Having a partner with whom we can communicate freely and easily is a fundamental piece of the puzzle when it comes to achieving genuine closeness. Yet, even the most communicative of couples can struggle when it comes to finding an adaptive way to give each other feedback. These four principles make the biggest difference when it comes to achieving communication where both people feel seen, heard, and closer to each other.

There may be no such thing as the perfect partner, but an ideal partner can be found in someone who has developed themselves in certain ways that go beyond the surface. While we each seek out a specific set of qualities that is uniquely meaningful to us alone, there are certain psychological characteristics both you and your partner can aim for that make the flame stronger, more passionate and more fulfilling.

Begging is something that many people include in their BDSM relationship. To each person, it is used for different reasons and causes different reactions. Begging affects those involved on both a physical level and a mental one. Today we talk about how to use begging within your play and within power exchange relationship.

Primal Piggy shares a quick, informal word about how you can become a Supporter of BDSM United Podcast. Many people have asked us to do Interviews on the podcast and we think that's a great idea! We simply need one small upgrade to our equipment in order to do so. We are looking for 12 supporters to contribute a one-time gift of $10. https://anchor.fm/bdsmunited/support or CashApp $PrimalPiggy

BDSM? What is this? Today's podcast assumes you know nothing about our culture and lifestyle and is a first step toward understanding BDSM. We give both a definition and define the common words we use.

There are a ton of different types of predators within the BDSM lifestyle. This is why we push for everyone to educate themselves (before getting involved with a partner), communicate about everything (asking questions) and trust your gut. Today we talk about safety and introduce you to a type of predator called a Collector. 

Pain is an intense physical sensation. It has evolved as a warning – the body’s way of telling you that you are in danger or something is wrong. That burns, this is broken, that is cut: you’d better do something about it, and fast! Today we look at the liberating and enriching experience of S&M play.

We often say that BDSM isn't always about sex. Asexual kinksters are sometimes an example of this. There are folks on the asexuality spectrum who enjoy diverse expressions of sex and kink with folks of every gender and orientation across the whole sexuality spectrum. Today we look at ways we can make the entire BDSM lifestyle more welcoming to asexuals.