Ok, so I let it go long enough for others to post their education... either all the people on the board are just shy, or haven't seen the thread yet.

My education began 7 years ago, I was in a rough marriage, and I had some pretty bad thoughts about what I wanted to do to the woman who is now my ex-wife. I began to search out erotica that was rough and violent. I came across some that was incredible, and it talked about the woman wanting what was happening, and talked about a Dominant man, and the submissive woman. I found this idea very appealing, and so began to do more research on it, and eventually found some websites that talked about meeting real people that were into it.

So I began to search for someone to meet, and while I did so, I found literature that wasn't erotica. I read about the dynamics of BDSM some, but nothing was as well written as the books roses or different loving. I met karin at one of those online BDSM websites, and after I met her, she sent me to some very good places to learn. It was after I met karin 5 years ago that my education in BDSM really began to accelerate. I went to my first much, went to my first Dominants meeting, went to my first play party. I learned how to use a flogger, how to use a cane, how to use a whip.... It was after I was able to do a couple of scenes with some very willing submissives who were able to give me advice on technique that I honed my particular way of doing things.

My education in BDSM has followed my path across the planet, I have enjoyed going to parties in the west, in the south, and in Europe. Seeing the different dynamics of the people, and how they perceive BDSM, and power exchange has helped me to shape my view on life, as well as the lifestyle.

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