*I have gotten a few requests to repost entries from Smithmag since the site has been abbreviated. Please note that this is many years old. I no longer conduct professional dominatrix sessions. I just act like one.
To take pride in one's sexuality is a rather odd concept if taken at the basic level. It would be akin to being proud of an appetite for chocolate or harboring conceit for favoring the color blue. When the LGBT movement declares pride, it is the struggle against discrimination that one takes pride in. It is the perseverance against shame and violence that inspires dignity and courage. As our country takes steps forward, albeit small and slow and sometimes many frustratingly backwards, in civil liberties of sexual freedom, coming out as queer and/or kinky is becoming...easier is not the word, but perhaps more optional. Finding communities and people to connect with is certainly more convenient with use of the internet and the ever-growing amount of political and social outreach groups.
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