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Expert: Master Shadow - 11/9/2006


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I wanted to know what cupping is. My new sub was telling me she wants to try it.

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Cupping is a technique whereby a cotton ball is soaked in either alcohol, or some other volatile liquid, lit, then placed in a specially shaped glass. This glass is placed on the body of the sub where one would like a hickey like mark left. It raises the skin under the cupping device, which then becomes swollen with blood.

This technique was originally used in ancient China for such ailments as arthritis, or poor circulation. It is still used today for the same reasons, but has also found enjoyment in the BD/SM Lifestyle as well.


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Can answer your BD/SM Lifestyle questions regarding flogging, caning, paddles, whips, scening, fear play, wax play, sensual knife play, humiliation, fisting, anal, violet wands, clamps, cbt, ice play, books, breathplay including blood chokes, cuffs, collars, furniture, collaring ceremonies, links, gags, toys and other items used in the lifestyle, Will not answer questions regarding medical advice in regards to the Lifestyle. I am a sadist, married to a Domme, who is also a sadist, am the owner of two, in a Leather Family, head and co owner of House of Dragon, a BDSM House, along with my wife, in a poly relationship, and enjoy the 24/7 lifestyle.

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35 Years experience in the BD/SM Lifestyle.

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Terre Haute S.I.N. Social Interaction Network (CoFounder). Co Owner of House of Dragon.

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Variations Magazine, on "Honor and Respect".

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Member of The Dungeon Monitors Association, as well as The Violet Wand Guild, and life experience.

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