Sex Upgraded I’m Studying BDSM for the Next 7 Days (In-Person) — And it Feels Edgy
Feb 8, 2026
A personal update about preparing for a seven-day in-person BDSM intensive in the Dominican Republic. Topics include DOM/sub dynamics, scene design, psychological and humiliation play, pain, and consensual non-consent. Discussion of a tantra-infused approach that connects play to energetic movement and chakras. Reflections on feeling edgy and why now is the time to study these practices.
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Arriving Early To Ground Before Retreat
- Taylor Johnson describes arriving early in the Dominican Republic to settle his nervous system before a BDSM retreat.
- He admits feeling 90% excited and 10% nervous about what he'll experience.
BDSM Meets Energetics
- The retreat blends technical BDSM topics with energetic and tantric framing.
- This shows practitioners often pair physical techniques with somatic or energetic frameworks.
Course Covers High-Intensity Topics
- Taylor lists provocative topics the course will cover like humiliation, pain training, and consensual non-consent.
- He highlights the curriculum will include DOM/sub dynamics, scene design, and ownership dynamics.