by Dulcinea Pitagora  Prior to starting my practice as a therapist, I was confronted with contradicting perspectives on the therapist’s disclosure of personal information to their clients. The prevailing thought behind this in the mental health field is that the therapeutic environment is not a place for therapists to disclose too …
Independent by Kirsty Blake Knox  From the beginning, it was apparent this was a court case like no other.  The jury was informed on the first day that “acts of stabbing” were an “essential part” of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O’Hara’s sexual relationship.  For many, “knife play” …
Mic.com By Kate Hakala  How would you feel about an open relationship?  Only 15% of Americans age 18 to 29 would ever consider being in an open relationship, according to a new survey conducted by the Huffington Post and YouGov. That proportion is nearly identical to — not …
The Tennessean by Tony Gonzales Private clubs for sexual swinging won’t be allowed to locate within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, daycares or parks in Tennessee.  The state Senate and House each voted resoundingly for the new law Monday night, without a single vote in opposition. The bills still …
VICE by Jesse Ward Wayne Boone’s nude months run from June to December. You can wear clothes if you want when you visit him, but these are his nude months, and so he’ll be naked—it says so right there on his Couchsurfing profile.  Strangers often find themselves in Boone’s …
The Tom of Finland Foundation has collaborated with artists and designers to satisfy a new generation of collectors. Out Magazine From Michelangelo to Rauschenberg, gay artists can be found at any major museum. Meanwhile, Tom of Finland’s “dirty drawings” of bulging bikers, lumberjacks, and leathermen seemed forever confined to the …
The Tennessean by Joey Garrison The Metro Council on Tuesday gave final approval for a zone change that will block a swingers club from relocating to Madison.  The council voted unanimously — without discussion — to disallow private clubs from land zoned for office uses. It’s a direct aim at …
The NY Times By WILLIAM VAN METER A sign on the front door warns: “Must be 21 to Enter.” It doesn’t portend a traditional shopping experience.  Yes, the Leather Man carries an array of intimate adult devices and ephemera, and is not for the uptight. But it is far …
A case study in polyamorous relationships in the capital city 614 Columbus BY COLIN HANNER A couple sits at a high-top table near a bar at the Courtyard Marriott hotel on the west side of Columbus. I met Andy the previous day, and he introduces me to his wife, Megan. They’ve …
You know you’re curious… Women’s Health Magazine BY ALLISON BERRY Remember witnessing #thatawkwardmoment on Girls when Allison Williams’ butt was motor-boated? Or what about watching Christian Grey tease Ana Steele with a flogger for the first time? There’s no denying it: We’re seeing more adventurous sex acts in pop culture…and …
