In this episode we discuss the benefits in objectification in our power exchange dynamic. Episode Art: Multiple Rows of Golden Statues of the Buddha (Detail), Basile Morin, 2020 (Wikimedia Commons) Support the show

In this episode we discuss the influences that shape our power exchange roles in the kink world and beyond. Episode Art: Vajra Bhairaja (Destroyer of Death), Tibetan Tankha Painting, c. 1740, Artist Unknown Support the show

In this episode we discuss the popularization of pornography in the 1970s . Episode Art: Book Cover, Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, 1910 Support the show

In this episode we discuss The 1960s-Extreme Edition.  Episode Art, Daniel Drew, Yale Peabody Museum, 2019 Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the 1950s Household kink. Episode Art: Public Domain Support the show

In this episode, we discuss uses of the fascist aesthetic in the BDSM world.  Episode Art: Fight Fascism Symbol, publicdomainvectors.org Support the show

In this episode, we return with an updated discussion of transgression in our relationship and beyond.  Episode Art: Kitchen Scene, Jeremias van Winghe, 1613 Support the show

In this episode we discuss sex, love, and friendship in the Bloomsbury Group.  Episode Art: Untitled Painting by Duncan Grant Support the show

In this episode we discuss kink and kinky rhetoric in the Victorian Era.  Episode Art: DeMoulin Museum. Greenville, Illinois Support the show

This episode is about kinky themes and motifs in the work of the 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire.  Episode Art: "Wilder Shores of Love," Cy Twombly, 1984-1985  Support the show

In this episode we discuss three types of rhetoric that the Marquis de Sade used to promote his sicko ideas about about philosopy, psychology, and dark humor.  Episode Art: Hommage au Marquis de Sade,  Jean Benoît, 1959 Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the bad behavior of several powerful men during the regency of Louis XV of France. Support the show

In this episode we discuss sexual practices in the ancient world that   might be considered kinky today.  Episode Art: Detail of Pompeiian wall art. Support the show

In this episode we talk about Slick Willie and the theme for Season IV.  Support the show

This is the second of our two-part episode on consensual slavery. Episode Art: The Slave Market, Jean-Leon Gerome, 1866 Support the show

This is the first of a two-part episode on consensual slavery in our relationship.  Episode Art: Slaves portrayed working in the Laurion mines. 7th century BC Support the show

This episode is part of our discussion of intellectual domination. Episode Art:  Mother Yugoslavia,  Slavko Pengov, 1958 Support the show

In this episode, we discuss intellectual domination in the kink world and in our relationship. Episode Art: Liberty Leading the People (detail), Jacques-Louis David, 1830 Support the show

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Support the show

In this episode, we discuss ruthlessness as a virtue in our relationship. Episode Art: Kali, Raja Ravi Varma, 1910 (Detail) Support the show

In this episode, we discuss different types of respect in our relationship. Episode Art: "The Favorites of the Emperor Honorius" (Detail), John William Waterhouse, 1883 Support the show

[NOTE: An ethnic slur is used in this episode for prurient reasons.] In this episode we discuss Lance's experience of being bullied as a teenager, and why he wants me to bully him now.  Episode Art: "Kazimierz Pułaski" detail, Jan Styka, before 1925 Support the show

In this episode, we discuss Jislaaik's transgression kink Episode Art: "Betty Boop: No," Max Fleisher, c.1930 Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the power of emotional intelligence in our relationship. Support the show

In this episode we discuss natural limits (as opposed to negotiated limits) and how to overcome them if we choose to do so.  Episode Art: Artist Unknown Support the show