The risk of infection for STDs and STIs is significantly higher in BDSM due to the wide variety of activities. Find out here what you need to watch out for.
STI and STD Part IV: infection risks in BDSM
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How to sub: 12 tips for beginners
You want to experience BDSM as a Sub, give away control, and be dominated? The following tips for novice subs will help you with that.
STI and STD Part II: the 8 most common
What are common sexually transmitted infections? What symptoms do they present? How are they treated, and what are the chances of recovery?
How to dom: 12 tips for beginners
You’re a beginner and want to explore BDSM as a Dom, taking control? The following tips for Dom beginners from Gentledom.de can help you with that.
Tight, tighter, binding
More than just bondage: Binding involves temporarily restricting blood flow to certain body parts. It’s not entirely without risk.
STI and STD Part I: how they’re transmitted
STIs, commonly referred to as sexually transmitted infections, can often be transmitted unintentionally. In BDSM, unfortunately, the possibilities are particularly numerous.
10-points to check: Is my Dom dangerous?
Some people exhibit reckless and manipulative behavior in BDSM relationships. Find out if your Dom is dangerous with this self-check.
10 red flags that Subs should pay attention to with Doms
There are specific red flags that can be observed again and again in submissive or dominant personalities. This article is dedicated to “Dangerous Dominants”.
Playing for the first time: tips and advice
You can hardly wait to finally try out BDSM. But as the first time gets closer and closer, you realize that there are still many unanswered questions.
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