PW 279: Polyamory and BDSM
Raven Kaldera talks about polyamory in a power dynamice-and targets common misakes
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Introduction
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1:40 Interview: Raven Kaldera on Polyamory and BDSM
Raven Kaldera, author of Polyamory and Power Circuits, shares some wisdom on polyamory in the world of BDSM and power dynamics.
- Why do we need a poly book exclusively about power dynamics and D/s?
- Why we should not take lessons from porn
- The power of months of negotiation
- Common myth: the BBM (Big Bad Master) has to make all the relationship decisions and simply instruct his slaves how to behave
- Best advice: force your slaves to talk to each other to deal with conflict
- Jealousy with owned slave versus part-time sub
- Dealing with egalitarian partners; addressing Shiny New Lover syndrome with a current/egalitarian partner
32:00 Wrap-up
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