eCourse — BDSM Advanced — Introduction

Hello,

Thank you for joining me for BDSM—Advanced eCourse.

This workshop is designed to teach you the “Advanced” principles and connections of BDSM and Dominance/submission (D/s) as well as the various power exchange relationships.

It’s my hope that with this understanding, you will be able to navigate the vast waters of the D/s community and alleviate so of your anxiety in doing so.

The two major factors to keep in mind about the BDSM lifestyle are:

The three major factors to keep in mind about the BDSM lifestyle are:

(1) It is imperative to keep an opened mind. Everyone (including you) has their own likes, desires and needs. You may not agree with someone’s kink however that does not make it wrong.

(2) As you may already realize, BDSM is often misrepresented by the media and there are many prejudices against men and women who embrace this lifestyle. I liken it to the prejudices gays and lesbians faced twenty and thirty years ago.

I would caution you to always check the source you seek to gain knowledge from and their experience level. Many individuals claim to understand what Dominance and submission is and declare themselves an expert then claim their view point is the only “right way”. I’ve found in most cased that these individuals have gained their knowledge from online interactions, have minimal—if any—experience with face-to-face interactions, or have merely dabble lightly within the community making up their own interpretations which are often derogatory and in some cases may even be a bit dangerous in scope. Like the media, and regrettably many authors, they do not have a realistic nor accurate understanding of the fundamentals of Dominance and submission and often times no respect for the men and women who embrace this lifestyle and see it as their sexual identity.

For my part, officially, I’ve been researching, exploring and living the D/s lifestyle for almost twenty years. Unofficially, (before discovering that there was an actual community of safe, sane and consensual men and women who embraced this way of life), being a Dominant and interacting with others in that manner was what felt right to me. It was in how I played as a child, how I thought as a teenager, and how I interacted in my relationships as a young adult. For the past ten years, I have been teaching and educating medical providers, mental health workers, and the general public throughout the US, Latin America and Asia about the intricacies of Dominance and submission.

BDSM is NOT a one-size fits all type of community. We all have our quirks and our interpretations of what is appropriate and acceptable. Hence, you are the judge and jury as to whether the behavior portrayed is normal or pathological—for you! Allow others to decide for themselves.

(3) When dealing within the realm of Dominance and submission, the power dynamic MUST be observed and respected. It is your adherence to this structure that will bring you many rewards. Disrespect it and you will find yourself ostracized by the majority of the community.

I have set up this eCourse to incorporate questions and answers after each lesson. There are excerpts from my book, BDSM The Naked Truth, along the way.

You will be required to read Chapters 7 through 10 of my book, BDSM The Naked Truth. It is assumed that you have taken BDSM Introduction eCourse or have a solid understanding of the D/s lifestyle. (At least one year’s experience or research.) If not, I would recommend you register for BDSM Introduction as it will lay down the foundation you need for this eCourse. I would also recommend you read Chapters 1 through 6 if you have not already done so.

The world of Dominance and submission is vast and like the ocean varies in its depths and inhabitants. Therefore, it would be impossible for me to address every facet of the BDSM lifestyle. However, I will cover the most important aspects of the Lifestyle and provide you with examples on how to create protocols and rituals, how to train a slave, and how to incorporate fear play and a bit more into your novels.

I’m a big believer in gearing my eCourses toward what participants needs most. Therefore, please feel free to email me any questions which arise and I will incorporate them into your eCourse curriculum.
Please take a moment to introduce yourself and let me know if you are currently writing in the BDSM genre, are considering a novel in this genre, and what exposure (if any) you have in the D/s lifestyle. For instance, have you conducted prior research, read books, interviewed individuals who embrace this lifestyle, read articles online, attend Munchies or are a part of a D/s group?

Please feel free to email me your questions and comments as they relate to this topic to me directly at ecourses@doctorcharley.com. Be sure to note in the subject line that you are an “eCourse Student”.

Your assignments, questions, and comments will be reviewed and responded to within normal business hours Monday through Friday. You do not need to wait for a response before moving on to the next lesson.

If you need immediate assistance, please feel free to contact me directly at the number listed below. I am available Monday thru Friday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. EST.

This is a self-paced eCourse. Each lesson will have a link at the bottom of the page to take you to the next lesson plan. When you are ready to begin, click below for your first lesson.

 

Click here for Lesson 1

Dr. Charley Ferrer
America’s BDSM Expert
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