Here is the second half of our hand moderated list of exhibitors from last years Erotica 2004 show of interest to those in the fetish and bdsm world. From corsets to lingerie, fetish furniture to erotic artwork, clubwear to fetish photographers, there's something here for everyone.

Specially selected to remove exhibitors of no or little relevance to the fetish and BDSM scenes, this list is far more compact and relevant than the complete list. (Click here for more)

Here is the first half of our hand moderated list of exhibitors from last years Erotica 2004 show of interest to those in the fetish and bdsm world. From corsets to lingerie, fetish furniture to erotic artwork, clubwear to fetish photographers, there's something here for everyone.

Specially selected to remove exhibitors of no or little relevance to the fetish and BDSM scenes, this list is far more compact and relevant than the complete list. (Click here for more)

Mistress Calico is among the most spiritually inspiring people I know, one with a pure heart and a universal strength that is rare in human beings. Not only does this Mistress command her slaves at will, she also has the "will" to overpower her handicap of "muscular dystrophy" and claim her rightful throne of female dominance.

There are no words worthy to describe such a strong woman with a free and powerful spirit, but I am proud to call her friend as well Mistress. Enjoy the interview I did with a woman who is the symbol of true strength and "dominance" in every sense of the word. (Click here for more)

I. - Deep within are things so omnipresent and radiant, that they appear unclear and lost. The things so desolate are sometimes the greatest reflections of hidden truth. To surrender the hidden is a great spiritual baptism, the essence of masochism. It offers the key to an entire different horizon from the other sides of being and existence.

Sadism, the great bringer of forbidden knowledge, those very things locked away, deep inside like a caged dimensional process of individuality. This karmic bond unfolds the incarnate of benevolence, through the manifestations of malevolence, a dark phenomenon only seen through taboo visions with an opened heart.(Click here for more)

No report on the Erotica 2004 show at The Olympia in London would be complete without mentioning the spectacular stage show from Torture Garden. A multi-themed erotic extravaganza, it was very entertaining and certainly had some memorable performances and erotic motifs.

But don't just take my word for it, have a look at some of the pictures I managed to get! (Click here for more)

Erotica is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the drug store, but that's just peanuts to Erotica.* Fetishlink (in the form of it's ubiquitous webmaster ) recently went along for the day to the Erotica 2004 show at The Olympia in London, and met a lot of interesting people, and saw a lot of interesting things. *with apologies to Douglas Adams!

Well, where to begin? This is the first time I've made it to Erotica, and let's just say it was a rather overwhelming experience. Trying to cram in as much as possible into the six or so hours I was there was somewhat hectic to say the least. (Click here for more)

I recently attended the London Fetish Fair in Islington, in their own words 'the longest established fetish fair in the UK'. So off I went up to London to check it out. The venue doesn't seem to be the biggest, but it's deceptive, there's room for a lot of interesting fetish stalls inside.

There was a really good atmosphere, and a very varied crowd of people, a lot of whom seemed to know each other, but I felt welcome. I had a good time wandering around, chatting to the various stallholders and some of the crowd, most of whom were dressed normally, but there was a fair sprinkling of fetishwear, TV and other more risque fashion, though nothing too outrageous. (Click here for more)

The number one mistake I see those new to D/s making is thinking there is a right and a wrong way to go about playing. While there are some safety rules that should be followed, the only people who make the rules are the ones involved in the scene or relationship. If anyone else tells you that you are doing this wrong, tell them to mind their own business.

Another common mistake is rushing into things. I know that after years and years of suppressing this desire it is very hard to take it slow when you finally find out you aren't the only one that gets turned on by bondage. But rushing to dominate or submit to another without taking the time to get to know some skills, and each other, is a recipe for pain... that is the bad kind, not the good. When you first get started, take the time to read the literature, join a local organization, and get to know the person you will be playing with... (Click here for more)

"I'm in charge!" This is a realization that some submissives have from the beginning and that hits others like a thunderbolt.The Dominant has Control, but the submissive chooses to be under it. The submissive chooses to kneel, and sets limits within which the Dominant controls what happens.

In time, trust grows and the scope of that control will grow with it. In a sane, safe and consensual relationship, a submissive has control over how far she submits and within what limits. It is confidence in this control, which is expressed as trust in her Dominant, that allows her to truly submit.(Click here for more)