
submission
Under the Umbrella Last week we discussed Domination, as well as some key points that Dominants should be aware of to maintain a healthy dynamic. A large portion of that involved certain responsibilities that fall on the Dominant, but they are only part of the dynamic. This week we’re going to have a look at…

Domination
Under the Umbrella Last week we discussed Discipline, the importance it serves in a BDSM dynamic, and some of the parts that help in establishing and maintaining discipline. While discussing this I made mention of Dominants and submissives, which are both common roles each partner takes on in a BDSM based dynamic. The next couple…

Discipline
Under The Umbrella We’ve already mentioned that many dynamics adopt a D/s (Dominant/submissive) or M/s (Master/slave) heirarchy, and the purpose is to provide stability and training for the submissive to allow them to better serve their Dominant. To achieve this goal requires discipline and disciplinary action. Today we’re going to break down some of those…

Ending a Power Exchange Dynamic
Ending a power exchange (PE) relationship is not like ending most vanilla relationships. The depth of trust, structure and interdependence involved means that a Dominant has a profound responsibility to navigate the transition with care, respect and ethical integrity. Whether the relationship was lifelong or short term, whether it ended amicably or due to conflict,…

Bondage- Under the Umbrella
Last week we kicked things off by going over some of the common umbrella terms in the kink community, that are often mantles that cover the broader basis of what we’re into. Now it’s time to start disecting these terms and get a closer look at what each part part means, starting with BDSM and…

Under the Umbrella
In our lifestyle, however it may manifest, we are encountered with numerous“umbrella terms”. These terms cover various other umbrella terms, all of whichhelp us to identify what part/s of the lifestyle we’re into. Here we’ll bediscussing some of those terms and breaking them down, to help new andexperienced members alike to understand what this terms…