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Mia Darque Talks Kink on What Women and Other Wonderful Humans Want Podcast

World Wide Web — Mistress Mia Darque was recently a guest on the What Women and Other Wonderful Humans Want Podcast.

Presented by Dating Kinky, What Women and Other Wonderful Humans Want Podcast is hosted by Jon, A.K.A. HiThereCatsuit, a multi-time Emmy award winning broadcaster with 35 years in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Jon helps educate people on traditional and non-traditional relationships, and to tell the story on how people connect with their authentic selves.

Mistress Mia Darque is a 6’3″ Oklahoma Amazon, with over 20 years experience in the kinky community. The mature BBW got started as a lifestyle kinkster in Chicago during her early 20s, and turned pro in 2013. She has done sessions across the world, and performs at some of the hottest international fetish clubs. Darque is also a BDSM educator at Sanctuary Studios in Los Angeles, and serves on the board of DomCon where she is active working with their events in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

“My sessions in LA tend to be for my height, the fact that I can pick up a man my size and can toss you around like a rag doll,” Darque noted, explaining the differences between sessions in Los Angeles and the MidWest. “Someone told me you have an elaborate collection of dildos, might I be able to see those. It will be some very well dressed man, who looked like he just escaped from ‘DALLAS,’ circa 1985, who shot JR kinda looking guy… It’s always the conservative states, every time. They always come up with the weirdest stuff, the most random fetishes. In California, I have a lot of guys who want me to wrestle them… I have a lot of guys who are into heavier bondage… another reason why I love being at Sanctuary Studios, they’re set up for just about anything and I don’t have to come with 300 pounds worth of bags.”

Darque and Jon talked about upcoming events, like DomCon New Orleans, and her own parties.

“I have my own event coming up with my crew at Femdom Events,” said Darque. “We will be hosting it in LA… It’ll be November 1st. It’s a private, invitation only, play party… We’re going to be using Sanctuary and have plenty of space, plenty of good music, and because it’s me, plenty of good food… We’re here to enjoy ourselves, be served, and let people bring service to us… I’m also looking for who might like to have a mansion party with myself, some of my Domme friends, and some of my wrestler lady friends here in Oklahoma… We’re just enough in the middle of nowhere to have a lotta fun!”

The interview can be found at
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cNgSisQIMHLjVAOwTL4Et.

Jon will be covering FetishCon this weekend. For more from the What Women and Other Wonderful Humans Want Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/WhatWomenWantPodcast.

Mistress Mia Darque can be found at https://JustSayRed.com. She will be at DomCon New Orleans October 26-29. For more on Darque’s Femdom party at Sanctuary Studios on November 1st, go to https://www.femdomevents.com.

The Dungeon Store Showing at Pride After Dark

Richmond, Virginia — The Dungeon Store will be exhibiting their curated collection of high end BDSM products at Virginia Pride’s “Pride After Dark,” Saturday night, July 22nd, at Fallout, 117 N. 18th Street in Richmond, Virginia.

Brittany Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for The Dungeon Store will be at the booth, illuminating the event with demonstrations of the violet wand and new violet wand accessories. Wilson will also debut the latest from The Dungeon Store’s new line of occult books and tarot decks. Of course, on display will include rope for shibari, along with handmade paddles, canes, whips, and floggers.

Entertainment for the night includes drag performances by Jasmen Clitopatra and Melanin Monroe, pole dancing by Dorian Bae and go-go dancers from Dollz Entertainment. Music artists Randy Robb and Young Shiloh will be singing. In addition, there will be suspension bondage on stage by Alina and Sardonic. RVA Leather Social will be present and appearing onstage will also be Miss Virginia Pride Tiffani Hunter-Monique and Mister Virginia Pride Onyx Spaulding.

Guests can have their boots and leatherwear rejuvenated by Bootblack Teacake at her booth. Raffles will be held through the night for fabulous prizes.

Tickets for Pride After Dark are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-after-dark-summer-edition-tickets-675747327447?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more on Virginia Pride, go to https://linktr.ee/virginiapride.

Visit https://TheDungeonStore.com for a preview of some of the quality fetish gear coming to Pride After Dark.

The Dungeon Store Keeps Pride Going With Sale All Summer Long

World Wide Web — The Dungeon Store recently announced the Summer of Pride sale, extending their pride promotion all summer long. Guests shopping at TheDungeonStore.com get a ten percent discount when using PRIDE23 at checkout, and the discount is good until August 31st.

“We started this with a simple promotion on social media for June,” said Anne Bryne, Founder and Co-Owner of The Dungeon Store. “But for us, summer ‘is’ pride. There are pride events all summer long, and summer is big for the leather scene.”

The Dungeon Store is a woman-owned, intergenerational family business, priding themselves on over two decades of curating collections of fine BDSM and fetish toys with an eye towards community care and development. Many of the products offered by The Dungeon Store are hand crafted by fetish professionals across the United States.

“World BDSM Day is July 24, DTLA Pride is in August. It just didn’t sit right with us to limit our promotion to 30 days,” noted Brittany Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for The Dungeon Store. “We understand the historical importance of June, but summer is a time to feel free!” So we’re keeping the sale going all the way to August 31st.”

The sale is on all items carried online at TheDungeonStore.com, including handmade floggers paddles, and whips, along with rope for shibari, and violet wand accessories.

“This sale absolutely includes our new line of occult books and oracle cards, including the PRIDE empowerment deck,” added Wilson.

The Dungeon Store will be at KinkyCon Community Co-op Saturday, July 29th, and is the house vendor for Baltimore Playhouse. Visit Wilson and Bryne’s curated collection of BDSM gear and more at https://TheDungeonStore.com to begin shopping.

DomCon Featured on Adult Buddy Finders Podcast

World Wide Web — Comedians Greenberry Lucas and Kerstin Porter of Adult Buddy Finders Podcast are releasing a two-part show about their newbie experiences at DomCon Los Angeles.

Adult Buddy finders is a comedy web series based on the challenges of Lucas and Porter, as they were looking to make platonic friendships as adults. The pair discuss sex, fetish, relationships, cuddles, bodies and more to help grown ups find their adult buddy.

“I’ve never been to anything like this.” Lucas began. “One of the coolest things here that I liked was the beginner mixer… This is the perfect way to jump in, get to know people and what their interests are.”

The latest DomCon in Los Angeles brought together over 1800 guests, including BDSM professionals, fetish supermodels, and enthusiasts in the kinky lifestyle. Many from advanced to curious are drawn to DomCon’s classes, demonstrations, socials, performances, and of course incredible fetish parties. The vendor area is well known for the latest innovations in bondage gear and kinky products.

“We learned about stun guns, cattle prods, and shock collars,” said Lucas.

“And then some bondage, and tying,” added Porter. “Some spanking, and body mapping… My favorite part was have a nonverbal safeword.”

“”One of the big takeaways is how to be safe when you’re doing these things,” notes Lucas. “That could cause very serious harm if you’re not doing it safely… We had a lot of fun, we spent a lot of energy, and we’re ready to share that with you.”

October 26-29 DomCon is hosting their convention in New Orleans, at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal Street, in the historic French Quarter. Registration for the upcoming expo is now open and the reservations for the room block of the host hotel are available.

JustFor.Fans, Bad Dragon have already signed on for sponsorships for the New Orleans convention. The yearly DomCon 2nd Line Parade is in the planning stages, and the show is now accepting applications for presenters.

Visit https://DomCon.com for registration details, presenter applications, hotel info, sponsorships, and more for DomCon New Orleans in October!

Listen in to Lucas and Porter’s coverage of DomCon at https://open.spotify.com/show/3LPsFFXhc6sPkRu1Uy5oqy

The Dungeon Store Announces Magick Line on 69 Whiskey Podcast

World Wide Web — Brittany Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for The Dungeon Store returned to the 69 Whiskey podcast to announce the new lineup of spiritual and occult related products coming to the store’s booth at TES Fest in New Jersey this weekend.

The Dungeon Store is a curated collection of products for kink enthusiasts. Most of the gear Wilson sells is created and sourced by professionals in the BDSM community.

69 Whiskey hosts “Dollar Store Dom,” Eric Weinstein and Motorboatin’ Matt, cover topics ranging from drinking recipes, comedy, kinky and adult entertainment. The show was nominated for an AVN Award and listeners enjoy Eric and Matt’s raw, uncensored and unapologetic adult format.

Wilson was pleasantly surprised to find herself declared the favorite guest of the show, then quickly brought listeners up to speed about the latest news from The Dungeon Store.

“We just remodeled our entire display at The Baltimore Playhouse, it looks fire AF!” said Wilson with pride. “Next week, I will see Eric at TES Fest in New Jersey… We have started carrying modern occultism and witchcraft stuff… and we’re looking to grow that line over the course of the next year.”

She went on to discuss the additions of books on magic, hoodoo, voodoo, and oracle cards including the Sacred Feminine, the Naughty Oracle, and the African Gods deck.

“We also have Backwoods Witchcraft, which is Appalachian magic,” Wilson explained. “If you’ve ever been to Appalachia, the people out there are magic. They’re different. It’s different. We actually carry the OG Appalachian magic book… We also have very fun tarot cards and oracle cards. We have what’s called Mystic Martian Tarot. We have Cunt Tarot. We have Macabre Tarot, which is shaped like a little coffin.”

The conversation moved to medical play toys, and selling BDSM gear at events.

“I think fear is good. I think that you should approach edge play and serious BDSM kinks with a little bit of fear,” Wilson pointed out. “If people come in too confident, but sound like they don’t know what they’re talking about, I’ll encourage them to go to class. If you come in fearful, but ‘these are the classes I’ve been to, these are the scenes that I’ve watched…’ I think then you’re taking it seriously… We need to make sure ethically that we are not putting dangerous tools in dangerous hands.”

TES Fest is June 30 until July 4, 2023. For details on the event, go to https://TESFest.org.

For a sneak peek of the bondage gear, e-stim toys, and magic products Wilson will have at TES Fest, visit https://thedungeonstore.com/search?q=magic.

69 Whiskey Podcast can be found at https://linktr.ee/69whiskeypodcast. To listen in to the 69 Whiskey podcast interview with Wilson, go to https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E2DuHM81tzmFa0SaB9Vgx

Mistress Mia Darque Talks about DomCon and Sanctuary Studios on 69 Whiskey Podcast

Hollywood, CA — Mistress Mia Darque recently appeared on 69 Whiskey podcast to talk about professional Domination, DomCon, and the dungeon Sanctuary Studios.

The 69 Whiskey podcast is hosted by “Dollar Store Dom,” Eric Weinstein and Motorboatin’ Matt. The daring duo covers topics ranging from drinking recipes, to kink and adult entertainment. The pair began their show on 107.7 The Bronc and brought it onto internet airwaves for listeners to enjoy their raw, uncensored and unapologetic adult format.

“What does a professional Domme entail?” Inquired Motorboatin’ Matt, regarding lifestyle versus professional BDSM. “Does that just mean that there’s money involved, or is there something more to that?”

“It doesn’t mean that one is better than the other,” Darque responded. “It just means that one has decided to take the time out of their day, to spend their own personal money, to set up skills that are specifically meant for other people. It’s not just for what I want to do…When you deal with someone who’s lifestyle, they give you what they feel that you need, as the Dominant… As a professional, you get to ask and coordinate what you want.”

Mistress Mia Darque has been active in the BDSM society for over 20 years, getting kinky at some of the hottest international fetish clubs, along with doing sessions at her favorite dungeons like Sanctuary Studios LAX. Darque is also a BDSM educator and serves on the board of DomCon where she is active working with their events in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

“I felt that I was not getting the kind of coverage that I wanted,” Darque explained about her first time at the convention. “I had been told by almost every other professional I knew that if you don’t go to DomCon, you really haven’t made it in your career… I had a fuckin’ ball and I was hooked… This was the first time I had the experience of everything in one spot.”

Mistress Mia Darque can be found at https://JustSayRed.com. She will be at DomCon New Orleans, October 26-29 and frequently Dommes at Sanctuary Studios in Los Angeles.

69 Whiskey is sponsored by Balldo and Malehanger. To hear this episode, go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-whiskey/id1537342341?i=1000613620446

Mistress Cyan Presents Erotic City at LA Pride 2023

West Hollywood, CA — Mistress Cyan proudly presents Erotic City at the 2023 LA Pride festival.

Erotic City is about representing the leather and BDSM aspects of the LGBTQ+ community in a safe space to explore and experience the spicier side of life. Adult guests of LA Pride enjoy kinky stage performances, fetish gear vendors, and interactive play spaces.

LA Pride 2023 will be June 9th and 10th at LA Historic Park, 1245 Spring Street, in Los Angeles. This year’s pride event looks to be even bigger than last year as it has expanded to a two day festival with Megan Thee Stallion performing on Friday June 9th, and Mariah Carey on Saturday, June 10th.

“Erotic City is where the leather side of our community can be safely represented and respected,” asserted Mistress Cyan, the organizer of Erotic City and Board Secretary for LA Pride. “Leather and kink deserve to be at pride and are an important part of LGBTQ+ history.”

Joining Mistress Cyan will be her leather family from Sanctuary Studios, including Mistress Porcelain Midnight, Betty Bondage, Apricot Pits, and Mistress Mia Darque. Guests of Erotic City will enjoy body painting by Marky Mark and the Bullet Bar’s leather lounge. Exhibiting at Erotic City will include Whipping Stripes leather gear, LA Pony and Critters Club for role play, Torture Garden, C-MEN, Fit Pup Gear, The Leather Journal, Goddess Soma Snakeoil’s The Sidewalk Project, 910 WeHo, and Club Avatar LA.

Volunteer spots for LA Pride are still available. For ticket info, a full schedule for the LA Pride Festival and the activities surrounding the fabulous event, go to lapride.org.

Sanctuary Studios Celebrates Official Reopening with Party on May 13, 2023

Los Angeles, CA — Mistress Cyan is proud to announce that Sanctuary Studios has officially reopened at their new venue in Los Angeles and are celebrating in style with a kinky party this Saturday, May 13, at 9:00pm.

Sanctuary Studios is one of the longest running and largest BDSM safe spaces in Southern California. The venue hosts kinky classes, parties, LGBTQ+ fundraisers, meetings for the leather community, and has been a location for film and video production.

“This very special night marks the start of a new chapter in the Sanctuary legacy,” explained Mistress Cyan, Founder and Owner of Sanctuary Studios. “We started in 1999 as a weekly fetish night at a club in the San Fernando Valley, and we’ve served the leather community since, with a rented location in Reseda, then later by LAX. In 2022, we made the decision to scrape together every penny to purchase a property. In January of this year, we got the keys to the new home for Sanctuary Studios. While we know we will never be ‘finished,’ we feel that it’s time to start this new chapter with a celebration, and we are inviting our kinky friends across Southern California to attend.”

The reopening party will feature stage performances, open play rooms, a complimentary BBQ, and free drawings for prizes, including tickets for the upcoming event, DomCon Los Angeles..

Go to https://sanctuarylax.com/events/52403?marketplace=true for location, details and to RSVP while tickets last.

 

DomCon LA 2023 Announces Mistresses of Ceremonies and Guests of Honor

Los Angeles, CA — DomCon Los Angeles, the premier Professional Domination and BDSM convention recently announced their guests of honor for the 2023 show. The convention will be May 17-21 at the Hilton LAX, 5711 West Century Blvd in Los Angeles.

Coming to DomCon from around the world are some of the best Dominatrixes, bondage and fetish models, webmasters, fetish photographers, performing artists, sex educators, leatherfolk and BDSM lifestyle people. The show bridges professional BDSM and lifestyle kink through educational classes and workshops, along with social events, parties and an exposition of the latest in kinky products and couture.

DomCon is celebrating twenty years of kink in the city of angels, and Mistresses of Ceremonies for the weekend are Goddess Phoenix, and Queen Ana Blue. Opening Ceremonies Hosts are Mistress Precious and Goddess Genesis.

Guests of Honor this year are Goddess Alanis from South Florida, Goddess Cleo of London, Mistress Ellen from San Diego, Mistress Jade Desires from Massachusetts, Mistress Servalan of Sydney, Australia, and BDSM education icon, Professor Jay Wiseman from San Francisco.

“I’m honored to have been asked to be Mistress of Ceremonies for DomCon LA’s 20th Anniversary,” tweeted Goddess Phoenix. “My latest venture, The Fetish Closet Boutique is back at DomCon in May. This is a booth where Mistresses can sell their slightly worn fetish or never worn items like latex, leathers, heels and more that are still in great condition.”

In additional news for DomCon, the event has added a CPR and first aid class, with certification, for the B2B side, on Thursday, May 18. Also on the schedule includes classes on CBT safety, aftercare, combating burnout, polyamory, rope bondage, violet wands, and more.

Motobunny has signed on as sponsor for the expo’s Fetish Ball on Saturday, May 20. Additional sponsors for DomCon LA are DomSpace, Bad Dragon, Mistress Mia Darque, Goddess Phoenix, Goddess Alanis, Mistress Porcelain Midnight, Mistress Precious, Queen Ana Blue, Master Overbound, Maitresse Synthia, Lady Victoria, Goddess Lilith, Stockroom, Unique Kink, and JustFor.Fans.

“Many kind thanks to our special guests and sponsors,” added DomCon Founder and President, Mistress Cyan. “And just a reminder, volunteer spots are still open. Volunteering at DomCon is a great way to meet new kinky friends and get to know the awesome guests coming to our show.”

Volunteer information is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/462320461947.

Sponsorship details, registration info, VIP packages, internet membership, the DomCon app, and much more can be found at https://DomConLA.com.

The Dungeon Store Tempting Geeky Guests at Frolicon 2023

Atlanta, Georgia – The Dungeon Store is bringing their curated collection of BDSM products to Frolicon 2023, the convention where nerdy meets naughty, May 4-7, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event brings in over 2000 pervy fandom guests for sexy entertainment, kinky classes, and fetish fun with a 6,000 square foot furnished dungeon playroom.

“There’s some exciting and colorful things coming to our booth, not yet available online,” said Brittany Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for The Dungeon Store. “We are unveiling our new line of occult books and tarot cards. Additionally, we have new e-stim toys in stock just for events.”

Pairing fandom with the kinky LGBTQ+ community, Frolicon offers parties, live performances, gaming, massage, costuming, and an erotic art show. Guests include furries, cosplayers, sci-fi lovers, Masters, Dommes, subbies, switches and more! Guests will love the Maid Cafe, Sybian Duel, burlesque, and nightly play parties. Kinky Trivia will also be at Frolicon this year, offering special prizes, including a flogger from The Dungeon Store.

“Our vegan line of bondage and BDSM gear will be on full display,” added Wilson. “We’ve also got hand crafted wood paddles and Corian paddles with amazing designs. Shibari lovers will savor our selection of ropes and accessories. Those signing up for The Dungeon Store mailing list at Frolicon get a free surprise from our friend Fetish Artist.”

This year’s Frolicon is looking to be a blow out. Pre-convention events are already lined up. Online registration has closed, but tickets are still available at the expo.

Visit https://www.Frolicon.com for event volunteer information, hotel reservations, and more information. For additional saucy details go to the Fetlife Frolicon group at https://fetlife.com/groups/1141.

For a peek of what The Dungeon Store has to offer at Frolicon, go to http://TheDungeonStore.com