Playing Safe with Butt Plugs

by Terry F. The body orifices have functions legitimized by societal norms. By plugging an orifice you transgress the boundaries of society. Butt plugs bear meaning in this sense, for example, since a butt plug transgresses not only the orifice but also the ancient societal norm that has declared that the asshole can provide only…

Why Do We Love Gags So Much in BDSM?

by Terry F. Why do we all like gags and plugs? They’re small and portable, and they bear psychologically significant meaning. We use gags and plugs for practical reasons such as shutting someone up (muffling unwanted screams or stopping the bottom from talking), forced feeding and sensory deprivation. These practical functions often relate to psychological…