A surprising genealogy of sadomasochism

Dr Romana Byrne Photo by RP Byrne
Dr Romana Byrne  Photo by RP Byrne

Dr Romana Byrne Photo by RP Byrne

Dr Romana Byrne examines the cultural history of sadomasochism and how the Marquis de Sade, Krafft-Ebing and Freud earned us such infamy

The term “sadism”, as you probably know, is drawn from the name of the Marquis de Sade (1740 – 1814), a French aristocrat who spent thirty-two of his seventy-four adventurous years imprisoned for indecent behaviour and for his blasphemous, pornographic and often brutal writing. While de Sade may appear to be the logical “father of sadism”, this linkage should be deeply problematic to anyone who identifies with any aspect of BDSM. Kinky he may have been, but in fact de Sade has nothing to do with what we understand today to be sadism, dominance or topping. [Read more...]

The Flamethrower – review by Miss Deviant & her slave

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Miss Deviant…Something caught my eye at London Fetish Fair last month, it was an unusual looking whip, named the ‘Dragon Tail’. It’s made by the wonderful duo that make up Floggermeister. I’ve always loved the toys they make and where possible they use recycled material; what’s not to love about that! It immediately sparked my deviant imagination, and this month I was lucky enough to take ownership of one. Myself and the gorgeous Madam Rouge, who had bought one, had great fun trying it out on slaves’ forearms. The thing that really caught my artistic eye was the pretty patterns it made, like flames, on the skin – along with the fantastic cracking sound when it struck. I knew immediately, my newest toy was going to be lots of fun to use.

Last night I had my No1Slave stripped and laid over his kitchen counter, awaiting the flick of my wrist with this fine implement onto the delicate skin of his arse.

I held the whip and felt the weight in my hand. The handle, made of copper, is wrapped with nylon cord, giving a good and comfortable grip. I should mention, the beautiful magenta colour which, for me, adds to the deviancy of this innocent looking whip.

With the first blow struck, I stood back and waited for the flame like welt to appear, I was not disappointed and this spurred me on to continue. After twenty five or so strokes, I had created what I’d set out to do. No1Slave’s arse was a blazing picture of flame-like welts. I just had to stand back and admire my handiwork…… It was good and I was pleased. After putting No1Slave through some considerable pain it was time to comfort him and praise him for taking it like a true sub.
I suggested to Floggermeister they may wish to re-name the whip, The ‘Flame Thrower’ due to the patterns it made. Much to my surprise, they agreed and I really hope the picture above will be testament to the new name. I feel extremely honoured that they took my suggestion on board.

I would highly recommend this whip to any disconcerting Dom who has an eye for artistic visions and a willing sub to try it out on… 5 stars!

If you subbies would like to know what it felt like to be on the receiving end then please read “The Flamethrower, A Sub’s Review” on No1Slaves blog

Miss Deviant’s slave… Miss Deviant and I were at the London Fetish Fair. In addition to meeting old friends and new, The Floggermeister was very gracious to introduce their unique whip. This sinister device has a solid, copper handle hosting a single rubber strap that is wrapped up to a single tail. Wicked, eh?

We tested the whip at the Fair and noticed that the marks on the forearm skin look like little flames. Naturally, Miss Deviant ‘s creative juices were flowing, and she wanted to have a canvas to paint her next masterpiece.

Last night, I was the lucky canvas.

Inspired by her beauty and sadistic genius, I gratefully bent over the counter, withstanding the stinging reminders of why she is THE Miss Deviant. Taking her time with true aim, Mistress worked her way all around my bottom to create her own version of the Olympic Flame, which was every bit as ceremonious as the one in London recently.

Links…

Miss Deviant www.missdeviant.co.uk
London Fetish Fair www.londonfetishfair.co.uk
Floggermeister www.floggermeister.com
Miss Deviant’s Number 1 slave’s blog no1slavetomissdeviant.blogspot.co.uk

Meet Tiffany Yorke – Author of Broken Boundaries

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We’re all aware of the massive success of Fifty Shades of Grey, the blockbuster novel with more than a thread of SM that became a worldwide best seller. It’s masturbation fantasy for women; it doesn’t have much connection with the real world of men and women for whom their BDSM sexuality is a vital part of their character. Those of us who do BDSM for real might be more interested in Broken Boundaries, by Tiffany Yorke…
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Anna’s Story: The Importance of Staying Safe

Many Skin Two readers are well used to expressing and enjoying their BDSM sexuality, whether it involves whips and chains, rubber, bondage, roleplay, whatever. It goes without saying that we always keep safety in mind. You wouldn’t let some total stranger you met in a club take you home and tie you up, would you? Not unless you arranged a safe call with a reliable friend. You’d have to be nuts to take a risk like that; it’s basic common sense.  [Read more...]

Fetish Freak Webcams – Connect Your Fetish

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Everybody has a fetish, whether they admit it or not. There is always something or someone that makes you tingle that little bit more than normal, feel that little bit more alive. [Read more...]

The Fetish Show – Our Own TV Channel

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These days, you can watch TV from around the world on the internet. At first, you had to sit at your PC, but now TV sets increasingly come with internet connection, so you are longer restricted to the stations your cable or satellite service provides.

The Fetish Show is a media broadcast presented to a worldwide audience through the internet and hosted by fetish photographer Dirk Hooper and professional dominatrix Princess Zoe (see photo). The Fetish Show features topics on BDSM lifestyle, news, fetish photography and modelling, fetish events, kinky art, product reviews, advice and interesting personalities.

Dirk and Zoe present The Fetish Show in a way that is entertaining, informative and accessible to both hardcore kink enthusiasts and those who are merely curious. As of now, The Fetish Show broadcast has over ten thousand listeners per episode and that number continues to grow. The Fetish Show website receives over 100,000 hits a month, literally from around the world. Dirk and Zoe plan to make The Fetish Show the premier broadcast about the world of fetish and BDSM.

The Fetish Show is available directly at www.TheFetishShow.com, where Dirk and Zoe also present additional information, links, photos and videos related to the broadcasts. You can subscribe to The Fetish Show through iTunes, and other internet podcasting sites.

The Fetish Show 27 features Skin Two’s very own Tim Woodward! You can hear him from about 37 minutes onwards Listen here

The Fetish Show: www.TheFetishShow.com

Facebook Fan Page: facebook.com/thefetishshow

P.S. Dirk and Zoe are looking for interesting personalities, fetish events, products and news to present on the show. Please contact them at

Under the Bed Restraint System – You’ve Got to Try This

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If you want something that’s fun and affordable and really works – something you will use time and time again, just try this…  [Read more...]

Les Jeux du Marquis: Sex de Luxe!

Les Jeux du Marquis: Sex de Luxe!

Les Jeux du Marquis is a creative project range from Italy – super high quality accessories, that contextualise the erotic experience in the most sophisticated way. [Read more...]

Spanksticks – Gleaming Black Rubber Canes!

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Spanksticks are a super new product, ideal for anyone who enjoys a bit of corporal punishment – and fancies combining it with rubber…
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