I've been a hobbyist for decades and never ventured into the world of BDSM. Any advice on providers, styles and dungeons to consider?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Over twenty years of kinky BDSM fun & I love the endless possibilities.

BDSM only is on the Happiness page of my website.  

I also combined GFE & kink = VIP & PSE & BDSM = Backstage Pass.

Options. I'm a lifestyle Domina who loves to offer more. I offer specials on the fun pass - deals webpage on my site for longer playdates!

I like Pandora DuPont.  TER 396832.  

… from either or both sides. I’m experienced, communicative, creative, and Chicago-based.

I hope to be in Chicago in April or May! Will.jabe to dip my toe in the water

Are you looking to explore as a top or bottom?
Are there any specific types of play that intrigue you?
Are you looking for someone with a warmer, kinky girlfriend touch, or someone a bit cooler?
Do you want to actually be touched in a sexual manner, or are you looking for a pure kink/pro domme experience?

Your answers are highly personal, and will help you determine who is a good fit for you. Please be aware that many pure pro dommes do not engage in intimate acts. For many subs, that's ideal; the idea of their domme actually kissing or getting them off ruins the D/s fantasy. On the other hand, many guys less heavy into kink really enjoy more of a "kinky girlfriend." Intimacy rides alongside the kink.

And as a personal piece of advice-I recommend looking for someone experienced, preferably an independent. With a new inexperienced vanilla companion, the worst you risk is a bad date. With a new inexperienced domme or kinky companion, the worst you risk are marks, injuries, or (if they push past your boundaries or hit mental hot spots) some really shitty headspace and poor emotional care.

Good luck!

I have done bdsm since 2010 and it is all about what the person wants and their understanding of bdsm. A light sensual bdsm session that gives up control is a great start for most guys. That can all be done with things you can put in a suitcase no need for fancy dungeon equipment. That comes later when you are more experienced or want specific things like tied to a cross etc.

Here's a cheat sheet of what I'm into:
Role Reversal
Queening
Face Sitting
Cock Worship and Strap Worship
Rimming (for both of us)
Golden Showers (you’re drinking)
Watersports
Pegging (I love curious beginners)
Prostate Orgasms
Fisting (I have tiny hands)
Sploshing/Wet and Messy
Light Bondage
Female-Led Relationships (FLR)
Cuck/Cuckolding
Enthusiastic Bisexual Exploration
Duos, Trios, Foursomes, and Moresomes

I'll be visiting at the end of April and I love curious beginners
xoxox
Hextyn

If you have dominant inclinations and you're seeking a submissive companion, feel free to peruse my website and blog. My interests are varied and I always make sure to have several of my favorite implements on hand to help fulfill one's devious fantasies.