This is my first ever blog, and this is my first post into it.
I have been into BDSM for over 50 years in one form or another and despite my advancing years my interest and sexual drive is as strong now as it ever was.
Some months ago I decided to become a Witch. I choose the term Witch as opposed to Wizard or Sorcerer as a matter of aesthetic preference, not for any other reason, I like the sound of 'Witch'. There is so much to say about my journey into Witchcraft and Paganism but I will leave that to another post (perhaps).
I was for many years committed to another religion, the Rede of which clashed with my strong sexual drives. My understanding is that this Other Religion does not "do" sexuality, their best offer being "Keep it in your trousers" with a heavy lacing of guilt for even asking the question. Again, I could waffle on about this for ever so I won't.
I never did resolve the conflict between those Other Religious Beliefs and my Sexuality, nor do I think that I ever will. Eventually I gave up trying and accepted that my sexuality was part of me, not to be denied. I put guilt aside and over the years became comfortable with myself.
The central tenet of my version of Paganism is "Do as you will" with the proviso of "Harm none". which resonates with me strongly. There are no rules other than those that I create for myself and there are no written texts instructing me as to what I should/must believe or how to behave. That's it!
Of course, I do have beliefs and rules by which to abide, a good example is "Safe, Sane, Consensual", and being a bit of a sadist "Hurt not Harm"
I bring my interests in BDSM with me in their entirety, I do not seek to understand how they can be explained or justified within the context of Paganism, "Do as you will" is sufficient.