“But the most alarming thing about these glamorised choking sex scenes is the lack of consent, communication, boundaries, safe words, or aftercare (read: the fundamentals of BDSM). As any BDSM practitioner will tell you, safe, sane, and consensual play are the building blocks of any scene. Yet when intense BDSM …
“The Explicit Prior Permission model is an extraordinary and progressive accomplishment by the NCSF and ALI, offering greater legal protection to sexual diversity and, hopefully, increasing the legal system’s understanding of kink and decreasing stigma. Individuals involved in kink and BDSM should absolutely educate themselves on EPP and identify any …
“Recognizing your differences can sometimes bring you closer. ‘Having different kinks can encourage couples to communicate more openly and honestly about their desires and boundaries,” Rhiannon John, a certified sexologist at BedBible, tells Elite Daily. “Additionally, it can allow couples to explore new sexual experiences … which can be exciting …
“At first glance, it may seem contradictory to be a feminist and also be into BDSM. However, feminism is not about dictating how individuals should express their sexuality. Rather, it’s about promoting the idea that all individuals have the right to make choices about their own bodies and sexual lives.” …
Respecting your partner’s choices means recognizing and acknowledging their right to have agency over their own body and sexual experiences. It requires obtaining explicit consent for each specific erotic activity and understanding that consent can be freely given or withdrawn at any time. Get your own Consent Infographics on NCSF’s …
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“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 …
