Dottie from Needle Play Design continues her series on Needle Play in this 4-minute video. She demonstrates on Starfire several insertion techniques (e.g., deep, shallow, criss-cross, straight in) and notes their associated pain levels. Dottie also adds safety and other tips to enhance the experience!

Fetish Con attracts terrific vendors, and Marvelous Mayhem is no exception. Lee, one of the owners of Marvelous Mayhem, introduces their sexy corsetry and other fetish wear during this enticing one-minute vendor promo. Check it out! ]]> http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/marvelous-mayhem/feed/ 0 http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/introduction-to-fire-cupping/ http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/introduction-to-fire-cupping/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:00:14 +0000 Admin http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/?p=1751

Pyro Sadist takes you from the origins of fire cupping to some creative examples of cupping in this 8-minute video. He explains the appeal of fire cupping, suggests where and where not to cup, discusses marks, and recommends how to prepare the bottom and the cups for play. He ends with a thorough reflection on cups (types, sizes, costs, substitutes, etc.).

Spend three minutes with Sarah Sloane as she introduces cigar play. Sarah discusses the motivations for cigar play (e.g., power and dominance), ways to play (e.g., service, ashtray, heat, and smoke), and the basic essentials for such play (e.g., a cigar, of course!).

Jay Wiseman begins his series on anatomy with a focus on the pulmonary system in this 7-minute clip. He discusses BDSM activities relevant to both the upper and lower airways. He suggests several safety tips as well. The key to avoid most any problem is the close monitoring of persons in bondage. ]]> http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/anatomy-for-bdsm-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/sexual-addiction/ http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/2010/09/sexual-addiction/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:00:55 +0000 Admin http://www.kinkacademy.com/home/?p=1732

Joe Winn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist, introduces the topic of sexual addiction and compulsivity in this 8-minute video. He discusses 4 different models – addiction, compulsivity, hyper-sexuality, and the sex-disaster industry – by identifying the key thinkers, providing brief overviews, and noting the positives and negatives of these constructs. He completes this clip with a brief word on intervention by asking three important questions about sexual behavior.

Join Professor Oni as he assesses Goddess Shea’s body in this ten-minute video. Oni demonstrates a quick but thorough way to determine how you might suspend someone safely. He checks key body parts (e.g., upper back, hips, legs, neck, joints, etc.) and underscores various safety questions as well. You won’t want to miss this instructive – and sexy – clip!

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We’ve also expanded our web presence with a new magazine-style site called FearlessPress.com that is as “Safe For Work” as we get It’s text based with a slew of monthly contributors writing about the intersection of sex & life, including spirituality, relationships, style, community and art. Additionally, we’ve jumped on the YouTube train and now have our own channel featuring some fun promo videos.