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As a follower, how can you help your partner lead without doing the leading?

Full Question: What advice do you have for subs who are more experienced than their counterparts? How can you, as a follower, help them lead without doing the leading? Answer:  What an exciting experience! It’s common for one partner to have more experience than the other. There are a few things you can do to […]

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What’s the difference between unicorn polyamory and a being in a throuple?

Full Question: Can you talk about the difference between a unicorn and being a partner in a throuple where 2 partners are married? Oh, and while I am at it, tips for successful throuples! Relationship Agreements, communication, etc Answer:  What a great question! Unicorn polyamory is the term for when two people who are in

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Drowning in Exhaustion: Navigating Submissive Burnout

Imagine being submerged underwater, the pressure building in your ears, the air squeezing out of your lungs, and the darkness closing around you. It’s a terrifying sensation that can leave you feeling helpless and desperate for a lifeline. The experience of submissive burnout is similar – you feel like you’re drowning in expectations, responsibilities, or

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What’s the difference between submissive and slave?

Full Question: What’s the difference between submissive and slave? Answer:  I’ve been hanging on to this question for a while, because while I have a viewpoint, labels and definitions in BDSM often have contention to them. There is no one definition for these terms within the BDSM and kink lifestyle. It’s individually defined. Generally, people

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How do I go from passively researching to actively participating, any advice on where to start?

Full Question: I’m very new to The Lifestyle and have absolutely no idea where to start. I’ve done tons and tons of research but don’t know how to go from passively researching to actively participating. Do you have any advice on where to start? Answer:  Starting to explore BDSM actively is never easy and can

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How do you move on from a failed relationship while in the same BDSM community?

Full Question: How do you move on from a dynamic that was ended in an unclear way or with unresolved issues? We are still in the same community, and I don’t want things to be this awkward, but they are very uncomfortable right now. Answer:  Navigating a breakup can be challenging, especially when unresolved issues

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Do you have any good begging examples? I need help.

Full Question: Good resources on begging examples? Feel like I’ve gone through many and they weren’t great. Answer:  Great question! Being asked to beg for something is one of the simplest forms of erotic humiliation within a BDSM scenario, for others, it’s a part of everyday interactions with their Dominant partners that emphasize humility. It’s

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How do you get into subspace?

Full Question: How do you get into subspace? Answer:  Great question! Everyone will have different success rates for reaching subspace, and some people never get there. But let’s not dwell on that because subspace isn’t the only goal for playtime, right? Subspace is a mental and physical response to the high levels of endorphins produced

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Is a BDSM contract a must-have?

Full Question: Do you think it is a must to have a contract? I’m not sure I’m comfortable with having one. Answer:  I can understand your hesitation, so let’s get this out of the way right up front: BDSM contracts are not required to have a happy, healthy relationship. Many relationships function just fine without

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How do I feel safe using safewords again after they were ignored previously?

Full Question: How do I feel safe using safewords again after they have been violated/ignored by a previous partner? Answer:  I’m so sorry to hear you had a bad experience with a previous play partner.  First and foremost, prioritize your healing from the previous violation. Take the time you need to process what happened and

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What are some ideas for keeping long-distance D/s engaged and spicy?

Full Question: What are some ideas for keeping long-distance D/s engaged and spicy? Answer:  Building an engaged long-distance D/s relationship takes a lot of patient work, but with some simple ideas, you can keep your relationship going with lots of connection and spicy play. First, a long-distance relationship will rely on a lot of communication,

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How do I avoid developing feelings for a Dominant that I’m not in a romantic relationship with?

Full Question: How can I avoid getting too attached to or developing romantic feelings for a Dominant with whom I’m not in a romantic relationship? Answer:  Whether you’re in a casual relationship with this Dominant or just a really good friend and are beginning to crush on them, trying to avoid developing feelings of love

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How do you take care of yourself during sub drop when your Dom isn’t available?

Full Question: How do you take care of yourself during sub drop when your dominant is either too busy with other things to be able to help you or experiencing dom drop themselves? Answer:  I can empathize! Managing sub drop on your own can be done and I recommend all submissives have a sub drop

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