FETISHWEEK – Feminism, Submission and BDSM

April 16th – April 22nd, 2012

The big news in BDSM this week was catalyzed by an article that ran in Newsweek titled “Spanking Goes Mainstream” by Katie Roiphe.  The article explored the booming popularity of the BDSM erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” and what it means to post-modern feminism.  Roiphe believes that as women get more powerful in the boardroom, they seek the release of submission in the bedroom.  The shitstorm of blogosphere activity from a number of highly talented kink writers was both quick and loud.  Those of us in the lifestyle don’t typically enjoy outsiders digging around in something they don’t understand and speaking to the public in such an authoritative manner.

I’ve included the original article and several of the reaction articles below.  The topic of feminism and kink roles is meaty to be sure.  Personally, I think that Roiphe conveniently omits the surge in women taking on dominant roles in BDSM, and the cultural signposts of femdom.  Where does the dominatrix fit within the discussion of feminism?

My own particular interest is following the media and how they portray the kink lifestyle.  Whether you agree with Roiphe or not, her article is indicative of a radical shift in the attention and seriousness that the mainstream media is now focusing on fetish and BDSM.  “Fifty Shades of Grey” has created intense interest in kink and the media is struggling to catch up.  As a member of the BDSM community, we should all do our best to put good information out to the public, and keep an eye on what others are saying about us.

If you see a kink-inspired story in the mainstream media, please send it to me.  I’ll continue to do my best to keep up on what is being said and correct it.  You can always contact me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

Feature Story

Spanking Goes Mainstream – The Daily Beast http://bit.ly/ImfcB3

The Soapbox: Actually, Katie Roiphe, Feminists Are Not Perplexed About Submissive Sex http://bit.ly/HM6lIQ

Women, Sex and S&M: Mainstream Media Totally Wrong About Female Desire — Again http://bit.ly/IUFRpk

It’s About Choice, Dammit | Kit O’Connell’s Homepage http://bit.ly/HSW4dE

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News

CCBill Joins Free Speech Coalition – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HFbx18

Comcast Mistakenly Broadcast Porn Instead Of “Good Morning America” http://bit.ly/HIDcci Strangely, the porn had better news coverage!

http://Kink.com Files Suit Against Tube Site http://DrTuber.com – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HM5QOP

Megan : Inked Girls :: Tattooed Girls Model Search http://bit.ly/HMcpOx

Miss Kitty – Launches New Web Site ! http://bit.ly/JpgCW8

Justine Cross – London Sessions ! http://bit.ly/HIDFLJ

Goddess Evilena – At The Compound ! | The Latest Mistress News, Pictures & Chatlines http://bit.ly/HSUvfx

Brothels will offer robot prostitutes by 2050, researchers predict | Fox News http://fxn.ws/HYMvsH

Industry Advocates Question L.A. Condom Ordinance at City Hall – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMsDH

Playboy Twitter Campaign Grows 300 Percent – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMzzb

Naughty Tweet Issues Twitter Warning for Adult Biz – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsNrUD

Articles

The Fetish Show – Our Own TV Channel http://bit.ly/HSRU5w

The Soapbox: Actually, Katie Roiphe, Feminists Are Not Perplexed About Submissive Sex http://bit.ly/HM6lIQ

Women, Sex and S&M: Mainstream Media Totally Wrong About Female Desire — Again http://bit.ly/IUFRpk

It’s About Choice, Dammit | Kit O’Connell’s Homepage http://bit.ly/HSW4dE

“The Fantasy Life of Working Women” spanking goes mainstream http://ow.ly/apYRV

Analysis: What Today’s 2257 Ruling Means – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HM5VCh

7 Things You Can Do Today to Impove Your Submission | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Jpgaar

I’m Sorry You’re Jaded http://bit.ly/IQHbDX

Mistress Nicole – How to Beg http://bit.ly/HOpOFf

The Consensual Master: The lady doth protest but not too much http://bit.ly/Ju1iHU

Mistress Nicole – CBT http://bit.ly/HOqbzF

Top 10 Banned Books http://bit.ly/HIE1lE

The Consensual Master: Are Discipline and Punishment the same or is there a difference? http://bit.ly/Ju0kva

Kinky Ever After: Kinky Kiss and Tell – Ethan Levi from Safeword: Matte, by Candace Blevins http://bit.ly/HSUW9J

Video on how the truth about super toxic sex toys was brought to light. Why we have safer vibes today http://ow.ly/apZeX

Some of my Slave Rituals Pt. 2 http://bit.ly/IsOzrf

The Art of Slavery: Rituals http://bit.ly/IsOKTi

Kinky Blogs

slave for play http://bit.ly/HFcgPG

Entertainment

FX Trying to Whip S&M Memoir Into Shape With Vince Vaughn — Vulture http://bit.ly/IQQB2m

FX, Vince Vaughn to Adapt ‘I Was a Teenage Dominatrix’ Memoir – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMThf

‘Prometheus’ Ad Shows Us the Robot We All Want [EXCLUSIVE] http://on.mash.to/HPPN1n

Art, Photography, Modeling and Fashion

WASTELAND – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/IGXRTS

How cool is this #latex mask?!! MASKE 63 – Maske Marlene spezial, HW, Fashion, Latex, Rubber http://bit.ly/HT2R2l

Juxtapoz Magazine – Camilla Storgaard | Erotica http://bit.ly/HSVwnU

[Video] Damien Hirst looks back on his life in art. http://artnt.cm/JcYm6i

Events

Fetish Project 6th year anniversary – Belgium! http://bit.ly/IBrz8o

Reviews

Review of Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist by Jasmine St. John | The Fetish Show http://bit.ly/IWmqLZ

BdSm in the media – a review of the S&M music video from Rhiannon | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/HSRtrQ

Review — Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica http://bit.ly/HIDDDy

Kinklab Leather Vampire Gloves with Spikes http://bit.ly/HIDMXI

New On Kink Academy: Pacifier Nipple Clamps http://bit.ly/oS13rS

Bandage-wrapping lingerie by Made by Niki http://bit.ly/IsO00t

Advice

5 Face-to-Face Networking Essentials for Artists — Art Biz Blog http://bit.ly/HSWrVl

Photos and Videos

Photos: Apple Angel in “The Morning After” – Dirk Hooper Photography http://bit.ly/HNytWR

New Free Video: Tips for Tops – Strike Zone http://bit.ly/IQHrTx

Photo: Servant girl in chains. #BDSM cherrytornxxx: http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwK1burK

Photo: Expertly placed rope bondage! http://bit.ly/HFbMZP

Zombie Sexocalypse http://bit.ly/IQGIlo Uhmmm… yes… naked zombie chicks.

Photo: Manchester Mistress Nyx http://bit.ly/JpgQwm

Photo: Julia Steele – Sessions In Charlotte ! http://bit.ly/IsNQWS

Photo: Servicing Mistress Liliane Hunt. http://bit.ly/IsM2gH

Photo: panties on the outside like a good girl http://bit.ly/JphpGK

Photo: Rubber Slave. http://bit.ly/IsO7cq

Miss Ivy’s Blog » Still Alive http://bit.ly/HSUEjh Great photos!

Photo: Domina Heelena – Oslo & Paris Trips ! http://bit.ly/IsLis1

Photo: Goddess Lisa http://bit.ly/IsL9Vk

Photo: Miss Jasmine – Is Visiting London ! http://bit.ly/IsKV0n

Photo: Split in two. http://bit.ly/IsLIP3

Photos: The spanking I crave http://bit.ly/HFbYZd

Photo: She thinks it hurts now just wait until I smack those clips off with Masters crop. http://tmblr.co/ZDC8NyJ_MipC

hanging around http://bit.ly/HM5sjn

Today’s SheMuscle update is Big TInah 🙂 I wonder how she got that nickname? http://pic.twitter.com/WuZSQRPU

Photo: Fuck it. Photo by David Lockard. http://tmblr.co/Z5yVFyJnWyte

Speaking Of Katrina Darling, She Once Had The Best Manicure Ever http://bit.ly/HFcbvy

Face down, ass up. See more free photos from The Upper Floor http://bit.ly/IQGivh

[info_box]Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.[/info_box]