My newest blog on Psychology Today explores the differences between BDSM/kinky sex and Intimate Parnter Violence. While they might look the same on the surface, they are actually quite different on numerous levels! Find out how to distinguish between the two at the link below. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202510/distinguishing-between-bdsm-and-intimate-partner-violence
Category Archives: Abuse
Distinguishing Between BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence Continiung Education Webinar March 20
Continuing Education Workshop for counselors, therapists, educators, nurses, and kinky folks who want to learn more about the differencdes between intimate partner violence/abuse and BDSM
Many people enjoy choking during sex, but it can be very dangerous so breath players should be careful and learn to do it right.
What Does Consent Look Like? Find Out Here
Look here for useful resources on establishing and sustaining consent
Sociological Analysis of Three Veaux Survivor Narratives
For several months now I have been a member of Franklin Veaux’s accountability pod, designated to help Franklin through the process of dealing with the allegations of abuse. As part of my service to the pod, I analyzed the three narratives written by some of Franklin’s ex-partners and posted online. That analysis appears below. ItContinue reading “Sociological Analysis of Three Veaux Survivor Narratives”
Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships
I just recently finished posting the newest blog on my Psychology Today site that is the second in a two blog series on consent violations in CNM. The first blog looks at minor violations such as breaking relationship agreements, and the second blog examines community responses to more serious consent violations. Blog 1: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201712/consent-violations-in-consensual-non-monogamy BlogContinue reading “Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships”
Community Response to Abuse in D/s Relationships
I am currently writing a series of blogs on abuse in poly relationships for my Psychology Today blog, and working on a more in-depth blog on abuse in kinky relationships for the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom. Obviously, the topic of abuse in sex and gender minority relationships is really on my mind lately. So whenContinue reading “Community Response to Abuse in D/s Relationships”