OK..OK. Time to back the truck up a little. I listened to the first section, or most of it anyway. The narrator mentioned BDSM and boundless in one sentence, (good on me). Kudos must go this gentleman, he covered in a short space of time, plenty of good information. The traffic light system, while not particularly good for my lifestyle, is certainly something masochists need to adhere to, while remembering that illicit drugs and alcohol do in fact numb the senses of the whole body. A yellow could actually be well past the point of red, and neither participant would understand this until the next day. The issue I have with the traffic light system is it allows the recipient too much control, and an ability to not gain the full benefits of the transferance of pain to pleasure through endorphin flows.

S.S.C.? Pretty basic, but misinterpreted, re-interpreted to suit individuals then continually shoved down MY throat without MY consent. With terms such as "emotional masochism" and the justification of bestiality within the umbrella of BDSM, combined with the acceptance of prostitution, I'll NEVER promote S.S.C. again while ever I draw breath. Nor will I ever wear or brand the triskehelion.

R.A.C.K. Risk Aware Consensual Kink. Shouldn't it be Risk Aware Consensual Knowledge?

All in all a great way to learn for those so inclined, but nothing that hasn't already been written in stone, and perhaps too much information too quickly, to comprehend in one sitting without being able to refer, or be able to manage the drone of an American males voice. Gotta love a good book, they are available (on line) still.

I stand by the K.I.S.S. principle, in fact I have survived and continue to prosper in every facet of my life because everything for me is simplified. To insinuate that this principal is only relevant to (your) vanilla existence, smacks of complete arrogance toward our mammalian existence. Confusing the issue, utilising greed or a need for popularity WILL be detrimental to your emotional, physical and psychological health. While I applaud the narrators effort and explicit adherence to particular issues, the one thing we can truly have faith in, is that this lifestyle is fickle and desperate, continually evolving to justify or tailor itself to accommodate the potential for growth and profit.

Happy New Year!

While this statement K.I.S.S. is generally the best way to approach things in life, I think some only aware of BDSM via the internet have the opposite problem.

They think it's as simple as calling some young lady a slut, "collaring" her and then having her move into his mom's house in the basement, devoid of her identity, skills and self worth.

Or, on the other side, leaving your job and family to live with someone that will take care of everything financially as long as you promise to have sex any time with anyone, and make sure he has mac n cheese every night for dinner is the way to servitude and pure slave status.

Knowing that there are kinks for all kinksters and that everyone is not the same, is something the link Issib shared emphasizes. It's easy for bdsm internet newbies to assume there's right and wrong. Embracing the family of kink and that we are all leading a mostly misunderstood perspective of "normal" life should bring us together, not apart.

I'm just one internet born and influenced kinkster, but I think I'm also a steward, paying it forward and backward. The links are entertaining and informative. Still a worthwhile venture for the new and experienced bdsm'rs.

Fuck the links. Keep It Simple Stupid....KISS.

Thank you for this link. I think this podcast is awesome. It perfectly explains! so many people look down on anything out of the "norm"

I recently moved to the middle of nowhere with nothing but vanilla people that have traditional view, and they're quick to place judgement. After listening to this, I care none about them judging my collar. It makes me feel good, and that's all that should matter.

I sent you a personal message, but think it prudent to let others know that I found this EXTREMELY helpful.

Having a voice in your ear, or a sarcastic funny tone, rather than the black and white letters on the screen can be a great change in pace when learning.

I am still learning.

Much thanks, Issib!

-petunia