Posts Tagged ‘ Relationships ’

Finding Time to Play

Jun 14th, 2013 | By
Finding Time to Play

I’ll admit: It’s hard to find time to play with Master. Master works all day, Monday through Friday. He’s also gone two evenings a week. Every other weekend, we have his kids at the apartment. That makes for a total of SIX people in a two bedroom apartment. Not exactly conducive to impact play, which
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Feminism in BDSM

Jun 12th, 2013 | By
Feminism in BDSM

In alternative cultures, such as the BDSM lifestyle, there are many overlapping strata and assumptions.  Go into any group and you will see different people with different attitudes and ways of dealing with people.  In many ways, BDSM is very hierarchical, with High Protocol keeping people within their place in the group.  It is also quite
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Advice: What do I tell a new vanilla partner about marks from play?

Jun 7th, 2013 | By

In this video we discuss what you should say to a new vanilla partner about marks left from BDSM play. Submit your questions here or email us at advice@madisonkink.com Jay Blevins, LMFT www.AwenTherapy.com Jasmine St. John, LMFT www.JSJTherapy.com



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    



As Picky As I Want to Be

Apr 22nd, 2013 | By
As Picky As I Want to Be

Since birth, I have been one of the universe’s pickiest eaters. There was a point in time as a young child when I really went over the top, and for months, the only thing I would eat was cereal – the sugary kind. My mother tried to lure me away from cereal by offering grilled
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Rule of Benedict Continues…

Apr 19th, 2013 | By
Rule of Benedict Continues…

Chapter 4 of the Rule entitled Tools for Good Works showers the reader with Scripture quotes found in the Gospels and Pauline epistles. Those quotes intercepted with Benedict’s own insights fall into the following general categories: Scriptural Commandments beginning with the Greatest which sum up the Law and the Prophets: Love God (whoever you conceive
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2013

Apr 18th, 2013 | By
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2013

The fourth annual Walk A Mile Madison is happening on Saturday, May 4th.  Walk a Mile Madison is part of the international Walk a Mile in
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In the beginning…

Apr 12th, 2013 | By
In the beginning…

To look at our family, we’d look just like any other blended family. My partner has two kids, ages 3 and 5, and I have two kids, ages 12 and 17. My kids live with us full time, while his are over on the weekends. The kids love playing with each other, and everyone gets
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Revealing Your Non-Vanilla Self: Yes or No?

Mar 25th, 2013 | By
Revealing Your Non-Vanilla Self: Yes or No?

One of the tricky things about living as a kinkster is how to navigate the vanilla world and its accompanying social mores. I have always been one of those nail-biting “oh, what will they think of me?” people. I wanted to be in the “popular” clique in school; I always wanted my immediate family to
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Rule of St. Benedict: Counsel

Mar 20th, 2013 | By
Rule of St. Benedict:  Counsel

The Rule continues with addressing the issues of consultative way of steering the Community. Chapter 3 is dedicated to the ins and outs of summoning the Community for counsel and giving the household members a chance to have their say in matters that concern the welfare of all. Even the Abbot is not exempted from
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