Everyday Life Can Be a Power Exchange
Some submissives choose to wear collars, use certain postures, or call their Dominant throughout daily life—outside of scenes. This is called "everyday" D/s,...
Food and Play Are Intertwined Sometimes Some scenes involve erotic food play—feeding submissives, denied bites, or sensual tasting, This ties control, nurturing, and sensory experience together, Food...
Ownership Fetish Doesn't Mean Actual Control Owning someone in a BDSM fantasy doesn't equate to actual control; it is a metaphor for trust, vulnerability, and belonging. To be owned means being...
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...
D/s Relationships Are Not About 24/7 Control
A Dominant-submissive relationship is based on mutual trust, respect, and communication. It can be a highly rewarding way to explore your sexuality and...
Some play involves symbolic object use. Objects such as collars, bonds, leashes, or ritual tools can represent power exchange. They are not always used functionally - sometimes just wearing them...
Micro-protocols are short, concrete behaviors that reinforce dynamics within BDSM relationships, small acts that contribute to a larger picture of dominance and submission. These micro-protocols can...
Contracts can be created for any dynamic between people who are interested in exploring power exchange and defining their relationship. This is true whether the individuals involved have entered into...
Service Tops Don't Always Identify As Dominants
A service top is a person who plays the submissive role during BDSM activities, often providing physical sensations through bondage, impact play, or...
Many kinksters value monogamy while BDSM is common in polyamorous communities, but many dominant/submissive dynamics are also monogamous. Power exchanges that are exclusive can build loyalty and...