Welcome to
University of Naughty - Lecture Series
(00:49:10 ®) greetings and welcome to The Edge's U of N Class night, our Instructor for tonight is Havoc. The topic tonight (and for Sunday's Discussion) is "What makes a good Dom/me?". Please keep Yyour greetings and comments to PM unless they are class related, i do hope Yyou will stay for the Class, Dom/me or submissive, and enjoy it.
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What Makes a good
Dominant?
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(00:51:12) Mastery of One's Self: A Dominant must always be in control of Him/Her Self. As a Master/Mistress, the Dominant will take charge of a submissive. It is impossible to take on the responsibility of Mastering another if One cannot Master themselves.
(00:51:47) Personal Standards: A Dominant must set and maintain high personal standards for Themselves. They must be an example to O/others, including Their submissive.
(00:52:20) Self Respect: If not given to Themselves, it can not be shown to O/others.
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(00:55:34) Self Control: Many things in life may challenge a Dominant. Control of One’s Self is essential when those challenges present themselves.
(00:56:12) Self Secure: A Dominant must know Themselves, and feel comfortable within Their Own skin to project Themselves in a true fashion. They will be challenged, and must be secure enough to tolerate differing opinions and views without considering them as condemnation.
(00:57:06) Compassionate & Understanding: A Dominant must be sensitive to the needs of O/others. As Master/Mistress the Dominant will be responsible for the emotional well-being of a submissive that requires an open and accessible Dominant. They must be willing to share, and actively demonstrate that sharing in return is both safe and healthy.
(00:57:48) Communicative: A Dominant must be able to communicate effectively in any situation, under any circumstances, in a variety of verbal and non-verbal ways.
(00:58:31) Honesty: This is more than a concept, or a feeling. Honesty is expressed through actions. And only in demonstrating honesty, will it be seen by O/others.
(00:59:11) Teacher/Guide: Dominants must meet the needs of a submissive for guidance. They are responsible for the personal and lifestyle growth of Their one. Their actions should be an example that teaches and guides E/everyone They come in contact with.
(00:59:53) Well Rounded: W/we often forget that D/s is a lifestyle, and a Dominant must be full and complete. A Dominant must be romantic, happy, playful, have a sense of humor, have interests and pleasures, and all the things that make a complete human being.
(01:00:35) Devoted: A Dominant must be Someone that can be counted on to be there, and to be available. When there is a problem, or Their submissive needs assistance, the Dominant must make every good faith effort to demonstrate that devotion.
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(01:01:24) Loving: There is no relationship without love. And although not every D/s relationship is built upon love, it is an essential part of any relationship for Me.
(01:01:59) Protective: A submissive must feel safe and secure, both physically and emotionally.
(01:02:24) Accepting: No O/one is perfect, W/we are A/all human. A Dominant must accept and demonstrate that to Their submissive; giving permission to be human.
(01:02:47) Forgiving: Every human being will make mistakes. Dominants included. They must be able to forgive O/others, as well as Themselves.
(01:05:15) Reassuring: A submissive needs to be reassured frequently. To know that they are valued and treasured. To know that their efforts and submission are noticed and appreciated.
(01:05:50) Firm and Consistent: A submissive needs that consistency of expectations. Once rules and acceptable behaviors are established and communicated, they must be firmly and consistently applied. Do not, however, confuse firm with “domineering”.
(01:06:31) Patient All things take time. Knowing and accepting that E/everyone moves at T/their O/own pace, within their individual capabilities, is essential.
(01:06:59) Creative There is always more than one way to skin a cat, and different people respond in unique ways. Being adaptable and creative will yield better results, and make for a more satisfying and less stagnant relationship.
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(01:08:08) What to look for to identify these qualities
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(01:08:30) Is the Dominant flying into a rage of anger at things that upset them? This would indicate a number of things, lack of patience, lack of self control. Someone you might not want to be standing over your bound body with a crop in their hand.
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(01:09:41) Does the Dominant garner the respect of O/others or do they talk down to E/everyone as though only their opinion matters? Does the Dominant display devotion, and honesty? Have you caught them telling you differing stories? Did they tell you they were the CEO of the company that they actually work at, however their job description is actually that of a maintenance worker? Their position at work may not be important to you, but the fact that they lied should be. (01:09:43 Signon) ~angel~ enters The Edge
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(01:11:14) In v/t watching the posts and the actions depicted in those posts can often tell you alot about a person. In r/t it is much harder to hide these traits. But either way you should be always cognizant of what you are hearing and how it relates to the qualities of that person.
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(01:12:36) Thumb Rules for Ds Relationships Author Unknown Ten Rules for Dominants 1. Be patient! Until you enter into a contract with a submissive, you have no more right to order him/her around than does anyone else. Give your submissive time to get to know you and what you are like. There is no need to rush into something that can cause emotional pain to both of the parties involved because you feel the need to rush things. Finesse and subtlety are major elements of dominance. Similarly, strength and gentleness go hand in hand. The sensitivity and awareness (or lack thereof) that you show in the real world is likely to be repeated in the playroom. Ten Rules for Submissives 1. Be patient! A potential top will let you know if she or he is interested in you or not. Keep in mind that your purpose as a submissive is to serve and to satisfy someone who will take into consideration the realization of your fantasies. Don't expect your top to be able to turn on like a light switch. The timing must be right for both of you.
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(01:13:45) Ten Rules for Dominants 2. Be humble. You may be God's/Goddess' gift to the world, but no one needs to hear it or wants to hear it. You will have ample opportunities to show how good you are - and plenty of opportunities to make a fool of yourself. No matter what you claim, the 'real you' will show through in a scene. Don't set yourself up for a failure by developing expectations that you know you can never reach. Ten Rules for Submissives 2. Be humble. You may be God's or Goddess' gift to the world and the most sought after prize in town, but no one needs to hear it or wants to hear it. You will have ample opportunity to show how good you are. No matter what you claim, the "real you" will show through in a scene. Don't set yourself up for failure by developing expectations that you know you and your top can never reach.
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(01:14:59) Ten Rules for Dominants 3. Be open. Although the top is classically considered to be the teacher in SM, you can always learn from your bottom, no matter how inexperienced. Be willing to learn from other dominants who may have a totally different perspective from yours. There are tons of different perspectives on the same actions or thoughts. Be willing to embrace those that might work for you, but don't discard those that work for others. Try to approach by-now-familiar trips with an attitude of wonderment and discovery. Be aware that everyone has her or his own personal style. Ten Rules for Submissives 3. Be open. You can learn something about SM and about yourself from everyone into the scene, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they are, or how dominant or submissive they are. SM is a very personal art, and an "I already know it all" attitude will make you miss valuable SM lessons and experiences, and ignore potentially valuable SM friends.
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(01:16:19) Ten Rules for Dominants 4. Communicate! You are responsible for finding out basic, essential information about the people you play with, such as experience, limits, likes and dislikes, and health information. Playing SM without this knowledge is like Russian roulette. Talk about your head-space and your view of SM with your bottom, so that any uncertainties can be dealt with before you start playing. Clearly spell out roles, rules, limits, and contracts. Do not take for granted that your bottom instinctively knows the ground rules. Ten Rules for Submissives 4. Communicate! Verbalization is necessary, but at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way. Your top needs to know basic information about you, such as experiences, fantasies, health concerns, and turn-offs. But - unless it's an emergency - wait until your top asks. Don't expect your dominant to be a mind-reader who instinctively knows your needs, wants, and limits. Your cooperation will enhance the scene for both of you.
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(01:17:21) Ten Rules for Dominants 5. Be honest. If you lack experience in an area that your bottom would like to experiment with, be honest about it. Your partner has a right to know that. Be honest with yourself and take your submissive only to those levels at which you are completely in control of the situation. SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FIRST CONCERN, taking priority over how hot a particular scene is. Ten Rules for Submissives 5. Be honest. Don't be afraid to share your needs and fantasies. Your dominant expects it. Honesty about your wants, health concerns, and turn-offs is essential to a good scene. Lying or being less than candid can only lead to problems, as the top will base the scene on inaccurate information. Besides causing problems, it can be dangerous. Honesty is the hallmark of any relationship, D/s or vanilla.
(01:18:24) Ten Rules for Dominants 6. Be sensitive. There's a very fine line between a sensitive, caring dominant and a self-righteous, insensitive overbearing clod. Your scene should be a creative synthesis of your needs and fantasies and your bottom's needs and fantasies. Although, on the surface, your submissive is serving you, what actually is happening is that dominant and submissive are serving each other. Earn the complete trust of your submissive and never violate or even threaten to violate that trust. His or her submission is a gift to you. Use it appropriately. Realize that your submissive is human and entitled to have good and bad days. Be understanding of those bad days and offer the compassion to lift them past those times into a reassured state that you will continue to grow. Ten Rules for Submissives 6. Be vulnerable. Your scene is a two-way street. It is not just the physical realization of your prior fantasies. If you want to limit your experience to certain physical and psychological stimulation, then contract with your top ahead of time. But don't always expect your top to be a puppet in a fantasy play you've written in your head. It's far better to let your top surprise you, to extend your limits, to take you to places you're never been before. When you trust your top completely, let her or him know it, and let him or her guide you into new fantasies. (01:18:45 ® Signon) Sir Ohpa {d}~enters The Edge
(01:19:53) Ten Rules for Dominants 7. Be realistic. End the scene with the bottom wanting more, not wishing there had been less. Remember that power, control, and sensitivity are the keys, not just the intensity of the stimulation. Be clear about what is fantasy, and has little to do with what works in practice. Your favorite porno picture books may be stimulating in themselves, but don't try to imitate them to the last detail. Ten Rules for Submissives 7. Be realistic. Your dominant is human, and even the most experienced tops have moments of awkwardness and indecision. Don't call attention to what you perceive as a lapse. Know the difference between reality and the fantasy world you see in books and magazines. Few tops are rich enough to afford a large dungeon with a lavish layout of equipment. Your top's equipment is expensive - respect it and don't abuse it.
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(01:21:19) Ten Rules for Dominants 8. Be really dominant! Submissives are looking for someone who will take over their body and mind, not just for brute strength. Real people are wanted, not just cardboard images from cigarette ads or macho stereotypes. Your dominance enhances your whole existence. It does not cover up or substitute for other areas of your life - it is you. Make your submissive fall in love with you, and expect him or her to give him/herself up to you totally. Follow up on rules, expect obedience, and punish appropriately when it is called for, always displaying consistency. Don't shirk your responsibility to your bottom or to your sister/fellow tops. Be dependable and expect dependability. You have agreed to take the dominant role - now take it! Ten Rules for Submissives 8. Be really submissive! This is the whole point. Let your dominant take you over completely. Don't coach or second guess or be critical of your top. Exchange information on your special needs before the scene starts, but once it starts be quiet! If you insist on running a scene to your own specifications, then you should try being a top. You have agreed to limitations of your own power. Stay within those limitations. Respect and obey your top and expect punishment if you don't. Accept it gracefully and cheerfully. Your top has many things to be concerned with, including your safety and what turns you on. Be loyal and dependable and enjoy your role.
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(01:23:06) Ten Rules for Dominants 9. Be healthy! Like any strenuous activity, SM requires that its participants be in top physical and emotional health. Many factors, including the amount you sleep, your eating habits, and your alcohol and drug intake affect your performance and endurance during a scene. Don't attempt to do SM when your physical or emotional energy is low. As a dominant you have a special responsibility to be in control of yourself and on top of the scene. An attitude of "drugs and alcohol don't affect me that much... I can do it anyway" violates your submissive's trust in you and can be dangerous. If you don't want to accept the responsibilities, you shouldn't be playing the game! Ten Rules for Submissives 9. Be healthy! SM, like any strenuous activity, requires that its participants - both active and passive - be in top physical and emotional health. The amount you sleep, your eating habits, your alcohol and drug intake, and everyday stress affect your response and endurance during a scene. Your dominant needs to know when your physical or emotional energy is low. No matter how tempting a scene sounds, an "I want it all now" attitude when you aren't able to give your all will leave both of you feeling let down. You serve your dominant and yourself best by staying healthy. (01:23:52 Signon) Cooler enters The Edge
(01:24:10) Ten Rules for Dominants 10. Have fun! After all, sex is all about having a good time. You have earned, and you are entitled to the unique, intense pleasures which come from responsible, creative SM play. Ten Rules for Submissives 10. Have fun! After all, sex is all about having a good time. You have earned and you are entitled to the unique, intense pleasure which comes from responsible, creative SM play.
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(01:37:57) If there are no more questions or comments I would like to inform you that next weeks topic will be BDSM and Hypnosis and the instructor will be Senoj (01:38:16) Smooth Edge says to everyone: A mistake that some make is to suggest there is only one "correct" path within the lifestyle. There are many approaches that suit different people.
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(01:41:12 ®) (01:41:14) Smooth Edge says to tyme: *L* When One comes in late, One risks being repititious I guess (01:41:41) Smooth Edge says to Wraith: I'm livin large thanks Wraith
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(01:42:06) (01:42:07) Smooth Edge says to andrea gail: Yes but you greeted ME while class was in session. *G*
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