Why vetting shouldn’t be relied on, and what you should do instead by SubversiveKitten

TL:DR version: an over reliance on vetting creates a false sense of security that I believe to be incredibly dangerous. We need to recognize the limits of public vetting, and take our own precautions. There are no life guards on duty. Play at your own risk. Once again a member of the Calgary community has … Read more

Evaluating Your Rigger! by clover

Evaluating Your Rigger! by clover Before you evaluate your rigger you need to stop and evaluate yourself. You are what will keep you safe, ultimately you can only rely on yourself. •Know your body’s limits. You do not have to be an experience rope bottom to know this. When you are faced with your limit … Read more

Eight Easy Ways to Spot an Emotional Manipulator by Fiona McColl

Eight Easy Ways to Spot an Emotional Manipulator Written by Fiona McColl Emotional manipulators get extra marks for subtlety. A patronizing, mind-fucker can bend and twist and warp but somehow after a period of time they set off the ol’ bullshit meter. An emotional manipulator is smoother. You’ll have to adjust the sensitivity of your … Read more

DO’s & DONT’s To Party/Event Play

Recently I attended a small play party. It was afterwards I decided that perhaps some folks might need a little guidance or suggestion on how to go about getting/seeking/asking for “play” appropriately in these social situations. Let me begin by stating that I understand that attending any type of party or event can be extremely … Read more