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Submissive Guide Blog Hop Challenge #8 | Characteristics Essential to Ownership

One of the things that people love most about this site is gaining new knowledge and viewpoints.  I have taken it upon myself to organize a day to take place once a month that will encourage bloggers to challenge themselves and explore their submissive choices! Read all the important guidelines  and FAQ on the Blog Hop [...]

Leave a comment Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships
Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner: Part 2- My Partner is Not Interested

Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner: Part 2- My Partner is Not Interested

“What do I do if my significant other is vanilla?” This is part 2 and deals with a situation in which your vanilla partner is not receptive to what has been discussed in part 1 . As mentioned in part 1, if after the first conversation in which you have expressed a mild version of your [...]

Leave a comment Posted by ted_subby | Posted in: Relationships
When Mommy/slave is Ill…

When Mommy/slave is Ill…

Let’s face it. Not everyone out there is graced with excellent health, some of us are even chronically ill. Myself, I face being on dialysis along with Lupus and Fibro. I am in a ton of pain a good deal of the time and have 3 wonderful children, 2 with special needs that require that [...]

4 comments Posted by malak Briar-rose | Posted in: Relationships, Submission
Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner

Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner

Welcome ted_subby as a new contributor to Submissive Guide! His first post is about a topic that I know many of you can benefit from. Enjoy! “What do I do if my significant other is vanilla?” This is a common situation and one which does not have an easy answer. It is important because, for [...]

4 comments Posted by ted_subby | Posted in: Relationships

I Don’t Want to Complain Too Much

I am a high maintenance submissive. I’m well aware of the work that my Master has to constantly do to keep me happy and to keep him well-pleased. I’m not ashamed of it because that is who I always have been and he loves me for it. He even encourages some of it. Much of [...]

7 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships, Submission
24/7 Slavery

24/7 Slavery

This post is written by Rick’s Fucktoy. It was first posted on Sensual Service, which I closed when I opened Submissive Guide. 24/7. All day, every day. Is it possible to live any lifestyle to that degree? More to the point, is it possible to live *this* lifestyle that I’ve chosen for myself on a 24/7 [...]

5 comments Posted by Guest Author | Posted in: Relationships, Submission
22 Deal Breakers that May Be Preventing Your One from Approaching You

22 Deal Breakers that May Be Preventing Your One from Approaching You

I was once chatting with some friends of mine who had mentioned that they were unable to find “their One.” Now, some of these friends are tops; some are bottoms. But all indicated their lack of ability to meet a D/s partner that fit them well. As I mulled over the conversation, I realized that [...]

6 comments Posted by LaneyDoll | Posted in: Relationships
When Top Drop Rules Your Relationship

When Top Drop Rules Your Relationship

This is a guest post by tlbsab. You can find her here on the SubGuide Club. Have you ever had everything you wanted only to have it crash around you because of a simple mistake? It didn’t have to be your mistake; but the emotional toll that it takes on your personality and actions is [...]

8 comments Posted by Guest Author | Posted in: Play/Scene, Relationships
Submission in Marriage – Shifting from Husband and Wife to Dominant and Submissive

Submission in Marriage – Shifting from Husband and Wife to Dominant and Submissive

From the Submissive Guide Newsletter 10-08-11 Sexual exploration and adventurousness can happen at any time in a couple’s life; and even more so once they are committed to living their lives together for a long time. One of the ways that I’ve seen couples explore their sexual selves is by adding an element of D/s to the [...]

13 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Newsletter Archive, Relationships, Submission
The Impact of Pregnancy on Service and Play

The Impact of Pregnancy on Service and Play

Because of the content of this post I feel I must begin with a disclaimer: This is NOT meant to be medical advice or anything even related to it. This is an account of what worked for me and my family and notes from other pregnant slaves I have known. Always talk to your doctor [...]

1 comment Posted by malak Briar-rose | Posted in: Health and Beauty, Relationships, Safety, Service
…And Along Came Baby: Parenting and Submission

…And Along Came Baby: Parenting and Submission

As a parent of 2 children and the active property of my Owner and Husband, I thought perhaps it was time to begin writing some about the trials and tribulations as well as the joys and experiences of the parent slave.  I was surprised when I first began writing about this topic that no one [...]

12 comments Posted by malak Briar-rose | Posted in: Relationships, Submission
It’s Not Over Until The Fat Lady Sings AKA The Ending Of A D/s Relationship

It’s Not Over Until The Fat Lady Sings AKA The Ending Of A D/s Relationship

As always the views in this article are mine and mine alone unless otherwise stated. I write about what I know and what I know is me and my journey.   As the old saying goes it’s not over until the fat lady sings.  In this instance the fat lady would be me, a few [...]

4 comments Posted by bgtreasure | Posted in: Personal Growth, Relationships, Submission
What To Do In a Bad Break-up Situation

What To Do In a Bad Break-up Situation

From the Submissive Guide Newsletter 8-6-11 Rarely have I heard of an end of a relationship being good, civil yes, but good? Yet I have heard on numerous occasions that relationship ends can be bad and others very bad. What makes some of these horrible is the immaturity of the people involved and what that [...]

6 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Newsletter Archive, Relationships
Conflict Resolution in a D/s Relationship

Conflict Resolution in a D/s Relationship

Last month I had a question show up in my inbox that actually had me puzzled for a bit. Not that the question was difficult at all, but that I honestly didn’t think about how I handle it in our relationship, so I got up and asked KM. He assured me that my thought process [...]

4 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships

Chat Night Transcript from “Recovering from a Breakup” Talk

from chat night 10-4-11 (8:05:07 PM) lunaKM: Let’s start out with a little introduction period. Everyone please let us know the general area you are located, if you are sub, slave, property, other and anythign else you’d like to share with us. (8:05:07 PM) hachiko: I <3 blue (8:05:35 PM) pepper_di: i will start if [...]

Leave a comment Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships
How to Make the Most Out of Your Bedroom BDSM

How to Make the Most Out of Your Bedroom BDSM

From the Submissive Guide Newsletter 7/9/11 Bedroom BDSM is the most common form of BDSM relationship there is. So much of what we do has to happen behind closed doors and in the bedrooms of kinky couples all over. What is considered lifestyle domination and submission or 24/7 D/s is a rare thing. Before KnyghtMare [...]

1 comment Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Newsletter Archive, Relationships
Living the Dream 24/7

Living the Dream 24/7

How do you maintain a 24/7 D/s relationship and still live in the real world? This is my new challenge as my Master moved in with me late this summer. Rituals: My original thought was to maintain rituals. When I came home, I wanted to go up to my Master in the house and kneel. [...]

4 comments Posted by nan {SL} | Posted in: Relationships, Submission

Is Monogamy a Dying Trend?

Monogamy isn’t dead. It is still the leading form of relationship in D/s and SM relationships, no matter what someone else might tell you. Human nature dictates that we aren’t wired for long term fidelity, but so many of us are perfectly fine in a one partner for all time relationship.  You can still look [...]

7 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships
The Outline of a Good Compatible Dominant

The Outline of a Good Compatible Dominant

It’s easy to fall in love, but hard to find the right person to catch you. ~ @iam_jhurlz Dominants the world over are unique and different – just like we are. And when you are on the look out for the one to partner with it can get overwhelming. The qualities to look for in [...]

1 comment Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Relationships
When Your Dominant Plays With Others

When Your Dominant Plays With Others

From the Submissive Guide Newsletter 5/14/11 Disclaimer: This essay is not about when you encounter or find out your Dominant is cheating, but rather an agreement in place that your Dominant can play with others. About three years ago KnyghtMare and I had a discussion about opening the relationship up for SM play with others. [...]

5 comments Posted by lunaKM | Posted in: Newsletter Archive, Relationships
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