Hey guys! It's been far too long since I've updated anything, so I'm promising to post something before going back to school (within the month.) Anyway, as the media has reported, 50 Shades of Gray is being turned into a movie and will be released on Valentine's Day.This is awful.
Some of you may disagree, but the premise of the movie is a huge misconception. The BDSM featured in the book and the movie are not true representations of the culture, and are closer to abuse than anything else. The characters have no true trust or respect for each other (A BASIC AND NECESSARY THING IN BDSM CULTURE), and the research was obviously not done correctly or thoroughly enough. I am not an expert nor a participant in BDSM practices, but even I understand the difference between abuse and extreme sexual relationships.
I recommend reading "La Belle Bete (A fairytale retelling)" by Wattpad author Trewest. It is obviously more well researched, explains and shows the delicate and necessary dynamics in a Dom-Sub relationship, as well as giving examples of correct versus incorrect conceptions of what it means to practice BDSM (abuse vs pleasure gained through intense sex acts).
Ok, I've said my bit. Have a lovely day everyone!