Am I Normal? Exploring Normalcy in BDSM Relationships

Everyone questions themselves at one time or another.

Honest Communication or Bust

"Full transparency" isn't just something we bat around on BDSM forums. And it's not necessarily something exclusive to the master/slave or owner/property dynamics. It's actually sort of important in any relationship, regardless of dynamic, or lack thereof. It is the key to "making it work". And it's best to start in the beginning.

I didn't start until what was almost the end. I wasted the first six years of our relationship telling him what I thought he wanted to hear. I thought it was my duty. My responsibility as property.

Keeping D/s Alive Through Engagement and Marriage

I feel bad that sometimes lately I have forgotten I am marrying my Master and not just the man I love. There have been things we have been doing however to keep the D/s active.

A Day in the Life: lunaKM

The day in the life of lunaKM. Part of the Day in the Life Series.

Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner: Part 3- My Partner is Interested!

Your partner has reacted to the revelation of your BDSM desires in a positive way or at least is willing to participate. Congratulations! This is a huge first step.

How Do You Beg For Mercy?

My Master sometimes wants me to beg for mercy while he's punishing me. I don't really mind it, but I just don't know how to beg for mercy. Any ideas on what my Master might want to hear exactly?

Keys to a Successful Relationship - Honesty is Really the Best Policy

Once I started delving into the realm of BDSM, I learned that honesty is a key factor in having a successful M/s or D/s relationship. Because of the different levels of intensity that can be factored into a lifestyle based relationship, one not only has to be completely honest with their partner but with themselves as well.

My Partner Is Hanging On to an Old Relationship

It is very difficult to lead somebody. Exponentially so when she answers to another.

How Often Have You Said: "I Don't Know What's Expected of Me, But I'd Like To"?

Let me tell you what you can do to make sure you are better informed before you enter a relationship and shortly after you've found a Dominant to submit to so your question of what is expected of you can be answered as fully as possible.

A Grieving Dominant and a Submissive's Needs

My Dom/Master/Daddy of many years has recently suffered a loss of a child. We've become distant.