When online dating, your profile picture is crucial. How do I take a good selfie and how can I score points on a BDSM platform?
8 tips for good profile pictures on Deviance
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How to talk kinky online… and how dafuq not
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Red flags are warning signs to watch out for in relationships and dating. Here are 13 red flags to pay special attention to in BDSM.
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When people talk about red flags in BDSM, they usually want to warn submissive people. But not all subs are lovely angels.
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Conversations are sometimes not an easy matter, especially on BDSM dates. Here are 16 questions that will put your date through their paces.
8 points for your safety when dating
When two or more people engage in BDSM, the issue of personal safety should be anything but neglected.
The best and safest locations for your first date
Dating location: The first date in BDSM always brings some difficulties with it. One of them is choosing a suitable location.
Behind the shadows: What is FetLife actually?
You might have heard of FetLife before but couldn’t find it online? We’ll explain why.
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A sudden breakup, a Tinder acquaintance, and a breakfast with much dismay. How Anna became a Sub thanks to a Cuckold she couldn’t shake off anymore.
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