Dirty talk is verbal foreplay that involves using language to describe sensual acts or express desires during sex. It can be done through dialogue between partners or monologues for self-arousal....
Pet Play Taps Into Identity Play
Pet play is a form of BDSM where one partner takes on the role of an animal – like a puppy, kitten, pony, or bunny – while the dominant acts as their handler or...
Humiliation play is an activity that involves intentionally making someone feel less than they are through various means such as verbal abuse, name-calling, objectification, degradation, etc.
This...
What is a 24/7 D/s relationship?
A 24/7 D/s relationship is an intense type of consensual nonconsensual (CNC) relationship wherein one partner dominates the other in every aspect of their lives,...
Bondage is an age-old practice that has gained popularity in modern times due to its ability to explore sexual pleasure while experiencing emotional intensity. In this article, we will discuss the...
Scene negotiation is an important tool for building trust and establishing boundaries between BDSM practitioners. It involves communicating about limits, desires, and expectations before engaging in...
Online Roleplay and Long-Distance BDSM Are Common
BDSM is an acronym for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism, which are all forms of consensual adult play...
It Can Strengthen Relationships When practiced consensually and respectfully, BDSM can increase intimacy, communication, and trust between partners, Many couples report feeling closer after scenes...
Power Exchange Can Be Deeply Emotional
Dominant/submissive (D/s) relationships often involve a power dynamic where one partner gives up control, and the other assumes responsibility. This exchange...
Presence in Art Bookstores Crush is a literary journal devoted to poetry and prose about sex, sexuality, eroticism, intimacy, and relationships. It is published annually by a nonprofit organization...