Hi,
I've done a few searches, but have had difficulty finding the information that I want (I'm usually good at searches, but for some reason not on this board!). There are many threads that have great ideas (and some safety tips), reasons why people like/dislike it, and personal reflections from both viewpoints, but I just need some very basic information on how to start. My husband and I are slowly experimenting and moving more into BDSM, but it is kind of tough to sift through all of the material out there and figure out what is realistic for us at the stage we are at. Fantasies are great, but we have to learn to walk before we can run. I love having control and I *really* like inflicting pain, but my fear of permanently hurting him is also very strong and makes me timid in that particular area.
I want a basic 'how to' primer on CBT, that starts us off with relatively simple things and actually tells/shows me how to do stuff. I can look at the pictures from the catalogs, but I can't always figure out how to attach things
, for instance. We are real noobies here. If anybody knows of a good resource for safety guidelines that would be great too, there was a link in a previous post but it was no longer functional.
I've been a lurker here for a while and just recently joined as an 'official' member of the board; I look forward to the input from everyone. Thanks for any advice or leads you can provide,
Pique
P.S. I've had trouble connecting with active groups in NC, my spouse is not interested in that aspect but I think it could be invaluable to speak/learn from folks this way. I'm a bit nervous about meeting somebody I know at a munch or other gathering, because something like that could definitely affect my job, but I guess I need to decide if the risk is worth taking.
I've done a few searches, but have had difficulty finding the information that I want (I'm usually good at searches, but for some reason not on this board!). There are many threads that have great ideas (and some safety tips), reasons why people like/dislike it, and personal reflections from both viewpoints, but I just need some very basic information on how to start. My husband and I are slowly experimenting and moving more into BDSM, but it is kind of tough to sift through all of the material out there and figure out what is realistic for us at the stage we are at. Fantasies are great, but we have to learn to walk before we can run. I love having control and I *really* like inflicting pain, but my fear of permanently hurting him is also very strong and makes me timid in that particular area.
I want a basic 'how to' primer on CBT, that starts us off with relatively simple things and actually tells/shows me how to do stuff. I can look at the pictures from the catalogs, but I can't always figure out how to attach things
I've been a lurker here for a while and just recently joined as an 'official' member of the board; I look forward to the input from everyone. Thanks for any advice or leads you can provide,
Pique
P.S. I've had trouble connecting with active groups in NC, my spouse is not interested in that aspect but I think it could be invaluable to speak/learn from folks this way. I'm a bit nervous about meeting somebody I know at a munch or other gathering, because something like that could definitely affect my job, but I guess I need to decide if the risk is worth taking.
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