Inside Studio LUX

Der BDSM Blog aus Berlin

What leather history can teach us about BDSM today

Inara Vesper
25.06.2026

Our BDSM reading group at Studio LUX has spent the past four months learning about the feminist sex wars and the history of the leather scene in 1980s San Francisco. The debates around S/M from this influential time remain relevant to our thinking about play dynamics and professional work today.

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What is urethral sounding and why do we love it?

Inara Vesper
23.06.2026

In BDSM, urethral sounding is an activity involving the insertion of smooth metal sounding rods into the urethra. As scary as it looks to some, sounding can be pleasurable as well, and makes for an exciting addition to other common BDSM role plays.

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Erotic Hypnosis: The Misunderstood Art of Suggestion and Imagination

Aido Akida
21.06.2026

Erotic hypnosis is a consensual BDSM practice that uses suggestion and focused attention to explore power exchange and trance states. Contrary to popular myths, it is neither mind control nor magic; it relies on cooperation, and informed consent between partners. Whether practiced on its own or alongside other BDSM activities, erotic hypnosis offers a unique way to explore new forms of intimacy and self-discovery.

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How to Speak to a Dominatrix

Violet Beau
08.06.2026

So you’re curious about contacting a Dominatrix and traveling down the road of BDSM. Or maybe you have already been writing messages but are not getting the responses you wish for. Either way I am excited for you to learn a few important tips when considering a successful conversation with a Dominatrix.

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