Pro-Russian sources claim that it will happen within 10 days (can't find this anywhere in Western media though):

>"UK intelligence has warned Zelensky's Office that Lukashenka will enter the war in the next ten days. Mi-6s are confident that Belarusian troops will be involved in the second phase of the campaign, when Mariupol is taken or Kyiv is surrounded by Russian troops

I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that blood wasn’t on your Sexual Fluid Bingo card, but it should have been. In case you haven’t noticed, blood is pretty hot these days. Take Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox. After they got engaged, those two weirdos (allegedly) drank each other’s blood. And while whatever blood-based proclivities those lovebirds may enjoy beyond a bloody post-engagement toast remain unclear, some people are into blood during s*x.

If you happen to be among the blood-curious, the internet is obviously rife with blood-fetish porn. But good, quality facts on the psychology and methodology of using blood as a s*x tool are rather sparse — despite evidence to suggest that more than a handful of kinky Americans are interested in exploring it.

For his book on sexual fantasies, Tell Me What You Want, Dr. Justin Lehmiller surveyed 4,175 Americans about their various kinks. He found that 17 percent of women and 9.5 percent of men said they’d had fantasies involving blood. (Notice that women were more likely to have blood-related fantasies. This isn’t exactly shocking when you think about it; remember how horny everyone was for the vampires in Twilight?) If you’re one of them, you’ve come to the right place.

Here is what you should know about getting down with blood during s*x, ideally before breaking any skin.

What the heck even is blood play?

Blood play refers to using blood during s*x. It is “a sexual interest where the sight, scent, feel and/or taste of blood is sexually arousing,” says Sarah Melancon, Ph.D, a sociologist, clinical sexologist and resident expert at The S*x Toy Collective.

Blood play can happen in a variety of different ways (because people are into different things). It can include s*x during menstruation, vampire role play, doctor role play, using instruments to carefully draw blood (such as knives, needles or surgical instruments) and giving/receiving body piercings. This list isn’t exhaustive, but you get the point.

If all of this sounds kinky as all heck, that’s because it is.

Why are people into it?

Blood play is a pretty niche activity within the BDSM community. Ness Cooper, a retired pro Dom who specialized in blood play, says that “those into blood play may be a masochist wishing to have blood-letting style injuries occur on their body.” Those who enjoy performing blood-letting activities on their partner may get erotically stimulated by seeing their partner’s blood.

As with all BDSM, there is often a huge element of power play involved in blood play. For instance, in a doctor role-play scene, the doctor (the Dom) is taking blood from their patient (the sub). Powerplay can be hugely erotic — and erotic pain can be very intense.

For those who enjoy blood play, benefits include the rush of “endorphins [that] can add a ‘natural high,’” Melancon says. “Blood play can feel very intimate.” There is definitely something highly animalistic and primal about blood. After all, it’s a fluid that has had poetic weight for centuries. See: Dracula, Twilight and, yes, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. Cooper says that people who enjoy vampire fantasies often drink each other’s blood in an “almost romantic way.”

Long story short: People are into blood play because it’s primal, raw, involves power play, is bonding and remains relatively taboo, even in a society that is (however slowly) becoming increasingly open-minded about many forms of kink.

The risks of blood play

Coming as a surprise to literally no one, blood play can be quite risky. Cutting yourself or another person comes with the possibility of infection or the spread of STIs. There is also the risk of scarring to consider. Cooper says that the (consensual and desired) fear that accompanies blood play can mess with blood pressure, increasing the risk of shock or panic attacks.

Dr. Daniel Boyer, MD, a specialist in internal medicine and medical research, says it’s important to consider any “medical condition that may be triggered by this sexual act, such as [a] history self-harm, blood clots or [if you are] currently using certain medication like blood thinners.”

In addition to the physical dangers, Melancon says that blood play can also carry emotional risks: “Blood play is not for beginners. You should already feel comfortable communicating and advocating for your sexual needs and boundaries.” This means feeling like you have the ability to say no or walk away if something doesn’t feel right.

How to do blood play safely

Safety around blood play starts with everyone wanting to engage with it. BDSM stresses the importance of negotiation and enthusiastic consent. These same rules of consent, communication and understanding are involved with blood play — and they are critical as blood can be dangerous (which, of course, is one reason why it’s hot).

If you decide to cut your skin or someone else’s, it’s crucial that you make sure the implement is fully sterilized. Boyer says that everyone involved in blood play should first get a full STI panel to rule out any blood-borne STIs, such as HIV and Hep B.

It’s also a really good idea to get some training from someone in the BDSM community. Obviously this isn’t doable for everyone, but it’s worth looking into.

Of course, the best safety option is to use a blood alternative. Check out your local costume store (or Amazon Prime) and get some Halloween blood capsules. They have the color and texture of real blood (for the most part), without involving the worry of physical pain, scarring or possible STI transmission. Boyer also suggests using wine. Blood and a good buzz? Sounds like a win-win.

Cleanup tips for the wary

Now, if you’re concerned about the mess, you’re definitely not alone. This is probably one of the main things that makes the otherwise blood-curious rule blood out of their s*x life. Cleaning up is a drag, and blood is extremely messy.

Prepare your playplace in advance

Prepping for blood play is essential if you don’t want to destroy your nice sheets. Melancon suggests using “old sheets or towels, puppy pads, incontinence pads, waterproof sheets (or a mattress cover), or even plastic tarps.”

Get high-quality wipes

Cooper advises that you use “medical grade body and surface wipes, [which] can help clean up areas quickly. While the aim isn’t to produce too much blood or cut deeply, even some surface cuts can bleed like a b-word and lead to a crime scene-like mess.”

Be careful with disinfection

First-aid goes a long way post-play. Be sure to have bandages and a dedicated bin specifically for any sharp objects used. After you’re finished, clean any cuts with soap and water, apply an anti-bacterial ointment and a bandage.

Blood play can be super fun, but it does need to be done with care. Remember, there’s nothing wrong with being into blood; everyone’s sexual blueprint is unique. We’re not here to yuck anyone’s yum — we just want to be sure your yum is done as safely as possible.

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This is what every drama poster looks like when unironically trying to bait lmao. I don't know what this says about me but I've been really enjoying that subs recent swagger of stupidity lately. I wonder if we could get bring some over?

Music: While the whole serenade is a unified stream of the utmost gentility, I've ultimately decided to post solely the second movement - a particularly handsome waltz - which constitutes, for me, the height of Dvorak's inspiration in the piece. The movement is remarkably simple in execution yet all the more striking in its freshness. From a dramatic point of view, it is a series of elegant dances, suggesting, in its juxtaposition of emotional unsteadiness and genuine ardor, a meeting between two lovers on the dance floor. The piece is built around the familiar ABA construct with a few surprising touches. The A section is divided into two contrasting segments. First, an elegant, vaguely agitated and even melancholic principal motive that is stated by the first violins and then repeated three times with light ornamentation (in particular, its second half is elaborated by the progressive addition of a new note, moving from duplet to quadruplet), while the remaining forces play the booming bass line, suggesting the dancers' feet clicking on the floor (0:08). The section is restated complete (0:28), overflowing into the second segment which opens with broad descending passages (0:48) before moving, after a playful violin rise (1:01), to a charming (though a hint frantic) polka, played by the second violins and the cellos (1:04) with the remaining instruments slowly adding their voices, gradually elaborating and augmenting the material. Just as earlier, the segment is repeated without changes (1:13). A series of bold violin runs lead into a repeat of the first two phrases of the principal waltz (1:36) which is then slowly deconstructed by the violins and cellos in the subsequent coda (1:50). Two fortissimo chords herald the beginning of the B section, an altogether more introverted experience, a trio for violins, playing extended lyric lines, violas and cellos, doubling and echoing the violins' ardent cantabile (2:05). The music slowly grows into an impassioned romanza, delicately contrasting the pizzicatos of the cellos and the high-flying line of the violins (2:25), an episode very much in the style of Tchaikovsky. Once again, the section is restated complete (2:47). This moment of pure serenity is set against a much more emotionally unhinged agitato, moving from ornamental lines passed between the various strings (3:29) to a surprising return to the thematic material of the A section in the quadruplets of the first violins over the long lines of violas/cellos (3:57), ultimately reaching a restatement of the main lyric theme of the B section (4:24). Finally, we return to the principal waltz for just one statement of each musical segment (5:05). Though perhaps one does wish for a certain variety in the recapitulations of the main themes, Dvorak's creation is one of the loveliest waltzes that I've had the pleasure of encountering for a while.

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This ain’t it imo, the generic overly proportioned versions of characters I find were never nice, just draw the character normally bruh

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im a virgin myself. Never even so much as touched a girl or woman....

but i do like to believe that im capable of thinking with both my nuts and my brain.

i dont know. The internet is just so horny, that every once in a while i want to appreciate things that arent awfully sexualized. I love how elden ring managed to tell the story of romance and ranni, without abusing the trope of s*x appeal. Thank god that the devs of fromsoft are artists. Its a breath of fresh air, truly.

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This is great art but I feel like it's brought down by the arbitrary addition of huge tits. Like it's really good and I regret that I can't share it without people thinking I'm a degenerate. …

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Not every female character needs huge anime titties people... …

using wepb in 2022

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