Posts Tagged ‘ Health ’

Advice: What happens when illness impacts a D/s relationship?

May 20th, 2013 | By

In this video we discuss how illness can impact the dynamic of a D/s relationship. Submit your questions here or email us at advice@madisonkink.com Jay Blevins, LMFT www.AwenTherapy.com Jasmine St. John, LMFT www.JSJTherapy.com    



Being Safe and Kinky

Feb 25th, 2013 | By
Being Safe and Kinky

I’m a newbie to kink, but I’ve had many experiences even before my foray into the kink world that have helped to shape me into the person I am today. Those experiences, and some experiences I’ve had as a kinkster have also taught me valuable lessons about self-respect and safety. Before I go any further,
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How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky? Part 3

Feb 11th, 2013 | By
How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky?  Part 3

[Editor's Note:  Part 1 and Part 2] The third and final situation we’ll discuss is when you have a health question related to a specific kink activity.  This would likely be a problem focused visit with your personal physician.  Understand that the appointment clerk at your physician’s office is responsible for managing the schedule and
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How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky? Part 2

Jan 14th, 2013 | By
How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky? Part 2

Last month, we talked about meeting a new doctor and talking to them about being kinky. The second situation we’ll discuss is when you are seeking care for a specific concern.  This might be a problem focused visit with your regular physician, or a visit to the emergency room or urgent care center, or a
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Jasmine St. John: Alt Sex Therapist

Jan 1st, 2013 | By
Jasmine St. John: Alt Sex Therapist

Jasmine St John is a name that is pretty widely known in the Madison Kink community. While many people know Jasmine from her days participating in community events, today she is more well known for her work as a Systems Therapist that works primarily with the LGBTQIA and Kink community.  But what many people don’t
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How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky? Part 1

Dec 10th, 2012 | By
How Do I Tell My Doctor I’m Kinky? Part 1

The physician-patient relationship is not unlike any other relationship.  It works best when communication is open and when expectations are both clear and realistic.  So before worrying about how to tell your physician you’re kinky, you might start by considering why you want to share that information and what you expect him or her to
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Old Man Winter is Knocking at Your Door, and He Wants to Eat You.

Nov 28th, 2012 | By
Old Man Winter is Knocking at Your Door, and He Wants to Eat You.

Okay, not in the nice oral fun way, but Winter likes to play havoc with our skin and hair. Even lifetime Sconnies like me forget things about winter skin and hair care.  But when the skin on my hands is breaking open because of the harsh conditions, I remember.  I’m one of those foolish mortals
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Strap-on 101

Sep 11th, 2012 | By
Strap-on 101

Strap-ons.  Yup, strap-ons.  You’ve been thinking of them.  You’ve been wearing them out to kink parties.  You may even have gotten brave and joined the thousands and thousands of people out there using this kinky, but almost vanilla-by-popularity, sex toy.  Maybe you are having it used on you.  Strap-ons have been around for ages, and
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Time for Time

Jul 18th, 2012 | By
Time for Time

Be careful how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil: warns the Apostle. Be careful how you live. Make the most of the time. The first century Christians lived in constant anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ. They believed that their
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Why Study BDSM?

Jul 12th, 2012 | By
Why Study BDSM?

As Marriage and Family Therapists, it is important to us that all permutations of adult relationships and sexual practices be considered in light of the individuals involved. It is our experience in our field that certain sexual behaviors are viewed as preventing people from having healthy relationships. To help us get more accurate information, we
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