-
The Lifestyle Image
Sir and I have only been in this lifestyle for about a month. Through my research and reading of fiction and nonfiction is that no matter the genre type, the sub always has the image of being petite and beautiful. It seems to hold the Barbie effect. This is an image that is out of reach for some people, and can give a sub the impression that she/he cannot be an adequate sub without the whole package. I struggle with my image and can feel that I cannot be a true sub when I am not “beautiful.” This mindset can cause a person to not try the lifestyle or decide to join others to explore with finding her Sir or his Mistress. D/s is not exempt from the stereotypical image of beautiful as society has set on high. I thought it would be different, but instead I see it being more intense with the pictures and images created in print. How can this lifestyle talk of a deeper relationship when the images and descriptions of the Dom and sub are always beautiful people. The slanted view of people seems to have infiltrated the D/s life as well.
Log in to reply.