Why SSC and RACK Are Both Important Safety Acronyms to Know

The mantra “Safe, Sane, Consensual” (SSC) is probably one of the first things that someone new to the scene learns. RACK stands for two principles designed to give you the opportunity to move outside of your current comfort zones, into a place of interest.

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.

Dressing for a Play Party; What to Wear

Even if you don't have any fetish wear in your wardrobe I'm sure you can find something that would be acceptable at the party.

First Meetings Done Safely

You may not think that safety is necessary for someone you've been talking to for x number of hours, days, months, years but the person you meet could be very different than what is portrayed and you may not be compatible. How do you get out of the meeting safely and how do you protect yourself?

How to Get Started With Sexting and Mobile Kink

Everyone I've talked to says they enjoy a bit of naughty texting here and there. Others like to employ the camera phone for proof that a kinky deed was carried out or for some semi-private exhibitionism. It can be employed for a training tool or a way to stir desires in anticipation for the return to each other.

Some Thoughts on Domestic Service from a Male Submissive

When luna indicated that she was going to emphasize domestic service at the Sub Guide this month, it reminded me that when I tell people I am primarily a service submissive I am frequently asked: “What is that?”. The follow-up question is often, “What do you get out of that?” It seemed an opportune time to tackle these questions. (Sometimes the follow-up question is “What are you secondarily, then?” To which I always reply, “Whatever She needs me to be, of course.”)

So what is a service submissive? Simply put, it’s a sub (male or female) that takes care of household chores and similar tasks. Cooking, cleaning and other domestic duties might be performed by a service submissive. We essentially take the role of butler, maid, chauffeur, gardener or cook.

Recapturing Common Sense

All novice submissives have a moment where a lapse in judgment can happen. No one is impervious to the lures of desire and dark needs. When offered a chance to experiment or explore our new-found desires we overlook that most important instinct - our gut instinct.

How Do You Beg For Mercy?

My Master sometimes wants me to beg for mercy while he's punishing me. I don't really mind it, but I just don't know how to beg for mercy. Any ideas on what my Master might want to hear exactly?

Sub Drop Madness - Submissive Meditation Monday

I've been there. I know how it hurts, how frustrated you feel.