A lengthy discussion (inspired by the Frey contract) on consensuality and master-slave contracts

This story (related tangentially, and listed in above thread) is fascinating (but sad).

More on the Frey thing

This still has me all over the sex-related blogosphere, because of things like the comment on MeFi to the effect that those judging should read about the lifestyle from the inside. And then I can't stop clicking.

Bondage lessons

This post indirectly supports my belief that yes, there are prostitutes who are in it for themselves and satisfied with the career choice.

Did you ever catch your parents? Did it bother you? My mom walked in on me and my ex when we were newlyweds, but I don't think I ever found my folks having sex.

Fleshbot has some good info and gadgets.

Some truths about marriage (warning: PDF)

Odd quiz:

You're The Guns of August!

by Barbara Tuchman

Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what
causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they
really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing
with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in
the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can
diplomats."


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

You're Bikini Atoll!

You once believed that your biggest concern would be a shark attack. Now
you know just how much more destructive humans can be than any other creature. While you
don't like mushrooms, you've had to eat so many of them that it's become almost a way of
life. Exiled from your home and forced to wait for someone to clean it up, you've become
bitter but remain powerless. Most people like to gawk at those who share your
name.


Take the State Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.