A Home for Dominatrix Narratives
Female dominants were given a strong voice in the magazine. Many issues featured first-person columns or stories by pro-dommes who detailed their philosophies, techniques, and real client encounters.
The magazine was founded in 1986 by a woman named Pat Califia to create an outlet for female dommes. She wanted a space where they could share their ideas about power exchange without fear of censorship. In addition to featuring original articles, it also published reprints from erotica anthologies and interviews with established fetish models. Its most famous issue was called "Tales from the Dungeon" which included three true-life accounts of kinky sessions between clients and mistresses. Other topics covered in the magazine included BDSM etiquette, how to negotiate safe play scenes, and what makes someone attractive as a domme. The magazine had some controversial features such as an article titled "Why I Like Whipping My Man."
In the 1990s, the magazine began publishing longer pieces that went into more detail about various aspects of femdom culture. One such piece was "Submission is Sexy" which discussed why men enjoy submitting to women during sex. It interviewed male submissives who talked about how much they enjoyed being controlled by women and how this made them feel empowered. Another article titled "The Psychology of Femdom" explored why people might be drawn to this lifestyle choice. It suggested that it appealed to those who felt a need for control but couldn't achieve it through traditional relationships. This was around the same time that the Internet was becoming popular so many readers turned online for information on these topics instead.
As the century progressed, the magazine changed hands several times before finally going digital-only in 2014. Today, it publishes new content monthly plus archived stories from past issues dating back to 1986. Readers can submit their own work too - whether it be fiction or nonfiction - if approved it will appear alongside other articles on the website. If you are interested in learning more about this unique corner of the fetish world, check out A Home for Dominatrix Narratives today!