(NSFW) Shibari’s popularity has boomed worldwide. Yet in Tokyo, Kinbaku remains an underground affair, connected to the sex industry and practiced by cult icons like Akira Naka.
JAPAN – TOKYO – We’re in a small room in a Tokyo apartment with traditional tatami flooring. Fifteen spectators are crammed inside, all transfixed by a woman suspended from the ceiling, panting profusely and groaning with pleasure. A well-built, extensively tattooed man is tying the woman in an intricate web of rope. He secures each bind with purpose and precision while looking her straight in the eyes. The man circles the suspended woman, increasing the intensity and tension of the ropes until she tips into a frenzy of pleasure, her eyes rolling backwards into her head. The show continues, with the woman in a state of fevered rapture. Despite the fact she is bound with increasingly severe ties, between each knot she lures the man to her with an intense gaze – eyes like a wild animal – before she finally convulses into an explosive climax.
This is a Kinbaku Japanese rope bondage salon, a small and intimate gathering of sorts that takes place in a private apartment. The two performers are Akira Naka, one of Japan’s veteran kinbakushi (rope riggers), and his model Akane. Naka is something of a cult icon, featuring in one of Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki’s most famous photos, ‘Tattooed fuck’ from his Tokyo Comedy series. Although what Naka and Akane are doing is highly sexually charged, there are many diverse reasons why people enjoy kinbaku, from relaxation to an exhilarating thrill, psychological exploration or to deepen connection with their partner.
USA – MINNESOTA – A Minnesota man is behind bars after a sexual encounter involving fantasy and fetish aspects left another man dead, authorities say.
Delwayne W. Center, 40, stands accused of one count of murder in the third degree – by selling, giving or distributing a controlled substance, over the May death of Daniel J. Aldridge, 47.
Minnesota is one of only three U.S. jurisdictions with a third-degree murder statute still on the books. The maximum sentence for third-degree murder is 25 years in state prison and a $40,000 fine. Sentencing guidelines in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, however, recommend 12.5 years for a first-time third-degree murder offense.
USA – NEW YORK – For many, a kink lifestyle seems exciting or enticing, but potentially far from reach. But for Venus Cuffs, award-winning nightlife producer and former dominatrix, it’s a way of life. In the final episode of Servin’ Sex, Venus shares her insight on producing NYC’s favorite kink parties, aka play parties, the tea behind domme-ing your faves and the healing nature of BDSM.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to kink and BDSM, but the biggest one of all is that “everyone just thinks I hate men,” she tells Gigi Fong. “Femme dom’s in general, we [must] hate men because we want to dominate them. Men don’t get that. If a man wants to spank a woman he’s seen as a ‘big dog’… A man can walk around with five girls on his arm and he’s the man, he’s Player of the Year. If I want to do the same thing. I’m a whore. I’m a slut.”
USA – Jermaine Pennant has reportedly been dumped by Jess Impiazzi after she accused him of spending the night with a dominatrix.
Television star Jess, 34, was allegedly told by friends that former footballer Jermaine, 40, had taken the adult entertainer to his hotel room while in Ibiza on a stag do.
The dominatrix is said to have put on an S&M performance for the group before partying with them at the Eden nightclub on the Spanish island in May, while Jess was undergoing IVF treatment in the hope of starting a family with Jermaine.
THE NETHERLANDS – HEEMSKERK – Live BDSM radio broadcasts have not been going well lately. Something goes wrong with Alwin & Nathalie, who broadcast on Sundays between 8-10 p.m. Medical ailments and disabilities are quite a problem for me, Tom Verhoeven. Due to the pain, it has recently not been possible to broadcast on Wednesdays between 9-11 p.m. Instead, archive broadcasts and music tapes run at those times. (a thousand humble apologies).
Christmas days:
We don’t think it would be fun to play a band from the old box again. That is why the BDSM Songs (778) on BDSMradio.eu will be played nonstop on Spotify on Sunday, December 24 from 12 hour(CET) and on Christmas Day and Boxing Day until approximately midnight(CET). We play the songs by title from A to Z so as not to constantly hear the same performer. You can of course also listen to the list yourself on Spotify and a thumbs up is welcome. Rubberon (see fetlife) is the great inspiration for the compilation of this list on Spotify and YouTube. There are songs on YouTube that you don’t see on Spotify. The songs are nonstop without BDSM radio jingles. So that mother-in-law doesn’t get scared too quickly 😜
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day:
We do play old BDSM Top 50’s from various years. Broadcast starts December 31 at 12 noon until New Year’s Day ???
WORLDWIDE – In a new study published in the Journal of Sex Research, researchers have mapped the intricate journey of individuals engaging in Bondage/Discipline, Domination/Submission, and Sadism/Masochism (BDSM), highlighting the diverse paths and motivations behind these practices. The findings shed light on the complexity of BDSM participation, revealing a multi-faceted process that begins with initial exposure, often in adolescence, and evolves into varied forms of engagement ranging from private to public activities.
There has been a growing awareness and acceptance of BDSM as a non-pathological part of social and cultural activities, but there’s been a lack of detailed understanding of the motivations, experiences, and demographics of those involved in these practices. By conducting this study, researchers aimed to provide insights into the prevalence and nature of BDSM participation, breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions.
UK – A new study has suggested the most popular sex terms for 2024 – but how many do you know the meaning of?
Analysis of 160million Google searches revealed the growth and decline across more than 100 key kinky words over the last five years.
The five highest trending words included ‘findom’ – financial domination, where one gains pleasure from controlling another’s finances, and ‘thirst trap’ – where someone posts content with the intention of being desired.
But the most popular search term was ‘gooning’ – the act of achieving prolonged arousal through sensory overload, often involving hypnotic stimuli.
The findings – authored by Rachel Thompson, a leading sex and relationship expert and commissioned by Sensuali a sex positive platform for sensualists- also showed the word dogging was in decline over the past five years as a kink, with searches for ‘foreplay’ showing the most dramatic fall across the same period.
Actress Julia Fox, who rose to fame in Uncut Gems, has opened up about her dominatrix past and revealed details about her job working in a sex dungeon at the age of 18
USA – Julia Fox has confessed that she used to “smother” people with her underwear when she worked as a dominatrix.
On the Call Her Daddy podcast back in 2022, Fox opened up about her former antics as a dominatrix, which allowed her to explore her sexuality like never before. She said: “They could kiss my feet, I could smother them, maybe sit on their face with my panties but they will never ever be good enough for my vagina.”
Fox also shared what she discovered she likes in the bedroom away from the dungeon: “I’m weirdly into partner swapping and then watching more [foursome] vibes. I’ve never done it. In my other relationships, I feel like I’ve always been so jealous and so possessive. I don’t want to be like that in the future.”
USA – If you’ve ever wanted to get kinky with a partner, you’re not alone. A 2017 study on sexual diversity found that Americans are interested in a wide range of kinky behaviors, and a survey of 2,000 Americans by the sex toy company EdenFantasys found that one in four Americans consider themselves kinky. Whether you’re in the mood for dirty talk, role play, edging, or all of the above, there are many kinks to try that can shake up your sex life—consider these 10 kinky sex ideas your starter kit. After all, embracing your kinky side can potentially boost the connection between you and your partner.
“Exploring kinks can increase intimacy, trust, and pleasure,” says Sarah Melancon, PhD, a certified sexologist and lead researcher at Women’s Health Interactive. “Kinks can add excitement and novelty, making sex more fun and interesting—and by opening up about our fantasies, we allow our partners to know and pleasure us on a deeper level.” Since getting kinky with a partner requires clear, consistent communication about personal boundaries, the experience can help you both feel closer, Melancon adds.
Just like any other job, it takes hard work, networking, and a mind for business strategy. Unlike other jobs, it also calls for a “a tiny bit of pain” (and that’s just the start).
UK – LONDON – Welcome toDoing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, we hear from a professional dominatrix to learn what her day-to-day life is really like.
Given our societal taboos and pearl-clutching toward all things kink, depictions of dominatrixes are still relatively rare in media. Even rarer still are accurate portrayals of this — highly skilled and sought-after yet nevertheless stigmatized — profession. But what does a real-life dominatrix’s job actually entail?
Eva Oh is a full-time dominatrix with a thriving practice in London. In addition to seeing clients in her home, which is also a play space, she works on TV projects, mentoring others and teaching people how to be submissive. 13 years ago, a boyfriend encouraged Oh, to become a dominatrix because of similar reasons. While it was meant to be a joke, she started seriously looking into it. Thankfully, Google’s “safe search” was off. A dungeon based in Australia was looking for people to train. One phone call, three questions and a reading list later, and Oh has never looked back.
Maria Lee, 33, has doubled her income by doing dominatrix shows while working from home. The south-east London mum reckons her earnings are around the £50,000 a year mark
UK – LONDON – Meet the mum who doubled her income – by combining her day job with webcam work.
Maria Lee, 33, estimates she earns around £50,000 a year from her two roles. She works half through her admin role, then the other as her online persona.
The parent also set up her own cam web platform where she doles out advice on how to be successful and manage your finances.
USA – Exploring the use of handcuffs in the bedroom can bring an exciting element of novelty and the thrill of power dynamics to a couple’s intimate experiences.
It’s an aspect of playful restraint that contributes to an enhanced sensory journey and often, a deeper emotional bond.
Before incorporating handcuffs into sexual activities, it’s crucial to have a transparent dialogue about consent, expectations, and safe words to ensure that all parties feel secure and respected.
When considering the use of handcuffs, selecting the appropriate type is key to comfort and safety. Options range from soft, padded cuffs to more restrictive metal ones, each offering a different experience and level of intensity.
It’s also important to prepare for the use of handcuffs by understanding the correct way to apply them, exploring various positions that work for both partners, and learning techniques to heighten pleasure without compromising safety.
CHINA – ZHENGZHOU – Police have detained a young couple in China after a viral video emerged of them indulging their public bondage role-play fetish.
The scene – which featured the man in dog headgear crawling along the ground led by a woman with a whip – unfolded on Die Lake Bridge in Zhengzhou in Henan province, central China, on the evening of November 18, according to the police.
The woman, 23, surnamed Sun, and her boyfriend, surnamed Yu, 20, had met recently online and police said they staged the stunt for excitement, Beijing News reported.
They were filmed by a pedestrian on the bridge who said in his video clip that he “couldn’t understand the couple’s actions”.
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