This is a guest post by Mistress Steel. It was part of her Steel’s Chamber Scrolls which is now defunct. Shared with Permission. Sometimes it feels like we have an overwhelming need for labels. Everything should nicely fit as if the world or the universe is a gigantic jigsaw puzzle and everything has its place
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Have you ever felt like you are all alone in this loud crowded world of kink? That the things you enjoy are uncommon. Or perhaps you have circumstances that govern how you play or what your relationships are like. It’s not that you are alone, not at all. The world of kink is huge and
The Self-Esteem Through Grooming Rituals series begins with a look at how body care and self-presentation influence confidence in everyday life and D/s dynamics. Learn how grooming can become a mindful act of self-respect, helping you embrace your body and build genuine self-esteem from the inside out.
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Littles come in many forms, and there is no age or body size requirement for identifying as one. This article explores littlespace as an identity and form of self-expression, challenging harmful myths and encouraging inclusivity, self-acceptance, and personal authenticity within healthy, consensual dynamics.
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Power exchange can be a deeply positive force in a relationship when built on trust and communication. This article reflects on how consensual power exchange strengthened connection, improved emotional awareness, and fostered growth, offering insight into how D/s dynamics can support healthier, more intentional relationships.
Transformed: How Power Exchange Changed Us For The Better Read More »
Growing older doesn’t mean leaving your little identity behind. This reflective article explores how age, maturity, and life experience can influence age play and littlespace, encouraging readers to embrace personal growth while honoring the comfort, joy, and authenticity their little side continues to bring.
What’s My Age Again? Being Little and Growing Older Read More »
Shame and fear of judgment can make it difficult to embrace your submissive or kinky identity. One submissive shares her struggle with accepting submission, being a Little, and reconciling BDSM with her religious upbringing. Her reflection encourages readers to question outside judgment, let go of embarrassment, and move toward self-acceptance.
Be Not Ashamed – Accepting Who You Are and Where You Came From Read More »
Do you have to enjoy certain activities to be considered kinky? This beginner-friendly article challenges the idea that there’s a checklist for belonging in BDSM. Your interests, limits, and preferences are individual, and you don’t have to enjoy everything—or pursue increasingly intense experiences—to consider yourself kinky or explore the community.
BDSM Basics: Am I Kinky If…? Read More »
It’s no secret that I’m an avid reader by all the book reviews that I’ve done for the site. A few months ago, I picked up a copy of Dark Secret Love by Alison Tyler. If you’ve not heard of it, think of it as a modern-day Story of O. Even though this is a piece of
Stop Being So Hard on Yourself-The Importance of Accepting Who You Are Read More »
This is a guest post by kaya of Under His Hand. I tend to think of my particular brand of masochism like a chronic illness. Like, say, the diabeetus. (Some) people who have diabetes have to stab themselves with needles regularly. They have to take shots and watch their diet, and they do these things,
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The most asked question from experienced submissives in the past few months has to do with struggle internally with your own submission, with your resistance to discipline and overall disagreement in a relationship. It is, of course, a natural progression of behavior adjustment and of introspection. We all know that the path of submission is
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As always the views in this article are mine and mine alone unless otherwise stated. I write about what I know and what I know is me and my journey. As the old saying goes it’s not over until the fat lady sings. In this instance the fat lady would be me, a few
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This is a guest post by fuzzyP. I’ve put this question off long enough. It’s one of those questions that can cause a person to take a long, uncomfortable look at oneself, and I don’t know too many people who like doing that. My answer may not be quite what you expect. Men are strong,
Is Male Submission a Form of Weakness? Read More »
Sadomasochism is the giving and receiving of sensations. In a lot of cases, this also includes pain. Many of the sadomasochistic tendencies bleed into our relationships in some form or other so what better discussion than to talk about processing pain. Over the next week, we’ll cover what the natural pain process is, pain management techniques, how
Processing Pain in Play: What is the Natural Process? Read More »
This is another guest post by Christian, a switch male in a D/s relationship. (If you would like to submit a guest post to Submissive Guide, please read the guidelines before contacting me, thanks!) It seems there is a lot of interest in switches on the Internet, and being a switch myself I can speak on that
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This post is from Norische. She allows anyone to post her articles anywhere they will do some good. I could not come up with a better way to say what she does in this article. Please enjoy and comment! I’d love to hear if you have told your family and how it went. “So what
Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home: Telling Your Family Read More »
One of the first questions a new submissive asks themselves is are they normal for desiring the things they do. This could be kinky sex, humiliation or service. Anything that appears to fall outside the vanilla umbrella can cause a novice to question if they are normal. This, in fact, is normal. Everyone questions themselves
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