MistressLorelei
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I see humiliation and degradation as overlapping or meaning the same thing. I don't view one as damaging and the other as not damaging. Humiliation/degradation could be damaging to one sub, and degradation/humiliation could be non-damaging to another. Many aspects of bdsm play could 'damage' one's self-esteem, so I don't think degradation (or any humiliiting act) has any more impact than anything else. Some would be crushed by 'being told they were a pathetic slut', some would be crushed if cuckolded, others by being feminized, being urinated on, walked on a leash, by being told to kneel in the corner as punishment.... etc. The self-esteem of others may remain perfectly intact even as they are being told they are pathetic worms, whose tiny cocks are worthless, as they are pushed down to eat dog food from the floor. The mentality of each person is different... and whether it be humiliation (in the 'good' sense), or degradation in the 'bad' sense, or any other questionable bdsm act, care should be taken to learn the submissive one is responsible for, and watch for signs that the activity is suited for the submissive at that time... be it a 'good' activity or a 'bad' one.
< Message edited by MistressLorelei -- 6/13/2006 9:20:42 PM >
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