BDSM United Podcast

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we look at one of the ethical schools of thought that sprung up following the golden age of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we look at one of the ethical schools of thought that sprung up following the golden age of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we look at the Greek philosopher Aristotle and his views on achieving ethical happiness through temperance.

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we look at the Greek philosopher Plato and how his ideas about society and political thought influenced Ethics.

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we look at the Greek philosopher Socrates and how he shaped the formation of Ethics.

Welcome to our series Kink Ethics 101 where we look at Ethics from a kinky perspective and how they apply within our culture. In today's episode we show where Moral Philosophy, aka Ethics, fits within the whole of Philosophy.

Today in this mini-series we look at stories people have shared about their spooky sexual encounters with spirits, ghosts, and demons. We give our spiritual advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

Today in this mini-series we continue with more bad sex stories. Our goal is to see what we would or could change giving advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

Today in this mini-series we are warming ourselves up with some bad sex stories. Our goal is to see what we would or could change giving advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

In the final installment of this mini-series we are continuing to look at that stats for how often accidents and injuries take place within the kink community. We also look at who they happen to and what levels of injuries occur. Lastly we give more advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

In the third installment of this mini-series we are continuing to look at that stats for how often accidents and injuries take place within the kink community. We also look at who they happen to and what levels of injuries occur. Lastly we give more advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

In the second part of this mini-series we are looking at that stats for how often accidents and injuries take place within the kink community. We also look at who they happen to and what levels of injuries occur. Lastly we warn against predators and give advice on how to prevent your own BDSM Horror Story!

In the first part of this mini-series we are looking at a Buzzfeed "Would You Rather" quiz and pointing out some of the problematic questions that arise from the humorous kinky quiz. We follow it up with three ethical safety mottos that exist within kink: SSC, RACK, and PRICK.

Shame is a powerful emotion that can have a profound impact on individuals. It often stems from the world's tendency to be harsh and unforgiving towards those who are perceived as different. This is especially true for individuals with unconventional desires or interests, commonly referred to as kinks. Ultimately, it is crucial to embrace our own uniqueness and not let shame dictate our lives.

The ambiguity of the term 'Alpha sub' often generates a myriad of reactions, from intrigue to confusion, as it defies traditional identity categories. The complexity arises from the various contexts and personal experiences that individuals bring to the table when interpreting what submission means to them.

Today is part two of our interview little libra who is co-host of the BDSM United Podcast, a BDSM Educator, a little and a submissive in a long-term power exchange relationship with Master Saturn. Together they run Whips, Chains & Duct Tape which she founded in 2012 and has provided hundreds of thousands of adults with tools and resources for learning non-violent, consensual traditional BDSM.

Today we interview little libra who is co-host of the BDSM United Podcast, a BDSM Educator, a little and a submissive in a long-term power exchange relationship with Master Saturn. Together they run Whips, Chains & Duct Tape which she founded in 2012 and has provided hundreds of thousands of adults with tools and resources for learning non-violent, consensual traditional BDSM.

It is sometimes a controversial topic, especially among those who insist one's submission is a gift. Ultimately, the power in a power exchange dynamic rests with the individuals who willingly and consensually engage in the dynamic, ensuring that all parties involved feel safe, respected, and fulfilled.

Kink can be both intense and a bit risky, one can become triggered from past hurt or trauma. Handling triggers in a relationship requires patience, understanding, and open communication. By following the steps outlined in today's podcast, you can work towards creating a safe and supportive environment for both you and your partner.

What I commonly find is that many people's online FetLife profiles don't match the identity listed by their name. Not to mention the vast majority of people that don't even fill the profile out! We share our own tips to writing a profile that matches your identity as consistently as possible. We also share advice from Dating Kinky expert Nookie.

Vetting a potential play partner an old school practice in BDSM that gets ignored too often in today’s meet-online-first world. Before you get kinky with someone for the first time, do your homework on who this person is instead of just taking their word for it.

Several years ago there was an internal push within the kink community to erase "Top and bottom" by those who erroneously stated "You're not real unless you are into D/s!!" Today we dispel that myth and give a crash course on Topping and Bottoming.

The formal lifestyle is filled with traditions and ceremonies that are seldom witnessed by the outside world and perhaps one of the most moving and meaningful is the "bonding ritual" or Ceremony of the Roses. This ceremony is steeped in symbolism and mystique. Today we explore this beautiful ritual together!

Do you have a spirit of submission, that is an aura or an essence of it? Is submission just something you do or is it also part of your inner being? If being a submissive is your identity, you should be developing submission in your heart. Today we give you two practical exercises you can do to immediately begin to develop your submissive identity.

When beginning a power exchange dynamic in a new or existing relationship, it is usually helpful to have a series of discussions in order to form a Training Contract. Today we give you tips for creating them and help ease the anxieties surrounding making relationship contracts.

Consistency is great for an identity within a power exchange relationship. As long as those involved have the good character and willingness to make the relationship work, consistent structure will work for them. But consistency is bad for fetishes, kinks, and sexual expressions. There is a time and a place for those things.

We find ourselves in a middle path between Tradition and Innovation trying to do a power exchange relationship that is both modern yet respectful of traditions. How do we tell that we are being successful in those goals? What can we use to measure success? Today we talk about the hidden key to it all.

Today we look for a middle path somewhere between traditional BDSM and TNG. Because we can't go back in time and yet we want to honor what has already been built and passed along to us. "Having a good idea of what has been tried in the past is an enormous asset, but it has to be combined with a willingness to adapt the lessons of the past to the needs of the ever-changing present. A body of knowledge that remains absolutely fixed over time, incapable of absorbing new lessons and insights, is not a tradition but a corpse." -John Michael Greer

BDSM Summer School is in session this year focusing on consensual Master/slave relationships. In this episode we look at how the Leatherman subculture of the 1950s shaped modern M/s relationships. We highlight portions of a handbook from 1972 showing how early practitioners of BDSM viewed M/s.

BDSM Summer School is in session this year focusing on consensual Master/slave relationships. In this episode we look at the path from abolitionist propaganda to sadomasochistic pornography. Much of this development occurred after the abolition of slavery in Europe and North America. As slavery receded from living memory it lost moral urgency and became a fertile source for sexual fantasy.

BDSM Summer School is in session this year focusing on consensual Master/slave relationships. In this episode we look at the origins of ancient Greco-Roman slavery and contrast them with modern BDSM relationships showing the vast differences between the legal and social implications of both forms of slavery.

BDSM Summer School is in session this year focusing on consensual Master/slave relationships. In this episode we look at Orlando Patterson’s "Slavery and Social Death" (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1982) contrasting the three-part definition Patterson uses to define involuntary slavery with that of non-violent, consensual Master/slave relationships.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. The core of BDSM is communication and consent. If you feel that what is going on is ‘not right’ then you certainly should investigate if it is abuse or not. Some of what you may feel could not be abuse at all, but it’s good to know for sure. Learn how you can see the differences for yourself.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Perhaps you have seen the symbol used in our logo and wondered what does it stand for? That and many other symbols are part of our culture. We look at many of the ones you will see and tell you what they mean and why they are part of BDSM.

Today's podcast is an unscripted look at where BDSM has come from, how political ideology has influenced where we are presently, and how to shape the future of BDSM. There is a tension between people that are left of center and right of center on the spectrum of political thought. We give our advice for finding consensus and shaping BDSM based on traditional integrity and moral character.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. There was a time when a collar was more important than a wedding ring. The meaning of the collar has as many definitions now as there are people. Each person has his or her own definition. So what does it mean to have a collar?

The Dominant partner has a plan and the submissive has the play space ready. Kneeling in anticipation, the submissive waits for the Dom to enter the room. Today we wanted to help you set the stage for what goes into building kinky play scenes and talk about the emotions and mindspace to getting into a scene. We also play some music we created to help communicate the feelings of the first moments of a kink scene.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. You're ready to explore BDSM... now what should people call you? Today we talk all about scene names and titles.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. As you begin dipping your toes into BDSM Culture it's good to take a self-inventory by asking yourself, "Who am I? Why am I here? What am I looking for?" Today we help you explore those questions.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Imagine you are standing outside our culture looking in. Today we discuss what you might hope to find within and the possibilities that exist within BDSM Culture.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Today we talk about the difference between Vanilla and Kink.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Today we talk about the darker side of BDSM and what people might discover within our culture.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Today we talk about motives for becoming involved in BDSM.

Welcome to our ABCs of BDSM podcast series. Today we talk about the importance of having a solid foundational knowledge of our culture.

Vetting a new partner is something we have lost as a society, not just in the BDSM community.  We see all the time a person ends one relationship and within a week, or less, be chest deep in a new relationship and deeply in love again. So, what is vetting and why is it so important? In Part Two we talk about vetting for kink-related things and vetting for a potential power exchange relationship.

Vetting a new partner is something we have lost as a society, not just in the BDSM community.  We see all the time a person ends one relationship and within a week, or less, be chest deep in a new relationship and deeply in love again. So, what is vetting and why is it so important? In Part One we talk about vetting for those things outside of the bedroom.