Be Prepared: Put Your Health and Safety First For Successful BDSM Scenes

Let's face it, the excitement leading up to the scene can cause you to forget to prepare appropriately. No matter the type of play, being an informed bottom can help create the tools needed to foster a fantastic scene for both you and your play partner.

Acceptance of My Feminist Submissive Identity

I have spent much time pondering the seemingly conflicting views of feminism and submission. In the first part of my article, I would like to discuss feminism and how it fits in with my view of both the BDSM community and submission. In the second part, I will explore how I practice feminism in my personal life.

How a Personal Protocol Can Aide Your Service

The first time I heard the word protocol when introduced to BDSM it was some special ritualized order of things that can happen in a relationship. It was an unspoken word when I was single. You didn't learn about protocol and no one I knew used a protocol to govern their own development and personal growth.

I'd like to change that. A personal protocol can bring you ahead of the game, no matter where you are in your submissive journey. In this article I'd like to give you a working definition of a personal protocol, how you can develop one whether you are single or in a relationship and what it can do for you.

Who Has the Greatest Responsibility in a D/s Relationship?

Every adult has some personal responsibilities that don't go away just because you may be submissive in a D/s or M/s relationship.

Lessons in Submissive Speech 6: Answering in the Negative

Just as saying yes or answering in the affirmative can be done many ways, saying no has many ways you can say it also.

Why Do Dominants Insist on Being Called Sir?

Was it a matter of respect the Dominant thought they had earned? Was it a matter of protocol? What really was the issue behind not wanting to say that 3 letter word to a Dominant?

Single Submissives Need Personal Responsibility

Knowing how to keep yourself safe and guard your vulnerability until you can expose it to the one you trust is a valuable trait.

Simply Service e-Zine: January 2005

D/s e-Zine focused on Service, written by bootpig. This is the archive from January 2005. Topics include Obedience, Resistance Management, serving tea and more! Available in PDF format for free download.

Simply Service e-Zine: February 2005

D/s e-Zine focused on Service, written by bootpig. This is the archive from February 2005. Topics include Serving while Sick, Bedtime Rituals, Proper Manners, and more! Available in PDF format for free download.

Simply Service e-Zine: July 2005

D/s e-Zine focused on Service, written by bootpig. This is the archive from June 2005. Topics include Luxury in the Bath, Aftercare, The Pitfalls of Excellence and more! Available in PDF format for free download.