I am thinking of trying out BDSM with my partner for the first time, but I am really curious about maintaining agency and empowerment when it comes to submissive roles in BDSM relationships. Will being in a submissive role negate my equal standing with my partner outside of the relationship? How should I engage in something like that without fear of being degraded by my partner?
I recently started watching porn while masturbating and have found that I really enjoy it. But I’ve heard about studies suggesting that porn can be addicting and don’t know if I should regulate how much I watch. I’m also nervous about the lack of discussion around women’s enjoyment of porn—is it a bad thing if I like it?
My partner is having trouble performing in the bedroom and it’s affecting our relationship. We’ve been talking through this and are considering trying a “cock ring”. But we don’t quite know how it works. Do you know what it does and if it is effective? We’re just hoping that it may be the savior in our relationship.