Last Friday night, 20/20 did some bs story about the new sexual revolution, they of course feature E.L. James and the whole 50 shades of grey thing. They also had two couples talk about their open marriage, which of course had to be the weirdest couples known to man. You know how the media likes to interview the weird and not the people next door you would never suspect.
This open marriage was all about sharing is caring, there were like 8 people (2 main couples) and everyone was sharing. It was more like a swingers version of a true open marriage. Of course that got me thinking about why we must always pick the weirdest of the weird and not just random everyday people to speak to about sexuality. People that you wouldn’t suspect or people you’d never come across in your everyday life.
Clearly as a romance blogger community we’ve come across erotica that’s supposedly pretty racy, but is it really? Are these writers basing things on research found on google or on real people? So because I am me, and have titanium tata’s, I set out to speak with real people. This led me to a realization…
Pixie is so vanillia. There aren’t sprinkles, I am so vanilla and I am slightly ashamed.
I like to think of myself as a little bit more then vanilla, clearly I am out of touch with certain aspects of sexuality. But in the course of my interviews and conversations, I’ve realized I am one above the average Joe. I have the titanium tatas that ask the questions I want answered. And I know you all have a ton of questions, so I am taking one for the team.
I know for a fact now, 50 Shades of Grey is fiction. Yeah, I knew that before but now I know that there aren’t BDSM relationships like Ana & Christian’s, nope there aren’t my friends. Most of the people I spoke with today either hated the book or had heard all about it and had no plans to read it.
I’m still working on the interviews, and trying not to offend anyone while being respectful. It’s a whole new world for me and I find myself more and more interested in the conversations I’ve been having. And you know what, these have been the most polite group of people I have ever interviewed.
So my friends, do you have any BDSM related questions that you’ve always wanted to know about but were afraid to ask? I only ask that you be respectful, because they’ve all been great with me.
Very nice blog post.
I like that you went to real people with your questions and not just look it up on the web. It is always amazing what to find out when you ask!!!
Good for you!!
Deana
Thanks Deana. Anyone can google now, not many take the time to ask people questions anymore
I am looking forward to seeing what you end up with. I have asked people questions and like you said they were polite and respectful just like my questions were. I have walked away with food for thought but never feeling like I shouldn’t have asked. Good luck to you!
I find it better to go to the source as opposed to google, I find out more and understand better
I think it is great that your interviewing some real relationships to come to the fiction that we read. I’m curious if any real relationships are 24/7.
Me too, and I’ll find out
There are too relationships like that!
I have a friend who’s first time sleeping with his current girlfriend involved having his nipples burnt off.
Yep.
Burnt off? Not judging just chanting ow, ow, ow.
Relationships like what? 50 Shades? And OUCH!
Thank you for talking to real people. Between Google and the strangest people a news show could coax out of a cave the public view is awkward at best. It’s really nice to know some people aren’t forgetting that we’re people too and can be talked to about questions. Forgive the weird, not fully coffeed up for the day.
You’re most welcome! And trust me, the lack of coffee in my system is just as bad over here.
Poor, brave, fierce Vanilla girl! Go go go!! *waves pom pons*
LOL shush you!
One of my friends was a dom in LA many moons ago. If you want I can put you in touch with her. I’m sure she can give you some helpful info.
Thanks Donna! I think I have a ton of info and interviews now, it’s been great!
Haha all I kept thinking about was how you and I were debating what the title for a power top would be. That was a fantastic conversation between two SUPER vanilla bloggers. LMAO
Dahling, we are vanilla. In our own little world we are power tops, but in reality….vanilla milkshakes
I love that you are doing this. I hope more people learn and accept the huge variety of sexualities that the human race encompasses.
Mollyxxx
You ARE brave. I’d like to know how they first discovered what they needed in a sexual relationship and wasn’t it scary finding someone to be safe with? It seems like there would be a huge potential for bad experiences.
I haven’t read too many books containing BDSM and because of the hype I REALLY don’t want to read the 50 Shades books– I’m SO sick of hearing about them. Seriously. Sick. Of. It.
I really would like to read more about it and maybe get some other book recommendations from someone I know– so it’s cool you are doing this. I will admit I’m pretty damn vanilla, but I can also say that after 23 years of marriage things just keep getting better so we must be doing something right:) There was that night with the Peach Schnapps… BAHAHAHAHAHA
I just realized my comment was the longest and no one has commented after me. Yikes. Did I say too much? BAHAHAHAHAH