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What Does Dominance Entail Besides Sexual Dominance?

A worthy question to always ask yourselves, and perhaps a helpful lesson with the format of your upcoming exam. Here is an article for supplemental reading, please be prepared for open class discussion on Thursday. 

As always, if you have any questions, or concerns about the class in general, please come and see me in my office. 

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Before Dismissal

I would like to announce that starting this week, my Thursday office hours will be dedicated exclusively to students seeking advice about topics that pertain to post-graduation plans. These topics can include but are not limited to:

Long-distance claims

Senior submissives still seeking claims

Moving forward as a Switch 

Students are welcomed to make appointments to discuss these topics at other times of the week as well. Please remember that Tuesday and Thursday morning breaks are also open for walk-in meetings. 

With a few minutes left of lecture, are there any questions?

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Assignment One Grades

Below you will find the grades for your limits assignment, as well as special notes concerning failures, plagiarism, special mentions, and other notes.

A special note that plagiarism is not tolerated at Roselle Academy, and a second offense will result in stricter disciplinary action.

Ambrose Abrams & N/A - B Cooper Anderson & Elle Pierce - A Elijah Anderson & Rhys Washington - D N/A & Sugar Motta - N/A Severus Beiste & Caleb Pearce - F Chanelle Campion & Hunter Clarington - B Annabeth Castle & N/A - B Mike Chang & Lilian Abrams - B Harrison Clarington & Osborn Giardi - A+ Eoin Corcoran & Silas Anderson  - B N/A & Katarina Darling - A- Nicole Crawford & Zachery Hummel - F Tanya Darling & Katrina Saunders - F N/A & Quinn Fabray - B Nicholas Delaney & Alice Crawford - F Joseph Duval & Oliver Menkins - B+ Jonah Ellis & Santana Lopez - B Jackson Evans & Reese Pierce - C+ Regina Fabray & Ramon Smythe - B N/A & Sam Evans - F N/A & Spencer July - A- N/A & Aiden Fabray - B Brooke Holliday & Danielle Delaney - B Fiona Hudson & N/A - B Kurt Hummel & Amelia Goolsby - B Mason Hummel & N/A - B Timothy Jackson & Billie Pierce - B Emmanuel Lopez & Elliot Rose - B Maribel Lopez & Evelyn Reed - B Ryder Lynn & Celia Clarington - B+ Leroy Madison & Erica Wright - F Eduardo Martinez & N/A - B N/A & Sloan Howell - F Nova Monroe* & Madison Schuester - F Jayden Motta & Jenny Ryerson - B Aerolyn Pearce & Franklin Sylvester - B Brittany Pierce & Rachel Berry - A- Milo Pillsbury & Marcus Rose - B Jordan Puckerman & Tina Cohen-Chang - B N/A & Sofia Wilde - B N/A & Francesca Fabray - F Sayer Ryan & Ezra Cohen-Chang - B Chase Schuester & Blaine Anderson - B Charlie Schuester & Jeff Sterling - B+ N/A & Augustus Wright - B Ryan Sterling & Dylan Weston - A- Adrien St. Pierre & N/A - B Miranda Sylvester & Connor Wilde - B Wyatt Sylvester & Laura Duval - F Nia Washington & N/A - C Helena Weston & Alexander Smythe - B Kitty Wilde & Ian Remington - B N/A & Jason Chang - N/A

All F's

Will serve detention and be asked to stand in the back of the classroom during lecture for the next week and for the next week

Rhys Washington

For failing to follow the rules of the assignment, you are being asked to write it again after meeting with me for a extensive reevaluation of your understanding of limits.

Nova Monroe

For plagiarizing (from a Wikipedia page no less), you will receive a spanking at the end of each of your detention days.

Highest Marks: Harrison Clarington & Osborn Giardi

Thank you for such hard work and thorough answers, boys. As rewards I offer a full-paid dinner for two to Breadstix for Harrison, and Osborn, you are invited as my plus 1 for the trip to Paris if you feel inclined to go.

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Training Techniques || Assignment #2

Training Techniques Assignment #1

Student: Nova Monroe Rose Colour: Purple Partner: Ethan Lark 

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Firstly, I am using Mr Lark's limits, as my partner has thusfar been unresponsive towards my attempts to complete the assignment with them. His limits are as follows:

Soft: age play, sensory deprivation, edging, humiliation, exhibitionism

Hard: scat, vore, water sports, permanent marking

First of all, limits refer to issues that participants in a play scene or dynamic feel strongly about, usually referring to prohibited activities. These limits are negotiated between the participants, who outline what will or will not take place. The participants outline what they desire or will not tolerate, including the determination of limits. For example, the participants would establish a safe word; so that should either of the pair feel uncomfortable with the direction that the scene is going, they have the opportunity to either stop the scene completely, or to take a breather, discuss what is the issue, and then continue on once both feel comfortable again. Participants may also establish certain types of play as prohibited.

Both dominants and submissives can set limits. Limits can be agreed to verbally or they can be incorporated into a formal contract. Sometimes the participants engage in a formal conversation about limits and boundaries called "negotiation", while other couples discuss their likes and dislikes in a similar manner to 'vanilla' relationships. Some partners choose not to set limits. This is commonly seen in total power exchange dynamics, consensual non-consent, and edge play. Whether or not this type of arrangement is considered "safe, sane, and consensual" is a matter of some controversy in BDSM communities.

A soft limit is something that a person hesitates about or places strict conditions on, but for which they will still give informed consent. An action could be prohibited except for under specific circumstances or can even be an area of discomfort that someone wishes to avoid. Soft limits can also be something that requires a cautious approach or while appealing, still generates an uncomfortable amount of fear. These types of soft limits are ones that a Dominant or Submissive may feel that they can only indulge in when with a person they feel an extreme amount of comfort in, can be something they would be willing to do should their partner ever express interest in it.

For example - Mr Lark has said that sensory deprivation is a soft limit of his. While it is not a limit of mine, it is also not a kink either, and I have only dabbled in this field lightly. Since it is a soft limit, and Mr Lark is not entirely opposed to it, yet still opposed enough as to label it a soft limit, I would first engage in a conversation with Mr Lark as to why sensory deprivation is a soft limit for him, and we could then continue on from there. The best way to build up to exploring someone's limit is to do it in small increments, instead of jumping in head first. 

Sensory deprivation doesn't necessarily have to mean complete loss of all senses. It could simply be the loss of being able to touch, for example - having your hands restricted so that you lose the sense of touch. To begin with, a scene could take place in a dark room at night with only a window to illuminate the room. It would not be complete darkness, and therefore not a complete loss of sight, but would be a small step towards that. Both parties would be able to see each other, if only the outline of their body, but would feel the thrill of not being able to anticipate exactly what the other was about to do. 

The next step up, of course, would be a blindfold, or an alternative such as a scarf or tie - something that blocks the majority of the submissive parties vision, but is easily able to be removed, or thin enough so that only vague shapes would be able to be seen though it. Of course, it doesn't always have to be the sense of sight that is taken away - hearing is another vital sense that is used within a scene. A pair of headphones can be used, something which is enough to muffle the sound of what the other party is doing, but would of course still be able to be seen. As the submissive became more and more acquainted with exploring the limit in question, elements of losing other senses could be brought into play - restricting the movement of the submissive party while wearing headphones so that while they can see the room around them, they are unable to see exactly what it is the Dominant was doing, and eventually building up to fully incorporating two or more of the senses into sensory play.  

A hard limit is something that must not be done. Violating a hard limit is often considered just cause for ending a scene or even a relationship. Hard limits are something that a person absolutely does not feel comfortable; or has absolutely no desire in exploring, no matter who they may be in a scene with. For most, it seems, bodily functions such as scat, watersports and blood seem to be hard limits. 

I do not believe that anyone should have to explore their hard limits, as they are obviously hard limits for a reason. Asking ones submissive to do such a thing could lead to a feeling of distrust, and even the claim falling apart due to one party or another feeling like their limits aren't being respected.

Unfortunately I happen to share all of these hard limits; and I myself would feel uncomfortable asking another to push their limits when I too also have no interest i exploring them. However, for the purposes of the assignment, I will be using permanent marking as the example, as I am less squeamish at the thought of it, compared to the others. 

In my opinion, permanent marking should only be done with an individual that one trusts implicitly, as the force and/or means necessary to create a permanent mark would have to require a strong bond built upon trust. In order to build Mr Lark up to the idea of permanent marking, I would first begin with marks that wuld only last for a short period of time - for example, hickies or bite marks which would stay around for a couple of days to a week before disappearing and leaving the skin unblemished, if given properly. These marks could be made to stay longer through using more force upon making them, thus staying visible on the skin for a longer period of time before fading. I believe that this would help ease the submissive into the idea of permanent marking.

Another way to permanently mark another is to, of course, tattoo them. This, however, should only be done when both parties are absolutely certain that this this is what they are wanting to do, and should only be done after a detailed discussion weighing up the pros and cons, as tattoos can be very painful and expensive to remove afterwards. 

Before any limit pushing is ever done, however, both persons should always engage in a deep conversation, so that there is little chance for miscommunication on just what is happening in the scene or how far the scene is going, what limits are to stay in place even though others are being pushed, and also to reinforce the safeword being used. Noone should feel as though they are being forced to allow someone to push their limits, as the decision to do so shows the amount of trust shared between Submissive and Dominant, and the connection between those two shouldn't be abused. Pushing a limit should never feel like an obligation to either party; it should be a joined, consensual agreement that either member of the party is able to opt out of at any time without facing consequences for doing so, and should feel that they can trust their Dominant or Submissive to push their limits without fear of going overboard. Trust is the utmost important part of any D/s relationship, and is, essentially, what they are built and stand upon.

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Training Techniques Assignment

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When Morrigan and I discussed our limits I was interested to find that sensory deprivation was one of her soft limits.  Through discussion it became apparent that she felt being deprived of one or more of  her senses made her feel less in control and therefore more vulnerable.   With those concerns she also did not feel comfortable putting a submissive in that position either.  Being placed in a situation where she could not see was a particular concern especially as it requires such a high level of trust with a partner.  While sensory deprivation is something I enjoy I can understand her apprehensions and I believe that to allow Morrigan to experience it in a very slow, structured build up would allow her to recognise that it can be a pleasure. For her to participate in it herself would hopefully help her become more willing to incorporate it in scenes where she is dominating.

To begin exploring this soft limit I would suggest it may be better to start by using headphones.  During the initial session I would do something like a hand massage where she can see where I am and what I am doing at all times but cannot hear.  I would hope this would build trust between us as she would become used to my touch and recognise that I was not leaving her alone.  This would then build into a second session where we would repeat the exercise with the headphones but this time I would give her a back massage so she would be lying on her front and unable to see me unless she moved.  Clearly through massage she can feel my touch and know that I am with her but since she is neither restrained nor blindfolded she would be free to move at any time.

I feel this approach of removing one sense and allowing her to get used to that benefits us both as we are able to build trust without causing her to feel helpless.  When she felt ready we could do a similar scene but involving both a blindfold and headphones or just a blindfold which would allow her to hear where I was but not see me. 

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Training Techniques Assignment || Harrison Clarington & Osborn Giardi

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Osborn Giardi - 

Hard limits: Watersports, Scat, Gore/Vore, Permanent marks 

Soft limits: Knives, razors

I have chosen to focus on Osborn's soft limit with knives which just leads it's way into working on his hard limit of permanent marks. 

Osborn's main issue with knives and razors stems from a bad experience that occurred during a punishment. Even though he's already had an exam that focused on knives, he was blindfolded during the entire exam which helped him not have to focus on the blade. I would first start with some small trust building exercises until Osborn grew comfortable with me and knew that I had no intentions to hurt him. Then I would begin to incorporate knives during scenes. I would make sure he was able to see the blade and start with a dull blade so that he can get used to seeing and feeling it against his skin. Once he got to the point where he didn't flinch or shy away from the blade, then I would gradually start to use sharper knives. When they got sharp enough to cut into his skin, I would make sure to tell him every time I cut into his skin, make sure the cuts were shallow enough that they didn't scar, and allow him plenty of time between scenes to allow them to completely heal.

After I felt he was comfortable with knives, then I would slowly incorporate permanent marks into the scene. I would set a goal for Osborn that I was very confident he would achieve. After he accomplished the goal, I would then pick an area that is easily hidden and make a small, deep cut with this knife. I would tell him that instead of viewing the mark as a scar, that he should see it as a badge of honor.  Hopefully, that will help him see that there can be beauty in something that others consider ugly.

Harrison Clarington - 

Hard limits: Non-con/rape scenes, infantilism, watersports, scat, gore/vore

Soft limits: pet play, age play

Since pet play is actually one of my favorite things to play, that's the soft limit I would chose to try and make Harrison comfortable with. My first step would be to talk to him to see what he doesn't like about pet play that makes it a soft limit for him. Then I would try and explain exactly what I get out of it and why I enjoy it so much. Hopefully, that would help him be able to view pet play in a different way. I would ask him if there was an aspect of pet play that he was most comfortable with, like just using a leash but with me walking instead of crawling. I would then ask him if he was willing to try it. If he wasn't, I would probably ask him to explain why he was so against it, but I really wouldn't push the issue with him. If he was willing to try it, I would ask how he felt about it after the scene ended. If he thought it went okay, then I'd ask how he would feel if we used a leash again, but with me crawling. 

The hard limit I would chose to try and work with would be the non-con/rape scenes. I would definitely only attempt to discuss working that into a scene after we've known each other for quite a while since I think there has to be a great deal of trust and understanding during a scene like that. If he was willing to try it, I'd suggest that we use it in a scene that was very far-fetched using characters that are completely unlike our real personalities, like pretending that he's an alien from another planet who abducts me. I think the more make-believe the scene is, the easier it is not to think so much about what you're doing. I'd also would make sure that I didn't push him and let him take things at his own pace. If that scene went well, then I'd possible see if he was willing to try again, but in a more realistic setting. 

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Training Techniques || Assignment [Ryan's Half]

Name: Ryan Sterling Rose: Red Teacher: blooming-technique

The first thing I would do is assess the reasons for why each one of these is a limit for Dylan, delving into it more deeply so I can understand where he is coming from. Once I understand that I can begin formulating how I would approach pushing his limits. For bathroom stuff, he expressed general discomfort with the idea of doing anything regarding elimination, which I share and therefore can understand and empathize. As for permanent marks and damage, it is a limit for him because he is in a long term and serious relationship with another person. As such, any permanent marks caused by another shows disrespect towards that relationship, as to them, they belong to only each other. 

Having this basis I am then able to formulate how to go about broaching the topic with Dylan. We are both friends with a fair amount of rapport with each other, and he's someone I know I can have open discussions with. Knowing this, I would sit him down to explain to him which limit I would want to push and my reasoning for why. In this situation, I would want to push his limit for permanent marks. I would explain to him that I respect his limits and understand why it is a limit for him. However, I would like to push one of his limits, no further than he can handle. I would then explain to him the following and made sure he understood.

Before beginning to incorporate the limit into the scene, I would contact his boyfriend regarding marking Dylan. I would not proceed forward unless I had assurance from his boyfriend that he was comfortable with me marking his boyfriend as I know that Dylan would not be okay with it otherwise. I would tell both parties that any marks wouldn't be specific to me, such as initials or the like. Then I would then work out between both of them what sort of marks I may or may not leave on Dylan, eg. brand, tattoo, cut, etc. I'd start with what Dylan was most comfortable with and begin there, assuring that to start the mark would be small and easily concealed with regular clothing. This would assure that any visible marks of ownership would remain between Dylan and his boyfriend.

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Elijah Anderson & Rhys Washington assignment

My partner is Rhys Washington’s and his hard limits are; Humiliation, fire play, and permanent scaring. His soft limits include; Needles, sharp objects,  and sensory deprivation. If I were to approach Rhys about doing a scene including humiliation, I would make sure I was kind and not forceful. The most important thing is that the submissive feels comfortable trusting you as their dom for the scene. If your submissive is distant or completely against the idea, I would suggest trying small humiliation tactics and see if he is more open to the idea- such as, cooking a meal with a butt plug in that I controlled. Incorporating something your submissive liked, perhaps sex, is a way to get them to find pleasure in their hard limit. I would never force them to do anything and make sure I had complete consent all times we tried their hard or soft limits. That is how I would approach my partner about a scene including a limit.

Rhys’ portion-

My partner seems to be open to most things, except for rape. His so far only hard limit. I don’t see a reason to push someone to that limit, because it would mean I’m trying to rape them. But I am willing to at least warm Elijah up to the idea of roleplaying it.

I would request his schedule for the upcoming week, ask him to include the tiniest detail, even supposed time he gets home. It would be a requirement that he doesn’t change a thing during that time and sticks to the schedule. We will establish a safe word and a code word that would let him know it’s me when I first “attack” an unexpected Elijah. I would also like to have a signal that will let me know he is enjoying the experience while it lasts. I am sure it will serve well to erase any doubts I might have as the “attacker” and help me perform better and make this as exciting for Elijah as possible.

On the day of my “attack” I will make sure to have a space for the scene ready and cleared out. I will be sure to manhandle my partner into submission, immobilize him with ropes, or tape. I will either silence him by putting something in his mouth, or simply holding it shut with my hand. Once we are finished I will “escape”, keeping up with the realism of the fantasy and leave him to get home himself. I will check on him later and we will probably discuss how the experience was for both of us. This is when I would provide aftercare if needed. 

As for a soft limit, I would offer Elijah to push one only in the middle of something that is making him comfortable. For example, if he loves massages I will offer to give him one and suggest I try adding some light wax play to make the experience more intense.