In this episode we welcome back professional age player, kinkster, and little Marina Lee to discuss what defines age play, its place in the kink community, and how prevailing attitudes shape our perception of what is and isn’t acceptable both within and beyond the world of kink and fetish.
The discussion begins, as it should, with an outline of what age play is, and the variety of roles that exist within the dynamic. We take a look at what the players actually get out of their kink and how the goal-setting exercises that often exist within age play can benefit other areas of the player’s life, and the place of age play within a broader range of D/s dynamics.
We devote time to the controversy that has typically surrounded the idea of age play, and in doing so try to break down some of the misconceptions that exist even within the kink community. We also tackle the issue of sexualisation of younger females in mainstream society and the part that plays in fuelling those misconceptions, as well as the gender imbalance that tends to arise as a result.
We ask Marina about the little side of her personal life and about how she developed the professional aspect of her age play, and don’t forget you can find out – if you so desire – how to engage her services as an age player.
Interesting. As someone who was subjected to sexual assault in the mental health system this subject does not bother me. It is neither here nor there to me. It is not the style of play that matters so much as the individuals using the play. In fact it took me some time listening to this to actually make the association some may make. Having regularly contact with others like myself I would suggest that those projecting on to this topic or type of play may not be “triggered” so much as trying to understand or relate in their heads or conceptually.
Then again I have not been a victim in the way we are supposed to be victims in the system and that has drawn the anger of the do gooder vanilla types who have lost a bit of face that we are tough and that Centrelink (Gotham) deserves a better class of welfare recipient.
Good show again.
Thanks for your thoughts v-t. Part of the complexity in approaching any subject like this is that it is impossible to discuss the human experience comprehensively because it is, by nature, an individual thing. We can look at some common, and shared experiences but no matter how deeply one tries to dive into the issue, there will always be areas outside the sphere of discussion. Each episode is released with this knowledge, and we will definitely be revisiting many of these topics as the opportunity arises because the discussions are never really ‘finished’.
I think what worked for me is the term role play or acting. As a writer it is a form communication, expression, or even education that has been commonplace most my life. I tend to give people benefit of the doubt which in effect has probably allowed me to be taken advantage of before. To keep doing the right thing we must be tough though. I have heard of toxic communities involved in illegal and non consenting practices and they usually have good social standing and proffessional association. I am also very wary of mud slingers and those claiming some sort of moral ground without following through.
Children and animals are very effective if something doesn’t feel right in a play area with peers. They remove themselves saying No.
It is a shame it is so difficult for some to say no thanks and even sadder that there is still a large part of our mainstream culture who celebrate refusing to take no for an answer.