It may seem all a bit nit-picky and confusing, but the differences between these two terms is important to understand. Words not only have power in creating and finding community, but they also help keep communication healthy and honest in your relationships. “It’s important to define your relationship with other …
“Whatever sexual experience they’re having is gratifying to you,” says AASECT-certified sex therapist Janet Brito, PhD, founder of the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health. “Not everyone can feel this way when sharing a partner emotionally and sexually with someone else,” Brito says, so if it’s not something that you’ve …
“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 …
Activism within the BDSM/Kink/Lifestyle communities has many heroes, trailblazers, and pioneers that have made grassroots contributions to uplift and empower its members. This month, NCSF celebrates them with Pride! https://ncsfreedom.org/amplifyvoices/#June_Pride_Month
For over a decade, Kasidie.com has been a proud coalition partner of NCSF. This is the official Kasidie.com fundraiser event in support of this vital organization! NCSF is the advocacy organization for the kink and consensual non-monogamy communities. Founded in 1997, NCSF is a coalition of nearly 160 groups, businesses …
“Here’s where I see my non-monogamous clients excel: They have to talk about sex. Spending a sexy Saturday night at the local dungeon means taking the time beforehand to discuss limits, fantasies, desires, and even whether or not anyone’s genitals will be involved. Choosing to have sex with multiple people, …
“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 …
This is an NCSF branded copy of a Consent Awareness Policies Program (CAPP) video by Safer Sex, a Coalition Partner of NCSF. This is for any NCSF Coalition Partner to use for free, as needed for their events. It’s important that any NCSF Coalition Partner that uses the video understands that these …
“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.” …
by Susan Wright, also posted on the KPACT Blog Content warning: this piece includes the mention of violence, sexual assault, and police misconduct. Until recently, there was no legal definition of affirmative consent for adults who use force or restraint during erotic power exchange and roleplay. Instead, U.S. case law …
