Asymmetry is natural in many human interactions. Power, knowledge, skills, experience, age, social status, physical attributes, mental state - each person has their own strengths and weaknesses. In...
Ethical Play Honors Silence, Too
Consent is fundamental to good play. Many players assume it involves explicit verbal discussion beforehand. But silence also conveys agreement, especially at...
Consent theory is an important aspect of BDSM education. It is based on the principle that all participants must have explicit agreement before any activity takes place. This includes discussing and...
Intimacy is an essential component of healthy relationships that can enhance sexuality, create closeness, and strengthen bonds.
However, many people believe that power dynamics and dominance will...
Fluid Consent Is Ongoing Consent in BDSM isn't a checkbox—it's a continuously evolving conversation
Consent is an essential component of BDSM activities, but it is also often misunderstood and...
Ethics Shift With Context
What's considered ethical in private play can differ from public settings or professional scenes. Each environmentdungeon, sex club, home, or virtualhas its own...
BDSM Is About Consent, Not Violence
A common misconception is that BDSM is all about violence.
However, this could not be further from the truth. At its core, BDSM is about consent. Before...
Objectification Can Be Empowering
In this article, we will explore how an individual's feelings of being treated as an object, such as a toy or property, can be empowering rather than degrading....
Long-term BDSM relationships require ongoing consent because they involve power dynamics that can shift over time. Partners in these relationships need to continually check in and renegotiate their...
Commitment to Privacy and Consent
RHK is committed to protecting the privacy and consent of its models and contributors. Our ethical standards in erotic publishing require strict adherence to...