What's New on A submissives journey?

   

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What's new 

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Chapter 1
The Asj Community


Chapter 2
Resource Information 

 

 

Chapter 3
The Subbie's Couch

 

Chapter 4
The Dom's Lounge


Chapter 5

 The Library

 

 

 

Chapter 6
BDSM

 

 

Chapter 7

 Useful Links

 

 

 

Chapter 8
Members share their thoughts

 

 

Chapter 9

 Members Only

 

 

 

Chapter 10
Asj's 

Site Index

 

 

 

 

Chapter 11
Asj's 

Book Store

 

 

 

Chapter 12
Recommended Reading List


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 What's New?

 

UPDATE:   As of this afternoon, Nov 30th, the migration of files to the new server has been completed.  The basic members only software, including the chat room software has been fully installed and is now functional.  There are quite a few updates still to be installed, including a major rework of the "profiles" section, however the chat rooms and most of the other sections of the members only area are ready for your use.  The full functionality of all the features has still not been implemented, with a bit of luck, this will be completed by December 5th.  I'm sure it will take a month or two to get the chat room back to where it is busy again on a consistent basis, however I urge you to stop and visit.  Spend some time there if you're able.  As others see the chat room in use, they'll stop in more frequently.  Don't forget to help Me spread the word "the chat room is again up and going.  Should you encounter any difficulties with the site, let Me know so they can be addressed or corrected.

 

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New Pages

II've spent some time going through checking links on the site.  I've found quite a few pages that we're just too hard to locate or links were missing.  Many of these issues have been corrected with the links and pages being added to the Index page.  Other new pages have been added as well.  All total, there are now over 500 pages of information and topics on the Asj website.  If you haven't checked the index page lately, perhaps now is a good time to do so!   As always, if you find a problem with a link or missing page here on the site, let Me know so the issue can be corrected.  Problems on the site can be reported by clicking on any of the "Ask Live" icons found on most of the pages on the site!   Check out these new pages

 

Dominant's Registry

If you haven't noticed, the  Asj community maintains a Dominants Registry.  If you're a Dominant and serious about the lifestyle, I hope you'll consider submitting an application to the registry.  Asj currently has a backlog of girls looking for placements with a Dom.  We also have a considerable number of girls looking for a Mentor.  Dominant's Registry

 

 

Real Time Meetings and Getting Together for those in the Dominant ~ Submissive/slave lifestyle

The Asj community has long recognized the importance of having a support system in place.  Regardless of your role in the D/s  lifestyle, whether Dominant, submissive or slave it’s important to know there are others in the lifestyle you can turn to for support, someone to talk to, or just others to be around that can relate to your situation. Real Time Meetings and Getting Together for those in the Dominant ~ Submissive/slave lifestyle

 

Asj Monthly Munches

 Interest in our Monthly New Jersey Munch has seem to pick up a bit.  Each month we seem to have new people attending.  We've had visitors join us from as far away as Virginia and as local as right down the street.  If you're anywhere in the area, don't hesitate to stop in.  Our munch schedule can be found at http://www.asubmissivesjourney.com/munchsched.html .  Asj Monthly Munches

 

 

Erotic Writings

 This is a new section I've added to the site, I'd really welcome your feedback as to your thoughts about this section and the types of stories and articles you'll find here.  The first story posted is The Scarlett Shackle ...  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.  Erotic Writings

 

 Post your profile on the Asj Website

 In addition to the profiles available in the "members only" section of the Asj website, The Asj community offers you the opportunity to post a  profile here  on our site.   It's easy to do, and it's free... To see an example of these, try looking at My profile http://www.asubmissivesjourney.com/cj.html or check out bel's profile at http://www.asubmissivesjourney.com/bel_esclave.html    Post your profile on the Asj Website

 

The Healthy submissive

 So often, women who are newly aware of their submissive needs endure a period of self doubt around the troubling question: am I sick? I've seen women read the psychiatric diagnostic manual (DSM-IV) and then ask, "do I have borderline personality disorder?". The Healthy submissive

 

On Being "In Service"

 I have been asked recently, and often in the past, what I was -- bottom, submissive

  or slave. My answer to this question is...    On Being "In Service"

 

Married Dom seeks submissive

 On practically every discussion list I'm on, the discussion inevitably comes around  to the topic of married Doms seeking submissive partners outside of their marriage.  There are, of course, some people who have very strong opinions about this issue

 and it always sparks fairly intense debate. Married Dom seeks submissive

 

Release your heart

I believe there are 2 occasions when we as subs have to release our hearts, both of  them equally painful. The first one is evident…..when we are released by a Dom  then we must begin the process of letting go of our hearts. That may sound like  every relationship, but it's not. As submissives we have to begin the painful healing  process….Release your heart

 

BDSM Links

 A comprehensive up to date listing of BDSM Websites from  around the world.

 Locate or research information on nearly any topic dealing with the BDSM lifestyle.

  BDSM Links

 

 Suggested Reading

 There's a lot to learn about this lifestyle.  The longer you're around the lifestyle the  more you'll learn.  Finding reputable sources of information can sometimes be  difficult. Suggested Reading 

 

What makes a good Dominant?

 Being Dominant is complex, detailed, and no matter how complete the description,  it falls impossibly short of reality.  Perhaps that is why so few websites have  detailed descriptions of what it means to be a Dominant.  While the descriptions,  duties and needs of submissives are given described in great attention, there is  precious little space devoted to Dominants. What makes a good Dominant?

 

The illusion of control

 It seems that most people have a good grasp on the many specifics regarding D/s  philosophy.  Most are aware of safe, sane and consensual.  Most are aware of a  submissive's rights.   Most are generally aware of the expectations attached to the role of Dominant and submissive in a relationship. The illusion of control

 

What is a D/s relationship?

 The specifics regarding the relationship are highly personal, unique and will vary

 from relationship to relationship.  But as a general rule of thumb, most D/s

 relationships are characterized by several elements. What is a D/s relationship?

 

 Safewords and Safe Signals

 To begin, let's define what a "safeword" is.  It is a word chosen by a submissive and  known by the Dominant (or bottom and Top) that will... Safewords and Safe Signals

 

 The Fallacy Of The Circle Of Motivation
 So many of My ideas for articles are derived from conversations with O/others, and  this is no exception.  It's in discussing the lifestyle with O/others that I sometimes discover little understandings that I didn't even know existed.  The Fallacy Of The Circle Of Motivation

 

 

 

your "Dominant's Owner's Manual"... Part 1, submission, Growth & Decision Making
  When entering into a D/s relationship, I find that many submissive 's are not

 prepared for how to maximize the benefit of having a Master/Mistress.  Sure, they  enjoy feeling submissive, pleasing their Master/Mistress and being in a loving and  caring relationship.  And they also enjoy the fact that Master/Mistress makes them  feel safe, secure, and tends to their needs for personal and lifestyle growth. your "Dominant's Owner's Manual"... Part 1, submission, Growth & Decision Making

 

 

 Available submissive/slave register listing

 The girls listed have indicated their desire to obtain assistance from Asj in finding a  suitable Dom.  Registration is free and open to anyone who identifies as a slave, or  as a slavery-orientated submissive.  Available submissive/slave register listing

 

 The Mindset of safety

 Women fly across the county and leave the airport of arrival holding a printed email  containing their “instructions.”   They are already enslaved, have already submitted  and are firmly entrenched in a relationship that hasn’t even occurred.  The mindset

 of safety. 

 

A bit about "pain"

 Experiencing pain as pleasure seems paradoxical but pain is pleasurable when it is received as pleasurable.  A bit about "pain"

 

Gor - The lowdown

 Gor..it's something you either love or hate. It may have been a word you have heard  muttered with utter contempt among online people, or you may have a master who  has incorporated elements of Gorean Philosophy in your training, or you may even  be a gorean slave. Gor - The lowdown   (Note:  Access this sites Gorean Pages by clicking here)

 

Dangers of Ice Play

 Ice can be an interesting sensation toy.  Combined with hot wax, it can be

 incredible.  But it can also be a dangerous toy.  And Dry ice, and other super

 cooled liquids have no place in D/s play at all. Dangers of Ice Play

 

 On Line Protocols

 The different nature of online Dom/sub relationships, does dictate that certain

 protocols shall be followed that do not apply to the realm at large. Those involved in  Dom/sub will no doubt already know these, as they are basic to most sites. On Line Protocols

 

 Cleaning your sex toys

 The subject of cleaning sex toys came up in the chat room, so what  more logical page to put on the website than this one.  Cleaning your sex toys.

 

 The History of Spanking

 Spanking has a long history, probably as long as the Oldest  Profession.

 Documented incidents even date back to Ancient  Greece.  Then it was customary  for childless women to visit the  temple of Juno in Athens, to be cured of sterility by  the priests  of Pan. The history of spanking

 

Making them yourself, BDSM Toys

 If you're like Me, you want to have the best, but sometimes the wallet just doesn't  want to cooperate or you just can't fine the appropriate place to buy your BDSM  toys.  Make them yourself, BDSM toys.

 

Giving an enjoyable spanking

 Many people have never played, nor had the opportunity to watch experienced

 people play.  And perhaps a spouse or friend has expressed an interest.  Knowing  how to proceed makes all the difference between a satisfying experience and and  an ill-fated disappointment.  Giving an enjoyable spanking

 

 Building a portable massage table

 Building a table can be fairly easy or fairly difficult, depending on how good you are  with tools and how elaborate a table you decide to make. Building a portable massage table.

 

 Anal Sex

 Men and women of all walks of life enjoy anal sex as an alternative to everyday

 lovemaking. Its not for everyone, but anal sex may be what  you’re looking for if you  want to try something completely different.  Anal Sex

 

 Safer BDSM - Golden Showers

 Recently the subject of Golden Shower's came up in the chat room, so I thought I'd  throw this posting up to explain a bit about what they are.  No, they're not for

 everyone, but, for those with an interest...) Safer BDSM - Golden Showers

 

 Is everyone either a top or a bottom?  What's a "switch"?

 One perception that some people can have, looking into the scene from outside, is  that people are either tops or bottoms. Either you like to dominate, or you like to be  dominated. And sometimes novices become confused, because they're excited by  both possibilities. Is everyone either a top or a bottom?  What's a "switch"?

 

 Domestic Violence Support Telephone Numbers

 Of course we all hope you won't need these numbers, but keep them handy, you

 might meet a friend online that could really benefit by having one of these numbers.  There are numbers for all 50 states.  Help is there if you need it. Domestic Violence Support Telephone Numbers (If you know of an organization or number that is not listed here, I'd really appreciate hearing from you with information about them.  I'd like to keep this section up to date, I really feel it's important!)

 

Slave Contracts

 What are slave contracts, how are they used?  Are they legally enforceable?

 Slave contracts.

 

 Advice for the submissive

 M/many involved in the BDSM lifestyle have been introduced to it through the

 Internet and online chat rooms. Online can be very intense and very special. It can  also lead to great harm to many, just as realtime relationships can be quite intense  and special and for others just as harmful. The possible harm in the online world is  mainly emotional harm, though physical harm can happen when a submissive  follows directions from one who claims to be a Dominant who is either uneducated  or not a dominant at all, but a player. Advice for the submissive

 

 

  Some thoughts for those seeking to know their submission

 Advice to anyone who wishes to discover if they are submissive and  wish to have

 a Master Some thoughts for those seeking to know their submission

 

 

 Real Life Resources

 Many of our members have asked about where they can find more information

 about  this lifestyle and activities near where they live.  Check this listing which

 covers all 50 states!  Web sites, email addresses as well as actual addresses and  phone numbers.  Did you know these places were near where you live?  Real Life Resources.

 

 

 

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Questions about the D/s Lifestyle or the Asj web site?   Click the ask live icon to chat live or leave a message with our site host.  CJ isn't always available, but generally you can find Him here from about 8:30 - 11:00 pm Eastern time. Your questions about the site, the Asj community or just about the lifestyle in general are always welcome.  If nothing else, take a moment and tell us what you think of this feature!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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