Emotions of Aftercare
There is a notion that aftercare is often about sweet reconnection. This is true and there are other methods as well. It may seem counter intuitive but some people want to be angry and/or left alone...
View ArticleMiss R to go On Travel
I hear you say, “What the heck does that mean?” Sit down and I will explain. When you talk to people who are in the business world, you may come across this phrase. On Travel is a concise way of...
View ArticleSabbat de Sade Changes
Karcus, owner and leader of the infamous Sabbat de Sade, has moved to Chicago. He is still, however, dedicated to maintaining the wonderfully kinky event here in Madison. In order to keep up the...
View ArticleBDSM Law 101
It’s not possible to cover this even at a 101 level in one column, so we are going to touch on some highlights with the following legal tips. Is BDSM Illegal ? Technically, that depends on several...
View ArticleKinky People: We’re Everywhere!
My boyfriend is snoring gently next to me in our apartment. There’s dishes in the sink, the fish tank needs to be cleaned, and our bird is chirping happily in the corner. If you ignore the rope tied to...
View ArticleCommunity
I went to an anime convention recently (yes, feel free to roll your eyes and judge accordingly) and had a wonderful time. There were so many people there who were so dedicated to dressing up in...
View ArticleChange of plans…
First Friday’s Location has been lost. The doors of My Buddies has closed as of 1/25/13. A new location has not yet been determined, since many locations on a Friday night will be full, and SuperBowl...
View ArticleWhat, you weren’t always you?
Within the Kink community, there are people who have very strong outward personae. You know who others are talking about just by a few well placed adjectives and a few vulgar verbs. There are...
View ArticleSexual Self-Expression
There are many ways in which I have chosen to express myself throughout my life. Music and “artistic” sports such as figure skating and marching band color guard have long been my staples – so much so,...
View ArticleBuying a Corset.
Some people seem to have the perfect fetish wardrobe. They go to parties and gatherings and have the polish of a 50’s pin-up or the leather to die for. Sometimes both. And they make it seem...
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