Our Kink

In this episode we enter your earholes once again, this time to blow up some BDSM bullshit... Join us as we don the Mythbuster Moustache and light the dynamite on some of our favourites myths, exploring both what they are, and where they come from. Have a giggle, roll your eyes, and 'pffft' with us as we examine the idea that all kinksters are crazy, and ponder upon the 'weakness' often thought to make up submission. And as promised, there's some links below to keep you busy with some more facts and figures.

Enjoy! <3

Reference Links:

BDSM and Mental Health

* Bondage Benefits, Live Science, May 2013

* Altered States of Consciousness During An Extreme Ritual, University of Illinois Research Paper, May 2016 

What a BDSM Piercing Ceremony Taught Scientists About Altered States of Consciousness, VanWinkles, May 2016

Submission

* Five Myths About Submission, Kayla Lords, The Submissive Guide

* So You Want To Be A Submissive?, MisKnickers, Adult Match Maker

Domination

* Five Myths About Dominants You Need To Know, Kayla Lords, The Submissive Guide

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Yes, May is Masturbation month, so there's no better time to shine a light on what can be some pretty adventurous sexy times, be it alone or with a partner. This week we try not to make too many bad puns as we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the One-Handed Devil Dance...

For more information to enjoy in your own time:

MisKnickers Guide To Buying Beginner Sex Toys

MisKnickers Guide For Happy Handjobs

MisKnickers  Guide To Pussy Play For Couples

And for more information on the Adult Match Maker 'Under the Covers' survey, and the results re-masturbation, take a look at this great piece from Dr Michelle Mars:

Masturbation Under the Covers: Fap Vs Fiddle

 

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You may have heard about the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) - legislation recently signed into law by the US Congress. What you may not have heard, is that this wet blanket approach to meant to stop sex trafficking will in effect do much more harm that good.

This week Miss Jane and MisKnickers chat with lawyer Kathryn Adams (aka KateOnTheGo) and pro-kinkster, sex worker, and all round amazing human being Gala Vanting to try and make sense of these confusing and dangerous new laws - laws that potentially affect us all.

Whether you work in the sex industry, indulge in its many pleasures, or simply appreciate it exists, or if you're someone who just enjoys basic internet freedoms, this is an episode NOT TO MISS.

Grab your beverage of choice, your brain, and a comfy spot - critical thinking is required!

More information on people and resources mentioned within the podcast:

Our guests, Gala Vanting and KateOnTheGo are both extremely well read, and as eloquent on this topic as their personal perspectives and experiences allow. Both are also happy to talk more… As of the podcast air date, Kate is about to give birth (Happy thoughts!!!) and Gala is struggling for professional survival. If you’re not able to book a session with her, Gala will gladly accept sponsorship via PayPal – [email protected] - but bank transfer, cash, or online gift cards are also welcome. #HireAHo

 

For the best general information we’ve been able to find, check out Survivors Against SESTA. This US-based site is a great place to refine your general knowledge on SESTA, find support and education resources, tech advice, and self-care tips for workers, wherever you are in the world.

Looking for places to list? Contact us! We list ANY sex-positive kink-friendly business!

Some other options to consider…

Brand new and SWer owned and run… Crockor has gone slightly gangbusters on the classifieds over the last couple of weeks. But to make this venture really work, they need non-kink and non-sex related listings to get moving up the Google rankings. Next time you want to list on Facebook or GumTree, why not give Crockor a try?

Sex Work Australia also take listings and have links to a range of other adult directories on their site.

RhED also has a range of information, and space for brothels, fetish and sex workers to advertise.

 

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Somewhere near, and at times bridging the boundaries between sex therapy, coaching, kinesiology, and tantra, is Sexological Bodywork. we took some time out to talk with Louis Luckhurst of Intentional Touch to learn more about exactly what sexological bodywork is, and to to hear Louis' professional and personal story.

Louis helps clients learn about and understand their bodies, and to strengthen their connection to sexual and sensual self. Louis also works with people who have experienced trauma, and with people who have experienced a disconnection from their sexual experiences, and hopes to use her work to benefit survivors of genital mutilation and others in need of healing.

Learn more about Louis' practice at intentionaltouch.net

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This week we plan to talk some Senses into you. All of them in fact. How to take advantage of them, manipulate them, deprive your partner of them. How to get started and what you can use at home to do so.

 

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In this podcast MisKnickers is joined by kittens, Lola and KittenRose to further explore this soft and fluffy form of play, and examine some of the stigma surrounding it. Riding the momentum from their appearance on Triple J's The Hook Up , the team discuss the realities of delving into this form of play. We explore what draws people to Petplay (as Owner/Handlers AND pets!) and offer some tips on how to start, where to make connections, and finding events that are friendly to Petplayers. Added to this, we look at some of the feedback from the Triple J audience and have just a bit of fun with it.

And don't forget The Guild of Claws and Hooves Munch is on March 3rd, 6pm til late, The Scratching Parlour is open March 17th from 6-10pm, and March 18th is the Fundraiser extravaganza for girl ang. Tickets $15.00 ($10.00 for Our Kink Subscribers - see your email for the code).

IMPORTANT NOTE: As much as we've had our issues with the feedback from The J's audience, it's important we state it's with their audience only. The production team we worked with for The Hook Up were fantastic - engaged, curious, supportive, and happy to work within our comfort zones. We have the utmost respect for the way they treated us, and for the finished product. We also appreciate the moderation that went into social media.

We thank them for the opportunity to contribute, and for their permission to use the video here.

 

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This week, MisKnickers traveled to the fair city of Castlemaine to sit down with Angela Saide (aka girl ang) to discuss leather. Angela discusses her experience working with leather and her involvement with the Leather Community.

Our Kink is also supporting Angela in her bid to claim the International Ms Leather (IMsL) title in California this year, and MisKnickers talked with her about what's involved in running for the title, how her campaign is progressing, who is supporting her, and her excitement at the chance to win an international title and, in the process, give something back to the Victorian Leather Community.

Learn more about IMsL and IMsBB (International Ms Bootblack) here

Find Angela on:

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

And check out Little Miss Leather on Facebook

 

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MisKnickers addresses some of the questions you might have if you're exploring a newly awakened interest in kink. Starting with the big "Where do I even start?" conundrum, moving on to avenues for education, events for beginners, tips on how to play safe, and red flags to look out for in the kink world. Chances are, if you're beginning your journey into kink, the Our Kinksters are addressing issues and concepts that you're beginning to experience.

Some resources for beginning your kink journey, as mentioned in the podcast:

Podcasts

Kink Clinic

Dan Savage's Savage Lovecast

Sunny Megatron's American Sex Podcast

Events

Provocation

Playroom

SnakePit

Arkie's Munch

Websites

Adult Matchmaker (AMM)

Dominant Guide

Submissive Guide

Fetlife

 

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MisKnickers and Mistress Jane receive a visit from JD from Downunder Toys to talk about JD's history as a Melbourne toymaker, how the process of making sex toys works, the politics of pleasure, and about her latest creation, AVA.

 

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In this episode, MisKnickers sits down with multi-award winning Australian explicit filmmaker Anna Brownfield to talk about what goes into making ethical pornography, the impact of the internet and tube sites on the industry and those who work in it, the future of sex online, and craft.

Anna, the creative force behind Poison Apple Productions outlines the difference between making "The Band" in a predominantly DVD age, and "The Bedroom", a film largely marketed to the online world. She also discusses how she entered the world of explicit filmmaking, the challenges presented by some archaic laws, and how she tailors her guidelines for people who want to work with her in order to achieve the highest level of informed consent.

Also, there are lists!

 

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