As part of presenting taboo erotic fiction in a responsible fashion, I try to occasionally check in with the reality of real-world safe, consensual, respectful and ethical sexuality, kink and BDSM. I call these articles the “Reality Check” series.

Here is a list of past Reality Check articles:

03/10/19 – Positive, Enthusiastic Consent
25/11/19 – The Risk of Abuse
09/01/20 – Hypnosis, Sustained Arousal and Orgasms
11/02/20 – Not Having Sex (And Why That’s Okay)
02/03/20 – Everyone Should See A Psych
01/04/20 – Aftercare for Degradation Porn
12/06/20 – On Gender
21/08/20 – 10 Things To Expect From A Dom
27/09/20 – Election Season 2020
19/11/20 – Advice For Men
12/01/21 – So You’re A Virgin
14/06/21 – You Should Believe Sexual Assault Complainants
24/01/22 – How To Give A Compliment
06/05/22 – Abortion and Current Events
06/07/22 – Q&A, Issue #1
05/08/22 – Q&A, Issue #2
06/02/23 – Safewords
25/09/24 – Election Season 2024
27/07/25 – Breathplay and Choking
08/09/25 – 5 Facts About Orgasms