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		<title>The Discipline Of Dressage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s interesting for fetish enthusiast in fashion this autumn? The Military Cap   This hat is a fighter: it&#8217;s hard as nails in all senses of the word. Wrap yourself in an electric pink coat, topped off with a peaked cap and no one is going to mess with you. This is a hat with [...]]]></description>
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<p>What&#8217;s interesting for fetish enthusiast in fashion this autumn?</p>
<h2>The Military Cap</h2>
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<p>This hat is a fighter: it&#8217;s hard as nails in all senses of the word. Wrap yourself in an electric pink coat, topped off with a peaked cap and no one is going to mess with you. This is a hat with attitude!</p>
<div id="attachment_804" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 142px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/small_2012_moschino_fall_winter.jpg" rel="lightbox[797]"><img class="size-full wp-image-804 " title="small_2012_moschino_fall_winter" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/small_2012_moschino_fall_winter.jpg" alt="small 2012 moschino fall winter The Discipline Of Dressage" width="132" height="197" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Moschino&#39;s interpretation</p></div>
<p>Marc Jacobs, in arch provocateur mode, exploring and exploding the meaning of fetishes.</p>
<p>Disciplined is one word for this season&#8217;s LV collection; kink is another, but more on that in a minute. First, the silhouette: If the sculpted jackets, blouses that buttoned up the back, and below-the-knee pencil skirts were a few millimeters more forgiving, they were bisected by waist-defining belts in shiny cordovan. Pants had a jodhpur shape—the discipline of dressage. And puff-sleeved, Peter Pan-collared French maid uniforms came tricked out in plasticized lace or decorated with appliqués in the shape of platform pumps, masks, and handcuffs.</p>
<div id="attachment_806" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 155px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/underbust-corset-LV.jpg" rel="lightbox[797]"><img class="size-full wp-image-806" title="underbust-corset-LV" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/underbust-corset-LV.jpg" alt="underbust corset LV The Discipline Of Dressage" width="145" height="218" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fashion, discipline and kink by Marc Jacobs</p></div>
<p>As for the kink, where to start? There were rubber dominatrix boots (instant hits, those), see-through flasher macs, and let&#8217;s not forget the lace-ups that exposed a bare expanse of Kate Moss&#8217; thighs below retro briefs.</p>
<div id="attachment_807" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 241px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kelly-mittendorf-vogue-japan.jpg" rel="lightbox[797]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-807" title="kelly-mittendorf-vogue-japan" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kelly-mittendorf-vogue-japan-231x300.jpg" alt="kelly mittendorf vogue japan 231x300 The Discipline Of Dressage" width="231" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">In Japan even more strict</p></div>
<p>Lace, leather, whips and chains are the key elements of the hot and exciting Kelly Mittendorf Vogue Japan December 2011 photoshoot. Appropriately titled ‘A Fashionable Fetish,’ the edgy editorial showcases some of the finest dominatrix-inspired fashions.</p>
<div id="attachment_809" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 240px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bondage-dress.jpg" rel="lightbox[797]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-809" title="bondage-dress" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bondage-dress-230x300.jpg" alt="bondage dress 230x300 The Discipline Of Dressage" width="230" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dress with a hint of bondage</p></div>
<p> I smiled with delight after seeing Erika Trotzig&#8217;s collar &#8211; black, slightly shiny and definitely contributing to the dominatrix trend.</p>
<div id="attachment_810" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 217px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/erikatrotzig-leather-collar.jpg" rel="lightbox[797]"><img class="size-full wp-image-810" title="erikatrotzig-leather-collar" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/erikatrotzig-leather-collar.jpg" alt="erikatrotzig leather collar The Discipline Of Dressage" width="207" height="207" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Different look at leather collar by Erika Trotzig</p></div>
<p>And what would you say after seeing this innocent piece of jewellery by Mawi &#8211; to me it&#8217;s clearly inspired by <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Spiked-Collar-In-Steel-%26-Leather.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>spiked fetish collar</strong></span></a>&#8230;</p>
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		<title>London Alternative Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The London Alternative Market held the first Sunday of every month is certainly an event not to be missed.  Like most new discoveries on the London fetish scene, I discovered the LAM with Joanna Lark.  That morning we were feeling high, ready to dress to impress, so as soon as we got up and had [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.londonalternativemarket.com/index.shtml" target="_self"><strong>L</strong>ondon <strong>A</strong>lternative <strong>M</strong>arket</a> held the first Sunday of every month is certainly an event not to be missed.  Like most new discoveries on the London fetish scene, I discovered the LAM with Joanna Lark.  That morning we were feeling high, ready to dress to impress, so as soon as we got up and had a pampering bath we put on our <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/Fetish-Wear/PVC-Catsuits/" target="_self">PVC catsuits</a></strong> and matching <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Incredible-PVC-Hat-For-Domme-Of-Course.html" target="_self">Dominatrix hats</a></strong>.  As usual, we caused a stir when we arrived wearing our shiny, PVC catsuits hugging our curves and feeling like lubed rubber. </p>
<p>The market was spread over two floors of uncensored naughtiness and kink. Joanna knew almost everyone in there, from stall owners to customers.  She was glowing in her kingdom admired by everyone in sight. </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.zahirasboudoir.com/" target="_self">Zahira&#8217;s Boudoir</a></strong></p>
<p>One of the first stalls catching my attention was that of the beautiful Zahira and her amazing handcrafted <strong>leather corsets</strong> and accessories. The leather corset that caught my attention among the leather armours and all the glamorous designs was one from Zahira’s “Leather Tatoo Collection” (available from 280 Euros).  The corset in tan leather bearing a tattoo-like design was like a second skin.  The strong hold gave me an amazing shape and the tattoo design looked like it was part of my catsuit.   Needless to say that I was enamoured with Zahira&#8217;s creations so I promised to follow up attending one of her workshops in her London studio to see how she crafts such pieces of art.</p>
<div id="attachment_785" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 232px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cybergeisha-redleather-bodyarmorcorset.jpg" rel="lightbox[779]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-785" title="cybergeisha-redleather-bodyarmorcorset" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cybergeisha-redleather-bodyarmorcorset-222x300.jpg" alt="cybergeisha redleather bodyarmorcorset 222x300 London Alternative Market" width="222" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cyber Geisha</p></div>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.jacksfloggers.co.uk/index.html" target="_self">Jack&#8217;s Floggers</a></strong></p>
<p>I was just coming out of my daydreams with Zahira’s glamorous creations when a pony girl caught my attention.  She was the prettiest pony girl I had ever seen; everything in her was elegant and perfect.  Next to her was her Master &#8211; a big imposing gentleman.  He was choosing a flogger from Jack’s Floggers.  I was immediately attracted to this couple so I started to talk to them.  Much to my surprise, the imposing Master was every inch of a gentleman and he kindly instructed me on the qualities of Jack’s floggers which are handcrafted in a wide variety of exotic materials, like he says, “distinctly designed for the discerning deviant at an affordable price”.  I was lucky enough to get an introduction to Jack’s floggers and to have a try of some of his creations with the pony girl. </p>
<div id="attachment_787" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bighorsehair2.jpg" rel="lightbox[779]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-787" title="bighorsehair2" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bighorsehair2-300x222.jpg" alt="bighorsehair2 300x222 London Alternative Market" width="300" height="222" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">One of Jack&#39;s floggers made from horse hair.</p></div>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.latex101.com/" target="_self">Latex 101</a> </strong></p>
<p>Once I got to the latex stall I just couldn&#8217;t stop myself from using my plastic to buy a few items.  Joanna introduced me to the owners; very gentle people who advised me on how to wear latex, how to care for my latex clothing and how to choose the best outfit.  I bought everything without trying it on.  They promised that if would fit&#8230; and it did fit like a glove.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.nickandmorphia.com/" target="_self">Nick and Morphia Wands</a></strong></p>
<p>Just before we had our lunch break, Joanna introduced me to <strong>Nick and Morphia Wands</strong>.  I have never been attracted to <strong>electric play</strong> so I admit that I was not impressed with their old boxes spread on the table and I was planning an escape strategy when they showed me a buzzing violet wand and teased me to try it.  Not without concern I gave them my hand to try -I am not into pain- so this was not really my thing.  But how wrong could I be, instead of pain what I felt was a mild prickly sensation that got me asking for more.  I was enjoying something I thought I would never try!  After my first experience I tried more of their devices and got instructed into the rarity and collector’s value of Violet Wand sets. </p>
<div id="attachment_791" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nick-and-morphia.jpg" rel="lightbox[779]"><img class="size-full wp-image-791" title="nick-and-morphia" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nick-and-morphia.jpg" alt="nick and morphia London Alternative Market" width="200" height="289" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Nick&#39;s and Morphia&#39;s devices are mostly classic or vintage.</p></div>
<p>As imagined, I was having so much fun with my new discoveries that Joanna had trouble to tantalize me to take a lunch break.  But, as she knows me well now, she found a couple of “victims” who would make our lunch break not only nutritious but enjoyable.   So, there we were waiting for our lunch brought by “monkey ben” a little effort of a man but a very efficient servant while alisha a lovely and delicate sissy maid was giving us a foot massage.  Once we got our food and drinks on the table we each threw a bit on the floor over a napkin, that was going to be monkey ben and alisha&#8217;s dinner.  It was fun to kick them around and see them fighting over the food like two hungry puppies, banned from using their hands, they looked really comical on all fours, bums sticking in the air ready to be kicked and flogged.  <strong></strong></p>
<p>When we finished eating I decided to wear the leather strap-on Joanna had given me.  It looked stunning over my red catsuit.  Alisha looked at me still hungry and wanting so I spread some wine over my strap-on&#8217;s dildo and ordered her to suck it.  The poor thing sucked until there was no force left in her.  But I had started and once started I cannot stop myself, so I ordered alisha&#8217;s girlfriend -who had been looking at us in surprise- to continue the job. </p>
<p>There is something special about wearing a strap-on, even something more special when it is a man sucking your dildo.  I was turned on, ready for the fun to continue at Joanna&#8217;s LAM after party.  The real fun was just going to start!</p>
<h3>Next LAMsUpcoming dates</h3>
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<li>1<sup>st</sup> October 2011 LFW special</li>
<li>6<sup>th</sup> November 2011</li>
<li>4<sup>th</sup> December 2011</li>
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		<title>The Boat Party And Anath&#8217;s First Rope Bondage Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was already 7pm and I had not finished dressing up for The Boat Party.  Master Alan, my companion for the night was ready, waiting for me, wearing black leather trousers and a black shirt buttoned up to the top and finished with a tie-like chain with handcuffs and spiky wrist bands.  I had decided [...]]]></description>
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<p>It was already 7pm and I had not finished dressing up for<strong> <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/-The-Boat-Ticket-2011.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;">The Boat Party</span></a></strong><span style="color: #800080;">.</span>  Master Alan, my companion for the night was ready, waiting for me, wearing <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Leather-Jeans-For-Men.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;">black leather trousers</span></a></strong> and a black shirt buttoned up to the top and finished with a tie-like chain with handcuffs and spiky wrist bands.  I had decided to wear once again my <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Shiny-PVC-Catsuit-Military-Style.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;">red military catsuit</span></a></strong>.  What can I say… I just love that PVC catsuit and it is so comfortable to wear that sometimes I feel like I am wearing nothing at all!</p>
<p>It was almost 8pm now and we knew we were late. We had already done two tours of the London Bridge trying to find the pier for the boat.  Joanna was on the phone with Ishmael asking him to wait for us before parting.  From the taxi, we could see the boat but couldn’t find the exit to get off the bridge.  Eventually, we just jumped off the taxi in the middle of the bridge and briskly walked across to get the boat.  The tourists on the bridge were bemused at seeing us in full fetish wear (whips included) walking on the bridge!  A few Japanese tourists started taking our photos, wanting to keep a souvenir of “fetish London”.  No wonder they think that the English are eccentric!</p>
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<p>As soon as we stepped on the boat, Ishmael welcome us to his mythical boat party as we left the pier. Cruising the Thames was a trip to be remembered.  By this time the sun had started to set down and the sky was taking into a milliard of almost imperceptible tones.  At one point we passed through the Greenwich Meridian marked at night by a laser beam across the sky.  It was an amazing view that marked the end of a romantic cruise and the start of a fetish trip with two of my favourite male mentors, Alan and Ishmael. </p>
<p>Ishmael made it his job to guide me through London and the history behind its most popular buildings.  For those of you who don’t know Ishmael Skyes, he is one of the most interesting characters I have met on the London fetish scene.  Not only is he a mine of historical and cultural information but his book<a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Free-Wealin%27-%3A-A-Hitch%252dHiker%27s-Guide-To-Kinky-Sex-By-Ishmael-Skyes.html" target="_self"> <strong><em><span style="color: #800080;">Free Wealin’: A Hitch Hicker’s guide to kinky sex</span></em></strong></a> is one of the funniest books I have read in the past few years.</p>
<p> This was my first fetish boat party in London, and now I could see for myself why it was so popular.  As always on the London fetish scene, people were very friendly, their fetish wear amazingly imaginative and beautiful.  The food gracefully served by the house maids and the music carefully selected.  By this time, I was starting to be recognised on the scene by a few people so it was easy to find subs to play with and entertain me for the rest of the night. </p>
<div id="attachment_760" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boat-party-london-eye.jpg" rel="lightbox[757]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-760" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boat-party-london-eye-300x225.jpg" alt="boat party london eye 300x225 The Boat Party And Anaths First Rope Bondage Experience" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mistress Anath and francesca.</p></div>
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<p>During the party I met a lovely couple in full bondage gear who were passionate about bondage games.  First I only watched attentively at how he tied her down and how she couldn’t hide the pleasure on her face at each tightening of the ropes.  She looked extremely vulnerable immobilised by the ropes but it was clear by the expression on her face that she was loving every tightening of the rope against her barely dressed body.  As she explained it to me later, the ropes tightening against her breasts and rubbing between her legs were like an extension of her lover’s hands caressing her.  She took great pleasure in being vulnerable, totally submitting to whatever her lover wanted to do with her.  For her, the erotic charge of bondage was incomparable, the way her body awareness and erotic sensations heightened when she was tied down was beyond anything else she had experienced before.  My new friend was so enthusiastic about bondage that she managed to tantalise me enough to have a go at being tied down by her boyfriend.  And this is how I ended up into bondage… Another little kink to add to my list of newly acquired naughty activities… </p>
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		<title>PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>I found here interesting theory, which Bob Kane used to create &#8220;Batman&#8217;s characters. And for some reason it matches the Femdom distinction between catsuits and collars. See what he says:</p>
<p>As for using cat imagery with their Catwoman, Kane states he and Finger saw cats as &#8220;kind of the antithesis of bats”</p>
<p><em>“I felt that women were feline creatures and men were more like dogs. While dogs are faithful and friendly, cats are cool, detached, and unreliable. I felt much warmer with dogs around me—cats are as hard to understand as women are. Men feel more sure of themselves with a male friend than a woman. You always need to keep women at arm&#8217;s length. We don&#8217;t want anyone taking over our souls, and women have a habit of doing that.”</em></p>
<p>Catwoman, in her first appearance, wore no costume or disguise at all. It was not until her next appearance that she donned a mask, which was a theatrically face-covering cat-mask that had the appearance of a real cat, rather than a more stylized face mask seen in her later incarnations. Later, she wore a dress with a hood that came with ears, and still later, a catsuit with attached boots and either a domino or glasses-mask. In the 1960s, Catwoman&#8217;s catsuit was green in color, which was typical of villains of that era. In the 1990s, she usually wore a skintight purple catsuit, before switching to a black PVC catsuit that recalls Michelle Pfeiffer&#8217;s costume in <em>Batman Returns.</em></p>
<div id="attachment_724" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit-catwoman.jpg" rel="lightbox[723]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-724" title="05_Flatbed_1 - AUGUST" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit-catwoman-300x197.jpg" alt="black pvc catsuit catwoman 300x197 PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" width="300" height="197" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Michelle Pfeiffer as a Catwoman in Batman Returns</p></div>
<p>She played Selina Kyle &#8211; a timid office worker who becomes Catwoman after being pushed from a window and revived by the yowling of a group of cats. Pfeiffer had been nominated twice for an Oscar; a bullwhip, naturally, was something she could handle.</p>
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<div id="attachment_725" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 199px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit_catwoman-Michelle-Pfeiffer.jpg" rel="lightbox[723]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-725 " title="05_Flatbed_1 - AUGUST" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit_catwoman-Michelle-Pfeiffer-189x300.jpg" alt="black pvc catsuit catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer 189x300 PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" width="189" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Catwoman claws it out</p></div>
<p>Recently we could observe increasing popularity of catsuits on the stage. Last year Rihanna rocked out at American Idol in black PVC catsuit.  Yeah, I know &#8211; let’s ignore what Rihanna says about BDSM and focus on other aspects of her existence, which she copes with much better – Fetish fashion. She has the ability to pick up from kinkster&#8217;s wardrobe or dungeon bits and pieces that look so innocent in mainstream video (look at the pink gear in S&amp;M).</p>
<div id="attachment_726" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 214px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit_Rihanna.jpg" rel="lightbox[723]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-726" title="black-pvc-catsuit_Rihanna" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit_Rihanna-204x300.jpg" alt="black pvc catsuit Rihanna 204x300 PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" width="204" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Rihanna in black PVC catsuit</p></div>
<p>Christina Aguilera likes her catsuits too, not to mention Lady Gaga&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_727" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit-christina-aguilera.jpg" rel="lightbox[723]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-727" title="black-pvc-catsuit-christina-aguilera" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/black-pvc-catsuit-christina-aguilera-300x171.jpg" alt="black pvc catsuit christina aguilera 300x171 PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" width="300" height="171" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Christina Aguilera in her sexy catsuit.</p></div>
<p>I love wearing catsuits not only for the visual effects but the comforting feeling of being wrapped in a tight material. My <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/PVC-Catsuit-Perfect-For-Clubbing-.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>PVC catsuit</strong></span></a> has many benefits, firstly the garment is breathable making it ideal for clubbing, -  yes, it&#8217;s specially designed to keep your body temperature on the optimum level, so you never sweat or feel cold any time of the year&#8230; And secondly because the fabric stretches, it means that it is very figure hugging and very glossy looking.</p>
<div id="attachment_728" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 198px"><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/PVC-Catsuit-Perfect-For-Clubbing-.html" target="_self"><img class="size-medium wp-image-728" title="Joanna-Lark_Pedestal Jan 2010" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Joanna-Lark_Pedestal-Jan-2010-188x300.jpg" alt="Joanna Lark Pedestal Jan 2010 188x300 PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" width="188" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Me wearing PVC catsuit at Club Pedestal</p></div>
<p>Looking at the weather &#8211; I have a feeling PVC catsuit will remain my favourite outfit this summer <img src='http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" class='wp-smiley' title="PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" />  I also don&#8217;t mind to wear in the public &#8211; just remember when me and Mistress Jezabel shocked few late commuters on the tube, when coming back from Femdom Summer Ball still wearing our fetish gear <img src='http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt="icon smile PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" class='wp-smiley' title="PVC Catsuit, Catwoman, Rihanna and Pussy Control" /> </p>
<p>And to complete your sharp catwoman look, you must not forget about the <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Long-Opera-Gloves-With-Claws.html" target="_self"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>gloves with claws</strong></span></a>!</p>
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<p>Once you are ready in full gear &#8211; the best place to sharpen your claws is <a href="http://www.pussycontrol.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Pussy Control</strong></span></a> &#8211; fetish club where they pride themselves as being a female dominated party and they are true to their word  they have enforced a rule that men must be accompanied by a female this way Pussy rules and all can enjoy a beautiful crowd of women and fetisexual deviants.</p>
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		<title>Torture Garden Explored</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 13:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the very first day I entered the London fetish scene one place always made an echo at every night out I had: “Torture Garden”.   Somehow I had imagined Torture Garden as a big outdoor party with women dancing in veils, candles and incense everywhere, fountains with nymphs happily dancing to the music played [...]]]></description>
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<p>From the very first day I entered the London fetish scene one place always made an echo at every night out I had: “<a href="http://www.torturegarden.com/" target="_blank">Torture Garden</a>”.  </p>
<p>Somehow I had imagined Torture Garden as a big outdoor party with women dancing in veils, candles and incense everywhere, fountains with nymphs happily dancing to the music played by their satyrs.  Whips and chains delightfully placed and gracefully used were also part of my Torture Garden imaginings. </p>
<p>For some reason everyone I met asked me if I had already been at one of the TG parties.  It seemed that you could not seriously be in the fetish scene if you hadn’t experienced at least once Torture Garden, the world’s largest fetish club.  That was why when Joanna Lark invited me to TG’s birthday weekend 2010 I immediately booked my plane and came to see her.  A whole weekend of TG was an invitation I couldn’t refuse.  I wasn’t sure what to pack with me, the theme for the first Birthday night was Militaria.  When I asked Joanna what to wear she suggested going costume hunting together and that is how I ended up going straight from the plane into Islington to meet Joanna for choosing our outfits. </p>
<div id="attachment_711" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 180px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_02.jpg" rel="lightbox[707]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-711" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_02-170x300.jpg" alt="torture garden 02 170x300 Torture Garden Explored" width="170" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Getting ready</p></div>
<div id="attachment_712" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 151px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_03.jpg" rel="lightbox[707]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-712" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_03-141x300.jpg" alt="torture garden 03 141x300 Torture Garden Explored" width="141" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lady In Red</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">For the first night Joanna suggested we should wear <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Shiny-PVC-Catsuit-Military-Style.html" target="_self">military PVC catsuits</a></strong> with matching <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/Fetish-Wear/Military-Hats/" target="_self">military hats</a></strong>.  I choose a red military catsuit with black belts and she went for a black one.  We looked astonishing; ready to go in and command everyone at the ball.   </p>
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<p>The party was held at The Mass, a huge building spread over three floors. The layout of the Mass put in mind Dante’s inferno because we had to climb long rounded stairs to go from one floor to another and each floor had its own particular mystery and decadence.  Every floor was separated into different areas, each offering something special.  There was a floor with a catwalk, there was a dungeon area, clubbing rooms, performance rooms and even a couple’s room with a long queue of people waiting their turn to go in past the bouncers for some couple’s and group fun.  </p>
<div id="attachment_710" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 258px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Torture-Garden_01.jpg" rel="lightbox[707]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-710 " title="Torture-Garden_01" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Torture-Garden_01-248x300.jpg" alt="Torture Garden 01 248x300 Torture Garden Explored" width="248" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">So you better get the party started...</p></div>
<p>The performances that night were amazing; we were marvelled by Satomi’s Shibari show, my first one ever!  I found rope bondage fascinating and wondered how it would feel to be tied up like that.  I didn’t know that very soon –at the boat party- I would be able to experience rope bondage on myself. </p>
<p>But if the performances were amazing, looking at all the beautiful people so carefully dressed and made up around us was also part of the show.  Torture Garden is pure and raw fantasy, people parade in the most amazing costumes you can imagine, anything from bourlesque corsets to full body painting and leather costumes. I could not help myself from staring at men and women alike.  Vanilla clubbing felt so boring and tedious in comparison to this live cabaret crowd surrounding me.  Where had I been all this years?  No wonder everyone I met talked about TG! I was going to make sure that I wasn’t going to miss a TG night again.     </p>
<p>We had lots of fun that night; we danced, we made new friends and found old acquaintances, we gathered a few new subs to serve us, and as usual, we were into heavy mischief at the dungeon area where I found “carpet boy” my first trampling victim outside Pedestal’s trampling cage.  Joanna discovered a new sub, “glasscumer” who after some extreme punishment in the Couple’s room was renamed “piña colada”.   </p>
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<div id="attachment_713" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_05.jpg" rel="lightbox[707]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-713 " title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/torture-garden_05-300x246.jpg" alt="torture garden 05 300x246 Torture Garden Explored" width="300" height="246" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fun at home, after party and glass of champagne... (not pina colada <img src='http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt="icon wink Torture Garden Explored" class='wp-smiley' title="Torture Garden Explored" /> )</p></div>
<p>If <strong><a href="http://www.clubpedestal.com/" target="_blank">Pedestal</a></strong> introduced me to Female Domination, Torture Garden introduced me to a new concept of fetish club, one where all type of alternative lifestyles meet to share a time of glamour and fantasy.  TG is about exhibitionism and pushing boundaries but above all TG is about having fun.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently The English Mansion invited me to the Femdom Ball held on Thursday the 26th May 2011 from 1pm &#8211; 9pm. It sounds interesting &#8211; submissive male guests will spend the afternoon and early evening, in the company of Mistress Sidonia von Bork and over thirty elite Dominatrixes from around the world. On arrival there will [...]]]></description>
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<p>Recently The English Mansion invited me to the Femdom Ball held on Thursday the 26th May 2011 from 1pm &#8211; 9pm.</p>
<p>It sounds interesting &#8211; submissive male guests will spend the afternoon and early evening, in the company of Mistress Sidonia von Bork and over thirty elite Dominatrixes from around the world.</p>
<p>On arrival there will be a strict adherence to sub/dom roles and a number of femdom orientated events are planned throughout the afternoon, such as the Wheel of Misfortune and a Slave Auction.</p>
<p>There are a number of play areas available and established Mistresses will be running various sub/dom themed zones, including a foot worship garden hosted by Mistress Whiplash, a slave penitentiary hosted by the UCSC and Mistress Vixen inside the famous English Mansion dungeon.</p>
<p>At 6pm there is a sumptuous buffet and free bar, males may then come out-of-role, if they wish, for a friendly but still respectful socialisation.</p>
<p> The location is secret. You may not arrive by car. Coaches leave London, Birmingham and other locations at around 12 noon.</p>
<p>The is an exclusive private event, so there are a very limited number of places, so please register ASAP.</p>
<p>For more information about the event, to find out about the &#8216;slave tax&#8217; and to register your interest/book a place visit <a href="http://www.theenglishmansion.com/femdomball">www.theenglishmansion.com/femdomball</a></p>
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		<title>Mistress Arella talks about slave&#8217;s essential skills.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JL</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have selected recently another Dominatrix with attitude to JL&#8217;s bouquet &#8211; Mistress Arella. And here is what we can learn about her and her expectations from submissive man:   I am a professional as well as a lifestyle domme who lived and worked in London from summer 2007 till spring 2010. I am now [...]]]></description>
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<p>I have selected recently another Dominatrix with attitude to JL&#8217;s bouquet &#8211; <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.mistress-arella.com/" target="_blank">Mistress Arella</a></span>. And here is what we can learn about her and her expectations from submissive man:<br />
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<em>I am a professional as well as a lifestyle domme who lived and worked in London from summer 2007 till spring 2010. I am now based in my beautiful home city Prague and only visit London every now and then. I started working as a pro domme at the age of 25 but long before was attracted to the concept of servitude and worship. That is, naturally, what I specialize in both in my sessions and outside. I prefer real D/s relationships with a solid mental bond to NSA sessions. For me, BDSM is more about the mind though I admit that I love some types of physical punishment. My favourite implement for that would be very flexible and long cane.<br />
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If you attend one of my sessions and won´t have a particular scenario, you can expect various tasks of servitude, of course mixed with humiliation if I am not happy with your performance. I don´t like when people confuse words „to serve“, „to be punished“ or „to session“. For me these are different words and they should be used accuretly. It is not always easy to find those who understand what role the bottom plays in a D/s arrangement. It is much more common to come across men who believe that to be a personal slave to a pro domme means to be getting free sessions, possibly in return for minor „favours“.  Fortunately I have found a few real deals and I intend to keep these servants even if I stop doing sessions one day and that day will inevitable come sooner or later. </em></p>
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To become a servant of mine, you need to have a particular mind set. The fact that you are kinky or that you like to play BDSM games certainly won´t do.  You need to be intelligent, have certain skills that can be of a real use to me and of course obedience, readiness to please and loyality is a must. To me, a D/s relationship is about commitment.  It is a type of a lifestyle that only work for certain people though. BDSM and even D/s is becoming fashionable and many people are getting involved out of boredom. I believe that is not right as they often spoil it for the genuine partner. I occasionally get these types in my sessions and they may be impertinent, confused and not cooperative enough. It fortunately does not happen often as I choose people I meet very carefully.<br />
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I believe it is important that the dominant partner respects the submissive one as much as the bottom respects the top and that limits of neither partner should pushed or abused (unless they agree otherwise).<br />
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So this is how I understand the concept of D/s and I have attached a few pictures for you to enjoy. <br />
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Mistress Arella</em></p>
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		<title>Regulation, Lady Gaga and a bondage gear for my boy&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a cold afternoon.  I picked up a long soya latte from a café and went straight into St Albans Place, Islington, looking for number 17.  By the stern outside look of the place I would have never guessed all the fun that it was hiding.  It was 4:40pm.  I was supposed to meet [...]]]></description>
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<p>It was a cold afternoon.  I picked up a long soya latte from a café and went straight into St Albans Place, Islington, looking for number 17.  By the stern outside look of the place I would have never guessed all the fun that it was hiding.  It was 4:40pm.  I was supposed to meet Joanna here at the <strong>Regulation </strong>store at 5pm; she had promised me a big surprise, something that would make me go “gaga”.  As soon as I went in, a cave of treasures opened at my feet.  At first sight the place was filled with leather masks, restraints, latex wear, cages and countless toys that I could not even start to imagine how to use… It was paradise! </p>
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<p>The shop assistants were very welcoming but discreet.  While waiting for Joanna to arrive they encouraged me to browse around the shop as if I was at home, and very soon I felt at home, left my handbag on a sofa and went on to investigate what was Regulation all about.  As soon as I finished my coffee I went on to try some latex wear with the help of the assistant who explained to me how to put on latex without damaging it. </p>
<p>Some time later Joanna arrived with a big smile and her innocent face.  She always amazes me how she can change the innocent expression that she has for her friends into a strict Dominatrix when she is with her slaves.   I suppose that is what being a good dominatrix is about, being caring and at the same time strict.  Like a mother with their children, that is why her slaves love her so much.</p>
<div id="attachment_647" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/love-swing-joanna-lark.jpg" rel="lightbox[642]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-647" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/love-swing-joanna-lark-300x225.jpg" alt="love swing joanna lark 300x225 Regulation, Lady Gaga and a bondage gear for my boy..." width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">I love swinging!</p></div>
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<p>I was absolutely delighted with Regulation, now I understood why it is one of the leading London based Adult fetish stores. Regulation is very different to other fetish shops and although the clothing mainly aims at men, girls can find lots of toys and playing equipment here.  We had lots of fun trying on different <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/Next-Day-Dispatch/Bondage-Gear/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>bondage gear</strong></span></a>: <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/BDSM-Equipment/Bondage-Restraints/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>bondage restraints</strong></span></a>, <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/BDSM-Equipment/Collars-And-Cuffs/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">slave collars</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/BDSM-Equipment/Strap%252don-selection/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">strap-ons</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/BDSM-Equipment/Floggers-and-Paddles/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>floggers and paddles</strong></span></a><strong>.</strong> I was mesmerized at the <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/categories/BDSM-Equipment/CBT/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">CBT</span></a></strong> equipment which the assistants were very kind to explain how to use. Here, I also discovered the most amazing variety of<strong> <a href="http://www.regulation-london.com/shop/medical" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">medical equipment</span></a> </strong>and <a href="http://www.regulation-london.com/shop/electro_stim" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">electro-stimulation devices</span></strong></a>.   At one point we even tried a swing, we were like two little girls loose in a candy shop, and it was so much fun we didn’t want to leave.</p>
<div id="attachment_648" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/love-swing-mistress-anath.jpg" rel="lightbox[642]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-648" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/love-swing-mistress-anath-225x300.jpg" alt="love swing mistress anath 225x300 Regulation, Lady Gaga and a bondage gear for my boy..." width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mistress Anath on love swing</p></div>
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<p>Finally, as promised, the big surprise came when Joanna introduced me to the owner of the store who explained to me that attached to the store there was a workshop where they design and produce most of their products.  Amazing as it might sound, their clothing designs are not only worn within the Fetish scene, they also work on personalized designs for celebrities, and one of their latest works had been for Lady Gaga.  Regulation had designed and produced Lady Gaga’s leather wear for her show in London and the leather colourful vests for her team.  </p>
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<p>It was a long and fun afternoon browsing through some of the over 5000 products stocked by Regulation which include some of Joanna Lark’s exclusive products.</p>
<p><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bdsm-harness-joanna-lark.jpg" rel="lightbox[642]"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-644" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bdsm-harness-joanna-lark-225x300.jpg" alt="bdsm harness joanna lark 225x300 Regulation, Lady Gaga and a bondage gear for my boy..." width="225" height="300" /></a> </p>
<p>As for me, I couldn’t resist buying a <strong><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Full-Body-Leather-Restraints-With-Chains.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Full Body Leather Restraints</span></a></strong> <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Full-Body-Leather-Restraints-With-Chains.html"></a>for my boy.  As soon as I went back home I used it.  One day you will hear from him how much he enjoyed it…</p>
<div id="attachment_653" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bondage-gear-joanna-lark.jpg" rel="lightbox[642]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-653" title="&lt;SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA&gt;" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bondage-gear-joanna-lark-225x300.jpg" alt="bondage gear joanna lark 225x300 Regulation, Lady Gaga and a bondage gear for my boy..." width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s really easy to put it on...</p></div>
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		<title>Lucha Britannia &#8211; The Combination Of Mexican Lucha Libre Wrestling, Burlesque Dance, Comedy Show In Fetish Atmosphere</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<p> After reading Time Out&#8217;s opinion about Lucha Britannia(below), I decided to look deeper into this event.</p>
<p> <em>&#8220;Just when London&#8217;s fans of freak-show entertainment thought they had seen it all, Bethnal Green opened its doors to the violent hilarity of Mexican wrestling. Pack a b stomach and your best gimp mask; you&#8217;re going to need it.<br />
It doesn&#8217;t get much better than this. Mexican, British and Japanese wrestlers will be covering thiselves in Deep Heat and causing muchos pain, while burlesque starlets, gimps chomping at the bit and strange theatrical encounters make for one of the very best nights in town.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p>So what <a href="http://www.luchabritannia.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Lucha Britannia</span></strong></a> is about? I am quoting the invitation they&#8217;ve just sent me, it all sounds very tempting:</p>
<p>Lucha Underground is back!!</p>
<p> <strong>Friday 19th November! 9PM The last Lucha show of 2010!!!<br />
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<p>The awe-inspiring, award winning Lucha fighting machine and the cast of the United Resistance Movement are back, bigger bolder and brassier than ever for the next monthly excursion into Lucha Underground.</p>
<p>The wrestling is insane, the characters are outstanding, The gilrs are eye popping, the action is unbelievable!!!<br />
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<p>It has all your Favourite Freedom Fighting Luchadors and Glamazon Luchadoras!!<br />
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<p>Featuring an all star cast of wonder and blunder:</p>
<p>Leon Britannico, Bradford W Bush, Transexico, Metallico, Shiro Yoshida, Necrosis, Bengal Tiger, Tiger Jnr, El Parano, Ultimo Perversio, El Diablo Rojo, Estupido the human torpedo, Major Rotten, Lagarto Del Plata, Mamzelle Maz, Miss Miranda, Tammy Torture, Ana Agony, Dr Rupert G Hooper &amp; from the David Lynch inspired &#8216;Double R Club&#8217;, Benjamin Louche!</p>
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<p>Plus Cabaret Siniestro-Neo Burlesque starlets and comedy freaks to make your eyes water!</p>
<p>Break The Silence!!</p>
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<p>Ever wondered why Lucha Britannia can break the silence??? Ever thought, &#8220;what the hell is the RetroFutureVerse&#8221; ??? You can read the history behind the story, behind the comedy of Lucha Britannia <a href="http://luchabritannia.blogspot.com/2008/11/roots-of-lucha-britannia.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">here</span></strong></a>!!!</p>
<p>What? Lucha Underground!</p>
<p>Why? Cos you dont want to miss the most exciting show in town!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Where? Resistance Gallery. 265 Poyser St. Bethnal Green, E2 9RF</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<p>When? Fri 19th Nov 2010. 9pm start!</p>
<p>How?<strong><span style="color: #800080;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/98959" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">We got tickets!</span></strong></a> But hurry..we are almost sold out!!!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you paraphilic? The fetishizing of particular or scenarios is also referred to as paraphilia. We will be talking about different types of fetish, and there will be plenty to discuss as it is possible to fetishize virtually anything&#8230; In this article Countess De Jager introduces us to one of the most popular bondage toys &#8211; She will [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Are you paraphilic?</h2>
<p>The fetishizing of particular or scenarios is also referred to as paraphilia. We will be talking about different types of fetish, and there will be plenty to discuss as it is possible to fetishize virtually anything&#8230;</p>
<p>In this article <a href="http://www.countess-de-jager.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Countess De Jager</span></strong></a> introduces us to one of the most popular bondage toys &#8211; She will be discussing the play and pleasure of &#8216;Gags&#8217;.</p>
<p>&#8220;You may have seen &#8216;Pulp Fiction&#8217; in it there&#8217;s a scene where a man plays a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimp_(sadomasochism)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">&#8216;Gimp&#8217;<br />
</span></strong></a>Though a ball gag was used it was not used in sexual play. I have found that a lot of vanilla people automatically think of that film and that scene when any talk about ball gags is introduced. It’s a misconception that gags are for pain and to disturb the wearer and those around them. I have found that a gag, if used in the right way can involve sexual arousal and gratification towards sexual behavior by consenting adults.</p>
<h2>The First Rule Of Gags<a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Countess-De-Jager_gags.jpg" rel="lightbox[534]"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-542" title="Countess-De-Jager_gags" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Countess-De-Jager_gags-208x300.jpg" alt="Countess De Jager gags 208x300 Are You Gagging For It? Countess De Jager Tells You How To Do It..." width="208" height="300" /></a></h2>
<p>Whatever type of gag you go for, there&#8217;s one fundamental rule to using gags &#8211; never leave anyone alone while gagged. No matter how much of a gap around it there may be, even if you&#8217;re just using a ball gag, you&#8217;re interfering with someone&#8217;s breathing and things can go wrong the moment your back is turned. <em>Always</em> make sure you&#8217;re watching anyone you have gagged.</p>
<h2>Safe words</h2>
<p>A common question with gags is how do you safe word? Just because someone can not speak, does not mean they can not signal. You use clicking fingers. If you can&#8217;t click your fingers try: stamping feet; shaking heads; basically anything you can think of that works for you, just like normal safe word.</p>
<p>There are a several types of gags on the market and some can be found at <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Joanna Lark&#8217;s bondage store.</span></strong></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Ball-Gag-.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Ball Gag</span></a></h2>
<p>It&#8217;s one of the most recognized of all gags. The ball is strapped into the mouth behind the teeth, with the straps going around the head to secure it in place I have seen many sizes and have used most at some point. It’s not made to totally keep the user quite. It’s made to humiliate, disgrace and subject the user to the feeling of dis-empowerment. Should the user try to talk - excessive amounts of dribbling will occur. The fastenings can be made from a manner of materials eg: leather with buckles, PVC with Velcro, nylon straps with either buckles or Velcro and latex. The head straps can be fixed round the head with one or two straps. Also fully cover the head as head harness</p>
<p> A wiffle gag is good for someone with asthma. The ball in a wiffle gag has holes in like the type of balls you had when playing games indoors as a kid. I have myself used most of the ball gags there are, on slaves. I must admit I do like to see them drool(*!) Always be safe when using gags. Laying slaves down with a ball gags isn&#8217;t good for any long period. If the slave has a cold I would suggest not to use one at all as the blocked nose my prevent breathing.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Open-Mouth-Gag-With-O%252dring.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Ring Gag</span></a><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Open-Mouth-Gag-With-O%252dring.html" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-544 aligncenter" title="gag-with-o-ring_JL8042" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/gag-with-o-ring_JL8042-300x221.jpg" alt="gag with o ring JL8042 300x221 Are You Gagging For It? Countess De Jager Tells You How To Do It..." width="300" height="221" /></a></h2>
<p>This gag is mostly used in forced oral because of the opening hollow ring. Either by master on his female slave or in forced bi session by a Dominatrix. Some gags are adjustable to accommodate the size of phallus. I have used them in water sports, with or without funnel and while spitting into slaves mouth. Again these can be made to make user drool a lot. People with asthma can happily use this one.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Silicone-Penis-Gag.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Penis Gag</span></a> <a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/silicone-penis-gag_JLSDG2.jpg" rel="lightbox[534]"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-546" title="silicone-penis-gag_JLSDG2" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/silicone-penis-gag_JLSDG2-300x225.jpg" alt="silicone penis gag JLSDG2 300x225 Are You Gagging For It? Countess De Jager Tells You How To Do It..." width="300" height="225" /></a></h2>
<p>I have this one and find it useful if the slave doesn&#8217;t like ball gags. I find it funny when I see their faces and come towards them with a small penis, specially if they are not into forced bi. It has a tendency you keep the tongue down and mumblings are kept to a minimum. They don&#8217;t drool as much.</p>
<h2> <a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Head-Harness-For-Pony-Play.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Bite Gag</span></a> <a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/head-harness-pony-play_JLBPP1.jpg" rel="lightbox[534]"><img class="size-medium wp-image-547 aligncenter" title="head-harness-pony-play_JLBPP1" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/head-harness-pony-play_JLBPP1-300x300.jpg" alt="head harness pony play JLBPP1 300x300 Are You Gagging For It? Countess De Jager Tells You How To Do It..." width="300" height="300" /></a></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #800080;"> </span>This gag is normally associated with pony play. The bit that goes in the mouth is usually made from silicon can be found in rubber, leather and plastic. I have known some Dommes to use a metal one like real horses. I would not recommend this as horses teeth grow when chipped ours don&#8217;t. Once the bit is in place you can attach a bridle and rains, sit and have some fun. You don&#8217;t have to be out in a field to play horse and rider. With crop in one hand and rains in other of we crawled to the bar in my club, then to the smoking area for a needed cigarette, used a slave ashtray and then back in to stop at my chair and play with another slave. I did enjoy that. Must do it again sometime.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Scolds Bridle<a href="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Scolds-Bridle.jpg" rel="lightbox[534]"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-538" title="Scolds Bridle" src="http://joannalark.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Scolds-Bridle-300x168.jpg" alt="Scolds Bridle 300x168 Are You Gagging For It? Countess De Jager Tells You How To Do It..." width="300" height="168" /></a></span></h2>
<p>I had this made for me. It was really used back in medieval times. Please look it up &#8211; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scold%27s_bridle" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">here</span></strong></a>  &#8211; it&#8217;s a short write up and I could not do it justice.</p>
<p>I use mine as much as the clients let me. I really like using it. They look so helpless and sad. I think about all those women years ago that had to put up with this form of punishment and torment, not to mention pain and ridicule. Now I can do it to men&#8230;lol This form of gag does not make them choke or drool. I have 3 different size tongue plates made from silicone. You can fix it to the suspension from ring on top and the fix hands in cuffs to it to as it has 4 rings on it.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Mouth stuffing</span></h2>
<p>Simply covering the mouth with a cloth or tape ( gaffer, Duck or bondage) most people can still just about talk through that. The problem is that the tongue is still free to talk. The obvious next step is to stuff something into the mouth which disables the tongue and then tape over.</p>
<p>The great thing about this style of gag is that you can use almost anything (anything that&#8217;s safe to put in to a mouth). The obvious ones are a handkerchief or underwear (clean/used, it is up to you) but you are free to be more imaginative too(*!).<br />
As the mouth is obstructed, you need to be very careful with breathing. Even more as there&#8217;s the risk of whatever you have stuffed with will move in to the throat and could cause choking. I suggest you don&#8217;t lay sub down when using this form of gag.<br />
If you are using tape to secure the gag, you need to take some basic precautions: is the tape going to come off again? Some tapes are much easier to remove than others. Is it going to do anything nasty to the skin? Micropore tape, used to secure dressings is a good choice to avoid problems. Is the glue on the tape toxic? If you&#8217;ve got it over a mouth, you do not want to find the adhesive is going to make your sub ill. And finally, does your sub have any hairs near their lips? If they do, it will hurt coming off, though that may be fun.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.joannalark.com/store/products/Leather-Head-Harness-With-Penis-Gag-And-External-Dildo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080;">Leather Head Harness With Penis Gag And External Dildo</span></a></h2>
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<p>I have this. I never use it on my slaves or clients as I would never wear it to penetrate them in anal play. I do however have my partner use it on me. Loli (my sissy cuckold) is not allowed to use his penis in me, as he is a sissy girl and not a boy. I milk him to release the boy jizz. If I have gone to long without sexual intercourse I get the “face fuck” out and I enjoy this better than a toy-boy. I always manage to have a climax with one of these as I can control where I want it to go and with hand on head can control how fast or slow I want it. I&#8217;m sure you can get ones that vibrate but, this is better than a “rabbit” I would recommend this to most Dommes or any woman out there that would like to have sexual intercourse with their man but wants him to feel inadequate, great form of humiliation too&#8230;lol<br />
This can also be used in forced bi scenes to.</p>
<h2>Useful tips:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Drool: To make a slave dribble/drool more. Pull on bottom lip or place a peg on it. Make sure you give them a bib as once it starts it does not stop&#8230;lol</li>
<li>Stuffing face: Use cotton wool sends some over the edge as it squeaks on the teeth.</li>
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<p>If you have any question regarding gags ask here or email me at <a href="mailto:mistress-countess-de-jager@hotmail.com">mistress-countess-de-jager@hotmail.com</a></p>
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