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February 4, 2024 74 mins
Recorded: Nov 3rd, 2023 / Published: Fed 4th, 2024
  1. Safe, sane, consensual, and informed
  2. KNKI: Knowledge, No Intolerance, Kindness, Integrity
  3. “Submission is not about authority and it’s not about obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.” -Wm. Paul Young
  1. - “Human Furniture: What, Why, and How?-S05E18”
    1. Human furniture refers to a practice within the BDSM community where a person acts as an object or piece of furniture for another individual's use or pleasure. This practice involves a consensual and negotiated power exchange dynamic where one person willingly takes on the role of being used as an object or piece of furniture by another person or group. The person might be positioned or manipulated to resemble furniture, such as becoming a footstool, table, chair, or any other household item. The submissive might be required to hold a specific pose or position for a certain period, providing physical support or serving as a surface for the dominant person's comfort or convenience.
    1. Participation in human furniture kink, like many other activities within BDSM or fetish communities, can be motivated by a variety of psychological factors and individual desires. Here are a few potential reasons:
      1. Power Dynamics: For some, assuming the role of human furniture can be a way to explore power dynamics. Both the person taking on the role of furniture and the person using them may find pleasure in the exchange of power and control.
      2. Sensory Stimulation: Engaging in this kink might provide intense sensory experiences. For some individuals, being in a static position or role could create physical sensations or mental states that are stimulating or arousing.
      3. Role-Playing and Fantasy: Like many BDSM activities, human furniture play can involve role-playing and fulfilling specific fantasies. It could be a form of escapism or a way to explore desires that are not easily expressed in everyday life.
      4. Exploration and Experimentation: Engaging in unconventional or taboo activities like this can be a way for some to explore their own boundaries, desires, and limits within a safe and consensual context.
      5. Connection and Intimacy: It might also serve as a means of connection and intimacy between partners. Trust and communication are crucial in these scenarios, and the level of intimacy can deepen as participants engage in a vulnerable yet controlled environment.
    2. Crafting a human furniture scene: Like all scenes, there are eight basic steps to follow to help mitigate risks and increase rewards. A few of the most important things to remember are to communicate thoroughly, go slow, and don’t expect yourself or someone else to be a table for hours on end at the start. Like kneeling, impact play, bondage, and most other types of play, a person needs to build stamina through practice.
      1. Communication and Consent: Start by discussing interests, desires, and limits with your partner(s). Clearly express what you're comfortable with and what you're interested in exploring. This includes the roles, positions, intensity of the play, medical conditions, medications, and psychological issues and needs.
      2. Establish Safe Words and Signals: Agree upon a safe word or signal that anyone involved can use to pause or stop the role play if they feel uncomfortable or need a break. Safety and consent are paramount.
      3. Define Roles and Scenarios: Decide who will take on the role of the human furniture and who will be the user. Discuss the specifics of the scene, including the type of furniture the submissive person will portray and the expectations regarding behavior and interaction.
      4. Set Up a Safe Space: Choose a safe and comfortable space for the role play. Ensure the area is free of potential hazards, and have any necessary equipment or padding to ensure the comfort and safety of the human furniture.
      5. Agree on Boundaries and Limits: Clearly establish boundaries and limits for the scene. Discuss what is acceptable and what is not, and ensure everyone involved understands and respects these boundaries.
      6. Consent to Physical Contact: Define the level of physical contact allowed during the role play. Some scenarios may involve touch or manipulation to position the human furniture, so make sure everyone consents to and is comfortable with the agreed-upon physical contact.
      7. Engage in the Role Play: Once everything is discussed and agreed upon, s
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