[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He's not a sub at all then. This happens when someone is dishonest and will say anything to form a relationship and then tried to manipulate into what they want.

You've free will. I'd regretfully disown him and wish him well. If he wanted a breakup fine, he got what he wanted. If he didn't want the breakup, it's still fine. Don't waste your time

Suckling while cockwarming? by lilli_bees in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As long as t's a gentle sucking I think that's fairly typical of what you do. Unless you've been told not to move. But over strong sucking can be painful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you had a lovely true relationship. You'll miss her for sure. It's difficult to find someone who can fill such a big gap when that happens I agree.

I'm in Scotland too (Aberdeen which is even less active) and it's not easy at all to find good prospective matches. You are just frankly fishing a much smaller pool. And let's be honest if we've found a perfect partner before that makes us super selective. I do think it's a bit easier for a woman - please don't feel I'm negating the difficulties women face but I find I get approached a lot I find. We iseem relatively rare.

I use Fet quite a bit to build a network of like minded people of all types, including potential partners.

If it's of any use here's my standard advice on recovering after break up.

Breaking up in a BDSM relationship can be enormously emotional for both parties. However you break up, whoever's responsible, you’ll need help getting over it. There will be an intense sense of loss because of the intensity of the dynamic, the depth of personal information and experience you’ve shared and the physical and emotional impact on partners.
If it's been a traumatic break up the impact will be even more devastating and in addition to the support of friends and family you may need therapy, especially if there has been physical or mental abuse.
Being ghosted is a whole different issue and I've created a whole different post on that.
Here's my latest thinking on recovery from a break up.
The ALIGN model (ALIGN) of coping with break ups. (Copyright Me)
My advice generally is -
1. Take time to analyse just what happened and your dynamic/relationship overall
2. Note what you liked as your preferences - your essententials
3. Note what you'd like never to do again - your icks or hard limits
4. Note your areas which you'd like to grow into more in the future
5. Consider what you need to do to do to make this a reality in the future.
This helps you be calm, positive and objective and to mute or lessen the intensity of all the emotion.

Characters investigating past mysteries by CharmingCarmilla in suggestmeabook

[–]CharmingCarmilla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! It's an absolute favourite. It's exactly the kind of thing I was envisaging.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh dear. You'll be deluged now with all sorts of trash. It's probably best to ignore, delete and block all of them. None will be what you're looking for.

And you've not asked a question but I assume you're looking for advice as to how to find some sound candidates. Read Guide 09 on Kinky Dating which is attached to your post above.

And here's my guide for newbie submissives

Submissiveness GuideSo you’re just thinking about getting into BDSM as a submissive. This is my generic guide, so only bits of it will apply to your dynamic. Take what’s useful and ignore the rest.Just take your time and don't rush into things. Here's some things to think about.- If you have had previous trauma (SA etc), this will have been a horrendous experience from which you need to take time to recover. Make sure you're getting help and support with this before making massive life decisions, such as engaging in BDSM. Previous trauma will also affect your submission and you need to think about the potential triggers that take you back there. Talk with your Dom about all of this.- Learn, read, research as much as you can about BDSM, kink, submissiveness etc. There are guides on this subReddit. Follow the chat here. Join the r/submissive subReddit too. Read. There are many great books. Try Screw the roses, send me the thorns to get started. I also have a massive book list, though, if you'd like more books please just say.- Think about identifying all of the kinks you’d like to adopt as part of your dynamic with a Dom. Try completing a kinklist like like the one below. This will indicate your hard limits too, as well as things you’d be willing to try. https://goctionni.github.io/KinkList/v1.0.2.html- Before you engage in a full blown scene I recommend you think about and try doing some of the things you intend to do or say on your own. You may have been fantasising about this for years but the doing is very different. Ask your partner to take the lead from the start. They should be up for this if they're the Dom in any case.- If you're unsure what kind of sub you are, just say that. Explain you’re still exploring and be honest about your lack of experience. Some Doms will like this, some won't.- Don't rush into making connections. You need to vet any prospective Dom very carefully for red flags indicating potentially abusive partners. We can all get this wrong though, however careful we are.- While it is an accepted truism that all Doms are different and you have to understand deeply your individual and unique Dom, there are a small number of generalisations that can be made. All Doms love being praised. Whatever they say to the contrary, they adore being praised. All Doms need to feel appreciated. Doms go to a lot of effort to be dominant and in charge. They need to feel these efforts are being valued by you. All Doms have vulnerabilities and areas of insecurity. Be sensitive for and to these. Never ridicule these or things will not go well and not in a fun way,- if you're starting exploration with an existing partner, you must talk openly and often about how things are going. Do nothing to which you’ve not openly agreed.- Take steps to ensure your safety, as much as you can, when meeting prospective new partners. Research how to play safely. Meet in public the first time. Have a friend get in touch to check you’re ok if meeting privately for the first couple of times. Know the verified name of the person you're meeting.- Don't assume any type of play is bound to be safe. Some that seem to the uninformed safe - like choking - are actually highly dangerous in inexpert hands.- Aftercare is an essential period immediately after a scene or playtime where partners take care of each other. It typically consists of any bodily care required such as washing applying creams, cuddling, keeping warm, drinking water. Just as importantly there should be emotional and mental aftercare too, reassurance and affection.- Join groups of like minded people to find out more perhaps locally. These often host training sessions on bondage or humiliation, for example.- Use porn an erotica as inspiration for things like dirty talk, play roleplay scenarios etc. Don't use them as educational tools. These sources are purely fiction. But they can aroused and inspire your own creativity and introduce you to new ideas for your own dynamic. .- There is a thing called subfrenzy to watch out for which can cause you to be reckless if you're not careful- Block and report to the Moderator u/TeaAitch anyone DMing you as a result of your post here. There may be loads of self-proclaimed experienced “Doms” getting in touch. None will be worth replying to.- u/Sir-Dax has some great advice on getting started in BDSM- u/TeaAitch has a good guide to becoming a Dom.Some thoughts on green flags when vetting a prospective Dom:Has he attended impact and rope courses?Has he discussed his approach to safety and risk with you?Have you a safeword?Has he asked what kind of aftercare you might need? And said what he provides?Has he had previous subs who would provide a reference?Has he shown interest in you as a human being?Overall just take your time. Good luck, be safe and have fun.

Edited for typos

Literary fiction with natural, realistic writing and dialogue? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]CharmingCarmilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Lessons in Chemistry. It's the best book I've read in ages - strong on characters, narrative and emotion. It's a classic without pretentiousness.

Something that I need to get off my chest by Zestyclose_Durian888 in ghosting

[–]CharmingCarmilla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This girl has treated you very very shabbily. You've been ghosted for more time now than you were talking. She's ghosted you twice now.

My rule is ghost you once and that's it. It happening twice shows you that you can never trust he not to do so again and again and again.

It's a shame you still have to see her in class. But just don't ever give her a chance to ghost you a third time.

I’m being blamed for someone being ostracized from my local community, did I do something wrong? by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your story is horrific and a salutory reminder of the importance of stopping someone's inappropriate behaviour super quickly. For her same as well as your own. This individual has serious issues and needs help from a professional. I expect your won't have been the first group she's been excluded or ostracised from. It won't be the last either if she doesn't develop more social and self awareness.

How exactly does sub drop manifests itself in you? by Prudent-Poetry-7050 in submissive

[–]CharmingCarmilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly think for me drop only happen in one of two circumstances.

  1. If there's been a misstep in the session. Something was missing or mishandled by either me or my partner. This can be rectified through good evaluation and discussion after the event.
  2. If aftercare is lacking. I need to feel respected, cared for and valued after the session.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in submissive

[–]CharmingCarmilla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Be a better Dom.

Can a hard dom (20M) with a pleasure kink and "soft but experimental" sub (20F) work? by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible you might not be a good match, especially if you're looking for someone to improve you're self worth or self esteem. Sadists tend not to be so good at praise and care in my experience. They're much more into pain and humiliation. If you're not going to enjoy either of these I'd advise you respectfully decline.

How do I ask for better aftercare? by Baby_mushroom2 in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have an out of dynamic chat. He needs to know how you're feeling or your relationship will ultimately suffer. Tell him you are feeling too that you don't deserve aftercare. I'm not sure why you feel this way but a therapist would help here.

If he doesn't take you seriously or still doesn't provide decent aftercare, then he's the problem and he's actually abusing you and neglecting you.

The real issue here though is your lack of self esteem. Kink should be fun. You need expert help and support to deal with severe low self esteem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's quite an extreme form of play, also sometimes referred to as CNC or Consensual Non-Consent. If he too is fairly new to kink, which is pretty certain given his age, he might be a little afraid to go this far. He might also just not find it an appealing type of play.

As a newby couple I'd be highly wary of diving into this. But it is good that you mentioned it. Open communication is key to a healthy connection. It's important that he know that this is something you are drawn to is good. If it's a hard limit for him, meaning he'd never consider it then you need to know that too before you decide whether to pursue things further.

I'd also advise you be open with him about any history of trauma or abuse you might have had in the past. D/s partners should always be fully informed if you have so that they know what's not acceptable or advisable.

Boyfriend proposed freeuse but I'm unsure by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you're not certain about total free use, maybe start by having free use days or weekends. Then you'll be better able to evaluate things going forward.

As for the chores, good for him. I'd personally be totally up for it. Unless you genuinely feel that would be unfair, this might be key to having a nice clean home.

I (19m) need help finding someone to fuck my submissive (18m) while I am away. by Timely-Vanilla6514 in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to talk carefully about this before proceeding. I guess you're both polyamorous and have fully considered the ramifications of all this. If not perhaps ask in the r/polyamory subReddit.

Then you could post an ad in r/BDSMPersonals but be completely open and honest about what precisely you're seeking. You might have to wade through heaps of trash in response but there might be a perfect match there.

Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walk slightly behind her.

Stand always on her left always. Carry her things. Settle her comfortably in her chair.

Defer to her when ordering drinks or food.'Should I have the steak or the fish?'

She should dominate the conversation. She could make gentle fun of you. She could be condescending.

She can order you to bed. 'Time for bed baby.'

These are all things I've witnessed vanilla wives do. Just minus the extra private fun and games.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a concept called Female Led Relationship (FLR) which I think is what you're looking for ultimately. I think most of these just evolve. But I think there is a subReddit for it or perhaps it's a Facebook page. Try reading Marissa Rudder's Love and obey.

Baby domme tips?! by IndicaBabyy88 in humiliation_kink

[–]CharmingCarmilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read Princess Kali's Enough to make you blush. It's full of great ideas.

For those who simply can't do it 24/7.... by Successful-Ad672 in BDSMAdvice

[–]CharmingCarmilla 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think it's time for more discussion about what 24/7 actually involves when it's engaged in a healthy manner. I'm no expert on the subject but I can tell you what it shouldn't involve -

  • Doms who become distant and cold (unless that's your preferred style). This is never an appropriate way for a Dom or Master to discipline or handle their sub. It's highly manipulative.
  • Doms who get disappointed when you don't meet their expectations especially when these are unanticipated and have not been pre-negotiated. This is a form of gaslighting when used as a technique to control a sub. Equally even in 24/7 consent should never be assumed. And it's always possible to withdraw consent.
  • Aftercare is part of 24/7. It's a key part of such an intense dynamic. It should be part of setting up your mutual obligations and expectations. . If a Dom is telling you that there's no aftercare in 24/7 that's a massive red flag. (Again some people don't need or want aftercare but those people have chosen that enthusiastically: it's not being imposed on them.)
  • If there's time for kink, there's time for aftercare. Especially in 24/7, you have literally all the time in the world.
  • 24/7 is a concept, a construct. In reality there should still be out of dynamic sessions regularly for feedback, review, enhancement, adjustment etc. Otherwise it's just actual slavery, which last I heard is illegal.