MRSA at Playtime
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We're no strangers to knives, needles, or whippings. Learn how to protect yourself when broken skin is the norm.
The One, The Only
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Blackheart explores the adventurous sexual spirituality of Cleo Dubois, delving into life lessons of one of SM's most respected pioneers.
Oh, the Zumanity
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Cleo Dubois takes Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity to task for promising a sexuality its creators actually discount.
Queer TV
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Television has moved way beyond Samantha's favorite uncle. So how far things have progress, and what's not so great about Queer TV.
Kinkfest Impressions
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The Great Northwest has many attractions including verdant green hills, cool climes, and hot times at the annual Kinkfest. Two views from the inside of the 2008 edition from Deb Preston and Blackheart.
Captain Courageous
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John Barrowman is hot, no doubt but this Dr. Who spinoff owes more to it's depth of character than an alien hunting leading man's good looks for its success. Go deep inside Torchwood.
The Brown Bunny
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The cock was fake, okay. So did a faux blowjob overshadow a first time director's dark portrait? Vincent Gallo's 'The Brown Bunny' gets a second look.
The Temple of Pleasure and Pain
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It's a place only a lucky few have seen, and very often on their knees. Cleo Dubois' inner sanctum of spirituality and surrender as only she can describe it.
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Arrest Proof Yourself
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He's kinky, and he has a Juris Doctorate. Recently minted lawyer Jay Wiseman reviews "Arrest-Proof Yourself", a book just out from Dale Carson and Wes Dunham. Carson is a former Miami police officer, FBI agent, SWAT sniper, and instructor at the FBI academy currently working as a criminal defense attorney in Jacksonville, Florida.
MRSA AND YOU
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The fear is back, but is MRSA hype and stigma all over again? A potentially deadly infection is around, but the facts may make people rethink going into panic mode. Patrick Mulcahey reports.
Domina Dear
The one and only Alebeard interviews Domina, asking tough questions about what it means to be a Pro Domme good and bad. Never one to pull his rhetorical punches, Ale gives us new insight into our favorite purveyor of canes, paddles and whips.
Kinda Bleu
Cuir Bleu is “electronic rock with a spanking good beat”. The band has a great sound and a hot beat with lyrics that really speak to their fans a human level, and as members of the oft-misunderstood BDSM community. Altwriters' Kathleen Tudor caught up with the band at a recent South Bay gig celebrating the launch of this site.
A Shift in Perspective
Call it a shift in perspective. Where once you felt all alone, unsure as you explored the edge in writing and sexuality, in your life and in your social choices, now you know there are more of us every day. This site will explore thought and deed out there on the edge, where your friends are.
~Blackheart