severed ties with adult film star James Deen, the company’s disavowal was swift and unwavering. Two days after Deen’s ex-girlfriend, Stoya, alleged on Twitter that he had raped her, the San Francisco-based BDSM and fetish porn studio said it would cease all ties …
The Guardian by Kate Iselin Non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships: whatever your preferred term, it can be a heavy word to drop at the dinner table. For many, it conjures up images of swinging 70s’ couples throwing keys in a bowl post-fondue party, or sexual free-for-alls in darkened, Latex-scented nightclubs. …
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Tess M. Gemberling, M.A. Medical Research: What is the background for this study? Response: Many stereotypes of BDSM (bondage and discipline [B&D], dominance and submission [D/s], sadomasochism [SM],) exist; however, research with practitioners suggests these stereotypes are largely unfounded. Preliminary evidence implies BDSM practitioners are …
Salon by MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS It was an abrupt and unambiguous declaration to her 226,000 Twitter followers — and her countless more fans. On Saturday, adult actress, writer and entrepreneur Stoya announced on Twitter, “That thing where you log in to the internet for a second and see people idolizing the …
Psychology Today by Joe Kort Ph.D. In the 1980s, addiction models were becoming increasingly popular, and Patrick Carnes’ sex addiction model tagged onto that wave. Twelve-step groups on behavioral addictions were forming everywhere. The groups, as well as the information, were easily accessible, and clients understood the concept immediately. I …
KQED By Susan Cohen When you sign up for an account at KinkBNB.com, you’re given a list of password security questions. Some are recognizable from other websites: Where was your mother born? What is your third-grade teacher’s last name? Others, however, are much less conventional, but more fitting of …
Columbia Spectator BY AIDAN GOLTRA To manage her multiple relationships, School of Engineering and Applied Science junior Arya Popescu uses Google Calendar. Like any other busy student, Popescu has work to manage, homework to do, and assignments to complete. But despite her busy schedule, Popescu found a polyamorous niche …
FOX 19 Now By Jordan Vilines West Chester Township officials revoked a business permit for a previously approved swingers club scheduled to open in December. Officials cited a dated trespassing charge against the owners when rescinding the permit, owners of The Champagne Club confirmed to FOX19 NOW. It was standing …
KCTV By Ellen McNamara OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) – Liz and Garrett have been together for nine years. The Kansas City area couple has been married for more than seven years. They say their relationship is strong but something is missing. That something, they say, is another woman. …
