Recs, The Nature Of BDSM, D/s, and Other Things

[bradygirl_12]

Hmm, I thought I'd do a rec of comms that might fit some people's tastes: slavefics, dsfics, and bdsm_fandom. The latter two involve consensual dominance and submission. All are multi-fandom comms and the first two also allow original fic.



As a ramble, I do enjoy the exploration of power dynamics in both actual slavery and D/s situations. I've built an AU in which slavery is commonplace on Earth in the Clark/Bruce series, Rainbow's Freedom, and intend to continue with the Bruce/Dick D/s series, Collared, when I can, ahem, collar some of the plot bunnies! ;)

The slave scenarios involve intense emotions and situations by their very nature, and the consensual D/s scenarios are fascinating psychological studies of characters who willingly submit. My belief is that Clark is a natural sub, which suits the most powerful being on the planet, because it's a psychological safety mechanism for the rest of us. A man with sub tendencies is far less likely to want to rule the world. And being a sub doesn't mean he's a wimp! It means he's incredibly strong and courageous in the most fascinating sense of the word (I must be channeling Spock). I understand I'm probably in the minority with this opinion but that's fine. I am happy to honor IDIC. :)

I've been mulling over some AUs using these themes for Public Enemies, as the use of chains would fit quite nicely! ;) I'll probably just write them as an indulgence, because the fandom is small and who knows who would read it? But sometimes you just need to write stuff that is clamoring to get out. ;) Besides, Christian Bale's character in a collar and manacles? How could I go wrong? ;)

One of these days I should run a Challenge using either slave or D/s themes, though I'm not sure there'd be any takers! ;)

I know, I am this sweet little Sparkle Queen with a whips n' chains playroom in the basement. ;)

Comments

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

I can only really see Clark as a sub, too. It's sort of the same way I usually only see him bottoming to his partners (and especially with toppy/dom Bruce :p). All that incredible strength, it seems like he'd have a need for it to be tamed, kept in check, you know?

[bradygirl_12]

I can only really see Clark as a sub, too. It's sort of the same way I usually only see him bottoming to his partners (and especially with toppy/dom Bruce :p). All that incredible strength, it seems like he'd have a need for it to be tamed, kept in check, you know?

*nods*

He'd instinctively know that he needs to keep in check, and that has helped form his personality. People who are subs constantly say that submitting frees them, and it would be the same for Clark: freedom to enjoy his powers but know that his Dom was keeping him in check, and who better to trust than Bruce? Though I bet Diana or Lois would be perfect, too.

Think about that! Clark is drawn to the Dom types, isn't he? Lois is a natural, and so is Bruce. Diana can be a switch-hitter, but she is more Dom than sub. When I write her with Steve, the macho pilot has sub tendencies, submitting to his Angel, because it's probably the only way their relationship can work. It's equal, but with Diana's history, she's not likely to submit to a man. Steve has to be the one to do it.

Wow, talk about a fun topic! :)

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

People don't usually understand what I mean when I talk about Clark needing a strong partner to take control, like Lois, but you definitely see what I mean! It's all about his need for a firm hand. A meek partner (like early SV Lana) just won't do for him, especially after he really comes into his powers. I think that's a large part of the overall story of him falling for Lois and looking back and seeing Lana as someone that would have wound up wrong for him in the long run.

So many layers to Clark's story, I just love it!

[bradygirl_12]

People don't usually understand what I mean when I talk about Clark needing a strong partner to take control, like Lois, but you definitely see what I mean! It's all about his need for a firm hand.

Exactly! As a child he had his parents as the authority figures, and then as he grew up he sought out someone to help him control. Lois or Bruce are such wonderful matches because of their incredible strength of will and dominance. Clark's instincts tell him that he needs that.

A meek partner (like early SV Lana) just won't do for him, especially after he really comes into his powers.

Bingo! That must be one of the reasons I didn't they they worked on SV. Maybe in comicsverse they could, but SV Lana just couldn't be that personality for Clark until much, much later, and too much water had gone under the bridge by then.

I think that's a large part of the overall story of him falling for Lois and looking back and seeing Lana as someone that would have wound up wrong for him in the long run.

Even when I view them as platonic partners, Lois is still the one pushing Clark in his profession, which is a good thing for a reporter, and keeping him grounded because she's a fiercely protective friend. :)

So many layers to Clark's story, I just love it!

Me, too! That's why I laugh when people say Superman's boring. Huh! They don't see the layers. To me, sure, Batman's interesting because of how he pushes himself to succeed without powers, but Superman has to restrain at all times in order not to hurt anyone or do too much (leaning toward dictatorial behavior if he's not careful). Ironically, the literal restraints of a D/s relationship frees him in ways that many people can't understand.