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10 Dom/sub Ideas for Public Spaces – No One Will Notice! (Ep. 58)

10 Dom/sub Ideas for Public Spaces – No One Will Notice!

Discover 10 subtle ways to maintain your Dom sub dynamic in public without drawing unwanted attention. Learn how to integrate these practices seamlessly and…

Tagged With: BDSM, Ideas, Kink, Public, Relationships

Dom Drop 101: Support Strategies Every Sub Should Know (Ep. 57)

Submissive Training Secrets: Mastering Your Role in the BDSM Lifestyle

Explore the complexities of Dom drop and learn how to offer support, reassurance, and aftercare for dominants. Navigate challenges and rebuild your dynamic by…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Definition, Dom Drop, Dominant, Ideas

Punishment or Play? How to Know the Difference in BDSM (Ep. 56)

Punishment or Play? How to Know the Difference in BDSM

Understanding the difference between punishment and play in BDSM can prevent misunderstandings and build trust. Learn how to navigate these dynamics and…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Definition, Dominant, Examples, Ideas, Punishments, Submissive

Frightening Fantasies: Exploring Darker Desires in BDSM (Ep. 55)

Frightening Fantasies: Exploring Darker Desires in BDSM

Explore intense, dark fantasies in a safe, consensual way! Learn how to communicate, set boundaries, and embrace your desires at Dom Sub Living Podcast…

Tagged With: BDSM, CNC, Fantasies, Kink, Relationships

Why Kink and Politics Can’t Be Separated and What It Means for You (Ep. 54)

Why Kink and Politics Can’t Be Separated and What It Means for You

Discover how politics and kink intersect, affecting safe spaces and inclusivity. Explore the impact of legalities, censorship, and advocacy in today’s episode…

Tagged With: BDSM, Definition, Kink, politics

Submissive Training Secrets: Mastering Your Role in the BDSM Lifestyle (Ep. 53)

Submissive Training Secrets: Mastering Your Role in the BDSM Lifestyle

Discover the secrets to effective submissive training! Learn how to personalize your dynamic and ensure growth in your BDSM relationship…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Submissive

How to Build BDSM Protocols to Deepen Your D/s Relationship (Ep. 52)

Discover how simple protocols can enrich your Dom/sub dynamic through structure and connection. Learn why starting small and staying consistent matters…

Tagged With: BDSM, Examples, Ideas, Protocol, Rituals, Rules

Is BDSM Compatible with Christianity? The Surprising Truth (Ep. 51)

Is BDSM Compatible with Christianity? The Surprising Truth

Reconciling BDSM with Christianity can be tough, but understanding scripture can help! Dive into the Dom Sub Living Podcast to explore faith and desires…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Definition, Kink, Relationships, Religion

BDSM Scene Structure 101: Step-by-Step from Start to Finish (Ep. 50)

BDSM Scene Structure 101: Step-by-Step from Start to Finish

Crafting the perfect BDSM scene involves pleasure, restraint, pain, and constant communication. Key elements include mood setting, improvisation, and aftercare…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Examples, Ideas, Scenes

Feeling Lost in Kink? Here’s How to Find Your Unique BDSM Path (Ep. 49)

Feeling Lost in Kink? Here’s How to Find Your Unique BDSM Path

Feeling lost in your kink journey? Build confidence, find community, and explore safely with tips from the Dom Sub Living Podcast. Discover how to find your unique path…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner

Vetting a Submissive? Avoid These 5 Red Flags Before You Commit (Ep. 48)

Vetting a Submissive? Avoid These 5 Red Flags Before You Commit

When vetting a sub, look out for inconsistency, boundary issues, and unwillingness to learn. A healthy D/s dynamic needs respect, trust, and communication…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Definition, Relationships, Submissive

Topping from the Bottom? Stop Sabotaging Your D/s Dynamic Now! (Ep. 47)

Topping from the Bottom? Stop Sabotaging Your D/s Dynamic Now!

Is your DS dynamic secretly being sabotaged by topping from the bottom? Learn how to regain balance in your relationship and stop it before it wrecks everything…

Tagged With: BDSM, Definition, Dominant, Relationships, Submissive

How to Vet a Dominant: Key Questions and Red Flags to Look For (Ep. 46)

How to Vet a Dominant: Key Questions and Red Flags to Look For

Vetting a Dominant is crucial for your safety and well-being in BDSM. Discover the key questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and practical tips to ensure…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Dominant, Safety, Submissive, Vetting

Understanding Brats in BDSM: Embrace the Fun and Challenge! (Ep. 45)

Understanding Brats in BDSM: Embrace the Fun and Challenge!

Bratting can add playful energy to your BDSM dynamic, but how do you balance fun and respect? Learn effective ways to turn bratting into a positive force…

Tagged With: BDSM, brat, Definition, Dominant, Ideas, Relationships, Submissive, Tips

Maintenance Spankings: 5 Things You Need to Know (Ep. 44)

Maintenance Spankings: 5 Things You Need to Know

Maintenance spankings reconnect and prevent bratty behavior, maintaining your D/s dynamic. But how do they differ from punishment spankings, and what’s their real purpose…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Dominant, Maintenance, Spankings, Submissive

The BDSM Olympics: Top 10 Kinky Skills Revealed (Ep. 43)

The BDSM Olympics: Top 10 Kinky Skills Revealed

Master the art of BDSM with our kink Olympic decathlon! Dive into rope bondage, impact play, sensory deprivation, and more to elevate your scenes and…

Tagged With: BDSM, Dominant, Examples, Ideas, Kink, Submissive

4 Ways to Build Trust in a Dom/sub Relationship (Ep. 42)

4 Ways to Build Trust in a Dom/sub Relationship

We’re delving into the core of trust in D/s relationships, sharing actionable tips on building and maintaining trust to create a deeper bond…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Dominant, Relationships, Submissive

From BDSM Newbie to Expert: Navigating the Stages of Your D/s Journey (Ep. 41)

From BDSM Newbie to Expert: Navigating the Stages of Your D/s Journey

Curious about BDSM but unsure where to start? Or ready to advance your skills? We’re guiding you through the stages from newbie to expert and…

Tagged With: BDSM, beginners, expert, Ideas, newbie, Relationships

How to Balance a 24/7 BDSM Dynamic with Vanilla Life (Ep. 40)

How to Balance a 24/7 BDSM Dynamic with Vanilla Life

Balancing a 24/7 BDSM dynamic with everyday responsibilities can be overwhelming. Discover practical tips for harmony between your vanilla life and BDSM desires…

Tagged With: 24/7, BDSM, Beginner, Relationships

Perfectionism in BDSM as a Dom or Sub (Ep. 39)

Perfectionism in BDSM as a Dom or Sub

Feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism in your BDSM journey? We’re sharing tips on embracing imperfection and announcing a free 4-day boot camp to help…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Dominant, Relationships, Submissive

Navigating BDSM with a Disability: Empowering Your Journey (Ep. 38)

We’re exploring how inclusivity enriches the BDSM community, with practical tips on adapting to disabilities and embracing your journey…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Disability, Ideas

BDSM Degradation & Humiliation Kink: Ideas & Tips (Ep. 37)

BDSM Degradation & Humiliation Kink: Ideas & Tips

Navigating degradation and humiliation in BDSM can be thrilling yet challenging. Learn to explore safely with tips, ideas, and expert advice in…

Tagged With: BDSM, Definition, Degradation, Kink, Relationships

Kink and Kids: DOs and DON’Ts for D/s Parents (Ep. 36)

Kink and Kids: DOs and DON'Ts for D/s Parents

Balancing parental duties with BDSM can be challenging. Learn tips on privacy, consent, and maintaining your dynamic while raising kids. Find out more about…

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Parenting, Relationships

BDSM Q&A: Fresh Ideas, Avoiding Burnout, Navigating DMs (Ep. 35)

BDSM Q&A: Fresh Ideas, Avoiding Burnout, Navigating DMs

Let’s have a deep dive into the nuanced aspects of maintaining a vibrant and healthy Dominant/submissive (D/s) relationship! This recent podcast episode was all about your questions and my responses.

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Examples, Relationships

SSC vs. RACK vs. PRICK: Which BDSM Safety Protocol Fits You? (Ep. 33)

SSC vs. RACK vs. PRICK: Which Safety Protocol Fits You?

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AUDIBLE Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that often stirs up quite a bit of conversation within the BDSM community: the dynamics of communication and consent, and the use of different acronyms like SSC, RACK, PRICK, and others. Let’s explore these kink terms, my personal preferences, […]

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Definition, Rules, Safety

BDSM in your 40s, 50s, and Beyond! (Ep. 32)

BDSM in your 40s, 50s, and Beyond!

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AUDIBLE We’re diving into a topic close to my heart—embracing BDSM as a lifestyle in your 40s, 50s, and even later. Many people think of BDSM as a young person’s game, but let me tell you, that’s far from the truth. Age is not only a number […]

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Older, Relationships

Age Gaps in BDSM Relationships (Ep. 31)

BDSM in your 40s, 50s, and Beyond!

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AUDIBLE Today, we’re tackling a topic I’ve shied away from due to its inherent controversy and my personal biases: age gap relationships within the BDSM community. Navigating Age Gaps: A Personal and Cultural Perspective Let’s start with a little backstory. My interest in age-gap relationships isn’t just […]

Tagged With: age gap, BDSM, Dominant, Relationships, Submissive

BDSM’s Role in My Mental Health Journey (Ep. 30)

BDSM's Role in My Mental Health Journey

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AUDIBLE We’re delving into the intricate ties between mental health and BDSM as I share a very personal narrative that some may find unexpected—how BDSM has emerged as a beacon of hope in my journey with mental health. The Silent Battle: Living with Mental Illness I’ve always […]

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, mental health, Relationships

Exploring the Depths of BDSM with Just Press Foreplay (Ep. 29)

Exploring the Depths of BDSM with Just Press Foreplay

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AUDIBLE I sat down with Suzii from Just Press Foreplay to peel back the layers of a Dominant-submissive (D/s) dynamic. We can’t stress enough the importance of communication and regular check-ins. It’s about understanding each other’s depths—one question, one journal entry at a time. This foundational practice […]

Tagged With: BDSM, Beginner, Dominant, Relationships, Submissive

What Is Shibari? A Deep Dive into Japanese Rope Bondage

What Is Shibari? A Deep Dive into Japanese Rope Bondage

Unraveling the threads of different kink practices, we stumble upon the art form of Japanese rope bondage, raising the question: What is Shibari BDSM? In this article, we’ll untangle the complexities of Japanese bondage, highlighting the essential aspects of safety, consent, and the intimate connection between the Rigger and the model. Get ready to learn […]

Tagged With: BDSM, Bondage, Examples, Ideas, Kink, Rope

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