What NOT to Do and Say When Someone You Know is Uncollared

The intensely emotional end of a D/s relationship, where one no longer wears a collar can be a moment where you as a friend can shine, but keep in mind the consideration and delicate nature of bringing up a painful discussion. Let’s discuss some possible etiquette around a friend who has been recently uncollared.

What Does It Mean to be Collared?

What does it mean to be collared? It can mean many things to many different people. For some it is a new beginning in a journey. For others it is a step in the training process. It all depends on the Dominant you are with. For every Dominant has a different way of doing things.

Handling an Addiction While in Service

I am a binge eater and secret eater. I'm addicted to food and the way it makes me feel. While I'm sure this may not be anything like a drug addiction or alcohol I don't have experience with them so I can't write about them. I can write about how my Master and I are dealing with this addiction and my recovery.

The Beginner at Play: A Novice's First Experience in BDSM

I am very much aware of how mild and tame the following post is. This isn't an account of extreme BDSM. It isn't an account of me becoming a slave, or what I would consider myself becoming a full on sub. It is simply a retelling of my first and only foray/insight

How a Personal Protocol Can Aide Your Service

The first time I heard the word protocol when introduced to BDSM it was some special ritualized order of things that can happen in a relationship. It was an unspoken word when I was single. You didn't learn about protocol and no one I knew used a protocol to govern their own development and personal growth.

I'd like to change that. A personal protocol can bring you ahead of the game, no matter where you are in your submissive journey. In this article I'd like to give you a working definition of a personal protocol, how you can develop one whether you are single or in a relationship and what it can do for you.

The Best-selling Items on Amazon According to What Our Readers Are Buying

Today I spent some time digging into the purchases of BDSM books and have compiled the following breakdown of best selling books and some odds and ends that surprised us.

Daddy's Little Girl - Exploring the Ageplay Dynamic

Being in a Daddy/little or Mommy/little relationship is about a very intimate bond between two consenting adults.

Talking Shop - Tips for Purchasing BDSM Toys

How to choose what to buy and where to buy it from and what sort of factors that should be considered during the joys of adult toy shopping!

Master's Banquet - A formal D/s Feast

Formal D/s dinners are what many would view as a "scene" but they are not play parties.

Finding Your Dominant: Dating when BDSM is Something You Need

Some great tips for getting started searching for a compatible partner when BDSM is a need in your life.