We asked Instagram to ask us anything and then opened up questions to the YouTube live chat during the stream. In this episode: All of our Etsy shops are on sale through the end... The post Kinky Q&A appeared first on Loving BDSM.

A kinkster who’s been dealing with burnout, depression, and other personal stuff wonders how and when to bring up their mental health to a new partner. Here’s the question: My question is – as... The post Q&A: How Do I Talk About My Mental Health? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

Assertive gets conflated with bratting, demanding, and/or unsubmissive-like behavior. And we fundamentally disagree, so let’s talk about it. In this episode: All of our Etsy shops are on sale thru the rest of the... The post Assertive Submissives appeared first on Loving BDSM.

A newish kinkster live in an area with a local kink community they’re not comfortable being part of and driving to another area isn’t an option. Here’s the question: What do I do when... The post Q&A: How Do I Handle Having a Bad Local Community? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We didn’t know where this would go before we started other than saying, “Yes, Doms need to communicate effectively, too.” (Obviously.) JB shares his experiences as a Dom who has struggled to communicate in... The post Dominants and Communication appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s episode, a submissive wants to bring D/s out of the bedroom, but their Dom doesn’t seem motivated to try. Here’s the question: My husband (33m) and I (34f) have been together... The post Q&A: How Can I Motivate My Dom to Bring D/s Out of the Bedroom? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

You’ve probably heard of new relationship energy (NRE) but we’re more interested in the idea of old relationship energy. So let’s talk about it. In this episode We’re celebrating the Kinkery’s 4th anniversary with... The post Old Relationship Energy in Power Exchange appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’re back and coming in hot with a BDSM Reddit response/reaction episode! In this episode: This week’s episode is sponsored by Flure, a welcome, inclusive, and kink-friendly dating app. There’s no episode next Monday.... The post BDSM Reddit Response appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In this week’s episode, a kinky couple has gone through a few shifts in their relationship and now things are a little off. Can they go back to normal? Here’s the question: My sub... The post Q&A: Can We Go Back to Normal? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, we talk about the thing that anyone who’s ever had a D/s relationship knows…life will definitely interfere with your power exchange. In this episode, we talk about some of the most common... The post When Life Interferes with Your Power Exchange | Back to Basics Series appeared first on Loving BDSM.

A submissive isn’t having a good time during scenes with their nervous Domme — and is getting more and more frustrated. Here’s the question: Hello! So I’m in a relationship with a woman who... The post Q&A: How Do I Enjoy Scenes with a Nervous Domme? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’ve been getting the same type of question recently…Where do I find a Dom? How do I find a submissive? So let’s talk about it this week. In this episode: Thanks to Flure for... The post Where to Find a Dominant or Submissive Partner | Back to Basics Series appeared first on Loving BDSM.

A kinkster wants to take things further with their partner – who isn’t interested in being a submissive. Here’s the question: My wife and I have been married for almost 20 years. We have... The post Q&A: Is It Okay to Enjoy Our Power Dynamic Without Labeling It? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

You’ve figured out you’re kinky, met a partner (or talked to your current partner), and negotiated a power exchange. Yay! And also…there are a few challenges to be aware of as you navigate your... The post What to Watch Out for in New D/s Relationships | Back to Basics Series appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, we’re answering a question from a submissive who wants to get back to a more primal, CNC, sadomasochistic way of playing with their partner but old memories from another relationship are holding... The post Q&A: How Do I Move Past Bad Memories to Enjoy Old Kinks? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

In the next episode of our Back to Basics series, we’re discussing consent in D/s relationships. In this episode: Get the Kink Bundle while it’s available! Check out the Loving BDSM Etsy shop. This... The post Consent in D/s Relationships | Back to Basics appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, a kinkster wants to get back into their local community but wants to avoid someone who seems to be an unsafe kinkster. Note: Content warning for brief mention of suicide, abusive behavior,... The post Q&A: Can I Avoid an Active Member in My Local Community? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’re starting a new “back to basics” series for power exchange. The topics may be things we’ve talked about in the past, but with 400+ episodes, it’s probably been a while since we talked... The post Starting a New D/s Relationship | Back to Basics appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, a Daddy Dom worries that they aren’t being a good Dom because they promise f*****y at the end of the day and then change their mind. Here’s the question: Am I unreliable... The post Q&A: Am I an Unreliable Dominant? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We asked for your questions over at that handle we hate on Instagram, and you delivered! In this episode: The Kinkery is having a sale through Labor Day! JB’s vanilla Etsy shop “sponsored” us,... The post Kinky Q&A appeared first on Loving BDSM.

We’re a bit late to our own party, but we’re celebrating our 9th podcast anniversary! We’re sharing things we’ve learned, discovered, and figured out about ourselves and our power exchange relationship after nine years... The post Things We’ve Learned About Power Exchange in Nine Years of Podcasting appeared first on Loving BDSM.

This week, a kinkster is figuring out their switchy self but isn’t sure how to navigate wanting different things in different ways than their partner. Here’s the question: My husband and I have been... The post Q&A: Can We Be Switches in Different Ways and Still Have a Good D/s Relationship? appeared first on Loving BDSM.

With great power comes great responsibility…or something like that. The weight of the responsibility a Dom carries can sometimes feel like pressure, so let’s talk about it. But it’s worth noting that the power... The post The Pressures and Privileges of Dominance appeared first on Loving BDSM.

After life got in the way, this kinky couple is ready to get back to their f*****y – including free use – but the Dominant partner isn’t initiating, even after plenty of communication. Here’s... The post Q&A: How Can My Dom Become Comfortable Initiating Free Use? appeared first on Loving BDSM.