I step outside the realm of fiction for this "Reality Check" article discussing good real-life practice for using safewords in sex and kink (and other settings).
Statement on AI Art
Yes, I'm using AI-generated art in places where I previously used other images that I didn't pay for, including CC0 images. No, doing so does not harm anyone, nor does not doing so benefit anyone. Here's my definitive statement on the matter... at least until the playing field changes again.
Reality Check: AI-Generated Art
I was asked for my thoughts on using AI art generation models to create porn or other erotic art assets. - (Read my answer here.)
Reality Check: Q&A, Issue 2
I've collected another group of reader questions, originally answered in January and February 2021. Check them out in this Reality Check article! - (Read it here.)
Reality Check: Q&A, Issue 1
I'm collecting the questions I've received from readers - and the answers to those questions - in a series of Reality Check posts. This one covers questions from the calendar year 2020. - (Read it here.)
Reality Check: How To Give A Compliment
In a new Reality Check, I give advice on how to give positive, sincere compliments that respect people's boundaries and don't come off as creepy. - (Read it here.)
Reality Check: “Jasmine’s Wish” and Current Events
A reader raised some concerns about parallels between my story "Jasmine's Wish" and real-world events. In this Reality Check, I do my best to respond. - (Read it here.)
Reality Check: You Should Believe Sexual Assault Complainants
As part of writing extreme gender-degradation and non-consent erotica in a responsible manner, I try to regularly touch base with real-life consent, safety, respect and sexual health through a series of Reality Check articles. This month's article is on why you should believe sexual assault complainants. - (Read it here.)
Reality Check: So You’re A Virgin
As part of writing non-consent and gender degradation erotica in a responsible manner, I regularly present articles touching base with safe, respectful, equitable behaviour in the real world. This month's article talks about being a "virgin" - and how that concept is nonsense, how being inexperienced is okay, and how to break the drought once you're ready. - (Read more.)
Reality Check: Advice For Men
As part of writing non-consent and gender degradation erotica in a responsible manner, I regularly present a Reality Check article, touching base with safe, respectful, equitable behaviour in kink, in relationships, and in the world generally. This month's article provides 10 points of advice for men, in honour of International Men's Day. - (Read more.)