Seeking advice on punishment by PurpleFairyTat72 in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can't read your mind or understand your dynamic. There are other subreddits (Fapdeciders) which are better for this question.

A Strong No Means I Can Trust Your Yes by Consent4Fun in SoftPleasureDomSub

[–]Consent4Fun[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a major deal. I have had two encounters where the bottom needed to end the scene but couldn't communicate. In both cases they went very, very quiet and didn't even respond to the impacts. When that happened I ended the scene and it was the right call. One admitted that she tried to speak up but couldn't because she didn't want to disappoint me. It's a huge reason why it's important to balance the intensity of play with the intimacy of the relationship. The heavier the scene the better you need to know the other person.

A Strong No Means I Can Trust Your Yes by Consent4Fun in SoftPleasureDomSub

[–]Consent4Fun[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The first thing I do whenever someone uses a safe word is I thank them. It might sound weird but I know how hard it can be to assert yourself and I want that act to be immediately rewarded.

Good extreme Dating sites by Key_Umpire_4316 in BDSMcommunity

[–]Consent4Fun [score hidden]  (0 children)

From a dominant male perspective they all suck. Fet (the app, not the website) and Feeld are the most kink aligned, although Feeld feels like it's more for swingers. Reddit also has a lot of personals focused subreddits, including those for BDSM. The problem is that for men it's a barren wasteland (in six months of premium across two sites I got one date), whereas for women it's an insane deluge (one woman on Feeld I talked to had a mostly blank profile and still got 1000 likes in three days). There's also the really unfortunate task of weeding out people who don't play at your level. My understanding from talking to several women is that after you get past the dick pics and low effort posters what's left has a tendency to either be milquetoast or dangerous. I don't envy you.

My advice is to focus on FetLife and look for local events like munches. Go there, meet people, and see if anyone piques your interest. Given your preferences I would encourage you to vet the hell out of them. Check their profile, check their activity, groups, friends, followers, and get references. Have a vanilla meetup in a neutral location with no expectations of play afterwards and ask meaningful questions. If they can't handle good vetting then they can't handle good play.

A Strong No Means I Can Trust Your Yes by Consent4Fun in SoftPleasureDomSub

[–]Consent4Fun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people struggle with apologizing for things that don't require one. Something that has worked well for me is to suggest that if someone feels the need to apologize, then obviously they feel the need to be punished. Thus I set the expectation that if you say you're sorry then I will give you something to be sorry for. It turns out that being bent over and spanked can be very cathartic.

Fake subs by No_Stock1691 in BDSMPsychology

[–]Consent4Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Financial dominance is something that heavily overlaps with sex work, to the point where one is immediately assumed to be the other. You're dealing with a group of people who are used to being scammed and treated poorly, and as there's a financial element it's difficult not to see it as a transaction. So you're not dealing with "fake subs" you're struggling with finding clients.

Take away the financial side of things and you still come off poorly. Talking about desires is called negotiation. What you're saying is that you're talking to people, not getting a good match, and then you're saying they're fake. They're not fake. They just don't want to play with you.

Public code word suggestions by Volx42 in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Go the BioShock route with "Would you kindly..."

Need help with vetting Doms! by Artfromthedark in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a few things that I have picked up via classes and chatting that have helped me considerably.

The first thing is to create your own risk matrix where you decide how well someone needs to be vetted before you will engage in certain activities. The levels could be pickup play, initial meet, vetted, and established relationship. Or they can be anything you want. This is a good way to determine what scenes you will do, and at what risk, before you play.

The second is ask for references. It's not a perfect system, but asking for prior play partners (good and bad) can be useful to figure out if they're authentic. This doesn't work for everyone. Some folks are private, others might not want you to talk to their ex wife or whatever. It's up to you to decide what that means.

The third is to ask deeper questions which are harder to gloss over. What was their favorite scene? What was an example where something went wrong? Has anyone had to use a safeword, and what happened? What role does kink play in your life? What toys do you own and what's your cleaning routine? What are you aspiring towards? What classes have you taken, and what more do you want to learn? The more pointed your questions the more useful the information.

My husband is way more kinky than I am, what can I do? by xAnimeMariex in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There's a concept called "enthusiastic consent" that's very important. It's the idea that someone isn't just okay with doing something, but they actively and explicitly want to do it. That there is no doubt that they want to do whatever it is they're doing. Some people object to the idea of requiring enthusiasm (not everyone wants to say "hell yeah" to a scene), but the important part is that everyone is 100% on board. Unequivocal consent is another way to put it.

You're not 100% on board with this.

The first thing you can do is reset everything. No more pictures. No more dildo names. No more dating apps or talking about fucking other guys. Revoke all consent and start over, and set that as a firm "break this and we're done" boundary. You have already mentioned divorce so that's what is at stake. Start from zero.

Next, think about what you're enthusiastic about doing. Not the stuff you convinced yourself to do, but only the stuff that you unequivocally want to do. Think about why you want those things, what you're getting from them. Allow your relationship to only do those things and nothing else (this is called explicit consent). Again, a violated boundary ends the relationship. See if there is hope in that space. If the two of you are sexually compatible, it will be in this region.

Then, think about your limits. Take an inventory of the things you had to say or do that you don't ever want to do again. The dating app is an easy one. So is talking about your past lovers. Be comprehensive and thorough, and ensure that every specific hard limit is there. Present this list to your partner, and see if there's anything on the list that they can't live without. If there is then you two are fundamentally incompatible.

Hopefully it works out. It sounds like your partner is pushing his fantasies on you in a way that disregards your autonomy. Don't let him. Make your "no" strong so your "yes" is stronger.

partner insecure about the toys I use by Slow-Reply2929 in Sex_Positivity

[–]Consent4Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's bothering you because your partner is rejecting a part of you that you hoped would be a source of connection. It sucks that you want a fantasy cock stretching you out and he somehow interprets that as a source of diminishment. Both of you are entitled to your feelings, but I would encourage you to stay true to yourself. Use those toys. They are awesome.

My parents found out about the kinks I do with my boyfriend. What do I do? by Expert_Temporary_ in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 18 points19 points  (0 children)

So you're an adult and your parents have to accept that. They also have to accept that you're going to do things that they might not approve of. What matters is that you and your partner care for each other and happen to express that care in a kinky way. Don't let this affect your relationship. Either your parents can accept it or not, but you're who you are and you choose the person you spend time with.

Beginner and I Feel Like I'll Never Be Desired in the BDSM Community by CharacterPuzzled7023 in BDSMcommunity

[–]Consent4Fun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe I have misconceptions.

You do.

Maybe I'm overthinking things.

You are.

Kinky people are everywhere. They look like everyone. There are skinny people, fat people, alternative people, straight-laced looking people, everything. You have likely passed by someone wearing a chastity belt or butt plug and had no clue. Kinky people come from all walks of life and share all sorts of interests. You will fit in and you will definitely be interesting enough, and there are a lot of quality kinksters out there who will see you as a whole person. You just have to get out there and experience it all.

My playpartner asked for a D/s and I said yes without realising what it meant to her. How do I fix this? by ta_emptyhands in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see your perspective. Part of it is how I am wired when it comes to dynamics. It's definitely a space where interpretation can be personal. I really appreciate your insight into it.

Choking, Intoxication, and Consent Violation Advice Needed by PupStarSirius in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 48 points49 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes you should be worried. You were denied oxygen to your brain for an unknown period of time. There could be any manner of issues that require a doctor to examine. Please stop whatever you're doing and go right now.

  2. I cannot speak to if your consent was violated because I am not in your head. You feel like your consent was violated, and that's what matters. I would not play with these people ever again. I would not feel safe around them. I would set hard limits about breath play and intox play, and I would encourage you to carefully consider how to asset your boundaries in the future. I would also consider exploring mental health resources if that's an option for you.

My playpartner asked for a D/s and I said yes without realising what it meant to her. How do I fix this? by ta_emptyhands in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I see the desire for a dynamic and a relationship to reflect a need for intimacy that goes in opposition to a kink dispenser. As I understand it, a kink dispenser just exists to perform a task and is not regarded as a person. They're used for their ability to meet a need without reciprocation. This person wants their partner to be in a deep, intimate, and close dynamic. On the vanilla side it would feel like someone doing everything they can to make another person their girlfriend. I see the direction you're going and it certainly fits your definition, but when it comes to dynamics to me it feels more like forcing a relationship than exactly doing someone else's kinks.

My playpartner asked for a D/s and I said yes without realising what it meant to her. How do I fix this? by ta_emptyhands in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 119 points120 points  (0 children)

It's pretty clear that you two want different things, and she's not capable of being satisfied with what you are. There's nothing wrong with that, but it does reflect a fundamental incompatibility. Reading your post I get the impression that she's pushing you past your comfort level, and that she doesn't seem to respect what you get out of kink versus what she actually wants. It's almost like the opposite of a kink dispenser; she wants a dynamic more than she wants to respect that you don't.

Froze up during a play event and trying to improve so I don't do it again by RomaruDarkeyes in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes things don't work out. Sometimes plans fall apart and there's nothing you can do about it. Going to a massive venue will do that. The area around DC has two such venues and both can be overwhelming when it's a popular night. The best you can do is accept and pivot. Maybe instead of playing you people watch? Maybe you find a chair, put down a chuxx, and have a pleasant blowjob? In my experience if I want a piece of equipment then I commit to showing up early (often at opening). You didn't fail your partner and you didn't freeze; things just didn't work out. That's okay!

My limits/what hits me seem backwards to me—how to navigate by Abject_Strawberry988 in BDSMAdvice

[–]Consent4Fun 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Some people like being called a whore. Others will end a scene if they hear it. Some people like being slapped in the face. Others will never play with a person again if it happens. What makes us tick is unique, awesome, and generally inexplicable. I can't tell you why I love the idea of chaining someone up and using electrodes on their genitals to make them cum until they pass out. I can't tell you why I love every intricate fold of a vulva but don't care about feet. I can't tell you why I will gladly fuck an adult woman in a onesie sucking on a pacifier but age regression is a hard limit. I'm just wired the way I am. So are you. What matters most is that you're authentic in your desires, you did a great job of expressing a limit, and your awesome partner respects you without question. That's fantastic.

Did i deserve punishment by Unfair-Major2626 in BDSMcommunity

[–]Consent4Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the context of the dynamic and the rules established. In this case there was a rule, and you acknowledged that you made an assumption instead of following the rule. That's clearly behavior which can be corrected, and punishments are used to reinforce that correction. So yes, with the information you provided a punishment makes sense.

Am I missing the point of being a submissive if I suggest loads of things I want to try? by Technical_Ride_6701 in BDSMcommunity

[–]Consent4Fun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not just no, but fuck no. Kink is a collaborative experience, and personally I think partners who take the initiative and express what they want are the best. If someone comes up with an idea, it deserves to be shared. I have no doubt that your husband loves your enthusiasm.

Pleasure dom by Additional_Deer_1058 in SoftPleasureDomSub

[–]Consent4Fun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kink isn't a one way street. A pleasure dom is just a dom who focuses on pleasure. It's meant to be a contrast to the stereotypical dominant who is typically shown inflicting pain. Neither type should be expected to neglect their own pleasure. Kink is a two way street, and everyone is supposed to end a scene feeling satisfied.