hey guys, i'm currently doing some research for my upcoming dissertation next year and am in desperate need of some help!!! Any comments anyone has on the idea of a 'tattoo fetish' would be so helpful:

On Friday, I decided to give Absolution another crack and am glad that I did. I had not been for about one year and did not like the loud music. Upon entry I was greeted by a jolly lad who informed me that the dungeon was now outside and that it had a low cieling so be careful if I was going to use it. When I walked into the venue I was surprised that the music was at a far lower level then in my previous visit and the style had changed ( no longer dance stuff yippy)The room had been changed from one long room to several smaller areas. I think the venue had changed as I found a room by the bar that I am sure was not there before which was odd as this was a cellar bar????? The speakers had been switched off around the bar so I could have a conversation and the barman could hear my order. I met up with a couple and we went to the dungeon for a small amount of play. Fortunately for us the dungeon was empty and we stayed in there for around an hour which was good. I was dissapointed with the custom there as I do recall it being busier before, but was told that the local paper had put the advert in the week before.

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"Dominatrix Reloaded": This six part television documentary series for Granada Sky Broadcasting explores elements of fetish play with the Goddesses of torment and torture, and places the sensual side of B.D.S.M. amongst the real lives of some worldwide Mistresses.

May I be so bold as to introduce you to: www.interloperdesigns.co.uk. I make chainmail armour using combinations of rubber and various metals as well as a variant that is made entirely from rubber rings. There are stock items listed but interest in custom items is most welcome, indeed the main reason I started doing this in the first place.

I'd like to ask for suggestions for a suitable venue for a first-time couple who are more interested in the 'look' of fetish clothing than S/M or swinging. My lover is starting to show interest in kinky clothing, and I'm very keen to encourage this!

How do. Just wondering if anyone here has been to the Kink in the Caribbean holiday. If you have can you give us some info on what was there and what to expect. Any other information you have would be greatfully recieved. Thanks

Ms.Demmie is one of the nicest people i have ever had the privilege and honour to meet. my Master, Pagliacci, took me to stay at Ms.Demmies' dungeon 'The Edge' for a week, in February of this year.

Nightshade in Edinburgh is back at The Commplex again this month. Feedback after the last month's event in there has said it to be an excellent venue. They have agreed to have us back for a second night and we're on again on May 15th, starting at 20.30 on Saturday and going on til 2.00 Sunday. No entry after 11.30pm and the dungeon will close at 1.30am to allow us time to dismantle everything. You are welcome to stay and chat and drink until the bar closes at 2am. We have a dress code, fairly strict, but not insurmountable. Fetish or theme. The theme is for those who wish to come along in something other than fetish wear and we expect people to make a bit of an effort rather than spend a fortune. This month's theme is Fairy Tales and please do this rather than wearing all black as that doesn't work for us. No jeans.

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