Monthly Archives: March 2015

Violence and BDSM assumptions

Posted on 31/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

[CONTENT NOTE: abuse mindset, violent behaviour] So today on the Guardian’s Comment Is Free blog service, Emer O’Toole writes that a murder in a BDSM relationship has “made me rethink my sexual practices”. This is a sad and, if I’m … Continue reading →

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Playing the hate: on being the top in a degradation scene

Posted on 23/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

Content Note: Discussion of “forced fantasy”/”rape” roleplay, race play, body shaming play, slut shaming play and general topics of that nature that may be distressing to some readers. [UPDATED 2023.06.13 to correct Blake’s pronouns] So about a week ago, University … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on porn in the classroom

Posted on 17/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

This morning, I retweeted Girl on the Net because she felt that actually showing porn in the classroom as part of sex and relationship education was a very bad idea. This afternoon, after mulling the question over, I have reached … Continue reading →

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Time for Elust 68

Posted on 15/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

Photo courtesy of Molly’s Daily Kiss Welcome to Elust #68 – The only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured under one roof every month. Whether you’re looking for sex journalism, erotic writing, relationship advice or kinky … Continue reading →

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Clarkson is not Top Gear’s Compo

Posted on 12/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

By now, I doubt many of my readers will be unaware of the news that Jeremy Clarkson, part of the presenting team for BBC show Top Gear, has been suspended for throwing a punch at a producer on the show, … Continue reading →

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Pushing them away: why Cameron’s proposal may mean more cases are missed.

Posted on 05/03/2015 by ValeryNorth

I don’t have a whole lot of analysis here. This is just the question that keeps rattling around my brain, while this week it has been struggling to cope with an adjusted sleep schedule and “Level 1 Retail”. – ~ … Continue reading →

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