Standing for “consensual non-consent”, the acronym CNC refers to an extreme form of a Total Power Exchange (TPE) dynamic in BDSM play. It’s where two or more people agree that when the submissive(s) says “no”, they actually mean “yes”. Decipher your CNC-ers from the ENMs – learn what those acronyms on dating apps mean. CNC…
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What Should I Have in my Bondage Kit?
So you’re looking to create your very own BDSM Box. Good on you! Bondage kits from sex toy shops are often (coincidentally?) priced at £69.99 and there always seems to be something missing or something you don’t quite know how to use. Here’s a handy guide on what you need in a BDSM kit, whether…
Who You’ll Meet on a Hookup App
Dating apps are full of interesting people. Of course they are because the world is full of interesting people and not all of them are coupled up (although it can sometimes feel like that). Like most single Millennials, I’ve been on and off dating apps for years and dated countless people with varying success. Over…
BDSM Glossary (N-Z) (NSFW & 18+)
This post was originally written for Torture Garden and posted on their blog in September 2021. I have since expanded the BDSM Glossary below. Most recent update: September 2024. Torture Garden is the world’s largest Fetish and Body Art Club with global events attracting open-minded individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. By Holly Field…
BDSM Glossary (A-M) (NSFW & 18+)
This post was originally written for Torture Garden and posted on their blog in September 2021. I have since expanded the BDSM Glossary below. Most recent update: September 2024. Torture Garden is the world’s largest Fetish and Body Art Club with global events attracting open-minded individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. By Holly Field…
What to Expect at The Pearl Necklace
This post was originally written for Torture Garden and posted on their blog. Torture Garden is the world’s largest Fetish and Body Art Club with global events attracting open-minded individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. By Holly Field. You’re hovering over the “Book Now” button thinking, “Should I? Shouldn’t I?” Yes, you should. Then…
Taking Your First Steps into BDSM
A former version of this post was originally written for Torture Garden and posted on their blog. Torture Garden is the world’s largest Fetish and Body Art Club with global events attracting open-minded individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. By Holly Field. You’ve managed to broach the topic of BDSM with your partner, well…
Bibi does…Brighton, with Calandra and Tim
This summer, on one of Brighton’s few hot evenings of the year, 30-odd sweaty foreheads and hastily-foraged freestanding fans bundled into Amy’s Room for another night of Bibi Lynch’s comedy chat show. This time hosted with local journalist Tracey Davies, Bibi spoke with Brighton’s iconic husband-and-wife duo, Tim Richardson and Calandra Balfour about their story,…
Casual to Serious: Can it Ever Work?
Trigger Warning: This post relays scenes of rough, BDSM sex. Consensual but rough. Your mother will likely tell you that you can’t build a loving relationship from a casual hook-up. You’ll likely ignore her and be convinced this is possible in 2021 – after all, Becky and Andy started off shagging and look, they’re now…
Another Glossary of BDSM Terms
Recently I published a Glossary for BDSM after a poll on my Instagram showed followers were unsure about some of the common BDSM acronyms. Fellow kink blogger, Helen, commented with additional terms prevalent in the BDSM community. Whilst my original glossary was never meant to be an Ultimate Guide, we’re blogging to educate so what…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 