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Taking Ownership: I Collared Myself To Celebrate My Growth and Wellbeing
Summer Tao writes on the significance of collaring in BDSM — and how that led to self collaring and taking ownership of herself — for Cashmere Magazine.
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What Are Sex Hangovers? Experts Explore The Complex Emotions That Can Arise After Hooking Up
Cashmere contributor Hannah Shewan Stevens explains what a sex hangover is and details how to avoid them, alongside experts Emme Witt and Charlotte Fox Weber, in an exclusive explainer.
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Aftercare Isn’t Just Important in BDSM — It’s Essential
“Moments of checking in with yourself and your partners are vital. More importantly, they foster the kind of intimate, clear communication that maximizes the pleasure of BDSM.”
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Breathplay: The Risks, Rewards, and Science of Fetish Asphyxiation
“Breath play is not limited to choking, despite being the most prevalent way the kink is explored.”
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By The Horns: My Life And Sexuality As A Bull
“In the world of toxic masculinity, many men are afraid to come out as cucks. These men, who are dedicated to their partner’s pleasure, remain in the shadows in fear of their football buddies’ ridicule.”
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Not So Vanilla: Breaking Down the Basics of BDSM
“BDSM must be built upon a culture of consent, without it BDSM is simply an avenue for abuse.”
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Finding Pleasure In Denial: All About Edging and Orgasm Control
“Edging takes your focus away from the orgasm itself, and helps you think more about other kinds of pleasure,” said sex expert Rachel Worthington.
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A Black Dungeon Party Reaffirmed My Inner Kinkster
“Marginalized people deserve contrasts of hard and soft, control and surrender–to their wills.”
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Let’s Get Loony: Exploring The World of Balloon Fetishes
“A balloon fetish can involve many activities, from enjoying watching balloons inflate to using balloons as a tool for stimulation to enjoying watching balloons pop.”
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I Had Mixed Feelings About My First Threesome: Confronting The Good, Bad, and Ugly
“Threesomes exist in the context of fantasy and porn, depending on the person you encounter. As a fantasy for myself, I pictured two men taking the utmost care of me, going slow, and satisfying my every need as two are better than one right?”
