Non-Fiction Book of the Month: Screw the Roses, Send me the Thorns

Recently I've been making an effort to read some of the frequently-recommended introductory BDSM guidebooks.  As with many things, quality varies widely.  Some have good advice, some I question. Some read like technical manuals, others are more patronisingly juvenile.  Screw the Roses is written in a style that appealed to me, conversational and funny without … Continue reading Non-Fiction Book of the Month: Screw the Roses, Send me the Thorns

Book of the Month: Olga Returns to Her Teens by Theo Jones

As part of my celebration of back to school season (that's something to celebrate even if one isn't in school, right?) I am featuring Theo Jones's Olga Returns to her Teens.  I've long believed that school would have been much more fun with an adult's awareness and social skills, and may well be worth the loss … Continue reading Book of the Month: Olga Returns to Her Teens by Theo Jones

30 Days of Submission – Final Reflecion

So- how was it for you? After my first experience with this exercise, I asked myself the following questions:   How did this exercise go? Any regrets? Is this helpful? Are you learning? Looking back, do you see any trends?   At the time, I kept the responses private, but I am posting them here … Continue reading 30 Days of Submission – Final Reflecion