BDSM, CP, topping, bottoming - what does all this mean to you? Do you think the first two are network protocols, and that the others must be cookery terms, even though you've never heard Nigella mention them? Or are you a fully fledged member of your local community, and a regular attendee of the kinds of club that the tabloids send undercover reporters to, (even though they already know what they're going to write)?
If you're still in the dark, click here for some explanations. Sadly, despite endless efforts by the community to be clear about what goes on, there is still a lot of fear and ignorance around. Hence the existence of groups like Unfettered, which holds monthly Kink Workshops, and is behind this year's Kinkfest2 on July 30th.
As usual, double standards abound. The image of the dominatrix emerged from the dungeon quite a while ago now; she's been embraced by mainstream fashion and advertising, and people would find it odd if a well-known MP wasn't into something involving whips and blindfolds, which have become staples of mainstream comedy.
But do you think that inflicting physical pain on someone, (or having it done to you) however consensually, is simply torture by another name? Or is it the ultimate transfer of power, and the only true way to work out your own needs and desires? Tell us what you think. Tell us what you do. You can email us anytime, (click on 'Email me' on the left), or text us during the show on 07957 362 182.
Where & When: Sunday 8th May, 11.30pm-12.30am GMT, on Resonance 104.4 FM in London, and on the internet at Resonancefm.com everywhere else in the world.
Helping us tease it all out in the studio are Monkey and Mistress Vamp from the Kinkfest community.
So, be there, or we'll have you all done up like a kipper. And this time we really mean it. What's more, there's a PRIZE for the most interesting question - two tickets to Kinkfest!
EROTIC AWARDS NEWSFLASH
Abby St Clair (linked further up) was one of the finalists in 2004. Watch this space for info about this year's Awards, and the Semi-Finals on June 9th at Hoxton Hall, a night of striptease and full-on erotic performance art. The little picture up there on the left is Anna, another of last year's finalists.
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