The West Wing Perspective on Training vs. Romance Essential Estate Structure: Merit   First, let’s clarify our terms for the purposes of this discussion. S/M: Sado-Masochism. The inflicting and/or receiving of physical and/or emotional pain for the Fulfillment of (presumably both) partners. B/D: Bondage and Discipline. Usually sexualized play. Often, but not by definition, an  Read more »

The West Wing Perspective on Protocols: Intent and Practice To clarify my terms: There may be some confusion as to what a Protocol is- I would first like to point out what a protocol is not. Protocol is not ritual, although it may contain ritual elements. Ritual is a behavior, repeated by situation or on  Read more »