BDSM relationships don’t all follow the same emotional rules. This article explores the idea of “strings” versus “no strings” in BDSM, examining expectations, boundaries, communication, and emotional responsibility to help readers navigate casual and committed dynamics with clarity and consent.
BDSM Relationships: Strings or no-Strings Read More »
Life doesn’t pause for power exchange. This article explores how Master/slave relationships can navigate serious health challenges, grief, and loss with compassion, adaptability, and care, emphasizing that flexibility, communication, and humanity are essential to sustaining M/s dynamics through difficult seasons.
M/s and When Life Happens: Dealing With Health Challenges and Death Read More »
Exploring how to introduce your kinky desires to a partner can feel intimidating. This article offers subtle ways to signal your submissive interests while emphasizing the importance of clear, direct communication. Learn how to balance hints with honest conversation so your needs are understood and your dynamic grows stronger.
Are There Subtle Ways I Can Cue My Partner Into My Kinky Interests? Read More »
Differences in sexual desire are common and don’t mean a relationship is broken. This article explores how partners can cope with mismatched sex drives through communication, empathy, and realistic expectations, helping maintain connection and intimacy without shame, pressure, or resentment.
Coping with Different Sex Drives in a Relationship Read More »
Taking a break from kink is common, and returning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This article explores how to re-enter kink after time away with patience, self-awareness, and intention, offering reassurance and practical guidance for reconnecting with desire, identity, and community safely.
Getting Back Into The Game: Returning to Kink After a Break Read More »
The 1950s Head of Household style of power exchange often sparks curiosity and debate in the BDSM community. This article examines what the dynamic really means, how it differs from other traditions, and why it appeals to some couples. A reflective look at structure, tradition, and submission in modern relationships.
An Overview of 1950’s Head of Household Style Power Exchange Read More »
Submission is not passive or automatic, it is an intentional choice that evolves over time. This article explores how submission is tested through challenges, doubt, and growth, encouraging submissives to reflect on agency, resilience, and recommitment as part of a healthy, self-aware submissive journey.
Submission is a Choice That Will be Tested Read More »
Submissives often struggle to express their sexual needs, but those needs matter as much as a Dominant’s. This article explores why communication is vital, how to speak up without guilt, and why ignoring your desires can harm intimacy. A reminder that healthy power exchange requires mutual respect and open dialogue.
Why Your Sexual Needs Matter in a D/s Relationship (or ANY Relationship) Read More »
Healthy dominance develops with trust, communication, and time. This article explores the dangers of rushing power exchange, examining why some Dominants push for speed and how that urgency can become a red flag, helping submissives recognize pressure, protect themselves, and prioritize safety and discernment.
The Need for Speed – The Desperation of Some Dominants Read More »
In a poly triad, feeling like a “third wheel” can cause frustration and hurt—especially when one partner leans on marital status for power. This article explores how to address conflict, express concerns, and work with your Dominant to restore balance and equality within the dynamic.
Poly Conflict: Feeling Like a Third Wheel in a Triad Read More »
Many kink-identified adults struggle with the question of whether kink and parenting can coexist. This article explores how to balance being kinky and being a parent with healthy boundaries, privacy, and self-compassion, challenging shame while emphasizing responsibility, consent, and intentional separation between roles.
How to Deal With the Question of Being Kinky and a Parent Read More »
The word “submissive” can bring up pride, discomfort, or uncertainty. This meditation invites readers to reflect on what the label means to them personally, encouraging self-compassion, agency, and intentional identity-building as part of a healthy, grounded submissive journey.
Embracing Your Label – Submissive Meditation Monday Read More »
Searching for a compatible partner can be frustrating and overwhelming. Using the metaphor of apartment hunting, this article explores how patience, priorities, and realistic expectations play a role in finding a kink-compatible partner, helping readers approach dating and connection with clarity, self-awareness, and less self-blame.
How Searching for a Compatible Partner is Like Apartment Hunting Read More »
Not every kinky experience feels erotic or arousing, and that’s normal. This article explores why kink isn’t always sexy, addressing emotional states, expectations, and pressure while helping readers understand the difference between fantasy and reality, validate their experiences, and approach kink with more self-compassion and awareness.
When Kinky isn’t Sexy Read More »
A well-written BDSM dating profile can make the difference between meaningful connections and constant frustration. This article explores how to write a successful BDSM dating profile by communicating desires, boundaries, and expectations clearly, helping readers attract compatible partners while avoiding common pitfalls and misunderstandings.
The Secrets to Writing a Successful BDSM Dating Profile Read More »
Do submissives really get to have a voice? This article explores how to speak up with honesty and respect in a D/s relationship while avoiding “speaking out.” Learn how sharing your needs and feelings strengthens trust, communication, and your dynamic with your Dominant.
Finding Your Submissive Voice: Speak Up for Better, Honest Communication Read More »
The use of safewords during disciplinary punishment can be a complex and emotional topic. This article explores the ethical, safety, and consent considerations involved, encouraging thoughtful discussion rather than rigid rules, and helping partners navigate discipline in ways that remain responsible, communicative, and grounded in mutual care.
Safewords During Disciplinary Punishment: Yay or Nay? Read More »
Life rarely goes according to plan, and unexpected events can challenge even well-established M/s dynamics. This article explores how Master/slave relationships can adapt to sudden changes with flexibility, communication, and care, emphasizing that resilience, humanity, and mutual support are essential when life interrupts power exchange.
M/s and When Life Happens: Unexpected Happenings Read More »
Do you feel addicted to your Dominant when you’re apart? You’re not alone. This article explores why submissives can experience obsession, longing, and withdrawal, and how love chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine play a role. Find reassurance and perspective on whether your intense feelings are healthy and normal.
I Feel Addicted to My Dominant, Is This Normal? Read More »
Moving into a long-distance relationship can feel uncertain and destabilizing, especially within D/s dynamics. This article explores how to prepare for and navigate the transition to long distance with intention, communication, and emotional grounding, helping partners adjust expectations and maintain connection during change.
Eight Miles – Looking For a Smooth Transition for Long Distance Relationships Read More »
