Why can being denied an orgasm be so arousing? From Locktober and chastity to orgasm denial and power exchange, we explore the psychology of anticipation, why surrendering control can be so pleasurable, and how to experiment with pleasure denial safely.

Dom burnout is a common but overlooked experience for many dominants in BDSM and D/s dynamics. When the emotional, psychological, and cognitive demands of dominance start outweighing the pleasure of the role, exhaustion, detachment, and overwhelm can set in. Let’s get into what dom burnout is, why it happens, the psychological factors behind it, and how dominants can recover and reconnect with their power in a healthy, sustainable way.