by Johnathan Kay, also known as Master John

The following 128 rules are written in the context of a M/s (Master/slave) relationship, but could be used by those in a D/s (Dominant/submissive) relationship, and provide a good project for those submissive/slave males to adapt them towards their relationship with their Dominatrix/Mistress, respectively (double meaning intended).

Some notes for the female to take into consideration when using these rules and participating in a Master/slave relationship (or any part of the BDSM world out there):

1. The Master/slave relationship is a complex one requiring a serious commitment to honest and open communication, and the practice of learned responsibilities for the care and protection of each person’s well being, psychological, physical, sexual, social, and emotional health. you can protect both you and your Master’s participation through the use of selected safe words (like ‘yellow’ and ‘red’) and gestures (such as tight hand holds, wiggling of a limb, or opening of a hand). Don’t ever be afraid to use them or think that you are not supposed to – especially if you are in your first experience. Expect to be tested by your Master so that you are made aware of your limitations for your sake and His.

2. There is a lot to learn, to develop and to discover in this type of lifestyle: its traditions, customs, fashion, speech, etiquette, play, and practices which may include bondage, discipline, punishment, sadism, masochism, guidance, surrender, control, pain, aftercare, sensation, sensuality, sexuality, spiritualism, respect, warmth, passion and love. It is recommended that each person learns as much as they can throughout whatever avenues are available (never being afraid to ask about anything you are even the slightest bit curious or concerned about): similarly interested friends, presenters and experts you get a chance to meet in the ‘scene’, books and magazines on related subjects including those who are against the lifestyle, groups in your area who offer educational classes, play parties, and conferences, any related fictional books of erotica and fantasy, academic books on theatre, sceneplay and props, Internet websites and FAQ’s (frequently asked questions), casses, fetish fashion outlets and those who carry leather, bdsm toys and tools of the lifestyle. Failure to learn the proper use of the toys and tools of the lifestyle can result in serious injury – so be careful. It is recommended that a skilled person in edgeplay (activity, as mentioned in rule #128, requiring extensive knowledge and skill where physical and psychological injury can result if not done properly) and advanced first-aid be present should you be engaged in such activities by your Master.

3. Each rule involves a multitude of meanings and different styles for unique and personal application. Work with them. Read each one, ponder the possibilities, look seriously at the images they create inside you and allow what you feel from each one to come into full bloom, get away from them, and then come back and work on them again until you have put together the ones that will become your mindset from which to live by, to seek out the Master you crave to serve and to please and to love, or to become stronger and more committed to the one that you have and with whom to share of yourself through your creative application of them.

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