Ritualized touch is an essential component of many indigenous cultures around the world, including those of Australia's First Peoples. One such tradition is the Aboriginal practice of songlines,...
Ritual Washing (Wudu-Style): May Symbolize Entry
As a Muslim who follows the five pillars of Islam, performing wudu is an essential part of daily life that helps prepare me for prayer.
Beyond...
Dynamics that employ seasonal rituals are couples who utilize significant occasions to commemorate their relationship, such as winter solstice, spring equinox, summer solstice, autumn equinox, new...
Sadomasochism and Spirituality Can Merge
Some kink practitioners view intense sensation or power exchange as spiritual surrender or transformation—akin to ascetic rituals or devotional practice,...
BDSM practitioners use contracts to define their dynamic and negotiate their boundaries. This practice is known as "contract negotiation."
Contract negotiation involves discussing specific...
Service Submission is a Kink on Its Own
Some submissives take joy in serving their Dominant: cooking, cleaning, preparing clothing, or assisting with work, This form of BDSM doesn't require pain...
Fetish photography is a highly stylized form of erotic art that uses objects or body parts to create sexual images. This type of imagery has been around for centuries but was popularized in the early...
For many people, connecting with their sexual energy is an important aspect of personal growth and wellbeing. However, it can be challenging to find effective ways to achieve this connection...