Psychology

Article: “The Thrilling, Messy Lives of New York’s Freelance Dominatrices”

I find most of this article problematic, but there is one part I did very much appreciate.

What I had issue with were that the examples they use of “freelance” (i.e. independent) Dominatrices are kind of odd, and ironically paint … continue reading “Article: “The Thrilling, Messy Lives of New York’s Freelance Dominatrices””

‘Taboo’ Photos Reveal The Dual Lives Of Everyday People Who Practice BDSM


“‘When it comes to sexuality, the discussion can become much more complex,’ McMullin admits. ‘We may describe ourselves as male or female, straight or gay, bisexual or transgender. At their core, these descriptors may define, to some degree, sexual

… continue reading “‘Taboo’ Photos Reveal The Dual Lives Of Everyday People Who Practice BDSM”

This Kind of Sex Can Create an Altered Mental State

Article: This Kind of Sex Can Create an Altered Mental State (Time.com)

Aside from the ad for the new 50 Shades movie at the top, I also have a criticism about:

“The researchers randomly assigned a person in each pair

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Mistress Tissa’s Lexicon: Boner High

Boner High: The effects in perception and judgment due to sexual arousal. This can be expressed positively and negatively. (For My non-English readers who aren’t aware, “boner” is a slang word for an erection.)

When someone is sexually aroused … continue reading “Mistress Tissa’s Lexicon: Boner High”

The New Yoga? Sadomasochism Leads To Altered States, Study Finds

Not a very in-depth article, but it offers a neurological and psychological “defense” of sadomasochism, and some insight to “flow” and “subspace”:

“Consensual sadomasochism was long considered pathological, but psychologists studying people interested in BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism)

… continue reading “The New Yoga? Sadomasochism Leads To Altered States, Study Finds”