How Working as a Phone S*x Operator Changed my Understanding of the Erotic
Working as a phone sex operator has radically reshaped my understanding of eroticism. From men seeking simple, nonthreatening comfort to those with complex, deeply psychological fantasies, every call reveals a unique erotic fingerprint. This essay explores one of the most fascinating callers I’ve ever had—and what his religious fetish taught me about the true layers of desire.
Leaving Portland, ISO Authentic Relating
A personal reflection on kink, tantra, and authenticity. One provider’s journey through the Portland kink scene, finding herself again through vulnerability, community, and unmasked connection.
Setting the Scene: How to Create a Powerful Ritual Space for Erotic Practice
Whether you're a rope top preparing for a breathtaking suspension, a tantrika crafting the perfect sensual container for your practice, or simply seeking more intentional intimacy, your environment plays a crucial role. The ritual space sets the tone, cues expectations for the scene, and acts as the container for the erotic energy that passes between you and your partners.
Exercise: Developing Your BDSM Risk Profile
Terms like tantric massage, Taoist bodywork, lingam massage, yoni massage, energetic touch, and sacred intimate touch are often used interchangeably—but what do they actually mean?
RACK: Risk is More Than Just the Physical
Let’s talk about RACK—Risk Aware Consensual Kink—not just as a safety acronym, but as a sort of life philosophy that extends far beyond the playroom.
Poem: Efflorescence
My final poetry portfolio is one of my favorite pieces of work from my time as an undergraduate. I’ve continued to use words to paint my feelings, and I no longer squirm when I read passion. I’ve decided to start posting a selection of my poems, not because I think they’re great, but because they’re meaningful to me, and I want to lead by example.
Exercise: Finding your Core Relationship Values
Discover your core relationship values with this 20-minute journaling exercise. Reflect solo or with a partner to clarify what truly matters in your connections—communication, trust, intimacy, and more. Ideal for deepening self-awareness and building aligned, intentional relationships.
Dancing with the Data Cloud: Managing the Self with Conscious Intimacy
The way I envision a soul— and how I help others find their flow.
How to Find YOUR Dynamic
BDSM isn’t about squeezing yourself into a role that looks good on paper—it’s about building a dynamic that feeds your authentic self. In this guide for newcomers and curious explorers, discover why your core relationship values matter more than titles, outfits, or protocols—and how to find a power exchange that’s both hot and sustainable. Leave your assumptions at the door and step into the art of creating a dynamic that truly fits.
How to Burn Out in 3 Easy Steps
What do you get when you cross perfectionism, childhood praise for self-sacrifice, and a complete inability to ask for help? Me — a well-decorated burnout artist with a black belt in people-pleasing and a PhD in pretending I’m fine.
Home, Sweet Home
Sometimes the Universe is trying to tell you something… but you’ve already put on your noise cancelling headphones.
Erotic Padawan
Exciting news, friends! I’m about to embark on a journey to New Mexico for some professional development…
Healer, not a Hustler
How do I respond, as a human being and a professional, when people try to hurt me?
My Birthday Vow
This year, I turn 25 and make a promise to myself to seek joy and balance in my life…