I am a Courtesane... Feb 16, 2009 1:13 am Mood: calm, 826 Views If I may summarize... what a contemporary Courtesane is... Courtesanes are at the top of the prostitutional hierarchy. They are above escorts, streetwalkers, prostitutes, madams and lorettes. They are the upper tier and they have very elegant lifestyles. They are supported by affluent clients who provide them with anything they could ever want. They are usually highly educated and well versed in etiquette but they are also independent and able to express themselves as no other women can. For what ever reason they are desirable, be it beauty or whit or even knowledge these women use their assets to gain a style of living that is extremely comfortable. As well as jewels, courtesanes also receive money with which to provide housing which can be decorated in any style and degree that they desire. Everything is provided for them and all that is required of them is to entertain in any area wished for, whether it be intellectual or sexual. They are the more independent European version of a Japanese Geisha... They are in control of their own life. They decide what lovers to take and they decide what is acceptable for them to do or say. Quality courtesans are powerful women, and having people pay for company/entertainment is something that builds confidence and self esteem. Sex as a professional has a quality that one just can't experience in personal sexuality. It is a quality that is very erotic for all genders. The act of giving and receiving money potentially for sexual experiences creates a highly charged sexual atmosphere. It is a very deliberate sexual act that eliminates many other extraneous factors that distract one's focus from pure sexuality. Let your inhibitions go and enjoy yourself. A little more in depth... Courtesanes are above all DISCREET. Anyone claiming to be a 'courtesane' then giving interviews to papers and magazines, or waxing about their clientele is not a courtesane; no VIP client will risk time with a 'big-mouth'. A modern day courtesane encompasses a little more substance than her business-savvy predecessors: The common idea is that a courtesane was just that little bit more educated, stylish, youthful, physically beautiful and talented. But in this day and age, it is so much more. A true 'Courtesane Onesto' (honest courtesane) is someone who is more beautiful inside than she is outside, regardless of how beautiful she might be. She is often unaware of the extent of her outer beauty, and is more concerned with bringing kindness, pleasure and happiness into people's lives, not living off an ego, or putting others down to make herself look better. She is a whole, wise woman, confident in herself, who brings inspiration, serenity and integrity, not corruption, bitterness and slander. She also chooses to be a pleasure provider and healer, she is not someone who 'has' to do things she does not enjoy, in order to pay her bills/ support her family/ habit, make ends meet. She provides a higher quality experience ... A courtesane truly is reserved for the most selective and refined person. She invests extensively in her art; from her designer presentation and immaculate beauty, to her classes in deportment and etiquette, wine and art appreciation, in addition to her excellent schooling. She invests in music knowledge and dance abilities; she will usually speak several languages, play at least one instrument, and have the ability to put on such erotic entertainment shows as you might expect from a professional cabaret or talented burlesque show. This talent comes from extensive training, rehearsal and practice to perfect the dynamic and seductive performance section of the appointment. She is dynamic, unforgettable, more than the average pretty, intelligent companion. She is a consummate entertainer, and considers herself an entertainer, whether desire enters her service or not. This is a confident, prudent and sensual woman who understands she has a lot to give, and derives immense pleasure from giving, an inherently sexual being. She derives unique pleasure from knowing she has made a positive difference in her client's life. The fee she is paid is simply the cherry on top; she is less concerned with the money so much as the mutual joy and quality of pleasure that can be achieved. She is someone who is extremely vigilant in her care of herself. She understands her body is the housing for her beautiful soul, and deserves the very best treatment. This is someone with a healthy mind, who consciously eats well, exercises regularly, and makes intelligent, prudent choices about where she goes, whom she allows to socialize with her and what she subjects her body/ skin/ mind to. She strives to make her appearance match the beauty within, rather than the other way around... She is careful to speak beautifully, both pronouncing well and addressing subjects tactfully, articulately expressing herself in a wide vocabulary, with little or no obscenities. She leaves that for the occasional dirty talk in the bedroom. She carefully selects her clothing, preferring an understated, discreet, classic look, with sleek, smooth lines. She would never be called 'tasteless' in her clothing, as she knows the difference between elegantly sexy and trashy. Skirts are appealingly short, but not too short. The courtesane's quality attire is graceful, beautifully enhances her figure always, fitted but not tight, and never offensive. Whilst her jewelry, make up and scent are tastefull. Shoes are well heeled, tasteful, stilettos of medium height, nothing which might draw unneeded public attention to her. An immaculate, natural, beautiful image is her aim. She will usually bring more erotic heels and outfits with her to wear throughout her entertainments, but her public image is clean cut, lady like & discreet. Her erotic side is only for the viewing pleasure of her selected person, again reinforcing her exclusivity. She is, ironically, a rather moral woman, who sets her boundaries and cannot be 'bought'. Any woman who agrees to do extra things she would not normally do, or which she knows will hurt others or go against her friends or principles, for extra money, does not possess the class of a courtesane. A courtesane is a woman of integrity, intelligence and honesty. She is a true businesswoman, and understands the way her business works. She is a woman of responsibility, and likes to do the 'right thing' where possible, preferring to be thought of in the best possible light by all who know her. She does not see bringing pleasure to a person in need of affection as 'wrong'. She has nothing to hide, and whilst she prizes discretion highly, she does not like to associate with those she feels she must keep things from, apart from family. She is a 'stand-up' individual in lay terms, who would never demean herself or her reputation by allowing herself to become greedy. Creating packages for longer periods of mutual enjoyment is one thing, but accepting offers of extra money for things she would not usually do is out of the question, and the client would not be permitted into her presence again. A good rule of thumb for a courtesane is; If you wouldn't do it for free, just for the fun of it, then don't do it for money. A courtesane understands her reputation and image depends upon her behavior at all times. She does not behave like a lady when she is entertaining, and then relax into sloppiness when she is not entertaining. She is aware of the fact that how she lives is reflected in her overall look, presentation, attitude and demeanor, and she is someone who lives well and behaves appropriately continually to all, not just in the eyes of those she is trying to impress. She is a genuinely elite, quality woman of high standards in all aspects, at all times. A woman like this has too much class to ever make anyone feel uncomfortable. She will be gracious, and comfortable to converse politely with everyone from Diplomats & celebrities to her local store owner & personal maid. She would never do anything to embarrass or hurt another individual for selfish, proud or greedy reasons. She is in fact usually more concerned for others' comforts than her own, thus entirely unselfish, whilst maintaining her own healthy, humble level of self respect and esteem. Since the true Courtesane is more sexually and professionally talented, of higher quality overall and her genuine affections and company in demand, her fee will of course be higher, but it is a token, a joke between the two, simply to extract the genuinely successful, deserving people from the crowds who want her. Her gentleperson pays a fee to gain her favor, a gift of good faith toward the ability to please her. Generally the person whom has achieved such financial success are those who have the charm and sophistication to match her own, and the knowledge of women to properly appreciate and thoroughly enjoy all the different entertainments of this chosen female, not embarrass or insult her with the pouncing of an inexperienced youth, ignoring her exquisite attire, her intoxicating scent, and the efforts she has gone to, to seduce. The person will be a gentle and courteous at all times, as they both respect the mutual unspoken laws of tasteful togetherness. That person would never verbally insult her or physically abuse her, or expect her to do things she would not normally do. That person does not treat her like a blow up doll or a trained monkey, nor would one refuse her the freedom to entertain one at her pleasure. There is a special connection, and emotional touch that occurs between the courtesane and her chosen client. They rarely spend small amounts of time together when they connect; they enhance each others' lives, and when they are together it is almost like Romeo and Juliet re-connecting, high school young-at-hearts stealing away together to experience a little more romance. It is not a 'service' situation so much as an affectionate human bond that is formed between them. A courtesane client is rarely looking for an hour or two to enjoy company, service and sex. He is searching for that connection, needing to be refilled and enhanced emotionally. Just as hundreds of different positions within the intimacy period is not conducive to a sensual, sexually healing encounter, so a different girl every time, or short bursts of service is not conducive to these special connections. A courtesane client may see different models, but will usually continue to see the same models again and again, to further the connection they have established. True intimacy and sexual healing or growth is rarely achieved with multitudes of partners, or brief encounters with them. A client will always defer to a lady's preference within reason, as any intelligent person knows, when a quality lady is happy, her companion is kept very happy! A client may often find oneself falling in love with her, but needs to remember this is not real - this is why one pays for her company. She is providing the illusion, the fantasy of perfection. The client pays for her eternally good mood and giving behavior. There is a reason why she is a fantasy woman, and why that ends when they become too close. She is rarely in a position to want to be 'rescued' anyway, as she has chosen and prefers this life for now - her dynamic spirit is due to the freedom she enjoys in her current lifestyle, and most importantly, the time she has to herself to refresh her soul and remain exclusive to her booking client. Try catching a free butterfly and keeping it in a cage - it doesn't stay vibrant for long... She may settle down in time, but only when she is ready, and rarely with a person who has paid her for her time in the past. Theirs is a respected, caring business relationship, and nothing more. They may genuinely care for each other, but a life together is impractical. This unique client selection practice is what keeps the courtesan exclusive to her elite client. The woman who accepts all requests just to get as much money as possible, soon sadly loses her exclusivity and is no longer considered an option for the elite client, who understands the difference. Like minded people are brought together, where the price is not so important as the perfect match and the quality experience, a step above the typical. To have a quality relationship, be it part time or full time, there can be no taking. When both are giving, for the pleasure they receive from their partner's joy, without expecting anything in return but knowing they have brought pleasure to another, this is quality. A natural and healthy connection is where both are giving, therefore both receive, therefore all is balanced well. 2 Comments

Je t'aime, Moi non plus Feb 16, 2009 9:53 pm Mood: aroused, 820 Views Serge Gainsbourg - Jane Birkin The song was originally written for and recorded in 1968 with Gainsbourg's then girlfriend, Brigitte Bardot. However, Bardot pleaded with Gainsbourg not to release their recording of the song: she was married at the time, to German businessman Gunter Sachs. Gainsbourg complied. Later that year, Gainsbourg met, and fell in love with, English actress Jane Birkin, on the set of their film Slogan. "Je t'aime... moi non plus" was re-recorded with Birkin replacing Bardot, and was released early in 1969. The explicit eroticism of the song was declared offensive at the time of its release. The lyrics are commonly thought to refer to the taboo theme of engaging in sex without love, and were delivered in a breathy, suggestive style. The song culminates in simulated orgasm sounds by Birkin: mostly because of this, it was banned from radio play in Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the UK, and denounced by the Vatican in a public statement. I love you I love you Oh yes I love you! “Me neither” “Oh my love ” Like the surge of a wave I go I go and I come In between your loins I go and I come In between your loins And I hold back “I love you, I love you” “Oh Yes I love you” “Me neither” “Oh my love ” You are the wave I am the naked island You go you go and you come In between my loins You go and you come In between my loins And I join you I love you I love you Oh yes I love you! “Me neither” “Oh my love ” “Like the surge of a wave” I go I go and I come In between your loins I go and I come In between your loins And I hold back You come and you go In between my loins And I join you “I love you I love you” “Oh yes I love you” “Me neither” “Oh my love ” Physical love is at a dead end I go I go and I come In between your loins I go and I come In between your loins I hold back “No! Now come!” 2 Comments

Le Demi-Monde... demimonde... Dec 30, 2008 2:46 am 836 Views Demi-monde Lorettes, courtezans. Le beau monde means “fashionable society,” and demi-monde the society only half acknowledged. “Demi-monde implies not only recognition and a status, but a certain social standing.” dem·i·monde (dm-mnd) n. 1. a. A class of women kept by wealthy lovers or protectors. b. Women prostitutes considered as a group. 2. A group whose respectability is dubious or whose success is marginal: the literary demimonde of ghost writers, hacks, and publicists. Also called demiworld. [French demi-monde : demi-, demi- + monde, world (from Latin mundus).] demimonde Noun 1. (esp. in the 19th century) a class of women considered to be outside respectable society because of promiscuity 2. any group considered not wholly respectable [French: half-world] Demimonde From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Demimonde was a polite 19th century term that was often used the same way we use the term "mistress" today. In the 19th century it primarily referred to a class of women on the fringes of respectable society supported by wealthy lovers (usually each had several). The term is also used to refer to these women as a group, and the social circles they moved in. As a group, the demimonde did not form a 'society' any more than modern prostitutes form a society. But they did represent a social class of women in the latter half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century who were commonplace fixtures in the upper class of French, English and, to some extent, American society. In the United States and Britain, they were (and still are) also often referred to as courtesans, though that term in the 19th century applied to a profession (as the term "prostitute" describes a profession), whereas Demimonde/Demimondaine was used to describe a broader social class. The term is French, and means literally "half-world", implying those women existed on the fringes of the "World" (in the sense of fashionable society). It derives from a comedy by Alexandre Dumas fils published in 1855 called Le Demi-Monde. Fictional demimonde Possibly the most famous portrayal of the demimonde, albeit from before the word was coined, is in Verdi's Opera La Traviata. Descriptions of the demimonde can be found in Vanity Fair, a novel which satirizes 19th century society written by William Makepeace Thackeray. Although it does not mention the terms 'demimonde' and 'demimondaine' (they were coined later), the terms were later used by reviewers and other authors in reference to three characters in it. Lady Crackenbury and Mrs. Washington White are demimonde characters, both of whom Captain Rawdon Crawley lusts after in his younger days. Becky Sharp is perceived as a demimondaine before she presents in court, and then becomes one when she travels through Europe after her husband abandons her. Colette's Gigi also describes the demimonde and their lifestyle. Gigi is schooled from childhood to be a kept woman, to stifle her feelings in return for a life of ease. "We never marry in our family", says Gigi's mother. But Gigi finds herself a misfit in the demimonde of Paris in the 'Gay Nineties', as she desires true romance with Gaston. Real demimonde Externally, the defining aspects of the demimonde were an extravagant lifestyle of fine food and clothes, easily surpassing that of most other wealthy women of their day, because of the steady income they made in cash and gifts from their various lovers. Internally, their lifestyle was an eclectic mixture of sharp business acumen, social skills, and hedonism. Smart demimondaine, like the fictional Gigi's grandmother, invested their wealth for the day when their beauty would fade. Others ended up penniless and starving when age finally took its toll on their beauty, unless they managed to marry one of their lovers. The most famous real-life demimonde was arguably Cora Pearl. During her life, she was the acknowledged Queen of the Paris courtesans. Her lovers, all wealthy noblemen, she called her 'chain of gold' - and included such notables as the Duc de Rivoli and even (she claimed) Prince Napoleon. Cora was so successful that she literally made and spent millions of francs during her life. But she was not a simple hedonist - during the Siege of Paris, she turned her mansion into a hospital for wounded soldiers. Cora's memoirs were discovered in 1982 in the hands of a German collector, and released by Granada Publishing Ltd in 1983, under the title The Memoirs of Cora Pearl: The Erotic Reminiscences of a Flamboyant 19th Century Courtesan. Her memoirs are, as the title declares, erotic reminiscences where she discusses in the most graphic detail the sexual prowess and tastes of her lovers, both famous and humble. Possibly the most titillating (and telling) scene describes her presentation at dinner, naked and decked in cream, as a final dish. Decline As the 20th century dawned, evolving social mores regarding women's place in society (particularly the suffragette and flapper movements) caused the demimonde to fade. The term then became commonly used to refer to the class of 'starving artists' — painters, authors, poets and other bohemian or quasi-bohemian types — who were marginalized by their failure to achieve, or rejection of, material success. 0 Comments

The Japanese bondage I love so much... Dec 28, 2008 5:40 pm 564 Views Shibari (しばり, Shibari?) is a Japanese word that literally means "to tie" or "to bind". It is used in Japan to describe the artful use of twine to tie objects or packages. Kinbaku (緊縛, Kinbaku?) is the word for "bondage" or Kinbaku-bi which means "beautiful bondage". Kinbaku (also Sokubaku) is a Japanese style of sexual bondage or BDSM which involves tying up the bottom using simple yet visually intricate patterns, usually with several pieces of thin rope usually hemp or jute (generally 6 mm or 8 mm in diameter). The word Shibari came into common use in the west at some point in the 1990s to describe the bondage art Kinbaku. Differences between Western and Japanese styles Shibari in EuropeJapanese Bondage (kinbaku) is said to differ from Western bondage in that, instead of just immobilizing or restraining the bottom, the bottom gains pleasure from being under the pressure and strain of the ropes, squeezing the breasts or genitals. The aesthetics of the bound person's position are also important: In particular, Japanese bondage is notorious for its use of asymmetric positions to heighten the psychological impact of the bondage. There are examples found among Western bondage enthusiasts such as John Willie. Western full-body bondage also uses long lengths of rope and the type of rope has changed over the years: cotton was used early on, then nylon become popular in the 1980s or 1990s, followed by multi-filament polypropylene (MFP) ropes. Compare this to Japanese bondage techniques, in which multiple pieces of natural vegetable fiber rope (hemp, jute, or linen) of 7 meters are used. Traditional Hojōjutsu the martial art employed by the Samurai uses no knots whatsoever, while modern Japanese-inspired Western bondage uses relatively simple knots (requiring only about two to five types.). Western bondage enthusiasts who do not rely on Japanese inspirations tend to favor more complex knots. With its roots firmly in Japan, Kinbaku has gained popularity, being taught by teachers (sensei) all over the world. History Although some of the techniques of Japanese sexual bondage originated with the military restraint technique of Hojojutsu, sexual bondage techniques are far gentler, and great care is taken to avoid injury. Many rope artists have derived their own flavor of Japanese-inspired bondage which often mixes some Shibari techniques with other forms of bondage. Kinbaku is greatly influenced by the Sengoku period of Japan. One of Japan's darkest historical eras of torture and execution, it is still remembered for cruel means and methods that include the use of fire, knives, tattoos, rocks, boiling water, divining blocks and rocking horses[citation needed], etc. Eventually (in 1742) the Tokugawa government created a foundation of crime laws, which included the seven different types of punishment (Labour, slavery, exile, death, etc) and the four kinds of torture (whip, pressing stone, constriction by rope, and hanging by rope). According to several sources, bondage as a sexual activity first came to notice in Japan in the late Edo period. Generally recognized as "father of Kinbaku" is Ito Seiu, who started studying and researching Hojojutsu in 1908 and turned it into an art form. Kinbaku became widely popular in the 1950s in magazine form (some sources to some extent credit influence from John Willie with popularizing Kinbaku). In the 1960s, a tradition of bondage as a form of performance art developed in Japan. In recent years Japanese style ropework has become popular in the western BDSM scene Technique Traditional Kinbaku is based on fairly specific rope patterns, most of them derived from Hojojutsu ties. Of particular importance are the Ushiro Takatekote (a type of arm box tie), which forms the basis of most Kinbaku ties, and the Ebi, or "Shrimp", which was originally designed as a torture tie but today makes the bottom vulnerable for more pleasant forms of play. Generally, traditional Kinbaku is practiced with ropes of 7 meters (23 ft) in length. Due to the generally different physique of Western bottoms, 8 meter (26 ft) ropes are commonly used in the West. The rope material is usually hemp or jute (neither sisal nor manila hemp are usually useful), prepared according to specific techniques to achieve a pleasantly soft yet sturdy rope. Other materials are also sometimes used, although most synthetic ropes tend to be too slippery for Shibari techniques. For historic reasons, Kinbaku uses very few knots, sometimes none at all, or only a cow hitch or an overhand knot. This requires rope with high friction. According to Sensei Nawa Yumio in his 1964 classic book on Torinawa, knots on a person was regarded as extremely disgraceful, something some would regard as worse than death. Restraints with no knots were not considered "bondage" and there was no shame in such; therefore, "wrappings" were used. Glossary kinbaku (緊縛, kinbaku?): (noun) bondage shibari (縛り, shibari?): (noun) to tie or to bind with a rope shibaru (縛る, shibaru?): (verb) tie or bind with a rope nawa shibari (縄縛り, nawa shibari?): (noun) rope-tying with a rope (an incorrect, "made-up" term, does not exist in Japanese [1]) nawashi (縄師, nawashi?): (noun) literally,"a maker of rope", but in SM circles it means "rope artist" (source Master K's book "Shibari, The art of Japanese Bondage") Topics in Japanese bondage include: Karada Japanese word for body (body harness, a "rope dress") Ushiro Takate Kote Foundational form for most shibari ties, capturing the upper body / breasts and arms in a "U" shape behind the back Kikkou - A body tie that ends with a tortoise shell design in the front upper torso. Hishi A tie using diamond shapes. When done as a full body tie, it is sometimes also called hishi-kikkou. The hishi has been popularized by manga, or cartoon, art. Ebi The "shrimp" tie Agoura a less severe tie similar to an ebi Tazuki "criss-cross harness" Tanuki "racoon dog" Kataashi tsuri "one-legged suspension" Asymmetric bondage, a common feature of Japanese bondage Tsuri suspension Gyaku ebi Hojojutsu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 3 Comments

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