The Question is the Answer.

On communication...

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 1000 times.  You must communicate your needs and feelings to those with whom you hope to build a relationship.

Without communication everything will eventually fall apart.

Philosophically speaking...

It is a truism that the excitement that attends a new passion is something that gives rise to foolishness in expression and deed.  And very often when said passion is extinguished so is the foolishness with a rueful promise to not be so again.

Of course, chastened by our newfound wisdom, we often spend the rest of our lives wishing we could be so carefree and impassioned yet again.

"Quake in the present winter's state and wish That warmer days would come: in these..."

"Quake in the present winter's state and wish
That warmer days would come: in these sear'd hopes,
I barely gratify your love; they failing,
I must die much your debtor."

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

On opportunity

The only ones you don’t regret missing are the ones you never knew you had to begin with.

Philosophically speaking...

There is a time to doubt and a time to believe.  Do your best to know which is which.

"if you can penetrate her with your fingering, so; we'll try with tongue too:"

"if you can penetrate her with your
fingering, so; we'll try with tongue too:"

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

On fear...

Is it not the overcoming of fear that provides such immense pleasure on the other side?

Philosophically speaking...

A good Dominant should be able to hug with the same intensity that he can wield a belt.

"How bravely thou becomest thy bed, fresh lily, And whiter than the sheets! That I might touch! But..."

"How bravely thou becomest thy bed, fresh lily,
And whiter than the sheets! That I might touch!
But kiss; one kiss!"

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

On exploration...

You can make an adventure out of anything if you’re willing to put your fears aside.

Philosophically speaking...

There is so much enjoyment to be had when you give in to the animal inside you.

"Still, I swear I love you."

"Still, I swear I love you."

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

On arousal...

It’s like nature said, “You really SHOULD be this horny.”

Philosophically speaking...

It is quite literally true that an illusion is reality up until the moment the illusion is revealed.

The question then becomes does it matter if you’re living an illusion? 

"Let me my service tender on your lips."

"Let me my service tender on your lips."

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

fuckyeahbehindthescenes: In order to secure Audrey Hepburn and...

fuckyeahbehindthescenes:

In order to secure Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire on the cast, producers told each the other was already signed, figuring they would not pass up the opportunity to work together.

Funny Face (1957)

do you like my moustache?

On consequences...

There are always some.

You’ll survive.

Philosophically speaking...

The rabbit hole that is BDSM is deeper, much deeper, than most imagine. 

If you go in thinking that you might not find the bottom then you won’t be so alarmed when you continue to tumble down.

"I dedicate myself to your sweet pleasure,"

"I dedicate myself to your sweet pleasure,"

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

But you'll love the pretty bruises…

But you'll love the pretty bruises…