June 27, 2022

Make A BDSM Contract Using O.school’s Original Template

Use this contract template whether you’re just starting to explore BDSM or looking to formalize a power exchange dynamic.

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Exhibitionism: What It is And How To Try It Safely

Do you get turned on by the idea of being seen?

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What Is Voyeurism? How To Try It Consensually And Safely

So long as everyone involved is enthusiastically consenting, voyeurism can be hot.

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7 People Reveal What Rope Bondage Is Like For Them

There’s a wide range of experiences: Some love it, some hate it, others feel in between.

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Power Exchange: 3 Types Of BDSM Dynamics Explained

Learning about the different types of power exchange can help you determine if you’d like to try this type of play.

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How To Enhance Pleasure With Temperature Play

Applying cold or heat to the body can help heighten a sexual experience in new ways.

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Your Guide To Impact Play And How To Do It Safely

If you’ve ever had your ass slapped, you’ve tried impact play. But this type of play can go far beyond ass-slapping, too.

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9 Best Sex Toys For Kink And BDSM Play

Finding the right toys and gear for you may be half the fun.

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How to Safely Combine Food and Sex for Some Sensual, Messy Fun

Finally, a setting where it’s actually acceptable to play with your food.

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9 Resources for People Interested in Learning About Kink and BDSM

Check out our favorite resources for the kink-curious.

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How To Make A First-Time Kinky Experience Safe, Fun, And Hot

Experimenting can be exciting, but it’s important to know what you’re doing first.

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Cuckolding: What It Is And Why Some People Love It

Here’s what you need to know about cuckolding before you try it.

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How Can I Support A Partner Whose Kink I Don't Share?

If you want to try to accommodate your partner’s fetish, it’s important to set boundaries beforehand. Know, and communicate, what you are and aren’t willing to try.

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How Can I Tell My Partner About My Fetish

If you feel shame around your fetish or fear rejection, you might be hesitant to talk about it with your partner. Open communication and honesty, however, can help you feel closer to your partner and enhance the overall health of your relationship.

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Emily A. Klein

June 27, 2022

Is My Fetish Normal?

Because what is considered “normal” is different across cultures and changes over time, the idea that certain sexual preferences and desires are “abnormal” is controversial; there is no consensus about exactly what counts as a paraphilia.

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Emily A. Klein

June 28, 2022

How To Have A Threesome

Follow these ten tips to have a sexy, drama-free threesome experience.

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Jamie LeClaire

June 27, 2022

How To Do Wet And Messy Play

If lots of lube, squirting, and other kinds of messy sex gets you going, here’s the tea on this fetish.

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Caroline Colvin

June 27, 2022

How Can You Be A Feminist As A Submissive?

If you are a feminist interested in playing a submissive role, you might wonder if this will conflict with your ideals. We’re here to tell you — it doesn’t have to.

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Holly Pigache

June 27, 2022

Rope Play: What Is It And How To Do It Safely

Spice up your sex life with something a little “knotty.”

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Jamie LeClaire

June 27, 2022

How To Give A Footjob

These tips can help you give a hot fj.

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Caroline Colvin

June 27, 2022

Role Play Ideas That Aren't Just Teacher-Student Scenarios

Creating sexy scenarios can be a great way to explore different fantasies with your partner.

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Jamie LeClaire

June 27, 2022

How Vintage Pornography Made Me Finally Feel Sexy

If you’re not into the porn you see online, there are alternatives to explore.

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Giselle DaMier

June 27, 2022

What Are BDSM Punishments?

BDSM punishments can be as fun or as serious as you want them to be.

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Ali Mercieca

June 27, 2022

Best Threesome Stories Worth Reading

Five people share their experiences.

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Bethany Heitman

June 27, 2022

How To Be Dominant

Learning to be dominant in bed can take some practice.

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Emily A. Klein

June 27, 2022

How to Safely Pull Hair During Sex

Want to experiment with some hair tugging? Here’s how to try it out without hurting your partner.

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Danielle Campoamor

June 27, 2022

Why I Tried BDSM for the First Time on Valentine’s Day

I breathed in a new sense of confidence in myself and my sexuality.

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Alexandra Applegate

June 27, 2022

13 People Share “Taboo” Sex Acts They Love

While there’s no such thing as “taboo” sex (as long as it’s legal and consensual), we asked real-life folks what sex act(s) they love but that society might see as “taboo.” (FYI — all of their responses are perfectly normal.)