• Musings

    A little kink, a lot of confidence

    “Sex with a disability is a tough sell,” writes a queer woman named Carrie, “but not (just) for the reasons people assume. In my experience, the hardest part isn’t convincing someone else you’re desirable — it’s convincing yourself that your body is worth pleasing.” For her, one small act of kink gave her more…

  • Musings

    Altered consciousness for sadomasochists?

    It may come as little surprise for those who regularly engage in BDSM, but researchers are proving why sadomasochism is so alluring: it may actually lead to a different level of consciousness. James Ambler, a graduate student in psychology at Northern Illinois University, set out to understand why some people engage in sexual behaviors…

  • Events

    Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM

    Wednesday, May 7th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well… sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical. If you’ve been curious about…

  • Events

    Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM

    Sunday, November 10th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well… sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical. If you’ve been curious about…

  • Events

    Pleasure, Power, and Pain: An Introduction to BDSM

    Wednesday, May 15th — 7:30 p.m. — $20 BDSM — whips, chains, and lots of black leather, right? Well… sometimes! But the world of kink and BDSM covers so much more, from a little rough sex to the opportunity to explore your personal boundaries, both emotional and physical. If you’ve been curious about…