Love Maps and Power Exchange
The idea of love maps comes from the Gottman Institute in their studies on relationships, specifically marriage. We wondered if it could be applied to power exchange, too. In this episode: Join us through...
Communication is one of the few requirements for a successful D/s relationship, BDSM experience, and kinky life. Without the ability to communicate, you can’t negotiate a power exchange or figure out what your partner wants and needs.
While communicate is interwoven into every topic we discuss, these are blog posts specifically about communication to help you grow in your D/s relationship and as a Dominant or submissive.
Communication / D/s Relationships / Episodes
by Kayla Lords · Published October 31, 2025 · Last modified October 30, 2025
The idea of love maps comes from the Gottman Institute in their studies on relationships, specifically marriage. We wondered if it could be applied to power exchange, too. In this episode: Join us through...
by Kayla Lords · Published February 7, 2025 · Last modified February 6, 2025
We needed something lighthearted this week, so we’re taking a look at some of the silly little “arguments” we get into. In this episode: Our 2025 Patreon Membership Drive is still going on! Argument...
Communication / D/s Relationships / Episodes
by Kayla Lords · Published January 27, 2025 · Last modified January 23, 2025
A submissive agreed to their partner “No” on agreed upon topics, but their partner reacts in a way that’s causing resentment. The submissive knows they need to talk but also knows their partner doesn’t...
Communication / Dominant / Episodes
by Kayla Lords · Published November 1, 2024 · Last modified October 31, 2024
We didn’t know where this would go before we started other than saying, “Yes, Doms need to communicate effectively, too.” (Obviously.) JB shares his experiences as a Dom who has struggled to communicate in...
Communication / D/s Relationships / Episodes
by Kayla Lords · Published July 12, 2024 · Last modified July 11, 2024
A moment when Kayla admitted wrongdoing has us thinking about the concept of “radical honesty” which potentially has a deeper meaning for kinksters in general. In this episode Register for the free and online...
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