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Articles about submissivenessBeing taken in hand is hot!If you feel no sexual arousal at all during serious disciplinary spankings, how can it possibly be erotic? And if it is, doesn't that mean that it is all just a kinky game, and not real? Hit the read article link for my answers to these thorny questions. Liberated through submissionRead this review of Liberated Through Submission, by P. Bunny Wilson, or add your own review by clicking here and scrolling down to the ‘reply’ box. Surrendered in loveBen and his wife have been married 33 years. About eighteen months ago, his wife announced that she wanted to be ‘surrendered’ (as in The Surrendered Wife, by Laura Doyle). To enjoy Ben's delectable real life adult fairy tale, hit the read article link. Romantic rituals for the taken in handBlush is on top form as she relates some subtle but incredibly hot romantic rituals she enjoys in everyday situations courtesy of her lovingly dominant husband, Gary. Blush and Gary, by GaryMany of you have read Blush's beautiful articles about her fabulously loving and wildly passionate relationship with her husband, Gary. But what does Gary have to say about it? Could he possibly be as wonderful as Blush says he is? I am thrilled to be able to present Gary's side of the story here. And when you read it, I think you will agree that the answer to the question I have just asked is a resounding yes. ObedienceRight from the beginning of their relationship, Stephen's wife wanted him to wear the trousers. She was not interested in a relationship based on so-called equality. She expects to be obedient. To her, obedience is not only a matter of respect for me and our relationship, it adds an erotic charge to daily life. Yes, obedience is sexy. It is romantic. It creates passion! Blanket consentThis fascinating and clearly very honest article by Brandy is about the journey she and her husband have travelled to blanket consent, and highlights the increased emotional connection this affords. My perfect guy, and the marriage he has given meIn this exuberant and very interesting article, Issie explains that the way she and her husband choose to relate is not about pointless physical punishments but about traditional roles which obviate the ubiquitous battles for leadership and consequent disharmony. What happens when he makes a mistake?Blush, on the subject of what happens when her wonderful husband Gary has disappointed her or made an error in judgement. Obedience and autonomyAnnie on obedience and autonomy in her wonderful relationship. Ask for what you wantDaisy argues that asking for what you want doesn't necessarily mean you are being pushy, and if you don't ask, you might not get what you want. Moreover, the mere fact that the man has not thought of it first does not mean he won't be interested once he knows you are. Why men start and why they stopWhat is wrong with men? Have they completely lost the dominant, decisive, proactive, self-confident traits that we all consider masculine? The basic message of this superb article by Egghead is that they have not. The pathAiden on the natural unity of masculine dominance and feminine submission. The Taming of the ShrewIf you like Taken In Hand and you don't know this play, you are in for a treat if you read this article. (Fear not! No knowledge of archaic language assumed!) If you too love this play, you will want to know which is the best production available on DVD/video, and which ones to avoid. When I'm in overdrive...Blush, on how, when she is in overdrive, Gary asserts himself in the most gentle yet dominant of ways to slow her down and soothe her. Reaching out by offering yourselfWhen everything goes wrong and your man is about to withdraw and give you the silent treatment, what can you do to reconnect with him? Here's one idea. Creating an unbreakable bond of love takes timeBlush had to wait and wait before Gary would take her in hand physically. Gary was in control. The sweetest “Benevolent Dictatorship” everDarrell called what he and Kathy had, a Benevolent Dictatorship. For Kathy's account, click the read article link. Dominant to the lastA beautiful and poignant tale of passionate love and dominance to the last, by the wonderful Kathy. White hot intensity and boundless joyBlush on why she likes submission – the power she feels in being loved this intensely, the incredible connection. Joyful submissionAnnie is not submissive in the way some are, so she began to wonder when she is actually submissive. This insightful article looks at when submission brings her joy. To let goTo read the Blush's white hot piece about how, to her great joy, her husband uses her to relax and wind down after a stressed-out day as a high-powered executive, click the read article link below. |