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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170863862015-06-28T16:52:59.727-07:00My Bottom SmartsOne woman's celebration of life, love, and spankingsBonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-35395674835914045982015-03-15T06:00:00.000-07:002015-03-15T07:08:39.368-07:00The New World

Hi Everyone!

With Google's latest censorship edict and subsequent retraction, there has been a lot of discussion about the future of blogging and the direction of our community. These are topics of great importance to me.

No one can know the future, but we can certainly speculate based upon what we do know. I last peered into my crystal ball back in 2011. Now, it seems like a good time to revisit and reconsider that analysis.

I identified seven possible future scenarios:

Blogs lessen in importance as other media take part of their audience (25%).

Spanking blogs become so numerous that their audiences and the community in general become fragmented (15%).

Spanking blogs continue to grow in number and diversity, but at a rate that is close to the growth of overall readership (15%).

The population of blogs continues to grow until readership reaches a saturation point (20%).

A relatively small number of very popular (possibly commercial) blogs will capture the majority of the readers (10%).

Rampant censorship, both corporate and government-sponsored, drives away many of the best spanking blogs and bloggers (10%).

Adult spanking gains mainstream acceptance to the point where blogs are no longer as necessary (5%).

As I review these predictions almost half a decade later, here's what I see:

#1 - Remains a possibility as Twitter and other media grow, but blogs continue to fill a niche not otherwise addressed.

#2 - Has largely come to pass, but I consider some fragmentation to be inevitable given the growth we've seen. This isn't a serious threat to our community today.

#3 - Best describes the past five years.

#4 and #5 - Have not happened, and we have no evidence they will.

#6 - Remains a legitimate concern, but I have more faith today in our community's resilience.

#7 - Could happen someday, but probably not in the next decade.

So what can our recent past tell us about the direction of our spanko blogging community?

I foresee a bright future. That is not to suggest that there won't be bumps in the road. But in the long run, those little bumps won't matter.

I am more convinced than ever of the strength and permanence of our community. There is no conceivable scenario where we turn back the clock to 1980s when we lived our lives unaware of like-minded neighbors. Corporate censorship can inconvenience us, and probably will, but we will survive. We've been kicked out of places like Delphi, AOL, Geocities, Yahoo, MySpace, and Facebook. Today, Tumblr and Google delete blogs and harass kinky bloggers seemly at random. None of that has stopped us. We dislike having to move, but we've certainly done it before.

A community is a collection of people committed to a common vision. We associate because we are stronger together. The friendship, support, understanding and love we share bind us into a greater whole. I don't see that changing anytime soon.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-new-world.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-80816146194302041162015-01-03T18:00:00.000-08:002015-01-03T18:38:28.593-08:00In with the New: Annual Edition

Happy New Year, dear friends!

I didn't post an In with the New post during 2014, but that doesn't mean we stopped discovering and linking new blogs. Hermione suggested that it might be fun to share the list of blogs added during the past year. I agree.

I omitted from this list all of the blogs that disappeared or became private before year's end. The months listed indicate when the blog was added to the blogroll rather than when it began.

<big>February</big>

	Reason or Rhyme
Spank Me Daddy
LA Cloutier
Daddy and Me
The Young Lady Across My Knee
Barely Pink Report
Spank Her 4 Real Videos
Just What We Do
Atomic Briton
Spanky's Spank Joint
The Disciplined Husbands' Forum - User Stories
Lissa Trevor
A Spanking Story
A Perfect Olive

<big>March</big>

	Helen Karol Writes
Annie Bee Books
Spanked Naughty Girls
Subgirl's Spanking Dreamzz
If You Spank Them, They will Cum
Her Sore Behind
Sincerely Yours
A Few Stern Words
Mallory's Corner
David S. Holly: Author
Red Top, Pink Bottom

<big>April</big>

	Author Bella Bryce
Self/Discipline
Spank Me Hard, I've Been Bad
Discipline and Desire
Overbarrel's Spanking Toons
Spanko's
In the Den
Kinky Senator
Official Site of a Crazy Idea
Care and Training of a Rose
Black Spanko Girl
Dirty Fabrications
Happily Surrendered and Submissive
Pleats n Plaid
Spank Me Mommy
A Happy Submissive Wife
This Week in Spanking
The Disciplinary Wives Club
Spankbuzz

<big>May</big>

	Spanking Sailor
Domestic Top Angel Video Blog
Dee for Desire Photoblog
Relativity: Everything in Life is Relative
Submissive Husband in Phoenix
Camilla's Spankee
I'll Always Be a Daddy's Girl
Spanked Wife 0625
Rayanna Jamison
Virginia Rue
Cinnamon and Sparkles
My Yellow Brick RoaDD
For Love of Spanking
Spanked Girls
What Abi Did
Spankenfeet
Chris Johnson
Sir has a Firm Hand
Spankees with Typewriters
Dreams of Spanking Tumblr
Discipline Time My Dearest Wife
Hot Bottoms
Spank!
Cleo Taurus
Fesees et Fantasmes
Spanking Positions
Please Spank Me
Auntie Agony's Spanking Blog
Slaphappy
Spanking and DD in a Loving Relationship

<big>June</big>

	Midlife Awakening
His Sierra
Spanking Toons
Unspanked, Not Untitled
Etta Stark
Cheeky's World
Spanking and Nudity Appreciation
Naughty Girl Writes
Lenna's Journey into Submission
A Blushing Boy's Love for Spanking
Spanking Spanketing Spank
Sadie's Secret
Uniquely Libby
Shelly Douglas... Our Space
Leigh Smith, Writer of Fiction
His Cheeky Sub
Red Riding Bottom
Der Rutenspiegel
Ronan's Place
Over the Knee Spankings
Spanking of the Day
Spanked and Spanks

<big>July</big>

	Blistered Butts
Internet Photos I Really Like
Spankiatrist
Beautifully Brightened
Spanking Made Easy
Jarhead 1984
Chloe Carpenter: Ageplay Author
A Spanko Garden
Spanking Insight
Katie Mae Blues
Lillyanna Rose Submits
Shades of Scarlet
Fonzi & Erika
Humbled Pink
Rayne Scott's Blog
Scarlet and Clark's World
A Writer's Naughty Thoughts
Alias' Place
Where My Trust is Without Borders
Love and Marriage in New England
Spank 2 U
Bree Cariad

<big>August</big>

	Spank BC
Little Miss Spanked
Pictures by Abide9J
Smisk
The Road of Domestic Discipline
All This and Spanking Too
Kaytiesdaze
Tess the Brat
Spanking
Spanko Heaven
Spanking Girls
North Shore Spanko
Every Day is Spanking
Mimi in Panty Wonderland
Slipper Spanking
Heidi Hurts
Virginia Rue
Perfectly Punished - DD Style
Technicolor and Plaid
Eros and Psyche, Reinterpreted
A Stronger Love
Cane-iac
Confessions of a Newbie Spanko
Blair Farinholt's World of Disciplined Domesticity
Loving Me Always
This DD Life
Desiring Discipline
Aflame
Another Country

<big>September</big>

	Big Girl Spanker
Pull Down Your Pants
Sam's Diaries
Lizzie Huckleberry
A View from the Top
Needy T's Blog
My Spanking World
Lingerie Spanker

<big>October</big>

	Melody Parks
A Naughty Princess and Her Magic Bottom
The Allure of Corporal Punishment
Honeybun Cafe
Mistystar2602's Blog
The Discipline Society
On a Magic Carpet Ride
Schoolgirl Uniforms and Other Sexual Kinks
Leehow12
Cane Dane
50 Shades of Play
For Better or For Worse

<big>November</big>

	Corbin's Bend Blog
Eve Howard's Blog
A Spanking Soon
Spanked in Jeans
All About Spanking
Marina Martin's Hot Bottoms
Old School Discipline
MaMa Blue Disciplinarian
Disciplined Sixth Form Girls
Spanking Artist, Spanking Writer
Andersine's Album
Need a Spank and Want a Dom
Saving Sadie Sawyer

<big>December</big>

	Inside a Spankee
Tweeky's Tail
Spanking Kitty
Curious Pleasures
Spanked Women
The Captain Spanks
Our DD Journey
Special Chastisements
Musings from a Submissive Mind
OTK Spanking Bottoms
DD: The Way We Are
Discipline is Always Needed
Carpet Beater and... Spanking
Spanking Reviews
A Strict Confidant
The CDD Marriage of Ben and Jill
Sunday Spankings
Retired Gentleman Spanking as Many Ladies as I Can
Craig Aych
Domestic Discipline Too
Devoted to Smacked Bottoms
Bright Girl OTK
Billenkoek/Spanking
The Secret Spanko
Layla's Blog

Enjoy!Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2015/01/in-with-new-annual-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-32802675391723983812014-11-11T19:46:00.000-08:002014-11-11T19:57:36.451-08:00LOL Days 9 have Arrived

It's time again for Love Our Lurkers Days! This is an occasion worthy of waking this sleeping blog. As in past years, we celebrate our silent readers and invite them to make their presence known in the form of a comment.

If you'd like to learn more about LOL Days 9, I invite you to visit our friend, Hermione. She is keeping a list of everyone who is participating this year.Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2014/11/lol-day-9-has-arrived.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-22303796274870182722014-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:002014-07-20T15:08:13.429-07:00Or Maybe Not...Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2014/07/or-maybe-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-23636832024670382342013-12-31T23:59:00.000-08:002014-01-01T06:20:09.869-08:00Final Accounting

This blog is now closed. I guess this is farewell.

We've been together for quite a while.

 100 months
 16.2 million page hits
 1820 posts
 415 brunches
 19 thousand comments
 8 Love Our Lurkers Days
 22,929 total LOL Day comments
 144 In with the New posts
 2025 blogs introduced

 Thousands of wonderful friends

It's been good. Really.

If you're looking for our weekly community brunch, I invite you to visit Hermione's blog.

Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/final-accounting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-6924267154547519252013-12-31T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-31T15:17:12.314-08:00In with the New: Tidying Up Edition

Let's roll out some new blogs just one more time.

<big>Arabella Kingsley Erotic Novels</big>

<big>Colours of Autumn</big>

<big>Integrating Ruby</big>

<big>Northern Spanking</big>

<big>Spankings by Loving Husbands</big>

<big>Voyages of MistyC</big>

Legend

General Spanking
Photos/Videos
Model/Industry
DD Blogs
Authors/Stories
Ds/BDSM Blogs

To these new members of our community, I bid you welcome. If you would like some blogging tips and suggestions, try these. In any case, we're delighted that you're here!Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/in-with-new-tidying-up-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-17851317878826498282013-12-28T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-28T05:51:45.568-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #415

Thank you all for your understanding and your kind words. It's been a privilege to serve this wonderful community.

So this is our final brunch here at MBS. We could certainly look back, but I prefer instead to look forward.

<big>What can we do to make our community more friendly, more supportive, and more successful? How can we help new readers and bloggers to feel comfortable?</big>

I invite you to answer our question and share your best ideas. If one of these suggestions appeals to you, I encourage you to give it a try. After all, this brunch began back in 2006 as an experiment. You never know...Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/mbs-spanko-brunch-415.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-35198513279688337932013-12-26T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-26T05:31:43.000-08:00Eight is Enough

I've decided to retire from blogging at the end of 2013. There it is. I said it.

It's been a great run. I love my readers and all of the wonderful bloggers. And lurkers, yes, I still love you too. I will miss all the members of our community.

I have so many memories - pleasant, inspiring, sad, funny, and amazing. And so many friends - both here and gone. These treasures will enrich me forever.

But it's time. I've been hanging on for quite a while, long past the day when I realized that my best posts were already published.

Please don't feel sorry for me. Randy and I are living good lives together and I expect that to continue. So, I can assure you, will the spankings. We're fine.

I am comfortable with this decision. I felt I couldn't make this announcement until I was sure it was right.

There are a few administrative details to be cleaned up. Hermione has graciously volunteered to take over our community brunch and the annual LOL Day celebration. I'm grateful that these events will continue in her able hands. If there is someone who is detail-oriented and loves new blogs, I would welcome the opportunity to pass along responsibility for the blogrolls and In with the New.

I plan to leave this blog up indefinitely, though I will probably shut off new comments. It will serve as kind of a museum capturing eight years of spanko life. I might remove the blogrolls at some point if they become too stale, especially if we find someone to maintain them elsewhere.

As for me, I will be retired but very much alive. I probably won't blog, but I may comment from time to time.

Come what may, I wish you the very best in all things.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/eight-is-enough.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-73258992932092206732013-12-24T18:00:00.000-08:002013-12-24T16:06:49.528-08:00A Message for All MBS Readers

<big>...And to all a good night!</big>Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-message-for-all-mbs-readers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-49513107500194664292013-12-23T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-23T05:10:21.648-08:00In with the New: Yule Log Edition

Here's a great batch of new blogs just in time for the holidays.

<big>Abigail Armani</big>

<big>Creating Harmony</big>

<big>Doviensummer's Blog</big>

<big>Firmly in Hand</big>

<big>I Should Be Doing Chores</big>

<big>My Sir, My Forever Love</big>

<big>Normandie Alleman</big>

<big>One Gud Wife</big>

<big>Over Bear's Knee</big>

<big>Prison Strap</big>

<big>Smiles and Spanks</big>

<big>Spanked Wife</big>

<big>Spankings!</big>

<big>Stick!Dom and Stick!Sub Explain</big>

<big>The Blog with No Name</big>

<big>Tomy's Wife (F/M)</big>

<big>Tricia Needs a Spanking</big>

Legend

General Spanking
Photos/Videos
Model/Industry
DD Blogs
Authors/Stories
Ds/BDSM Blogs

To these new members of our community, I bid you welcome. If you would like some blogging tips and suggestions, try these. In any case, we're delighted that you're here!

To everyone else, who are we missing? Are there great spanking-oriented blogs out there that we have yet to find? If so, I'd love to hear about them. Please send me an e-mail or leave a comment.Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/in-with-new-yule-log-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-39734396862283548502013-12-22T18:00:00.000-08:002013-12-22T16:21:56.330-08:00Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for Dec 22

Our topic this week was weak spots on a spankee's bottom and how best to handle them. Here are your thoughts.

Country Spanker: Mrs CS does not have a weak spot as such, but her left cheek is much weaker than her right, to quite an extent. My only change is to spank the right one more.

Dragon's Rose: Avoid that spot. I have an area on my back that can't take much punishment. After just a few strokes of the flogger I can't stand any more. He just gives the rest of my back more attention or moves on to the paddles.

Leah Q: I have never heard of this. So if you tell your husband that he broke your ass, it actually might be the truth?

Hermione: I guess my bottom is pretty sturdy because we've never discovered a weak spot. The whole area between my waist and thighs is fair game.

Roz: We haven't discovered a weak spot as such, although some areas are a bit ouchier than others. He likes to give 'fair' coverage to all areas!

Wilma Rubble: We had this happen this past summer due to a bath brush I bought. Prior to that, it had never happened. He broke the skin, and didn't realize it. Since that time, it has been an issue. It's as though the new skin that formed isn't as 'thick'. I have started to use Vaseline on my bum, twice a day minimum, especially after being exposed to water. Yes, it is sticky and messy, but it has helped. The other day, an unplanned spanking happened and I had just applied Vaseline. It was a bit of a sticky spanking. LOL. But my skin was 'safe.' I think we will continue to try to protect my bottom for a few months this way and see if it helps.

Sub Jon: I have not experienced broken skin. My wife likes to apply horizontal strokes across my buttocks with the lower half getting a concentration of severe strokes to ensure that when I sit down I get a painful reminder to be obedient. As my maintenance spankings occur weekly, my wife makes sure that I am spanked severe enough that the welts and bruises remain painful throughout the week.

Es May: We have only broken the skin once, but we believe it was due to a sore and not the spanking itself. If we ever did get to the point that my skin broke, we would evaluate the implement and how the spanking took place. We had to do this when one implement we got gave me a rash. We'd been warned about one implement doing that and tossed it, but then this other one did the same.

Irish Imp: This is actually a common problem. My Daddy and I have experienced issues with this from time to time. And we are both actually very experienced in the lifestyle. We use many formidable implements and with my high tolerance, I can withstand sessions that last hours.

The first time my skin broke during a punishment was actually from a paddle. Being a nurse, I realized that my skin simply had lost moisture and broke. Daddy and I make a point to change implements frequently during a session to change the impact zone for long punishments. I always moisturize daily anyway, but we have also incorporated this into sessions. Between implements, he will apply vitamin E oil or a lotion to my bottom and thighs.

Also note that it isn't just canes, switches, etc., that risk breaking skin. The heavy, thuddy wooden implements (brushes, paddles, etc.) often do as well. So if you have sensitive skin or breaking skin is a constant problem, move to leather or rubber implements. They sting just as much, if not more, but impact the body with a give and take so it is easier for the skin to absorb the blow, whereas wood is a less forgiving impact.

D: No way should a spankee's bottom suffer from broken skin or bleeding. This is not what fun spanking is all about and she should think carefully if she wants to continue with this. By all means let her bottom burn, smart, and throb, turn a flaming scarlet, or even bruise, but broken skin or blood - no.

Ronnie: I must have a tough bottom as we've never discovered a weak spot.

Bonnie: I experienced this problem once many years ago and it took a long time for the weak spot for fully heal. The problem I had was caused by too frequent and too vigorous use of heavy wooden toys. It was an area, about the size of a penny, in the middle of my right cheek. It felt dry and less elastic than normal skin. During a spanking, it would sometimes start to bleed (a huge turn-off for both of us).

We responded by applying moisturizing lotion before and after spankings. Randy also tried to spank around it, although the location made that a challenge. I sometimes placed a bandage over the spot to provide some protection. Another major change we made was to switch to lighter, less thuddy implements. We also avoided positions that stretch the skin. In time, it went away. Since then, Randy has been more careful about mixing up implements, spanking styles, and positions.

Thank you all for joining our brunch conversation!Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/recap-mbs-sunday-brunch-for-dec-22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-51427757700790930072013-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-21T06:28:08.168-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #414

Happy holidays, dear friends, and welcome to our penultimate brunch of 2013. Our topic this week was contributed by our friend, Barb.

<big>Have you or your partner experienced a weak spot where the skin on the spankee's bottom becomes broken with even moderate spanking? If so, how did you treat it? Did you have to give up spanking or change techniques for a while as a result?</big>

I invite you to participate in our discussion. You can do this by posting your thoughts in the form of a comment below. After the weekend is over, I will publish an edited summary.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/mbs-spanko-brunch-414.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-89179874176278819122013-12-16T18:00:00.000-08:002013-12-17T05:19:40.419-08:00Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for Dec 15

Our topic this week was these three questions posed by Meredith:

 1. When it's time for a spanking, does the spankee become quiet and submissive?
 2. Is there any arguing or fighting when a spanking about to start?
 3. At what point does the spankee fully accept what is happening?

Reece Seever: My wife teases that I become very loving right after she orders a spanking, as if I am trying to get out of it or hoping that if I am really nice, she will not spank as hard.

Dragon's Rose:

1. It depends on my mood and why I am being spanked

2. Nope. The fun kind I am all for. I consent to punishment or call red. There's no argument.

3. Years ago, when we first negotiated our new lifestyle. It isn't something that has to happen with each spanking.

Es May:

1. It depends on the mood. It also depends on how the spanking is presented. I just wrote a post about how hard it is for me to accept a spanking if I haven't seen it coming. But generally, I try to be submissive. It is an inner struggle, but I do my best to submit.

2. The only arguing that happens is when I didn't see the spanking coming. I just need to be told why it's happening. For some reason, as soon as I know, I can calm down. The Duke and I are working on this. :)

3. I accept what is happening when I can't struggle free. LOL Or on the days when I'm calm, right away.

Hermione: I usually become submissive, though not always silent, when a spanking is imminent. There is no arguing, because we spank for enjoyment, not punishment. I fully accept it once my bottom is bared and the spanking is underway.

Janey: It depends very much on my mood and his. If I see any hesitation in him at all, I will try to use it even though that is not how I want myself to be. I would like to say that I become submissive and accepting, but truth is that I don't always. I do try to get out of it or plead for leniency. When the first few strokes have been given and I know he is serious, I become compliant and accept. If he changes implements or position after this point I can be very submissive.

Sarah Thorne: When it's determined that a spanking is going to happen, I become fully submissive and accepting of it. There's not really been any fighting beforehand (unless it's a fun spanking, then the wrestling might become part of it). However, there have certainly been intense discussions to determine whether it's needed or fair.

JJ Stars: We are fairly new to the lifestyle. We have a mixture of both fun and punishment spankings, but there is never any question about which is which. Currently, our circumstances require us to plan ahead for any spanking sessions, and even with planning, there are any number of variables that could require us to postpone.

We have six young children and our house is very small. Our bedrooms are very close. He works out of town, and for now, he only comes home every other day to save on gas. We are working toward moving to a bigger house closer to his work, but we are still recovering from a period of unemployment and it won't happen until spring/summer. So when I break a rule, it can sometimes be several days before it's addressed. We are still working out the kinks that come from putting it off that long.

My circumstances allow me quite a bit of time to wrestle with the knowledge that a spanking is coming. I also have time to remember my goals and pep talk myself into being a big girl and taking it. After all, I'm the one who wanted this lifestyle, and I have to reaffirm my choice to be committed to it. That doesn't mean that I don't hold out some hope that one of the babies will wake up and need me or some other interruption, and delay it again. But that relief is only temporary, and more delays end up making me feel frustrated. So when the time comes, even though I still feel dread, I set my jaw and resolve to get past it because I know I will feel so much better getting through to the other side and enjoying the lovely aftercare that awaits.

Jenny:

1. I am submissive, but reserve the right to verbally protest and beg for leniency (even if what I really want is a spanking - it's all part of the thrill).

2. There's never been any arguing, but I haven't had enough experience to say that will never happen. In fact, I wouldn't mind if I had to take a spanking I didn't fully agree with every now and then.

3. Acceptance is signaled by complying with requests to get into position, bare bottom, and so on. But acceptance of the spanking itself comes when the spankee stays in place even though the sensations are strongly unpleasant.

Roz:

1. It depends on the mood and type of spanking, but generally, I am submissive when it is determined a spanking is in order.

2. Again, this depends on the type of spanking. If it is correction/discipline, there is no argument. If it is for fun or role affirmation, I will usually 'try' a mini verbal protest (that never works!)

3. He usually places me in position and I am usually accepting of the spanking as soon as I'm in position. Sometimes, it even happens during the discussion beforehand.

Meredith Malloy: It really amazes me that I quietly submit to Jack for a spanking each time. I might question before we are actually in the bedroom, but once we are there and he tells me to be still, I am quiet and submit every single time.

*Bonnie*: I always submit when there's going to be a spanking. For any reason, anytime, anywhere. If he feels I need one, there's no reason for me to fight it. I asked him for this.

Abby: It depends. I do not think I am ever immediately submissive. Sometimes it happens as He spanks me, or when I do my kneeling time before the spanking. There are times when I do not 'accept' the spanking immediately. I struggle with the pain and the acceptance.

Katherine Deane: I submit to the spanking pretty quickly. Most of the time, I agree that I need it. And since we are still somewhat new in our spanking side of our relationship, I have to be really careful not to confuse him with quick 180's.

I can't argue with him too much beforehand, because we have young children who are usually watching. As much as I would like to stomp and throw a tantrum (I am quite good at them :) ), I have to hold myself in check until we get behind closed doors.

And LOL, it's really hard to pretend to be angry and pouty after losing momentum. (But I do try, sometimes :))

As for acceptance, I asked him (well, practically begged him) to do this. Even the few times when I am not sure I want to accept it, I really can't afford not to. It would be too many steps backwards for us. Luckily, most of the time, I accept it right away. I know pretty quickly when I have done wrong. and I would feel worse if he didn't hold me accountable.

Terpsichore: For me, this is something we do for enjoyment and so I am always ready to play. Sometimes, though, I protest internally if I am not in the mood. Usually it only takes my body a moment to accept, submit, and enjoy. No arguments though occasional vocalizations of "ouch" followed by "don't stop." Often, there is a lot of laughter... And since spankings do not happen enough in my opinion, begging too. :-)

Ronnie:

1. It depends on the mood and the type of spanking I'm going to get.

2. There's no arguing even when I'm going to get a punishment spanking. There would be no point.

3. When I'm over his knee and the spanking starts.

Prefectdt:

1. Physically, yes but verbally, no. I'm too much of a brat.

2. There's no arguing or fighting, but I can often pass off a cutting quip or two (bratty again).

3. When I reach the point where I can talk to the fairies. :)

Ni Na:

1. I have to undress for spankings and when I am naked, I usually have accepted that I will be spanked and I stop discussing.

2. Before I undress, I might try to argue and have difficulties stopping myself if I felt it was unfair.

3. Over his knees, and if not then, always once the crying starts, because then I can let go all frustration and anger.

Kim:

1. When the announcement is made, submissiveness is like a warm blanket completely engulfing me for some reason even though I usually already know when its about to happen.

2. At our house, there is no arguing and no discussion (unless I have a mulligan left, I only get three a year) . At that point, everything is extra swats and corner time.

3. For me, the accepting usually happens after the warm up when I am completely laid out naked and my behind begins to burn!

Tiklish: I want to be quiet and submissive right before the spanking, but Master always starts spanking me on the way to the place I bend over. This throws off the "mood" for me. There are no arguments beforehand that lead to the spanking. Master just likes to spank me, and always has an excuse ready. It always takes a few minutes for me to "accept" it while it's happening, but that's usually because my mood for it was thrown off earlier, but once the crying starts, I seem to find that place of acceptance, where I stop lifting up and telling him it hurts too much. At that point, he seems to usually stop too quickly.

Bonnie: When it's time for a spanking, I'm usually submissive, if not always quiet. I may try to discuss the spanking to come, but I don't actively resist. I accept most spankings from the beginning. On occasions when I'm not in the proper mindset, I generally find it as soon as my bottom starts to really hurt.

Thank you all for participating in our brunch!Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/recap-mbs-sunday-brunch-for-dec-15.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-79854205889606364832013-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-14T07:55:33.175-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #413

Welcome one and all to our weekly celebration of everything spanking. We have three questions that were contributed by Meredith.

<big>When it's time for a spanking, does the spankee become quiet and submissive?

Is there any arguing or fighting when a spanking about to start?

At what point does the spankee fully accept what is happening?</big>

I invite you to answer our questions in the form of a comment below. At the conclusion of the weekend, I will post an edited summary of our conversation.Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/mbs-spanko-brunch-413.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-78316419008047049792013-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-13T15:26:50.506-08:00Ana's Advent Calendar 2013

There's a big holiday celebration happening right now over at Governing Ana. I encourage you to check it out!
Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/anas-advent-calendar-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-26473003347318008332013-12-10T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-10T13:49:12.721-08:00Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for Dec 8

Our question of the week was why a spanked bottom feels hot. Here are your responses.

Michael: The scientific answer would be the blood rushes to the surface on the skin in response stimuli. The philosophic answer would be the warmth of love and caring.

Hermione: Its cheeks are warm because it's blushing!

Six of the Best: I believe Michael gave the right answer. Be it scientific or philosophic, of course it makes a wonderful warm pillow, sexually and erotically.

Prefectdt: It's the bottom's attempt to raise its temperature to the point of spontaneous combustion so that it can cause burns to the hand of the spanker and get its revenge. :)

Jenny: Blood flow to the surface is one reason, but on a purely mechanical level, kinetic energy is being transferred from the swinging paddle to the buttocks. Part is transformed into the kinetic energy of the skin and other tissue. Maybe some is transformed into heat. They didn't teach us this in my college physics class! Can you see the teacher drawing an example on the board with a man standing there with a paddle, ready to strike a waiting bottom? (Today, it would be a cartoon in PowerPoint).

Philosophically speaking, a spanked bottom is warm because a warm bottom is good for the person being spanked and the person giving the spanking. A valuable souvenir of a fun time.

Leigh Smith aka Sunny Girl: Don't know the reason, just know I like it.

Anon: I believe a paddling is warm to the bottom due to friction. Friction is caused when paddle hits a person bottom.

Quiet Sara: SMACK! tingle tingle tingle SMACK! tingle tingle tingle... Oh wait, what was the question? LOL

Um, it gets warm because the warm hand spanks the cool bottom and it heats up and... never mind. :)

Ana: Happiness. :D

Normandie Alleman: I'm not sure I can top these other answers, I just know it ignites a flame and BURNS baby!

Rich Person: It's because someone came along and stimulated all the nerve endings that sense warmth. But I think Michael and Jenny have good points. Perhaps we need more experiments.

Jenny, how many joules does a typical hand impart when it stops moving?

Kenzie: The easy answer? Because it's just been spanked! ;)

The other answer? Because there's a sense of care, love, and protection all wrapped into one. :)

Bonnie: A well spanked bottom doesn't just feel hot, it really is hot to the touch. I imagine the increased blood flow is the body's way of supplying nutrients and oxygen to promote healing in the punished region.

At a whole different level, the warmth of my bottom spreads to fuel passion within my soul. After a good spanking, my love for my husband becomes manifest as a burning flame of desire. C'mon, baby, light my fire!

Thanks, everyone, for participating in our brunch conversation!Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/recap-mbs-sunday-brunch-for-dec-8.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-83588921635267533392013-12-07T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-07T07:05:16.205-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #412

We're back and so is our weekly brunch. A big thank you to Hermione for ably managing last's week's gathering.

This week's question is, if you please, scientific, philosophical, or both.

<big>Why does a spanked bottom feel so warm?</big>

If you would like to respond, I invite you to enter your answer in the form of a comment. At the conclusion of the weekend, I will post an edited summary.Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/mbs-spanko-brunch-412.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-55764263792472122892013-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-30T06:00:07.785-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #411

I hope everyone who celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday did so with family, friends, and a full cornucopia.

Our brunch this week is being hosted by our good friend, Hermione.
I encourage you to go see what she's prepared! :)Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/mbs-spanko-brunch-411.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-55569800660427644552013-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-25T05:24:41.538-08:00In with the New: Turkey Stuffing Edition

Among the many things for which I am thankful at this time of year is a steady supply of great new spanking blogs. I hope you too will enjoy these.

<big>A 43 Year Old Exploring Her Sexuality</big>

<big>A Rising Tide</big>

<big>Amber Pixie Wells</big>

<big>Awesome Feeling of Love</big>

<big>Belts, Bras, and Blushing Bums</big>

<big>Chastity, Obedience and Discipline</big>

<big>Clara's Wish</big>

<big>Collar Me Red</big>

<big>Domestic Discipline Online</big>

<big>Dutch Spanking World</big>

<big>Ellee's Corner</big>

<big>Geekie Kittie... Lost in Space</big>

<big>I'm Not Anastasia</big>

<big>Just Another Spanko</big>

<big>Kat-Sitting (F/F)</big>

<big>Leena Darling</big>

<big>Mama Spanks Her Boy</big>

<big>Otto's Femdom Spanking Art (F/M)</big>

<big>Our Secret Nights</big>

<big>Rose: Love, Life and Spankings</big>

<big>Saddle Shoes and Spankings</big>

<big>Sandals and Spankings</big>

<big>Searching for Sir</big>

<big>Shy Christian Woman</big>

<big>Southeast Georgia Spanker</big>

<big>Spank Mandy</big>

<big>Spanker 141</big>

<big>Spanking and Smoking</big>

<big>Spanking Emma</big>

<big>Tabitha Black</big>

<big>The Spanking Art Blog</big>

<big>The Taming of L</big>

<big>Top and Bottom</big>

Legend

General Spanking
Photos/Videos
Model/Industry
DD Blogs
Authors/Stories
Ds/BDSM Blogs

To these new members of our community, I bid you welcome. If you would like some blogging tips and suggestions, try these. In any case, we're delighted that you're here!

To everyone else, who are we missing? Are there great spanking-oriented blogs out there that we have yet to find? If so, I'd love to hear about them. Please send me an e-mail or leave a comment.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/in-with-new-turkey-stuffing-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-75105033857411841362013-11-24T18:00:00.000-08:002013-11-24T20:02:17.182-08:00Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for Nov 24

Our topic this week was preferred time of day for spankings. Here are your thoughts.

Fondles: I don't often get spanked in the morning because BIKSS and I usually only have evenings together. I suspect he'd be more energetic about morning spankings. If we lived together, it's likely that's when he'd be more inclined to spank.

As it stands, evening spankings work for me because they help me feel connected and after a long (and sometimes stressful) day, it's exactly what I need to calm down and find ME again.

Bob B: As a spanker, it does not matter the time of day. If I am fresh and alert and maybe planned the spanking, then I would feel sorry for the bottom. If I am very tired, the thought of it peps me up and invigorates me. I have been known (when younger) to get up in the middle of the night and administer a spanking. That spanking, of course, would be partly instigated by my better half, knowing what would be coming if she pushed me in the right direction.

To sum up, I can not get enough of spanking.

Kia: I think I am more reflective and emotional at night. Therefore, I would be more receptive to spanking then, whatever the reason.

Plus, I am just not a morning person. Then again, that may make it a better punishment.

Dragon's Rose: Any time of the day is good for me. If I am hyper though, I tend to panic and that ends with a safe word.

Katherine Deane: I'll take a spanking any time of the day, but I actually do better when it is administered after a long tough day and I am tired.

Hubby spanked me in bed last night because I was crabby and tired, and not reciprocating his attempts at snuggling.

His dominance helped me release the tension from the day. Even better, I got to go to bed with a nice warm bottom!

Kenzie: I think it does have to do with the type of spanking, but I think for the most part I'd go with night.

George K: Anytime is OK, although the type of spanking does make a difference. For whatever reason, all of my birthday spankings have been done in the daytime. However, if given the choice, I would choose night time.

Lea: I like mostly all spankings but if I was really tired or just waking up, I'd probably be a bit more grumpy about it. I LOVE bedtime spankings though. Something that warms me up nicely but also winds down and lets me relax will put me right to sleep.

Roz: I think it does depend on the type of spanking to a degree, but overall, I'd say evening probably works best for me.

Ronnie: I would agree with others. It depends on the spanking, but generally for me daytime is the best.

Hermione: If it's bedtime and I'm really tired, then I have no interest in being spanked. I'd rather have one when I'm alert enough to enjoy it. Afternoons work best for both of us.

S.: Prefer when I am just waking up, to find myself rolled over on to my tummy, nightdress pulled up, and a quick slapping given to my upturned bare cheeks, leaving me glowing and tingling and ready to face the new day.

Anastasia Vitsky: There's nothing sweeter than a sound spanking at bedtime. Peaceful dreams, complete relaxation, and a morning wake-up of pure contentment.

Prefectdt: Both are good, but I prefer fresh and alert. I like to "fly" because of a spanking and being alert helps me get my mind in the right place for this.

Loki_Darksong: When I am spanking someone, especially my wife, I like to be up and alert. It is safer as to not cause any mistakes and far better to enjoy what I am doing.

When I am the one getting a spanking, it depends on the situation. At parties and events, I prefer to be awake and aware. When in the company of my darling wife, during the day, I like to be fully awake for everything. At night though, a good spanking while tired feels so relaxing.

Bonnie: Both scenarios have their unique charms. The one time of day when I don't want a spanking is early morning. I usually wake a couple of hours earlier than Randy and this is my time. Fortunately for me, he has no desire to spank then either.

Thanks, everyone, for joining our brunch gathering.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/recap-mbs-sunday-brunch-for-nov-24.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-22300548121668642492013-11-23T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-23T06:42:45.236-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #410

Don't worry, I'm not going to tell you how many shopping days are left. We're here instead to talk about adult consensual spanking. Our question this week was contributed by our friend Jenny
.

<big>Do you prefer to spank or be spanked when you are slightly tired (bedtime) or when you are fresh and alert? Does your answer depend upon the reason for the spanking?</big>

If you think you might would like to join our weekly conversation, please know that everyone is welcome here. Just enter your response below in the form of a comment. At the conclusion of the weekend, I will post an edited summary.Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/mbs-spanko-brunch-410.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-38298080424576260942013-11-22T17:00:00.000-08:002013-11-22T17:36:22.986-08:00Sixteen Million Milestone

Sometime yesterday, MBS passed the sixteen million visit mark. This seems like an appropriate time for reflection about blogging, spanking, and life.

As I was compiling the LOL Day statistics, I wished I could somehow measure the friendships created, enhanced and renewed. I love this blog and I'm proud of what we've accomplished in our community, but I think I am most pleased to have had the honor to bring together lots of great friends. If I accomplish nothing else here, that alone would make the effort worthwhile.

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Something weird happened to me today. It's, alas, not a spanking story, but worth retelling I think. These things don't happen to me, at least they haven't for a very long time. I took the day off to do some pre-holiday shopping and miscellaneous running around. I agreed to meet a friend downtown for lunch. We are fortunate in our city to have wonderful public transportation. So I rode the train. It was quick, clean, convenient, and a lot cheaper than parking.

After a tasty lunch and a good conversation, my friend and I went our separate ways. Soon, I was back on the train now carrying the loot I had purchased this morning. There I sat, thinking of nothing in particular and watching the landscape roll past my eyes. Slowly I became aware that the scruffy guy sitting directly across from me was staring. Staring at me, that is. I was wearing a nice jacket and jeans, but nothing exotic or alluring. Since it was the middle of the afternoon, there weren't many other people around. I tried to look occupied.

I pretended not to watch him watching me as he removed pen and what appeared to be a card from his pocket. I was hoping this fellow was not any sort of stalker. He scratched something on the card as the train pulled up to a stop. He got up, handed me the card, and just as quickly popped out the exit door.

The front of the card was a promotion for a carpet cleaning service. I squinted to read the words he had hastily scrawled on the back:
Your beautiful Lets connect (xxx) xxx-xxxx

More than anything, I was surprised. I'm a 56 year old grandmother wearing a wedding ring. Why would this rug-slugging stranger who is probably younger than my daughter think I would be interested in "connecting?" Maybe I should feel flattered, but I don't.

Then I thought about some of my weird e-mail correspondents. For years, I've received e-mails whose content and intent weren't much different from this bizarre note. In each case, the sender was too shy or introverted or afraid of women or secretive to just talk with me. I'm actually nice. I really am. But they'll never know, because, well, I don't know why because. But they won't.

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This is still a spanking blog, so I guess I should discuss that subject as well. Randy says he has a new toy he intends to try out tonight during a our regularly scheduled weekly session. It could be anything, but odds are it's something he intends to use to spank my bottom. I'll find out in an hour or so.

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I have the mother of all In with the New posts queued up for early next week. It's been a long time and there are a lot of great new blogs.

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So, on the occasion of sixteen million visits, please allow me to thank you again for your steadfast support and continuing readership. I write for you.

Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/sixteen-million-milestone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-12778127165806562832013-11-20T18:00:00.000-08:002013-11-20T18:25:42.485-08:00LOL Day 8 - Wrap Up

We all made it through another year of Love Our Lurkers, and what a year! Big thanks go out to everyone who helped to make this event successful.

So here's the final tally:

<big> 131 Participating blogs
 5,831 Total comments</big>

The number of blogs was not a record for LOL Day, but the comments definitely were!

Wow. We love our lurkers.
Bonniehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/lol-day-8-wrap-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-48064532758018745682013-11-19T18:00:00.000-08:002013-11-19T18:50:42.562-08:00Recap: MBS Sunday Brunch for Nov 17

Our question this time dealt with where someone can begin to explore their spanking interest. Here are your thoughts.

Anastasia Vitsky: I'm glad you're asking this question, Bonnie. Too often people feel like they can't join in the conversation unless they are already experienced or in a relationship.

BDSM munches can be a great way to meet people in person in a safe, public setting. Another way is to visit people's blogs or other social media to find someone (or someones) who seem safe and sane. Of course, we can always misjudge, and newbies should be very, very careful about safety. Don't assume that people's first impressions are always honest. Be slow to give out any identifying or real-life information.

Safety first. I can't emphasize that enough.

Quiet Sara: If they are in a committed relationship already, they could just buy an implement they are interested in, lay it out one evening, wear something sexy and say, "I've been wanting to try something new!" It might work. :)

Katie: I would say that the key is research. Read around the blogs, etc. to understand some safe ways to proceed. When ready to get started, make sure that you have a trustworthy partner with whom you can talk about moving forward. I'd say take it nice and easy at first and see where it leads. Have some spanky fun practice sessions. I think a safe word from the start, is a good idea as well. Just in case!

Jenny: Ask for what you want, but don't expect too much if your partner turns out to be vanilla. If you don't have a regular bf/gf/husband/wife, then you may be able to find someone else to fill the role. If you think you want it, you will probably like it. You won't know for sure until you try. Would you like to turn 60 knowing that you never tried this thing that you always wanted?

I've talked with several women who began their spanking journey while in their sixties. While they may regret waiting so long, none regretted their exploration.

Terpsichore: I am going to answer this question as someone who has a partner as that is my only personal experience. If you have a partner and have these desires, I recommend that you take some time to read and feel comfortable. My Bottom Smarts is a great resource for anyone wishing for information and support on receiving a first spanking and safe play. Hearing others' stories can help you to accept this part of yourself and prepare you to share when you are ready.

The next step is share. Communicate your feelings with your partner. Whether you talk with them, write them, or email them, start the conversation no matter how difficult. Hopefully, your partner will respond positively and the play can begin. Take start small... baby steps... and enjoy the process of getting closer with one another and hopefully your reality will be better than your dreams. :-)

Hermione: Reading spanking blogs is a great way to start. The rest depends on whether the person has a significant other or not. If so, the next step would be to tell the SO about your dream in an honest but light-hearted way.

BlueShins: I agree about reading lots of blogs. Blogs like this one made me much more accepting of this part of myself. Take things slowly and don't rush into anything just because you have an opportunity to experience it. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of finally being able to try spanking and get carried away. I did and it didn't lead to a great first experience. There are lots of sites nowadays where you can meet like-minded people. I'd recommend joining some and just chatting with people to begin with. Just remember to be careful if you choose to take it further.

Six of the Best: A good way to start is by attending one of the yearly spanking parties.

D.: My S said last week that her first spanking came "out of the blue." So too was my first attempt. Having dreamed for some time of spanking her curvy rear, a bit of naughtiness made me think, "Well, why not?" I soon had her across my knee, my palm drumming away on the seat of her tight skirt. It was neither a lengthy nor a hard spanking, and S was soon back on her feet with one hand rubbing her bottom. What was her reaction going to be? I need not have worried. She grinned, and then pulled up her skirt and lowered her panties to show her bare cheeks. They were only slightly pink. You can guess where that led, and has continued to do so ever since.

Joeyred: If someone does not have a partner, I recommend that they Google SCONY and read the material about spanking. The site covers safe play, safe words and has lots of materials for people who want an adult spanking.

I recommend that someone meet members online and communicate about their desire. Members can help with suggestions on how to play safe.

I started in this manner, finding SCONY online and meeting people in the club who helped me. Eventually, I attended an event and felt very safe and comfortable.

Sarah Thorne: I've recently had someone on another journal site (vanilla) where I write, actually ask me for advice. Though it's a vanilla site, my writings are similar to my blog and story site. The guy who reads just started dating a girl who likes spanking and some bondage. He isn't sure that she has ever done either, and he certainly hasn't. He was not sure what his next course of action should be! My advice to him was to find out for sure whether she had ever participated in any of it. If so, let her guide him as to what she likes and how she likes it. I told him that fantasy and reality are VERY different! Imagining a paddling and receiving one are very different if you have no idea what it's like! :)

George K: If someone has been dreaming about spanking for a while, the first time will likely be different than they imagine. I remember the first time I asked for a spanking. I was nervous but just blurted out one night that I wanted a spanking. Thankfully, they were willing, and although the spanking was less than I wanted, it was a start.

I say be honest and say what you feel. Answer any questions and then be patient. Like all things, it takes time to learn the intimate needs of your partner.

Fiona: I would say, it depends upon the person and their situation. If they are married, find a time when they have privacy and time and explore your partner's thoughts on spanking.

I agree that reading blogs is a great way to learn, but because my spankings have occurred with my Sir, I don't know about outside of a relationship.

River Wild: Whether you are in a relationship or looking, be honest with yourself and those with whom you wish to play. Give it time because you have probably been thinking about this for quite a while and your partner, if you have one, needs to catch up with you a bit. Don't forget to have fun and be able to laugh at yourself too. :)

Grand: Purchase or stream the movie Secretary. It's the one with James Spader spanking Maggie Gyllenhaal from 2002. Even if there isn't a spark, then you and your partner get to enjoy a quirky movie.

If there IS a spark, you will be enjoying the start of something very new and exciting.

It just may be easier to watch this couple explore each other through spanking than to just coldly take the leap yourselves. Act out part of the movie, discuss, rewind and replay. Whatever might turn you on.

Bob B: For most people, in a vanilla relationship or not, it must be a very confusing and frustrating subject. From a top's point of view, where do you start finding someone that likes pain inflicted upon them? Most of the population doesn't. When I was young, I used to casually bring it up in conversation to sound people out. Most reactions were along the lines of no one is going to do that to me. If you're a bottom and you want to feel that stinging sensation, again, most people feel uncomfortable inflicting pain on someone they love.

All the comments here are valid because life is so diverse and things just happen out the blue. But for the most part, as Anastasia said, it is all about safety and making sure you do not get carried away with the moment. There are a lot of sites where you can meet genuine people, but there are also a lot of dangerous people as well. I occasionally dabble in Fetlife. I am not into amassing friends I do not know, but Erica, Pink and Lea always have interesting stuff to say. There are a lot of experienced people there and quite a few horror stories. As already mentioned, the munchies are a good place to start because you are not on your own, but with like-minded people. However, some find this to be too much, especially if they are very shy.

I was contacted through Fet about a year ago by someone who liked my profile. She had always had these feelings, but knew the person she was with would not even entertain it. When they broke up, she found Fet and dived right in. I explained that she needed to take things slowly. Because she is submissive, that does not mean she should be forced to do things she is not comfortable with. It was too late. She decided to meet someone alone, at their house. Before the kettle had chance to boil, he was naked and not very pleasant. Luckily, she got out before any proper harm was done. She then disappeared, a waste of a lovely lady who could have eventually found what she was looking for.

At the end of the day, it is about common sense and safety. As already mentioned, it's important to be truthful with any current or potential partner. Research as much as possible and meet people, but never in private. Make sure your safety always comes first. As Joey said, read and learn from real people's experiences. As Sarah said, there is a vast difference between imagining a paddling and receiving one. You need to completely trust the person to whom you are handing your body. Most of all, enjoy what you are getting into and don't ever think you are a freak.

Curtis G: I started playing in the seventh grade and just tried to inveigle any girl and then woman into spanking. I had trouble at first with the party scene and was scared of playing until my fourth party. My advice for someone who has a relationship and spanking is really a core part of you is to gradually talk to your partner and see whether he (or she) is willing to explore. If he or she isn't, it's probably not going to be a long-lasting relationship because ultimately needs have to be accommodated.

If, however, you're a first-timer, I would suggest several things: (1) visit some of the blogs that Bonnie has provided (including this one) and see which one has approaches with which you feel comfortable; (2) join some of the Yahoo spanking groups, some of which hold events; (3) find groups in your area through Fetlife and attend their munches; (4) communicate with those whose comments online or profiles in Fetlife seem to be of interest.

I also recommend SCONY if you're in the East as the party you should attend first. Ms. Margaret is very protective of those new to the scene. You don't need to stay in that group -- I didn't -- but it's a very good place to start. Above all, know yourself, know what you think you'd like or want and convey that to anyone who is of interest to you. You may expand in other directions, but start with who you are and what you want.

Bonnie: I think the very first step is to know your own mind. While your preferences may change somewhat as you gain experience, the core of your interest probably won't. There are many sources today where you can learn about what different people do and get an idea of which activities and relationship styles appeal to you (or not). You can also gain confidence in recognizing that your spanking interest is shared by many other normal, happy people and supported by a strong, diverse, vibrant community.

Once armed with this knowledge, you will be better prepared when you choose to explore spanking in the real world.

Thanks, everybody, for another great discussion.Bonniehttp://email@example.com://bottomsmarts.blogspot.com/2013/11/recap-mbs-sunday-brunch-for-nov-17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17086386.post-7584087337928212292013-11-16T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-16T21:03:18.923-08:00MBS Spanko Brunch #409

Welcome back, everyone. I'm glad we all survived LOL Day 8. It felt a bit like a marathon run meets Mardi Gras. Thank you to all of the participants, and a special welcome to all of our former lurkers. I will post my LOL Day observations and a final tally next week.

In the meantime, it's the weekend again, and time for brunch. Our topic fits right in with the LOL Day theme. I know we've discussed this before, but it's been a while.

<big>What advice would you give to someone who has long dreamed about spanking or being spanked, but has never explored these aspirations in real life? How does one begin?</big>

I invite you to share your experiences and insights in the form of a comment below. At the conclusion of the weekend, I will post an edited summary of our conversation.

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ADAMS: The Obama administration is doing everything it can to inject new voters in the 2016 election, Judge. In DHS for example, they've issued orders to get all nine million green card holders — these are legal permanent residents — converted to citizenship before the 2016 election. Of course, most of them are going to vote one way: you can understand why the Obama administration is doing this. Those are the people who are here legally.
They're also affecting the pipeline of people here illegally. The Supreme Court just this week received briefs in a case where the federal government is stopping states like Kansas and Arizona from checking to make sure that people are actually citizens when they register to vote, and the Obama administration justice department, the Election Assistance Commission, which is a federal agency, has tried to block states from making sure that only citizens are registering to vote. Continue reading this article


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This delightful historic site was constructed in 1742 for Dominican nuns of the order of Santa Catarina de Sena. In the west corridor, the oldest part of the complex, there is a fountain and a Baroque portal leading to a room that had a bathtub with hot and cold running water, a rare luxury at the time and is well...
We visited this old hacienda one evening as it was quite close to our hotel. The grounds are very lovely. All the rooms are now custom individual craft shops. The items looked similar to what is generally available. We eventually found the old 16th century bath and portion of aqueduct the guide book mentioned, but were just about ready to...
A great old building now used by handicrafters practicing local folkart traditions.It's in a tranquil location.
All the buildings are beautifully maintained and filled with the artisans demonstrating their craft. Amazing weaving, pottery, wood works and much much more. Wander the different rooms and enjoy everything - so many beautiful works of art.
Located 1 block off the main plaza, this collection of shops sells items made locally at very reasonable prices. I would not pass up an item you like because you think you might get it cheaper somewhere else.
Vendors show many local crafts from fabrics to had painted lacquer jewllery. Everyone was friendly and welcoming but no pressure The building alone is worth the visit.
One of the occasional problems with getting into sites in Mexico is accessibility. Casa de los Once is a pretty place to visit and it's more easily accessible than most places. Many of the shops are not open until later in the day so we saw just a few of them. These artisans seemed to be focused on textiles. Wandering...
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Comment: Re:Wrong solution, wrong problem (Score 1) 233 233
File timestamps should be in linear time (GPS, TAI, whatever).
What gets displayed to you as a human is in your local time - timezone + planetary adjustment - so it matches the time on the wallclock. Do you as a human really care about the LSB in the file time? For those rare times when you do, you'll use linear time.


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Poster Presentation
A dysfunction of GABAergic neurotransmission is hypothesized to be an important factor in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia [1], depression and anxiety disorders. Findings of decreased center-surround suppression (CSS, i.e. the mutual inhibition of a focal visual stimulus and its surrounding) have been interpreted in terms of GABAergic dysfunction [2]. Consistently, strongly decreased CSS is reported in schizophrenic patients [3]. However, the underlying mechanisms of this decrease remain unclear.
We developed a biologically inspired neural network model of the human primary visual system, consisting of two retinas, two layers of dorso-lateral geniculate nucleus and section B and C of layer 4 of the primary visual cortex. The model was built using GENESIS (www.genesis-sim.org) and comprises about 150,000 neurons. Three different kinds of neurons were incorporated, namely thalamic relay neurons, and excitatory and inhibitory cortical neurons. The processing of input in the retina was simply modeled as random-spike units, where the average firing rate corresponds to the input intensity. The neurons consisted of a soma, an axon and two or four dendrites for relay or inhibitory and excitatory neurons, respectively. We used different ionic channels to reproduce the desired firing behaviour. Synaptic transmission was implemented using the built-in excitatory and inhibitory synaptic channels.
We designed a protocol to explore the center-surround suppression capabilities of our model. The retina was stimulated with contrast stimuli similar to those used in [2]. We compared activity in central neurons of layer 4B and 4C in response to two stimuli with a focal circle of 40% Michelson contrast, where the target stimulus had a high-contrast surrounding while the reference had a uniform surrounding. We found a decrease in activity of 27.73% in layer 4B and one of 31.41% layer 4C when comparing responses to the target with responses to the reference.
A plausible neural network model of the human primary visual system which is consistent with psychophysical effects previously reported in humans [2] is a starting point to further investigate the role of GABAergic inhibition in visual context integration. The capabilities of the model to explain both individual variance of CSS strength and CSS in pathological conditions of GABAergic neurotransmission remains to be tested. We plan to do so on the basis of psychophysical CSS data in humans and corresponding in vivo measurements of GABA and Glutamate concentrations in primary visual cortex using Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H-MRS).
Wassef A, Baker J, Kochan LD: GABA and schizophrenia: A review on basic science and clinical studies.
J Clin Psychopharmacol 2003, 23(6):601-640. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text
Golomb JD, McDavitt JRB, Ruf BM, Chen JI, Saricicek A, Maloney KH, Hu J, Chun MM, Bhagwagar Z: Enhanced visual motion perception in major depressive disorder.
J Neurosci 2009, 29(28):9072-9077. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | PubMed Central Full Text
Dakin S, Carlin P, Hemsley D: Weak suppression of visual context in chronic schiophrenia.
Curr Biol 2005, 15(20):R822-R824. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text


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EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) -- A Snohomish County sheriff's officer says an apparent intruder has been fatally shot by an Edmonds, Wash., homeowner.
Sheriff's Chief Kevin Prentiss said preliminary information indicates a man broke into a residence Tuesday night and was shot. The intruder died at the scene.
Sheriff's major crimes detectives were called to investigate.
Neither the homeowner nor the dead man was immediately identified.