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Author: Lucy Marshall

Hi,  I'm Lucy! I tend to love the essay- a lot. I also love story telling and just sharing my experiences as I see them- usually with a bit of snark and humor in the mix.  I've been active in the VA, MD, DC BDSM scene for about 15 years, as a bottom, a top, a switch, a submissive and a lot of weird stuff in between, I am also a masochist as well as a sadist.  I am a graysexual and can relate to the ACE perspective as well. You can find me on Fetlife as LucyMarshall, feel free to drop me a line!    

So… I found kink after reading 50 Shades of Grey, now what?

By Lucy Marshall Posted on February 18, 2015 Posted in FAQ Tagged with 50 shades, Intro

The chance of finding a young, handsome, dominant billionaire with a helicopter and a fleet of Audis probably isn’t realistic.  I know… I’m sorry. Most likely, if that person did exist (with a distinct lack of childhood abuse and trauma), …

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I found a BDSM club and I’m going- What should I expect?

By Lucy Marshall Posted on February 18, 2015 Posted in FAQ Tagged with bdsm, BDSM Club, Event

When you first go to a BDSM club or play party, there are some basic things you should know.  Here’s a basic primer: Street Legal: show up to the door wearing clothing that you would be comfortable in when walking …

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