BDSM – Page 2 – The House of Void

Traditions Forgotten

There are a couple of items that have come to my attention that reminded me that we aren’t teaching the new people properly. So here are 2 things to keep in mind. 1) Keep it private. By and large, people in this Lifestyle want to keep their privacy. We tend to avoid full names (oftenContinue reading “Traditions Forgotten”

Find A Munch

For those of you looking to meet people who are also into kink in a realtime and safe environment, please check out the MALL directory (aka: The Munch+Adult Local Link). From the site publisher: The Directory is an extensive collection of links and descriptions to locality-based groups, gatherings and resources worldwide. It has been in developmentContinue reading “Find A Munch”

Bondage, Dominance, Submission, and Sadomasochism: Why S&M will never go mainstream. – Slate Magazine

I am seeing more and more articles about S&M in mainstream media. Here is one from Slate. I’m going to have to read it more than once to digest it, but I am not liking the flavor so far. Still he has some major points right, even if it is a bitter pill. Bondage,Continue reading “Bondage, Dominance, Submission, and Sadomasochism: Why S&M will never go mainstream. – Slate Magazine”

The Parable of Three Cubes of Ice

Today I was attending the Local MasT (Masters and slaves together) meeting and was reminded of a tale I told years ago. Some how it had slipped my mind. But tonight I am sharing with you all. The rule was simple. 3 cubes of ice. She was to have His drink prepared each evening whenContinue reading “The Parable of Three Cubes of Ice”

Is FetLife About to Go Out of Business?

I saw this question in the tech support forum on FetLife today. This sparked me to think about FetLife’s current situation. A few weeks ago JohnBaku announced that FetLife lost its relationship suddenly with it’s payment processor. Now if you read the full thread, you will see the end where iBill starts talking. To be honest,Continue reading “Is FetLife About to Go Out of Business?”

Should There Be Certification for Practicing BDSM?

In my many years practicing as a Top/Dominant/Master in the BDSM circles, I have seen this question asked over and over. I’ve even asked that question myself when I was younger, though I think I said standards instead of certifications. Most recently, it was brought to my attention on FetLife, in the Novices and Newbies group. AsContinue reading “Should There Be Certification for Practicing BDSM?”