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We’ve mentioned the concept of kink-shaming in many episodes, but we’ve never really focused on it as a topic. So let’s do that now! In this episode: According to Brene Brown, shame grows with... The post Kink-Shaming appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Truthfully, there are as many ways to be a submissive as there are submissives in the world. But in trying to define submission, we broke it down into three ideas. These are the broad... The post Minisode 38: What Does It Mean to Be Submissive appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We came across a fascinating article on BDSM, meditation, and mindfulness, so we decided to talk about it! In this episode: Cara Dunkley, a clinical psychologist from the Sexual Health Laboratory at the University... The post Mindfulness, Meditation, and BDSM appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Yes, most of us know to consider the risks of our BDSM fun. Yes, most of us talk about safety or at least think about it on some level. Unfortunately, though, not everyone prepares... The post Minisode 37: Building Your BDSM First Aid Kit appeared first on Loving BDSM.

There’s a lot that goes into establishing the routine and flow of your power exchange. Mindset. Desires. Limits and boundaries. And yes, habits. To do something different or new, we have to change old... The post Changing Old Habits and Forming New Habits in Power Exchange appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’re finally back with more minisodes, and we’re comin’ in hot for this one. Let’s talk about anal training! Not every power exchange engages in it and anal isn’t automatically kinky for everyone. But... The post Minisode 36: Anal Training Tips appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’ve been recording podcast episodes since 2015, and things have changed a lot in all these years. So we thought it might be interesting to go back to the earliest episodes, before we had... The post Revisiting Episode 1: Anyone Can Be Kinky appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Why yes, we are doing Q&A episodes on a semi-regular basis. We’re so glad you noticed! This week, we answered questions on “getting a partner to love you” as well as our most memorable... The post BDSM Q&A appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s episode, we take inspiration from a very vanilla article on the five types of personal boundaries we all need to set. But, of course, we talk about them in terms of... The post Different Types of Personal Boundaries appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We recently did a longer podcast episode on funishment. For those who want the Tl;dr, here are five tips and things to know about funishment if you’re trying it for the first time. A... The post Minisode 35: Funishment Basics appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We spend a lot of time talking about what goes wrong in a power exchange relationship and what to watch out for. This week, we’re talking about the good stuff, green flags that indicate... The post Green Flags in Power Exchange Relationships appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Consider this another experiment. We enjoy doing the BDSM Reddit reactions, but we wondered what it would be like to react to vanilla relationship questions from Reddit. Spoiler alert: there’s no major change in... The post Kinksters React to Vanilla Relationship Reddit appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s minisode, we’re discussing a favorite kink of ours: face slapping! If you’re new to it and want to explore with a partner, these are a few quick tips to keep in... The post Minisode 33: Face Slapping appeared first on Loving BDSM.

A common struggle of many submissives is learning how to ask for what they need and want. It’s especially hard when you believe that a Dominant is always in charge and will decide what’s... The post Minisode 32: Asking Your Dominant for What You Want appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’ve mentioned this topic so many times in the past, but we’re finally talking about it: the importance of vulnerability in power exchange. Our definition and view of vulnerability comes from Brene Brown’s talks,... The post Vulnerability and Power Exchange appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In a new D/s relationship? Feel a bit overwhelmed and not sure what to do or where to begin? Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you navigate this new path... The post Minisode 31: Tips for New D/s Relationships appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’ve mentioned funishment many times in the past, but we’ve never devoted an episode to it. And it’s probably a good thing we’re doing this now because Kayla’s views on it have changed over... The post Funishment appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Curious about orgasm control? Here are a few things you need to know about it first! A massive thanks to our Patreon community for making these shorter episodes possible! Links from the episode: 5... The post Minisode 30: Orgasm Control appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Yes, the hallmark of power exchange is that the Dom leads (or controls or has power, pick your term) and the submissive follows (or submits or serves). But that won’t always be the right... The post Following a Submissive’s Lead in Power Exchange appeared first on Loving BDSM.

The answer to that question is, as always, it depends. But we’ve received the question before from someone who really liked this vanilla partner but really enjoyed kink, too. Here’s what we think about... The post Minisode 29: Should I Give Up Kink for a Partner? appeared first on Loving BDSM.