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As we see it, dominance is about three different elements: power, control, and leadership. So that’s the lens we use to define it in this week’s mini-episode! A massive thanks to our Patreon community... The post Minisode 26: What is Dominance? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, we answered BDSM questions kinksters asked on Instagram (at that handle I hate) and on YouTube. The topics were wide-ranging, and there’s even a rant at the end. Enjoy! In this episode:... The post BDSM Q&A appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s mini podcast episode, we discuss a question we get asked a lot: Do I have to open up my relationship now that we’re kinky? A massive thanks to our Patreon community... The post Minisode 25: Do You Have to Open Up Your Relationship? | BDSM Q&A appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We believe dominance is about leadership just as much (if not more) than it’s about power and control. John Brownstone considers himself a servant leader. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what servant... The post Servant Leadership and Power Exchange appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Call it submissive training or behavior modification (or something else) but trying to change someone’s behavior (yours or a partner’s) isn’t always easy. While a lot of people use discipline and punishment, it’s not... The post Minisode 24: 3 Positive Reinforcement Methods appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Can anyone else believe we reached episode 273 before devoting an entire episode to impact play?! Neither can we! But here we are! Warning, this is a loooong episode because even with an attempt... The post What is Impact Play appeared first on Loving BDSM.

BDSM checklists are great for figuring out what kinks you want to try, what you don’t want, and what you’re not sure about. Because they get recommended so often (especially to newer kinksters), we... The post Miniside 23: BDSM Checklists appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We want everyone to have happy, healthy power exchange relationships. But we also know that not every relationship is meant to last. Staying in one that doesn’t serve you or the other person doesn’t... The post How to Know When It’s Time to Break Up appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Spend any amount of time online or in some local kink communities, and you’ll come across someone with an opinion of what makes you a “real” kinkster. Or someone who devises ridiculous hoops to... The post Minisode 22: How to Actually Prove Yourself in D/s appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s episode, we’re taking inspiration from YouTube — and reacting to your unpopular opinions! We asked for these opinions on Instagram, YouTube, and Patreon. In this episode: Enter the BDSM Contracts giveaway!... The post Our Thoughts on Your Unpopular BDSM Opinions appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Humiliation play is a mutual kink of ours, though we tend to stick with the lighter end of the spectrum. We’ve discussed it in detail in past episodes, but this week, we’re sharing five... The post Minisode 21: Humiliation Play Tips appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s episode, we’re reacting to survey results on the secret desires and kinks of 2000 Americans. We thought it would be different and fun — and something lighthearted. Of course, you know... The post Reacting to a Survey on Secret Desires appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Not every kink scene feels the same as the one before. One time you might hit Dom or sub space, and the next time, maybe not. That doesn’t mean anything is automatically “wrong” or... The post Minisode 20: Emotional Reactions in Kink Scenes appeared first on Loving BDSM.

You don’t have to be a service submissive to perform an act of service. You don’t even need to be submissive. Outside of a negotiated and consensual agreement, “acts of service” are simply how... The post Acts of Service We Perform for Each Other appeared first on Loving BDSM.

New to the idea of a kink scene? Has it been a long time since your last one? In this week’s minisode, we’re sharing a few things to keep in mind for your first... The post Minisode 19: 5 Kink Scene Tips for Beginners appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Empathy might seem like a new buzzword, but it’s an important factor in how we all relate to one another as humans. Expressing even small amounts of empathy makes for better interactions and relationships... The post The Importance of Empathy in D/s Relationships appeared first on Loving BDSM.

There are a LOT of things all new kinksters need to know but a lot of the conversation tends to focus on submissives (with good reason!). But Dominants carry a lot of responsibility, and... The post Minisode 18: What New Doms Need to Know appeared first on Loving BDSM.

It’s not new, and it’s been done before, but never by us! We took inspiration from other podcasts who give their thoughts on relationship questions on Reddit but with a twist. We’re responding to... The post Answering BDSM Questions from Reddit appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We won’t always be in the time of a plague, and even though we are, meeting potential partners online continues to be very common. Before you get into a relationship or decide to play... The post Minisode 17: Vetting a New Partner appeared first on Loving BDSM.

BDSM contracts are NOT required in power exchange but for those who would prefer to have one, there are a few things that you’ll want to include in it. You can add plenty of... The post Minisode 16: Put This in Your BDSM Contract appeared first on Loving BDSM.