Ancillary Titles May Expand Roles Dynamic roles sometimes extend beyond Dom/Sub—for example, "Tutor," "Healer," or "Judge." These titles reflect specific sub-dynamics beyond hierarchy, It lets...
Role play can be intergenerational (virtually), fantasy of being a mentor, father figure, or teacher—played as consenting adults—can involve tutorials, structured lessons, and discipline rituals...
A trauma-informed protocol is a set of guidelines that can be followed to help players who have experienced traumatic events safely explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through roleplay....
"Some people find that participating in kinky activities such as bondage and discipline/dominance and submission/masochism (BDSM) can help them access creativity."
What is BDSM?
BDSM refers to...
Online Kink Relationships Cross Real Boundaries
Long-Term Virtual Dynamics Can Be Deep and Impactful
The digital age has brought about many changes to how humans communicate and interact,...
Fantasy scenes are often incomplete in real life because they lack physical sensations, sound, and safety checks that cannot be replicated, but psychological immersion can fill these gaps and help...
Some Submissives Need Emotional Control, Not Physical
Many submissives are more aroused by being told what to say, think, or feel than by being restrained. They derive pleasure from verbal or...
Fantasy play can be an exciting way to explore different aspects of ourselves and our relationships. It can provide a sense of control, adventure, and excitement that may be missing from real...
Erotic Objectification Can Be Consensual
Some people enjoy being used like an object: a footstool, a display piece, or a "thing." Objectification play can be deeply satisfying when chosen and...
There are professional dominants and submissives who provide services for clients seeking to explore their kinks within clear boundaries of consent and negotiation. While this may seem taboo to some,...