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.

31 Days To Better Domestic Service: Simple Homemade Cleaners

Safe, green cleaners for all of your home maintenance.

Are You A Reflection of Your Dominant?

Kind, good-intentioned people say that submissives should be on their best behavior because they are the reflection of the Dominant who owns them. The personal responsibility of the submissive is all of a sudden not taken into account.

3 Easy Steps to Setting the Mood - Make Your Playtime More Orgasmic, Full of Energy and Fun

Sure we can! Just because we love rope, leather, floggers, and control doesn’t mean we can’t have the mood set beforehand. So, what do you do?

Tips on How to Attend a BDSM Convention on a Budget

It’s no secret that these conventions can get costly so I wanted to put together some tips for you to use to help you save a bit of money and still enjoy the event to its fullest.

Being a Single Submissive in a Couple's World

Being a single submissive can be a special time in your exploration and development.

How to Ask for What You Need as a Submissive

Don't be afraid to speak up when you need or want something different. You never really stop negotiating in D/s.

The Art of Apology: Receiving an apology when you don’t think one is necessary

Maybe you know a frequent apologizer, or maybe you’ve been surprised, but at some point in your life, you’ve probably had someone tell you, “Hey, I’m sorry!” and your immediate response was, “What on earth are you apologizing for?”

31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 11 - Top 3 Mistakes When Starting A Journal

It all starts with good intentions, but if you don't use a journal to its potential then you are wasting a valuable resource - YOU! Here are the top 3 mistakes people make when starting a journal.

31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 20 - 4 Ways to Find Topics for your Submissive Blog

Brainstorming, reading other sources, writing from another perspective and responding to readers are 4 ways you can come up with things to write about on your blog.