Embodied Dominated: Getting Kinky With BDSM
Sep 15, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Dia Dynasty, a New York City-based dominatrix focused on trauma-informed domination, shares valuable insights about BDSM. She debunks the myths from 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and highlights how the BDSM community fosters healing and empowerment. Alongside Smoky, co-founder of Obsidian, they explore the transformative power of submission and the significance of consent. Amber Jamilla Musser provides a historical glimpse into masochism, challenging feminist perspectives and revealing how race and power dynamics shape the conversation.
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Smoky's Challenging Kink Introduction
- Smoky experienced mansplaining and fetishization as the only Black person at a BDSM party.
- This negative experience made her doubt if kink spaces suited her initially.
Submissives Secretly Control Dynamics
- Submissives in BDSM secretly hold control by setting parameters and calling the shots.
- Trust allows them to give up control and experience healing through letting go.
Begin BDSM at a Munch Event
- Start exploring BDSM by attending a munch, a non-sexual community event.
- Use workshops and play parties to learn and practice BDSM safely within community.