by BlakSyn | Oct 5, 2020 | Mental Health, Personal Musings
Hay. Herpes and the stigma associated with it is not one easily circumvented. This stigma, continuously exacerbated by media, ignorance and misinformation, does more harm than good. It’s a stigma teaching the uninitiated that people with herpes are dirty, reckless and...
by BlakSyn | Oct 5, 2020 | BDSM, Mental Health, Personal Musings
Hay. Holding the trauma I’ve endured under scrutiny has been integral to personal growth and continuous improvement. Whether in BDSM or real life, the examination of my traumas offers insight that explains why I’m prone to certain behaviors and actions. That is, the...
by BlakSyn | Oct 5, 2020 | BDSM, Mental Health, Risk
My most favorite and cherished aspect of BDSM is the depth to which I was able to dive below its surface. As I’ve ventured forth and deeper, I’ve gained invaluable tools imperative to better understanding BDSM in today’s world. From physical skills like rope to...
by BlakSyn | Oct 5, 2020 | BDSM, BDSM101, Mental Health, Safety
Safety, of course, is an important part of BDSM. There are no acts within BDSM that are without risk. Although risk is a clear and present aspect of kink itself, we can mitigate it by being present in our consideration of safety. When we think of safety, preventive...
